The Magic of Ron Fredrick – Classic Routines (Unikorn Magik, 1982)

The Magic of Ron Fredrick – Classic Routines (Unikorn Magik, 1982)

Good pre-owned condition. Some minor wear to the covers from age, but the interior pages are clean and undamaged. Softcover; staple bound; 47 pages; page size: 5.25″ x 8.5″. Includes several line drawings illustrated by Suzanne Astolfi and edited by Ed Eckl. Originally published by Unikorn Magik in 1982.

Overview

This rare booklet captures three of Ron Fredrick’s professional routines — elegant, practical, and designed for real-world performance. Each has been polished through years of working experience and remains as strong today as when first published. If you need a dependable sponge ball routine, a versatile Chop Cup routine, or a silk routine with a unique twist, this collection is highly recommended.

Contents

• Introduction: Insights into Ron Fredrick’s performing style and approach to practical magic.
• The Babushka Routine: A lively sequence of knots and flourishes using a large 36-inch scarf — perfect as an opener. Includes five distinct phases. Note: the scarf takes some wear, so use a durable one.
• The Sponge Routine: Tailored for bar or restaurant work. Fredrick uses sponge cubes instead of balls to prevent rolling, recommending smaller (¾″) cubes for maximum audience response. Also details the use of a purse frame.
• Appendix One: The Basic Sponge Vanish
• Appendix Two: Handling of the Purse Frame
• The Ron Fredrick Chop Cup Routine: A seven-phase Chop Cup routine that balances variety and simplicity. Designed to be performed standing (ideal when wearing a jacket). Requires a standard Chop Cup, balls, a final load, and one extra cup that supports the setup perfectly for the final reveal.

Additional Features

• Conclusion: by Ron Zollweg (June 1981)
• Publisher’s Afterword: Background on Ron Fredrick, the production, and illustrator Suzanne Astolfi, written by Ed Eckl (March 1982)

Product Details

• Title: The Magic of Ron Fredrick
• Author: Ron Fredrick (Ron Zollweg)
• Publisher: Unikorn Magik
• Publication Year: 1982
• Format: Staple-bound softcover
• Pages: 47, illustrated
• Condition: Good; light cover wear, clean interior pages

A wonderful collectible for magicians, historians, and enthusiasts of classic close-up and parlor routines. The Magic of Ron Fredrick showcases a working professional’s polished material — practical, engaging, and designed to impress audiences anywhere.