{"product_id":"ultimate-kabuki-drop-resource-includes-6-diy-kabuki-drop-design-plans-paperback","title":"Ultimate Kabuki Drop Resource: Includes 6 DIY Kabuki Drop Design Plans - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDarren Tien\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eAdeline Ng\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eJ. C. Sum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"Ultimate Kabuki Drop Resource\" is a must-have for any theatre or stage practitioner looking to add a strong piece of stagecraft to their shows or performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the definitive reference on the Kabuki Drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Kabuki Drop is a stagecraft technique and a release system that drops an open suspended curtain to the floor for a dramatic reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a director, producer, production manager, dancer, magician, musician, variety artiste, burlesque performer or any other theatrical stage practitioner, a Kabuki drop can be used to add a dramatic wow-moment to your show or act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a comprehensive compilation resource that explores the history, techniques, components, workings and systems of Kabuki Drops. It includes original drawings, ideas and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Kabuki Theatre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKabuki Stagecraft \u0026amp; Curtain Drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of the Kabuki Drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Components of the Kabuki Drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual Kabuki Drop Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Kabuki Drop Systems: Linear Solenoid Kabuki Drops \u0026amp; Electromagnetic Lock Kabuki Drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Kabuki Drop System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild, Buy or Rent Kabuki Drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso detailed is a collection of six designs for simple manual curtain drop methods \u0026amp; designs that can be adapted to any theatrical performance or special event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe systems explained include the \"World's Easiest\" Drop, \"The Peel\" Drop, \"The Pull\" Drop, \"Pin \u0026amp; Loop\" Drop, \"Pull Back\" Drop and \"Roll \u0026amp; Drop\" Drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Kabuki Drop system includes measurements as well as detailed step-by-step instructions on what you need to get and how to put it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you do not have a production or technical background, you will be able to understand how to go about making each system through clear descriptions and drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll designs can be made easily without a professional workshop or machining although you will need to cut, drill, saw and sew items that are readily available at good hardware stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe systems are perfect to install in small to medium theatres and options are also given on how to break them down for easy transport and touring shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more info, visit http: \/\/MagicKabukiDrop.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn \u0026amp; raised in Singapore, J C Sum is a headline entertainer, author \u0026amp; creative entrepreneur. He is an international award-winning illusionist and has performed over 3500 shows in 34 countries on 4 continents. More than 120 million people have seen his magic on live shows \u0026amp; television with appearances on 26 programs across the world (www.jcsum.com). J C is one of the most commercially successful illusionists in Asia and currently performs regularly as a headline entertainer for luxury cruise liners and corporate events in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. As a creative entrepreneur, he runs a magic production house that produces shows and consults for events \u0026amp; TV. He also developed several successful online properties in niche domains such as IllusionBooks.com, IllusionBookStore.com and BackstageBusinessAcademy.com. He has authored more than a dozen books covering a variety of subjects including technical illusion design, theatre stage craft as well as business \u0026amp; marketing for creatives. J C graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelors of Arts in English Language \u0026amp; Sociology with a minor in Philosophy. Since 2008, J C has given numerous talks locally \u0026amp; overseas on his perspective and approach to creativity and creative entrepreneurship for numerous organizations as well as TedX Talks and TechFests. He has been nominated for a \"Spirit of Enterprise\" business award and has been featured in leading business publications such as The Business Times and The Edge. J C is the curator of MagicKabukiDrop.com, the world's most comprehensive resource site on Kabuki Drops, a stagecraft technique and curtain release system. He is also the inventor of the Pro Magic Kabuki Drop System which is a low-cost \u0026amp; lightweight manual Kabuki Drop system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249621033267,"sku":"9789811116810","price":54.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/vRm_hvPf8X9789811116810.webp?v=1776329581","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/ultimate-kabuki-drop-resource-includes-6-diy-kabuki-drop-design-plans-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}