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dmagic Veteran user 384 Posts |
In my show kid I used 6 trick
beginning wand nest , wand break , bell(herbert) , hat chef , bongo hat- all this 1 routine sketch pad - sean bogunia snake in box (card and watter) - vers from clasic magic linking rings - scissors set - 4 scissor - rope comedy chang bag - 2 egg and silk routine you think I need buy another trick for kid ? |
JesterMan Veteran user Maryland, USA 319 Posts |
That really depends. . .
Did the children like the show? Did they have fun? Did they interact? Did any adults attending enjoy it? Was the show long enough? (Less important)-- Do you like the show? The number of effects is not as important as any of the above. With enough by-play, funny bits of 'business', and the right presentation of the tricks you chose, you could do a complete show with fewer than those above. It's all determined by what you do with what you use. JM
JM
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PennyMagic4U New user 78 Posts |
YES - how long was the show? Were you getting paid? If so spend the money and learn a couple more tricks. How about a good rope trick or exchange bag?
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PennyMagic4U New user 78 Posts |
Start out small and learn the ropes not just a trick. Get a feel for the ropes and experiment with them. I learned the cut and restore trick from Mark Wilson's Magic book. Also the professor's nightmare. Put the two tricks together and they will hold the kid's attention. I start with the cut and restored rope - have fun with the sliding knot - I put the piece that was cut on the floor and play tug of war and the slide the knot - the kids go crazy. If you start with atleast 6 to seven feet of rope you can then cut it for the professor's nightmare. Using the same rope gives the routine even more power. Once you can do those buy a DVD on rope tricks - they are all good - practice - practice - practice. Soon you won't give it a second thought to have a rope hanging out of your pocket or coat and start the routine. As far as exchange bags - I bought my first bag from ickle pickle out of St. Louis. I used it so much it wore out. I am now on my fourth bag. Double sided zippered bag. Kids love the bag - they always ask where did the scarf's go?
Give them a try. Good Luck JCPENNY Simply Magic
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Ross W Inner circle UK 1779 Posts |
FWIW, I'm dubious about a lot of "kids' tricks". Over the years, more and more of them have been replaced in my act and now just about the only thing left that isn't adapted from an "adult" act is my puppet routine and magic painting.
A change bag isn't a trick in itself: it's a utility prop that lends itself to countless routines (e.g. magic painting). I daresay you could develop a routine in which it is the focus, but to my mind this is drawing unneccessary attention to the very thing that is gimmicked. I never call it my "magic bag". It's just a bag. (OK, so a weird looking one with a handle and everything, but you get my drift). A good rope routine, well-performed, is a classic for a reason: audiences LOVE it. Do it properly and you'll fool the pants off the mums and dads as well. I've been doing the same old C&R rope for years and I'm now changing the whole thing. What appears to be lacking in your show is a production. Making things appear from nowhere is the essence of magic to children. How about investing in a dove pan, a mirror chest or a square circle? Ross |
RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
70 MINUTES??? If you are talking about the time from first effect to last effect..That's about 30 minutes too long.Think about childrens attention span.35-45 minutes in my experience. Rich
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Frank Tougas Inner circle Minneapolis, MN 1712 Posts |
In actuality attention span is about ten minutes (same as for adults) it is just magic changes so often the ten minute span is seldom used up. Rich is right however, after 30 minutes you are asking for problems. My hour long kid show (50 min) is mostly balloon work and goofing around with the birthday child in the second half which makes an hour of watching some guy in the living room tollerable.
Frank Tougas
Frank Tougas The Twin Cities Most "Kid Experienced" Children's Performer :"Creating Positive Memories...One Smile at a Time"
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
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A 70 minute show is quite a feat, you are to be commended. Please don't add any more tricks to your show, or your you will need a 10 minute intermission. Al
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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chris mcbrien Inner circle Chicago 1235 Posts |
I don't think I could make it through 70 minutes of even my favorite magician...Harry Anderson.
BTW, Oct. 14 is Harry's Birthday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY! The description of your show is so vague that I can't comment much on it except to perhaps shorten it...unless they really do like it. After all, it's the audience's reaction that counts. Chris |
danryb Special user 506 Posts |
In direct answer to your question-
YES - you should nuy more childrens tricks. Learn them and perfect them one at a time until you have a vast repertoire of "magic items" that you could eventualy use to create a second show (this one is usualy better then your first) Don't try to mix or add them to your original show but rather use your favorite new ones to gether with your funniest routine from your original show. put them together and you will have yourself a hit. I find that around 6 or 7 three to five minute routines together with a couple of "gags and bits of business" does a good 40 minute job. I always keep an "extra" with me incase the occasion arrsises for an extra few minutes of entertainment. learn, learn, learn as many as possible - it will only do you good but keep your show "fast paced" and to the point and don't exceed more than what the audience needs and what your being payed for. enjoy, dani |
Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7563 Posts |
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On 2005-10-13 15:32, danryb wrote: In relation to the length of your show, you should only deliver the time promised (they might have other things planned on the program.) You don't want them upset at you for going too long... "Can someone get a hook and drag that guy off stage!" But regarding customer service, you should DEFINITELY exceed more than what you are being paid for! (Under-promise, over-deliver). Just thought it should be important to clarify that point. - Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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