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aussiemagic Special user 937 Posts |
I have an audition for a busking license in Japan in about a months time. I have a reasonable amount of performing experience in Japan but no street performing experience yet.
I have about 10-15mins to do an act that I will b judged on. I am thinking that I will do the following: Silk vanish Rope routine Whit haydns 4 ring routine Cups and balls Any tips on how to approach an audition? Thanks Simon
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Mario Morris Inner circle Mario Morris 2044 Posts |
Drop the rings and chose ethier the silk all rope.
Less is more. Mario |
Zack Special user 551 Posts |
We get a lot of posts like this in this section of the Café. The thing is, we can't judge your audition set from a list of tricks. You know your repetoire. What trick allows you to connect with your audience (should be at the front)? What trick will blow them away and bring out the money (Closer). Which routines get the best laughs? Which are you most comfortable with? Which ones can you do in your sleep?
All the material you've posted is very strong. Mario's right, you're pushing the limits of the time limit. I'd consider doing just the silk and the cups. It won't take the judges long at all to decide if you're any good or not. If you can take a video of your set and post it at magicvideodepot.com, we could give a more informed critique of your set. |
aussiemagic Special user 937 Posts |
Thanks guys for your input.
I understand what you are saying, its just I really want to pass the audition. I guess I will just practice and try my routine out somewhere. I might drop the silk vanish because I think someone else will probably do that... See how it goes. Thanks
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rikbrooks Inner circle Olive Branch, Mississippi 1317 Posts |
You can find a reason (or excuse) to drop any of them. You can also find reasons (and excuses) to keep any of them.
Pick those with which you are most comfortable and go with it. When I audition I will typically do just one routine, cups and balls or rings. Then on the way out I'll stop and say, "Hey, you know..." I'll blow them away with a brainwave deck or a routine with the Boston Box. |
RiffRaff Special user 671 Posts |
Mario:
Why did you recommend that the rings should be scrapped? |
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