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Skitch Veteran user Philadelphia 400 Posts |
I'm going through really hard times right now, to the point where I want to stop kidney dialysis and die. But that's another story. Anyway, here's what I'm looking for, I want to get back into Magic. I've been away from it for a couple of months. Now I'm in a wheelchair, I don't do shows where I get paid for it. I do Magic for family, their friends, hospitals, doctors and so on. Even though I don't get paid for it and don't do Magic with a large amount of people, I still want it to be amazing and memorable for them. I know what you guys will say, it's your presentation. Trust me, I know that and I have all the time in the world to work on that. What I would like some help from you guys is could you give me a list of some amazing, memorable, jaw dropping Mental effects out there? Again I know about the presentation but for example, coins across is very nice without talking or any routine put in it. But then when a routine is thrown in, it makes it even more amazing then it already is. Now I have arthritis in my hands, so I can't do any sleight of hand. But again, maybe you guys could just list some very strong effects but are even stronger when a good presentation is put with it?
P.S. I can't work because of my dialysis and what not. So, I'm mainly looking for effects then books and videos. I've gotten books and videos over the years and while it has made me knowledgeable in areas, I would like to come away with being to perform for someone with the little money I do have. I know this post may sound like I'm just trying to buy anything but my passion for Magic is very strong. I don't have the time, the health, the resources like you guys have. My health takes a big toll on me every day. So, when I have the time for Magic I always want to make people smile or enjoy what I just did but also walk away thinking about that certain effect I did. I want it to keep them up at night wondering how the heck did I do that. Always wanted them to come back to me one day and say "Hey, I remember you.... You did that trick, hey could you do it again for me" you know something I would carry with me and be ready to do. Thank you in advance and I apologize if I said anything wrong.
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Bambaladam Special user 636 Posts |
Free will by deddy corbuzier should fit your demands.
/Bamba |
InvisibleMonkey Regular user 136 Posts |
Skitch,
I'm sorry in advance if this sounds too personal or heartless, I do not mean to be. Perhaps you should try and use your situation to your advantage? If you are going to focus on the Mental side of things because life has dealt you this blow... use the negative to your advantage maybe? Have you seen the film the Dead Zone? (also a book by Stephen King) In short it is all about a guy who has been in a coma and comes out of it with unusual powers. Maybe it's too close to the bone to actually perform in this way, even so it would probably be very powerful. Being in a wheelchair may actually increase the belief factor in your performances (everyone is always taught to believe that if you loose certain facilitys then your body compensates with others.) I guess this all comes down to your style. Are you looking for light hearted mental work or stuff to really freak out your audience? |
Skitch Veteran user Philadelphia 400 Posts |
It's not heartless because I've been told that before. I know where your going with this as well.
I wanted stuff to freak them out, again stuff that would make them speechless, jump or whatever. Something that would make them think about it for a while.
§kitch
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
I know that you did not ask for books or DVD's. I have to recomend Mind Mysteries 1 by Richard Osterlind. The DVD is great. In my opinion you will have 3 or 4 "jaw dropping" effects that don't require any "knuckle busting".
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Skitch Veteran user Philadelphia 400 Posts |
^ and I thank you I'm just worried about spending money on something like that and not being able to do any effects. I've had that happen before with Magician recommend books and DVD's saying I could do the effects given.
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the-robot-that-cannot-die New user 49 Posts |
Can I suggest learning metal bending. cutelry in particular. there are some great videos out there, banacheks PK silverware comes to mind
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12968 Posts |
Skitch, I would look at Chuck Hickoks stuff on Mentalism. It's a positive message and very entertaining. You would have to purchase some stuff however.
I would look at his Mentalism Incorporated book. Good luck buddy, John |
Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Y'know based on the situation - I'd recommend Larry Becker's Stunenr's Plus- as far as I recall, he says he isn't a great sleight of hand artist - and when you look at some of his stunners - they are so long as you can present them well...
One of the ones I regularly use is "Casino Royale" but I am too lazy to get what is needed for the first "force" so I use Osterlind's transparent forces ...! All I can say, for that effect which will require zip manipulation you can get a real "stun" effect (first time I did it I thought I botched my presentation - as everyone was sitting silently - until it became clear they had got that "what the f?!?!... huh!?!...before going to the Hodchadooeet...) In fact, many of Larry's effects really are designed for no billet switches etc... Yeah, go get it!!! Bruce
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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Dario Veteran user 332 Posts |
I also would like to add:
-Mental Yard (you divine the item of a list) -Psycho-logicoin 2 (You predict wich coin the spectator will select) -Animental (You know wich animal of a list is the spetator thinkig) -PK pen (You move a pen with the power of your mind) -Mine (His creator Wayne Dobson is in a wheelchair. Close-up "Just chance" routine) -Alone (Only one card in a blank deck) -B'wave Is good to hear people with your actitude |
Skitch Veteran user Philadelphia 400 Posts |
I want to thank every for responding and PMing me. You've all been very kind and helpful to me. That means a lot with the kind of stress I've been going through since NOV.
Any other ideas given in this topic, I thank those as well.
§kitch
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