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ebackes88 Regular user 153 Posts |
I like the trick gemini twins, there's a version I do where you can do it with four cards. I believe it's Alan Ackermans' but I'm not sure. Anyways the point is, there is some dealing involved, which gives me a slow point in my otherwise fast paced act. While the cards are being dealt there is obviously some time where nothing is being said(unless you're counting). Should I insert some funny lines? Do the lines have to be funny? Is silence okay? Hope this makes sense.
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KarstenMeyerhoff New user Germany 92 Posts |
I'm convinced that a "slow point" to usw your own words is never a gold thing - unless you use it to build some tension before a climax. Form your description I'd say that is not the case in your routine. A joke for the sake of a joke is not it either - unless the rest of your routine is humorous, too. So: At that point in your routine, where do you want your spectators attention? Why? What do they need to remember? What do they need to forget? Is a reiteration in order? Or a real or a pseudo-explanation for the dealing-process? Or a quip about how you hate card-tricks that require a lot of dealing ... Hope this gives you an idea or two.
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friend2cptsolo Elite user Spent all this time on the Cafe' and all I have to show for it is 445 Posts |
You could wistle the Jepardy tune....it kills time... it gets a laugh
Is you style fitting of something like this. |
Gordon the discombobulator Loyal user 246 Posts |
I have people think it really funny to deal right down to the very last card.
One little gem I heard was: I wonder when NOW would be a good time to stop dealing. |
Gordon the discombobulator Loyal user 246 Posts |
If innuendo suits your style and suits the occasion you can refer to them 'going all the way' and we only just met.
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danaruns Special user The City of Angels 808 Posts |
Just make everyone count out loud -- loudly! -- with you. No silence, and audience participation.
"Dana Douglas is the greatest magician alive. Plus, I'm drunk." -- Foster Brooks
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MazingMandy Special user Has tolerated the trolls here for 676 Posts |
Nothing says Entertainment more than counting out loud.
Just chat naturally with people during this time, don't force it. |
EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1849 Posts |
Are you humorous in other parts of the routine or performance?
Do you have a character traits that you act out or bring in to your routines? If not, do you want to begin doing so? Who is doing the dealing? Assistant- "You count very well, do you work at a bank?" Are you drug dealer? Accountant? School teacher? Etc. depending on your audience. You- I am getting good at this counting, I should work at a bank. ...Be a drug dealer, accountant, school teacher, etc.... *Break from counting and ask, such as, "What comes after five?" They then say "Six". You say- Okay, I just wanted to see if we are paying attention. ...No, DRINKS come after five!
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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debjit Loyal user India 213 Posts |
Quote:
On May 8, 2016, friend2cptsolo wrote: This is a pretty funny idea. Need to learn how to whistle now
My new effect: www.penguinmagic.com/p/10638
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