Bøger af Michael Burrows

"Unwritten: A Hands-off Book Test that Transcends Words" is a professionally designed and produced book that allows you to bring the traditional book test beyond just words by incorporating visual drawings as the focus of the thoughts and revelations.It is perfect for performers looking to present a visual book test routine.The 260-page 6" x 9" book is in the form of an English language guide for travelers which gives motivation for the book content, layout and format.From a presentation point of view, the English language guide for travelers also allows for a variety of interesting introductory patter presentations.The nature of the book makes it perfect for shows for corporate events, travel fairs, tourist attractions, cruise ships, schools & libraries.The full "Unwritten" routine consists of two different basic effects.Effect 1 - Any Word DrawingA spectator opens the book to any page and chooses a word describing something that she can visualize in her mind.Without asking for the page number or any specifics of the word (such as the length of the word or the letters it contains), the performer correctly draws out the image that the spectator is visualizing.Effect 2 - Imagined Drawing PredictionA spectator opens the book to any page and mentally selects a word from the last line of a chosen paragraph.She makes a simple drawing that represents the word and then uses her imagination to add to the sketch to make it into a larger picture.A sealed envelope that has been in full view from the start of the show is opened to reveal a prediction drawing that correctly matches the spectator's imagined drawing!Note: Instead of a prediction, you can perform the effect as a drawing duplication.Both effects can be performed individually or together to form a complete routine. The routine can be performed in casual settings or close-up, parlour and large-scale stage shows."Unwritten" includes the following features: -Can be Performed Completely Hands FreeThe Book Can be Freely Examined During PerformanceNo Pumping for Page Numbers, Length of Word or Specific LettersNo PeeksNo SwitchesNo Pre-Show WorkNo Sleight of HandNo Memory Work or CribsNo Assistants- Large Fonts Make the Text Easy to ReadCan Be Performed Stand-Alone or with Other Book Tests

The Unknown Digger is Australia's answer to famous First World War poets, Brooke, Sassoon. But for decades, his identity has remained a mystery.Matthew Denton – Australian PhD student at University College, London – believes the unknown poet is one of Australia's greatest war heroes: Lieutenant Alan Lewis VC of the 10th Light Horse. Matt is starry-eyed and in love with Emily, a fellow student and assistant to Matt's supervisor, the nattily dressed Professor Alistair Fitzwilliam-Harding. But, as the footnotes to Matt's thesis reveal, not all is fair in love and war.Meanwhile, Alan Lewis, recently engaged to Rose Porter – fights his way across the Middle East as part of the 10th Light Horse, the vision of the life he left behind disappearing, and the question of what makes a poet, a lover and a hero growing more ill-defined with every battle fought.