Page, Patrick: 150 Comedy Props
©1977 Patrick Page, England
Softcover, saddle-stitched, 5.5x8.5", 160 pages

Comments: Collection of laugh-getting physical props and gags to keep your spectators entertained. Illustrated by line drawings.

Contents:

7 Introduction
9 The Butterfly Fluttered By
10 Collapsible Umbrella
11 Magician?
12 The Drinks are on Me
13 Jumping Hat
14 A Spherical Phantasy
15 Threadbare
16 Wilting Flower
17 The Levitation
18 Carpentry the Easy Way
19 A Tricky Table
20 The William Tell Overture
21 The Tale of a Seat
22 The Patriotic Magician
23 Light Ale
24 Smoke that Cigarette
25 Room Service
26 The All-in-One Disguise
27 Applause Please
28 Milking Time
29 I’m Off
30 A Sock in the Purse
31 The Boomerang Hat
32 Flying High
33 Scrambled Eggs
34 Handy
35 Zipper Banana
36 Missed Again
37 The Third Leg
38 A Utility Prop
39 Ear Ear
40 Rigid Toothpaste
41 Animated Puppets
42 The Breaking Bow
43 The Boxing Glove
44 Chain Smoker
45 It’s that Flower Again
46 Chicken Sandwich
47 The Watch Winder
49 Beer, Beer, Glorious Beer
49 There s a Leak in It
50 He Went Thataway
51 He's Potty
52 Sitting Pretty
53 Always at the Ready
54 Captain Hook Outdone
55 Drink, Anyone?
56 Instant Midget
57 Pop Record
58 Anyone for Square Dancing?
59 Wobbly Gun
60 Heavy Smoker
61 Bottomless Glass
62 How Do You Do?
63 Knife Through Arm
64 The Good Evening Bowler Hat
65 The Half Crown Hat
66 The Giant Dummy
67 Smoke that Cigarette
68 Hairy Legs
69 The Cut Flower Gag
70 Cuff Off
71 The Tin Lid Bra
72 The Trick Glass
73 Drunken Ingenuity
74 The Fright Wig
75 The Comedy Library
76 Plumbing for Beginners
78 How to Mend a Fuse
79 Moby Dick
80 Cowboys and Indians?
82 The Long Book
83 Odd Socks
84 Playing Cards
85 The Mousetrap
86 The Policeman's Helmet
87 The Beetle Killer
88 The Jigsaw Puzzle
89 Patient Alerm Clock
90 Obliging Trousers
91 The Musical Toothbrush
92 Knife for Eating Peas
93 A New Type Birdcage
94 The Cup and Saucer
95 The Spaghetti Fork
96 The Soap Saver
97 The Coat Hanger
98 Jumping Stool
99 The Snake Basket
100 Iced Lolly
101 Flat Beer
102 The Impossible Bottle
103 The Moving Hat
104 A Trick Dagger
105 The Shoplifter's Delight
106 Digital Dexterity
107 I See I See I See
108 Sword into Body
109 Jumbo Thermometer
110 The Talking Picture
111 The Long Glove
112 Breakaway Wand
113 The Collapsible Seat
114 Another Snake Basket
115 Headless Man
116 Another Headless Man
117 Giraffe Neck
118 Growing Arms
119 That Magic Ball
120 The Mirror Waistcoat
121 Sherlock Holmes
122 Portable Rain
123 The Bang Gun
124 Roll-Up Dickie Front
125 Hop to It
126 Banana Banana
127 The Upside-Down Walking Stick
128 The Stand-Up Coat
129 Wobbly Music Stand
130 The Collapsible Music Stand
131 A Balancing Feet
132 The Instant Nose Wiper
133 Hula Hula
134 The Tidy Box
135 A Spectacle of Yourself
135 The Wimbledon Glasses
136 Mother-in-Law Glasses
137 Light-Up Glasses
138 I-Spy Glasses
139 Pop-Out Eyes
140 Eye Eye
141 And So to Bed
142 On Spec
143 Big Smoker
144 Hello, Sailor
145 Long Tongue
146 Fresh Air
147 The Indian Love Call
148 Full Marx
149 Battery Props
150 All Alight
151 Ting-a-Ling
152 The Blushing Heart
153 The Light-Up Bow Tic
154 The Fez is Familiar
155 The Swinging Bra
156 The Telephone Walking Stick
157 A Hair Raising Experience
158 Hankie to Match
159 Spring Sausages

160 About the Author

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150 Comedy Props-How to Make them-How to use them-Patrick Page-1977-v.FINE-

Soft cover booklet, 150 Comedy Props-How to Make them-How to use them , written and published by Patrick Page, Great Britain, 1977. Page looks at the kinds of things that you can make to get a laugh. A neat reference work for entertainers, prop managers, producers and directors of amateur or professional shows, etc. For clubs and social organiztions that put on skits and shows. Page was a very funny man, and he has gathered a lot of funny props for you to use and make. If you are looking for magic, this is not for you. If you are looking for funny items, then this book is worthwhile.

DATE: 1977
SIZE: 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches, 160 pages plus light card card covers.
CONDITION: Prior owner, for some reason, removed the title page. Except for that one missing page, the rest is in MINT condition.