Be a Great Stand-up: How to master the art of stand up comedy and making people laugh

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Logan Murray has successfully taught the techniques of stand-up comedy to thousands, and in this book he distills his years of experience into the essential skills for a great and enjoyable performance. He will help you find your own creative streak and your funny side, build the confidence to deliver, and explain the finer details of stagecraft, from dealing with hecklers to coping with props. There is a full guide to the practicalities, from finding gigs to securing an agent, with plenty of valuable hints, tips and advice. Drawing on Logan's years of teaching and his own successful stand-up career, with top tips from some of the most well-known people in the business, it is guaranteed to bring a smile to both your face and that of your future audience.

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The author's love for his job shines through...it has inspired me to pencil a date in my diary for my own return to stand-up after a ten-year hiatus. - - www.channel4.com/4laughs

With advice from several comics and tips on how the business end of comedy works, anyone who reads it will feel empowered, full of confidence that they can take to the stage. - - www.chortle.co.uk

Stand-up is such a visual and oral medium, how could you possibly gain anything other than very basic advice from a self-help book Logan Murray has succeeded. The highly experienced stand-up and comedy course tutor, has written a very useful guide to starting out as a stand-up comedian. - - LaughRiot.co.uk

Author Bio

Logan Murray is a comedian and Edi-nominated director. His Stand Up and Deliver courses have taught the art of comedy to over 700 participants, many of whom have gone on to win awards.