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kumpletoo
New user
56 Posts
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Posted: Jan 19, 2011 7:29pm
Has anyone performed magic at airports? Obviously not to busk, as I'm sure it's not allowed, but just to perform for random people. I guess, in a way, this would be like doing street magic.
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Nick W
Loyal user
thailand.....the world
294 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2011 10:27am
Many people are stressed and tired in airports.
I've gotten lots of mileage out of a muscle pass of a lightweight palming coin.
As getting that visa is my main goal, I don't want to attract TOO much attention to myself.
Airport crowds are kind of rough from my experience. Once you leave the West that is. Once in Asia, it's all love.
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whiteoakcanyon
Special user
722 Posts
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Posted: Jan 23, 2011 10:27pm
I would strongly agree with the comments above. My experience performing magic in public venues in Asia has been very positive. The people are sincerely intrigued and seem to love magic.
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djurmann
Inner circle
1270 Posts
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Posted: Jan 24, 2011 6:28pm
Interesting one....I am planning to do this in Europe....here is my experience so far. I have not gone up to random people and done magic....though I might this time.
What I have done is card flourishes, and then when people look interested, go and perform magic for them. It has worked well.......now if I could only light flash paper in the airport!
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- "All done by kindness."
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mrunge
Inner circle
Charleston, SC
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Posted: Jan 24, 2011 6:42pm
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On 2011-01-24 18:28, djurmann wrote:
.....now if I could only light flash paper in the airport!
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Yikes! Stay away from that!!!
Mark. 
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djurmann
Inner circle
1270 Posts
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Posted: Jan 29, 2011 6:14pm
I know - shame though. I tend to use fp to vanish card pieces and then link the smoke to Alan Rorrison's smoke gimmick.....ah well. Thanks to the lovely Magic Café users, I have a plan b.
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- "All done by kindness."
- Fellowship across differnces
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DoctorCognos
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 10:56pm
Get an electronic flash thing. Darn... I can't think of the actual name or who makes it, maybe Kennedy. It is way bright and works instead of flash paper. Press a button and a blinding flash occurs. If I recall correctly, mine has a toe switch. You can wear the bright thing under a shirt, and it still works great.
Now, I need to go hunting through my boxes to find mine....
BroDavid
aka The Doctor
The Doctor Knows.....
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Godzilla
Inner circle
Tied & Untied Witches on
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 11:58pm
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On 2011-02-14 22:56, DoctorCognos wrote:
Get an electronic flash thing...
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I think it may be called FISM Flash.
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Cyberqat
Inner circle
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 6:26pm
A basic good rule for life:
Don't do ANYTHING too surprising in front of people holding loaded firearms.
I wouldn't even use the flash in that environment. All it takes is one guard seeing it out of the corner of his eye and mistaking it for muzzle flash, and you just earned what will probably be the best and last publicity you will ever have.
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mrunge
Inner circle
Charleston, SC
3474 Posts
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 11:42pm
I agree completely! With all the security precautions being taken at, and around, airports today, one would be well advised to AVOID anything that even comes close to guns, flashes, bangs, flash paper, cap's, snappers, smoke, etc...
Do what you want, but you've been warned!!!
Mark. 
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Dr. Magic
Veteran user
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Posted: Feb 25, 2011 11:56pm
If you take out cards and do flourishes, someone will comment and you can do some things. I would say it would be a hobbyist that would do it. Someone that performed for a living would have no need or desire.
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mindguru
Loyal user
249 Posts
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Posted: Mar 3, 2011 10:37pm
I could imagine some people really enjoying it, as a way to past time while waiting for a flight.
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RS1963
Inner circle
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Posted: Mar 9, 2011 10:54am
An airport isn't really going to be the best venue to try and perform magic in. For one thing, security probably will think you're asking for money and will then ask you to leave. Ticket areas aren't very conducive to performing in, as people are getting boarding passes and then continuing on to the terminal. You won't be able to perform for any one that has already passed through the security gates, that is unless you have a boarding pass as well.
There is a reason why we don't hear of magicians performing in airports. It's often frowned upon by the Airports. It's hectic. It won't work. Maybe about 30 years ago before panhandling, soliciting, etc., was banned from airports performing there may have been an option. But even then, nothing was heard of any magicians performing in airports.
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P.Synenberg
New user
Abingdon, Va
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Posted: Apr 21, 2011 10:35am
I have indeed, I was flying home from Norfolk to tri cities In Tennessee, I performed for a group of kids in a soccer league headed to Europe, there were probably 40 or so kids. I started by asking just one of them if they've ever seen a spongeball as I handed them one. Almost instantaneously I was surrounded and I performed spongeballs, followed by the ol' disappearing pen, than to greed and closed with a linking card routine, perhaps the performance lasted 15 or 20 minutes. They were probably the best young crowd I ever performed for... they were awesome! Several asked me to sign the card that I linked and several more took business cards and looked me up. Probably one of my favorite performances to date.
-P.J. Synenberg
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DamienMagic
New user
London
33 Posts
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Posted: Apr 21, 2011 11:43am
Yeah I performed magic at airports a few times but its when I'm about to fly somewhere but soon as I do start performing you get big crowds around you and doesn't really sit well with security lol but still a lot of fun
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Damon Reinbold
Regular user
141 Posts
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Posted: Apr 24, 2011 8:15pm
Performing in airports can be easily arranged. Put together a good package about you and your show and then call the office of your local Airport Authority to ask for an appointment. While at that meeting, do some magic for the person you are meeting with. By all means, make that person laugh.
In Nashville, TN for example, the BNA Airport Authority actually has portable stages with sound systems that they use for up and coming performers. Stranded passengers and passengers with a lot of "wait time" are so appreciative of this. And be sure to mention how much the kids will enjoy this. Little passengers get tired of sitting and waiting and that's why you hear them doing a lot of crying.
Even restaurants inside the airports will sometimes allow performances. This can be a bit tricky (no pun intended) if the restaurant is part of a chain. Best to try for an airport restaurant that is locally based.
You could also volunteer to record special airport announcements for traveler safety.
And if there is such an appearance arranged (it CAN be done), get the airport to issue press releases about you. They may not want to do that until you have proven your own skills and passengers have fun watching you --- but if that happens, this is very valuable publicity. It is also good for landing on local morning television shows to promote your appearance.
Damon Reinbold
2011 President, S.A.M. Assembly 71
2011 President, IBM Ring 90
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Damon Reinbold
Regular user
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Posted: Apr 24, 2011 8:19pm
One additional thought. I know an event producer who actually convinced a major tv network and a major airlines to do a fabulous, totally incredible thing. A recording artist was booked on a Delta flight from JFK to perform for passengers while enroute to LAX where the performer was headed to perform for the Grammy Awards at Staples Center. That little bundle of excitement resulted in the performer having his likeness PAINTED on the Delta flight and the event was publicized almost everywhere. Airports are terrific, if you approach them properly and you do your homework in advance so you know what you are talking about.
Damon Reinbold
2011 President, S.A.M. Assembly 71
2011 President, IBM Ring 90
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Magician of the century
New user
Washington
48 Posts
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Posted: May 11, 2011 6:55pm
I had the privilege of seeing David Blane preforming magic at the seattle airport:) People were loving it and I got a picture with him and an autograph. He is such a nice guy:)
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GlenD
Inner circle
LosAngeles, Ca
1145 Posts
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Posted: Jun 10, 2011 12:21pm
Airport tricks that kill-
Color changing knives
Pindemonium
Smiling Assassin
Fire wallet
Handcuff escape
Explosion by Dean Dill
Sword thru neck
Needle thru arm
Watch steal or pickpocketing for a big finish!
Any other ideas?
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ThinkThurston
New user
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Posted: Aug 29, 2011 12:21am
Ha! Glendd 
I agree with Dr. Magic. Pull out a deck of cards and handle them expertly. It's likely that someone who ask you if you know any tricks. I'd never approach someone cold in an airport because I assume that many people are either in a hurray or are weary from travel.
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Dr_J_Ayala
Inner circle
In search of Vlad Dracul and his
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Posted: Aug 29, 2011 6:22pm
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On 2011-02-17 18:26, Cyberqat wrote:
A basic good rule for life:
Don't do ANYTHING too surprising in front of people holding loaded firearms.
I wouldn't even use the flash in that environment. All it takes is one guard seeing it out of the corner of his eye and mistaking it for muzzle flash, and you just earned what will probably be the best and last publicity you will ever have.
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That is assuming that they have a good aim...(not all of them do!)
GlenD, that is a great list! I am sure there are more that belong on your list, I just cannot think of any off of the top of my head just yet.
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extremeeric
New user
Long Island, NY
51 Posts
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Posted: Oct 4, 2011 11:50pm
GlenD thanks for that hilarious list! may I add bullet catch to the the list
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mrunge
Inner circle
Charleston, SC
3474 Posts
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Posted: Oct 5, 2011 1:17am
GlenD...love the list!! I'd have to add a Straight Jacket Escape.
Mark. 
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Pete Biro
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Posted: Oct 5, 2011 3:11am
Bullet Catch.
STAY TOONED... @ www.petebiro.com
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tons101
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51 Posts
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Posted: Jan 16, 2012 4:12pm
Water Torture cell?
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TheGiz
Loyal user
280 Posts
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Posted: Feb 1, 2012 11:45am
Mike Ammar has a horror story about doing card on ceiling at an airport. They took him into the back room and grilled him about how it was
stuck there. He almost missed his flight.
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AGMagic
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Cailf.
587 Posts
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Posted: Feb 16, 2012 3:33pm
When I used to fly a lot I usually had some close-up magic with me for layovers and delays. People stuck in the gate area are often grateful for the distraction. Once I was traveling with my then 10 year old son and he took over the performance. The crowd loved it.
I forget who related the story, but several years ago a Magician was detained in the security screening area at gunpoint. The screeners wouldn't tell him what they had seen is his case but they immediately called for back-up. It turns out that they had seen a purse frame and a billiard ball in his case and mistook them for a hand grenade. It all ended well but it must have been quite un-nerving.
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Dougini
Inner circle
I have killed more topics with my
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Posted: Feb 18, 2012 11:17am
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On 2011-06-10 12:21, GlenD wrote:
Airport tricks that kill...Color changing knives...
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OMG! Worst mistake I've made in a long time is packing my Mogar Knife Set in my carry-on! They were immediately confiscated, and I had some "'splainin' to do"...!
$100+ loss...Clearwater Florida airport...not feeling good about them... 
Doug
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mndude
Veteran user
390 Posts
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Posted: May 7, 2012 4:11pm
The contents of my luggage must of set off some concerns. When I opened my suitcase, there was a note that it had been inspected by the TSA. The batteries to my Pure Smoke were removed, and my Fire Wallet was gone!
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richard rain
New user
Indonesia
31 Posts
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Posted: May 8, 2012 11:40am
At the airport performing knive??? really?
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