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mightydog
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Michigan now living in the Florida panha
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Posted: Jan 20, 2011 2:15pm
For those of us who know little about the subject of steam punk can someone describe exactly what it is and is not? I have heard of it but not really come across to much information about it.
Thanks
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Payne
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Posted: Jan 20, 2011 5:54pm
It's when the Goth's discovered Brown.
It's Jules Verne, HG Wells and The Wild Wild West all rolled into one. Mainly, but not limited to the Nineteenth Century. An alternative Nineteenth century where Babbage's Difference Engine was built and a hitherto unknown technological Renaissance was born. It's an universe filled with Cogs and gears, magic and monsters, Gentlemen Adventurers and their Automaton Man Fridays. It's a place were Science is King and Mad Scientists rule the land. But most importantly it's a genre at the moment that has no set rules or guidelines so everyone is welcome to play.
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Wizard of Oz
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Posted: Jan 20, 2011 9:14pm
And it looks as cool as hell.
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meyegr
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Posted: Jan 21, 2011 12:44pm
And it has crept into the Renaissance Faire.
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critter
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Spokane, WA
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Posted: Jan 21, 2011 2:17pm
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On 2011-01-21 12:44, meyegr wrote:
And it has crept into the Renaissance Faire.
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Hiding behind a group of Klingons.
I throw stuff.
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61magic
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Posted: Jan 21, 2011 2:39pm
Mostly geeks that played too much D&D as kids... Next they will try to become vampires or werewolves...
LOL
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Payne
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Seattle
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Posted: Jan 24, 2011 2:18pm
A little more about Steampunk here http://www.mynorthwest.com/category/local_news_articles/20110123/Seattle-Steampunks-have-a-knack-for-moving-parts/
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meyegr
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Posted: Jan 25, 2011 12:49pm
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On 2011-01-21 14:17, critter wrote:
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On 2011-01-21 12:44, meyegr wrote:
And it has crept into the Renaissance Faire.
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Hiding behind a group of Klingons.
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Cyberqat
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 2:50pm
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On 2011-01-21 14:39, 61magic wrote:
Mostly geeks that played too much D&D as kids... Next they will try to become vampires or werewolves...
LOL
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Boy, are YOU out of it.
WoD is so 5 years ago, already.
LOL
In case you haven't noticed, "geeks that played too much d&d" now own the world. if you want to know whats going to be popular culture in 5 to ten years, all you need to do is loo kat what geek culture is doing right now.
Or to put it another way...
"Q: What do you call a guy in horn-rim glasses with a pocket-protector?"
"A: Boss."
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Eldon
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Posted: Feb 16, 2011 10:14am
This is Steampunk Magic done right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spl9AC-5jNk
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wkitwizard
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Los Angeles
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Posted: Feb 16, 2011 10:49am
Done right? Jeff McBride meets cabaret "modern art" illusion?
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Dr. Solar
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Citrus Heights, Ca.
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 1:43am
One might go to my website and view my 19th century wagon complete with the 1860's discovery of photovoltaic electricity that runs my laboratory of delight. More steampunk items are in the mix. Lightning in a bottle, electrical wonders and my elcto-detecto lie detector used with my vent dummy and any kids brave enough to slip their wrist into the band.
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supercool
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USA
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Posted: Mar 22, 2011 1:37am
Steampunk is the stylized version of the industrial revolution ( victorian\ edwardian eras ) that is technologically advanced ( mad scientist, time machines, airships
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Pete Biro
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Posted: Mar 26, 2011 7:50pm
This is awesome...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvnzZcROQ_g&NR=1
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Dr. Solar
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Citrus Heights, Ca.
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Posted: Mar 27, 2011 2:32am
Extremely well done illusion. Wow!!!!
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inhumaninferno
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Posted: Mar 27, 2011 9:38am
The Alberto Giorgi clips are great and refreshing with beautiful equipment. "Supercool" gives a wonderfully succinct and accurate definition of "Steampunk." In regards to "wkitwizard", though McBride and "mask magic" are nearly synonymous in recent times, magic with masks predates him (not a dig at McBride by any means). Giorgi uses the mask as a presentational tool of character transformation within his illusion vignette...he is not doing "mask magic." I understand your comment, though I find it a little too convenient.
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critter
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Spokane, WA
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Posted: Mar 29, 2011 1:18pm
It's whatever the heck you want it to be. It doesn't have to be limited to copper tubes and sprockets.
The Victorian age was bigger than that, and if you add the sci-fi element to that age, the possibilities are effing limitless.
Now if only someone would recreate HH Holmes' "castle."
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DominotheGreat
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Posted: Apr 1, 2011 11:49am
Oh wow, that is interesting, I never heard this saying before "steam punk". lst time for everything
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TheGreatIni
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Posted: Apr 1, 2011 8:09pm
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On 2011-01-21 12:44, meyegr wrote:
And it has crept into the Renaissance Faire.
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Is it inappropriate that I really want to go to a Renaissance Faire dressed in Steampunk attire claiming to be a time traveler?
I like the Steampunk magician concept mostly because it lets you play a lot more with how magic was often done around that era too. Play it as a demonstration of science... make up all the facts you want, as long as it's entertaining and engages the audience, eh?
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meyegr
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Posted: Apr 4, 2011 12:58pm
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On 2011-04-01 20:09, TheGreatIni wrote:
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On 2011-01-21 12:44, meyegr wrote:
And it has crept into the Renaissance Faire.
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Is it inappropriate that I really want to go to a Renaissance Faire dressed in Steampunk attire claiming to be a time traveler?
I like the Steampunk magician concept mostly because it lets you play a lot more with how magic was often done around that era too. Play it as a demonstration of science... make up all the facts you want, as long as it's entertaining and engages the audience, eh?
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You can go dressed how ever you like - we see a lot of Steampunk anymore at faire. Heck, I have seen Klingons, Darth Vader and other out-of-period looks, but it doesn't bother me.
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Danny Schreiber
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Pacific Northwest
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Posted: Apr 7, 2011 5:41am
Apparently, Steampunk goes beyond the Victorian age now too. I was just hired for perform my 18th century conjuring act at an upcoming Steampunk convention. The organizers said the act would fit perfectly within the themes of their event. They really wanted some to play-up the science and mystery element, just as I do in my act. In the planning meeting, I was certain to remind them a few times that I am not a "Steampunk" act, but they said their attendees will love it. It should be interesting!
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Neal Alexander
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Posted: Apr 13, 2011 9:46am
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On 2011-01-20 17:54, Payne wrote:
It's when the Goth's discovered Brown.
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Heh heh,
spat my coffee out.
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rsylvester
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Trying to learn to BP a duck in
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Posted: Nov 7, 2011 11:24am
I had to work my regular (non-magic) job last Saturday but as a reward got to cover a Steampunk convention. No magic but the article, pictures and the video should explain for people who still aren't sure. Now I'm really researching the magic possibilities of this. I do think it's cool.
http://www.kansas.com/2011/11/06/2091520/emerald-city-steampunk-expo-genre.html
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Payne
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Seattle
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Posted: Nov 7, 2011 12:35pm
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On 2011-04-07 05:41, Danny Schreiber wrote:
Apparently, Steampunk goes beyond the Victorian age now too. I was just hired for perform my 18th century conjuring act at an upcoming Steampunk convention. The organizers said the act would fit perfectly within the themes of their event. They really wanted some to play-up the science and mystery element, just as I do in my act. In the planning meeting, I was certain to remind them a few times that I am not a "Steampunk" act, but they said their attendees will love it. It should be interesting!
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18th century should be called Streampunk as their major industrial power source back then was still water driven
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cbusch55
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Posted: Jan 28, 2013 8:18am
Steam punk is a growing thing right now and has invaded our Dickens Festival and Renaissance Faire. Ad a photographer, I find it interesting to photograph. Haven't seen a steam punk magic show yet. Just a steam punk hynosis show.
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Skeleton
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Germany
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Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:50am
Nice impressions - especially at 1:37:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM90sV4fGKw
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Dr. Solar
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Citrus Heights, Ca.
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Posted: Mar 28, 2013 2:46am
I am creating my newest contraption, my Solar Vardo. It is to be a grease burning vehicle, gypsy craftsmanship throughout, totally steam punked to go with my solar powered theatre. Please view my clip showing my wagon at a Eco festival last year. Liking my FB page will keep you abreast of the building project. more to come.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgXjIWuu9wA&feature=share
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Payne
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Seattle
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Posted: Mar 28, 2013 11:52am
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On 2013-01-28 08:18, cbusch55 wrote:
Just a steam punk hynosis show.
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You only remember it as a Steampunk Hypnosis show because of the post hypnotic suggestions. It was better than Cats. I'm going to see it again and again.
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