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BrianMillerMagic Inner circle CT 2050 Posts |
Pardon this question that has problem been bounced around before but since I am considering entering into competition for the first time within the next year or so, I thought I'd ask: Does your routine need to consist of original material and presentation? Much of what I do close-up is original material, but I do not know how it would play in some of these "close-up" venues where you are performing close-up magic to hundreds of people as it says in most competitions' rules.
Also a second question is about competitions' policy on gimmicks/gaffs/trick decks. I'm not talking about a Svengali or Invisible, but what about a Forcing Deck or some such? I appreciate your responses in advance. Brian |
larrylegal Regular user Raleigh, NC 138 Posts |
Brian: I just got online to ask the same question. Is original material/routines what wins competitions, or can a great presentation with great technique on an old routine be a winner?
Your other question is also good one regarding gaffs. What about other "magic store items" incorporated in a routine, such as a gaffed wallet for a card to wallet? I hope some of the veteran competitors reply to your post. Larry |
SOHartist Loyal user Ft. Myers, Florida 211 Posts |
Hey I see its been awhile but I figured I'd bring this thread back to life. Actually someone very close to me competed in a magic competition a few years ago and won first place. He used sleight of hand but also threw in a force deck but the routine was structered very well and know one even noticed. Don't call attention to your gimmicks, act as if it is a "normal" object(aka the force deck). As for Invisible deck or such, make the routine orginal or have great presentation. I would say don't go word for word...add a twist to it. you want to impress the judges as well as the crowd. Remember, your not performing for laymen.
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts |
Why would you enter a contest with someone elses material? Would you enter a copy of someone elses painting in an art contest?
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Sure, you can use someone else's effect but with your own heavy spin on it. For example, my competition act for 2009 consists of all Luke Jermay effects. However, I hjave put a drastic change in them.
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KyletheGreat Special user Georgia 560 Posts |
Originality is almost always a point section on the evaluation form in competitions. Originality shines and exposes your creativity and potential.
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BrianMillerMagic Inner circle CT 2050 Posts |
Holy cow, did I start this thread? I can answer my own darn question now...
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Josh Chaikin Inner circle Kansas City 1430 Posts |
Lol
Yeah, originality does help, but presentation will win. I had a highly original act, comments reflected that, but presentation and audience appeal were weighted more. But, you can answer that question now |
Pat Perry New user 53 Posts |
Let's face it: The jury normaly has seen hundereds of magic acts before the see you. So you have to be different. It can be a classic in magic but with a presentation nobody has ever seen before(see Gastons FISM-winning act as an addicted magician). Or you blew them away with a surprise. Something they did not expect at all. But it has to work too. Surprise alone certainly doesn't help.
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unclesamayen Elite user Taiwan 459 Posts |
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On 2007-12-02 23:17, BrianMillerMagic wrote: Hello, Can you share your answer to us please? I'm willing to listen to them. Thank you very much. YuYen
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