Michael J. Fraughton’s material has been difficult to find—until now. For many years The Dark Waltz, a text on the fine art of Bizarre Magic, has rested within the ownership of L&L Publishing. Now, it is available at last. Within its pages you will find many of Michael’s signature routines like ‘The Dorian Hand of Glory’ and ‘The Phantom Violinist’.

It has taken time, but at last Michael has opened his world to you. Welcome to the dark side of illusion.

Michael J. Fraughton is being recognized as one of the foremost up and coming Bizarre magicians. This is his full show, along with thoughts and ideas. Assistance, contributions, and ideas came form men such as Jeff McBride, Christian Chelman, Mark Edwards, and Eugene Burger. Jeff McBride wrote the introduction.

1st edition 2005; 123 pages.

1. Defining The Magician
3. My approach to, and Philosophy of, the Creative Process
9. Clouds At Night
14. Ritual
17. The Home Of Talus Thraven
20. The Strange Thing About Magicians
24. The Phantom Violinist
29. Latex Hounds Of Hell
32. The Spook Show
35. The Light Seance
40. A New Rapping Hand
43. Magic That Matters
47. The Dorian Hand Of Glory
54. Character
58. The Liquid Lense
62. Door Of Flame
67. To Control Ten Thousand Minds
72. What Should Have Been Written By T. A. LeVar
76. Setting The Stage
78. Red Jack
86. The Summoning Of The Beast
97. The Sacred Order Of The Seventh Circle
103. The Tears Of Dr. Faustus
106. Fear-Mark Edward’s Contribution
111. Conclusion?