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warren Inner circle uk 4138 Posts |
When it comes to opening effects I literally have to many to choose from however XB is a great way to grab peoples attention fast.....i mean who doesn't love money
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On Jul 5, 2017, Dannydoyle wrote: I'm a perpetual n00b in magic so I don't want to suggest my word is gospel, but I would think chop cup is actually too strong to open with.
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Yes noob might be a good way to put it.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On Aug 2, 2017, Dannydoyle wrote: And that's what you chose to focus on? Do you think chop cup is or is not too strong for an opening effect? Why or why not?
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
If I thought it was too strong would I have opened with it for 30 years?
Again Ed it is about where you are doing it. Don Alan felt, as do I that you need to grab attention immediately and announce your presence with authority. He often used the coat hanger from purse, but his first trick was invariably the chop cup because it did just that. You only have about 7-10 minutes with these people. You need to make every one of those moments count. If the effect is strong enough it will grab attention and keep them wanting to watch in a very distracting environment. I never head anyone think a trick was "too strong" to open with. Now others work in places where they are not announced, where they work before the food gets to the table, and all sorts of configurations. Does it work in every situation? Heck no.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
No that, rather than a pointless insult, is a legitimate response.
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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drmagico Loyal user 252 Posts |
I start with the nudist deck. It is visual and fairly quick. The spectators are not asked to take anything or remember anything. My script allows me to develop a rapport with them and for them to get comfortable with me before I do anything more involve.
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Kaliix Inner circle Connecticut 1984 Posts |
Well that depends on what kind of "chop cup" routine you are doing doesn't it. A chop cup can be small like the Loomis Riser one designed to be done in the hand. A slightly larger cup can be used to do a short routine designed to hit quick and establish presence as Danny put it. But then one could make the routine larger, move involved with multiple climaxes and use it as a closer. I used Jiggernaut as a closer years ago but I would likely use Axel Hecklau's Just a Cup as a closer if I worked restaurants now.
I think there is a case for either approach... Quote: On Aug 2, 2017, ed rhodes wrote:
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.
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