Maleficium
This is Paul's book of bizarre and story telling magic, containing Paul's effects and routines.
If you wish, he will also sign the book to you or whomever you like. Just send a note with the payment and Paul will make sure it gets signed.
Here are the notes from the publisher:
To be honest, at first I was at a bit of a loss as to what to write about this book- Whenever I say that something we are publishing is beautiful, inventive, clever, creative and more it sounds self serving, even when it is true.
We receive manuscripts in a variety of states of "doneness"- some a shambles, others almost ready to print.
This book is 99% Paul Prater with 1% of our own intervention (Interference) when a font was screwy or we thought something needed to be tweaked.
But Paul is an artist. Through and through. From his photographic work that can be found throughout the book and in the color plate we will be adding to the support pages for owners only- to the meticulously well thought out designs for props. Paul is very detail oriented and we like that.
The stories too are crafted in a precise way as well to lead your audience to the proper emotional state of mind-body. Within the articles found throughout the book Paul also shares his thoughts on bizarre and storytelling magic and attempts to introduce the bizarre aficionados AND the newcomer to storytelling magic with food for though and inspiration.
The book is 8 1/2 X 11 inches and 190 pages. It is softcover and perfect bound. Maleficium is also now available as an EBOOK!
$25.00 for the E-Book
$25.00 plus Priority Shipping.
What People Have Said
"Paul Praters "Maleficium" is not only a beautifully produced book, it's an excellent collection of direct and entertaining routines of the bizarre genre. I really enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it."
Bob Cassidy
"I received Paul Prater's book as a gift, and what a gift it is! Maleficium is not only visually attractive, but it contains some wonderful photos and other illustrations. The effects are great, and I particularly like "Bells" and "Hellcorn." "Witches Do Burn" is incredible."
Bill Ligon
“This book really gets you close to his creative process with routines that are accessible to an audience, stories that hook you in and strong commercial kickers at the end of the tale. Any bizarre performer will find a lot here that is of interest to them, it’s clearly written, well-laid out and is an essential tome to add to your library."
Mystic Menagerie #4
"It has inspired me to look more closely at my own presentations. It has challenged me to ask the questions, why am I presenting this routine, what can I do to further involve my audience, how do I want them to feel at the finish of the effect and how do I get them there? Maleficium has been instrumental in aiding me to develop my own magic into more of an art form."-
Edward White