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The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » The May 2007 entrée: Jeff Hobson » » Close-up magic? » » TOPIC IS LOCKED aussiemagic Special user 920 Posts Posted: May 6, 2007 8:14pm       Hi Jeff, Do you do much close-up magic? If so, what kind of material do you enjoy performing? Thanks Simon http://www.simonshazam.com.au jeffhobson V.I.P. 196 Posts Posted: May 6, 2007 11:43pm       I used to perform much close-up. I would do the basics - nothing out of the ordinary: sponge bunnies, chop cup, ambitious card, hopping halves. . I did have a few original things now that I think of it. It was fun but I have more fun with stage magic. . The Hilarious Host of Las Vegas! VISIT my magic shop: www.HobsonsChoiceMagic.com Tony Brent Regular user Orlando, Florida 156 Posts Posted: May 7, 2007 1:18am       Speaking of close-up; do you ever offer the option to perform walk-around magic for corporate events in conjunction with your stage show, or do you strickly do stage and platform? Tony Brent Outta Control Magic Show Orlando, Florida Marshall Thornside Inner circle chicago 2019 Posts Posted: May 7, 2007 1:39am       Jeff was my favorite close-up magician, (since he doesn't do it anymore) next to Tommy Edwards. :) you will remember my name World's Youngest Illusionista 7th greatest pianist in the world Go Red For Women and Stroke Ambassador www.mai-ling.net jeffhobson V.I.P. 196 Posts Posted: May 8, 2007 1:29am       I don't like to perform close-up or walk-around BEFORE my stage act although I did do it by request of agents when I lived in Michigan. I always found it to diminish the impact of the stage act. . . to be mingling and talking with the guests. I like the mystique of seeing someone on stage from a distance. One can get a "bigger than life" feel from being a distance away from the audience and being able to address the entire crowd at once. I have, however, performed a hospitality suite AFTER the stage show. THAT is fun since everyone already liked you and you don't need much effort to keep their attention. People feel much more special since it's like a celebrity is visiting them. Wow. . Marshall. . .you put me in the same boat as Tommy Edwards. . . . I'm flattered. He was such a sweet guy!!!! The Hilarious Host of Las Vegas! VISIT my magic shop: www.HobsonsChoiceMagic.com aussiemagic Special user 920 Posts Posted: May 8, 2007 2:13am       Jeff, Thanks for telling us about your experiences with close-up magic. I often prefer to perform close up magic before doing a stage show because in my experience it is easier to get people's attention when the stage show begins, but eventually I would like to do just a stage show without having to do close up as well. Simon http://www.simonshazam.com.au The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » The May 2007 entrée: Jeff Hobson » » Close-up magic? » » TOPIC IS LOCKED <<< Previous Topic   Next Topic >>>

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