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jay1488 New user Burnley 14 Posts |
Hi, I am performing at a party soon. I'll just be walking around showing various people magic but the only problem is the music will to loud to talk to the spectator.
Does any one have any tips for my problem? THANX |
Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
You can, should, and will learn to compensate, if you want YOUR involvement in THEIR event to be a success. I once lost my voice the same day I had to work a long strolling gig. I got really good at pantomime, flying by the seat of my pants. You'd be surprised how much you can overcome with heightened use of gestures, body language, and facial expressions. It can force a new character out of you that may just be fun and work rather well. Let this become an opportunity, rather than an obstacle.
~michael
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Michael makes some great points. (He should; he's a seasoned pro.) It's all called entertainment. You don't have to limit yourself to a magic trick!
In all honesty, going to the dentist is about equal to doing walk-around for me. I just don't enjoy doing it. Many of my friends would pay to do it! Perhaps that is because my start in walk-around was doing wedding receptions and large office parties. I felt like I was intruding on the conversations of others. (I'll never admit that I am really that shy!) Noise is certainly a problem in many of those circumstances. My adjustment is just the opposite. I know they can't hear me. Therefore, I start by putting a finger up to my mouth like I'm about to let you in on a secret, "but don't tell". I do my little routine (coins, ropes, hanks, whatever) and end by doing the the same. That is holding my finger up to my mouth as in "lips are sealed", wink, smile and leave. It is the same start and finish and it leaves me in control. I don't compete with the noise. I give them a chance to ignor it. Enjoy! Bob Magic By Sander |
jay1488 New user Burnley 14 Posts |
Thanks for the tips. They have been very helpful.
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templemagic Elite user Sunderland, North-East England 420 Posts |
Good advice so far.
This is probably a little late now but for future reference, most of the material on the Cultural XChange DVDs1 and 2 was designed for these purposes. Very strong, visual material by Apollo and Shoot. If you havent already, check it out! I work in a lot of nightclubs where this is a problem but some of the material on thesecombinedwith the tips from Bob and Michael helps me to survive and do well with it... Let us know how you get on. Cheers, TM |
Sam Tabar Inner circle Austin, Texas 1050 Posts |
You should learn to adapt your performing style to music. Just as McBride does, he tries to put on every kind of music be it jazz, rock or classical and try to work out or jive his routine with the music.
You must be able to get the audience's attention without yelling over the music just to let them know that you're there.
"Knowledge comes from finding the answers, but understanding what the answers mean is what brings wisdom." - Anonymous
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