What makes Tom Stone such an ingenious creator is the whimsy of his plots. “Matchbox Calculator” turns an ordinary drawer-style matchbox into a calculator! “Packing for McComb” is a hilarious interlude inspired by the work of Billy McComb: this would kill in a stage act. “On the Dancing Cane” is a modern approach to this classic prop, and “Lodestorming” is essential reading for anyone learning about productions onstage.

Contents:

• Matchbox Calculator - A small effect with a matchbox.
• Time Operator 1 - A Time Travel effect with cards.
• Packing for McComb - A production box inspired by a sight-gag by Billy McComb.
• On the Dancing Cane - Design ideas for the Dancing Cane.
• The Resonance Theory - An essay on how to increase audience reactions.
• Loadstorming - Three examples on how to obtain loads in an off-beat manner.

19 pages