{"product_id":"comedy-character-control-by-michael-misko","title":"Comedy, Character \u0026 Control by Michael Misko","description":"\u003cb\u003eIT'S HOW YOU GO FROM \"WHO?\" TO HEADLINER!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe're often told \"it's not what you do, but how you do it.\" The problem is, very few books focus on the \"how.\" Not clearly. Not honestly. Especially not from someone with a mic in one hand and panic dripping off their brow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVeteran comedy magician Michael Misko brings 25 years of stage time, missteps, and learning that the real trick isn't the one in your hand - it's how you handle the room. For example, you'll learn:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to be funny on purpose - not just accidentally likable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy \"character\" isn't a costume (and how to stop acting like it is).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use silence, stillness, and timing to get laughs without overselling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to do when the tech fails, the crowd is cold, and your soul leaves your body mid-act.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you're holding a mic, a deck of cards, or your breath before walking onstage, \u003cb\u003eComedy, Character \u0026amp; Control\u003c\/b\u003e is your performance guide to becoming the kind of performer people want to see again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis isn't a book full of scripts or tricks.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a roadmap to landing the laugh, commanding the pause, and controlling the moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The real work isn't a destination. It's a path. And like any path, some guidance is usedful. This book is that!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDoc Dixon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This explains, in lucid detail, how to make any trick an applause-worthy feature. I'd say this chapter is 'worth the price of the book,' but considering the bargain it would be an insult to the chapter.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eRyan Pilling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You are the first person I've seen who also talks about hecklers with an approach that is different to 'slam them down quick'.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eIan Kendall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Your details and explicit instructions is how you handle one item made me realize a fatal error I've been making for a long time. That changes today in my afternoon performance!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDoug Scheer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Comedy, Charater \u0026amp; Control is a must read for not only the working pro but also for the newly budding magician. It will shave YEARS off your learning curve if you implement Michael's insight\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eJason Christopher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT Michael Misko:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"90% Comedy. The other half is magic.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Once described as \u003ci\u003e\"the Zach Galifianakis of magic,\"\u003c\/i\u003e Michael's greatest asset is the ability to combine dry-roasted comedy and world-class sleight-of-hand technique to form an evening of pee-in-your-pants entertainment...or so he was told by one little old lady. After seeing his show, actor and comedian, T.J. Miller said, \u003ci\u003e\"your stage presence is unmatchable,\"\u003c\/i\u003e while stand-up comedian, Brian Regan said, \u003ci\u003e\"I loved the part where you harpooned the guy in the chest!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2015, Michael was hand-picked to create the role of the \"Magic Maker\" in the World Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's Magic to Do, and can be heard on the Original Cast Album, available on iTunes, Amazon, or Spotify.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has performed at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA, The Chicago Magic Lounge, and in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA is one of the highest grossing shows in Liberty Magic's history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrently, Michael is a highly sought-after consultant for Fortune 500 Companies, as he helps connect them with their employees and clients in an astonishing and memorable way. Additionally, Michael performs on cruise ships, at universities, comedy clubs, and private functions across the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe lives in Pittsburgh with his beautiful wife, Sarah, and their perfect daughters, Rosalind, Sloane, and Murphy.","brand":"Cracker of Wise LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48049267507252,"sku":"COMEDY_CHAR","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1461\/6628\/files\/80874-full.png?v=1784588966","url":"https:\/\/stevensmagic.com\/products\/comedy-character-control-by-michael-misko","provider":"Stevens Magic Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}