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mikaelmrotek New user 13 Posts |
You should focus more on not screwing up then reading up on how to get out of something bad just my opinion, though but a good presentation book is always nice to read and it helps on smoothing over screw ups
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Mark Wilden Veteran user San Francisco 375 Posts |
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On 2007-04-10 04:14, mikaelmrotek wrote: You are absolutely right. I have "'Outs' Precautions and Challenges". I have an Heirloom wallet. I have an Invisible Deck. I ought to use those resources once in a while! ///ark |
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Geraldo78 New user Netherlands 16 Posts |
To avoid misstakes :
Practice, practice and practice. If you made a misstake, we all do, time to time. Add this a part of your show. I agree, as said above, stupid spectators or hecklers, are everywhere. Be prepared for that! |
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Phil Thomas Inner circle Newark, Ohio 1117 Posts |
Always use humor. If you laugh and find it funny, so will your spectators. I like to use the line "Hmmmmm. It looked better when that guy on TV did it" when I make a goof. It does happen from time to time, but if you learn to make light of it and then move on, you'll notice that it won't be that big of a deal, but if it is a continuous occurance, then maybe you should practice a bit more.
"If we lose the sense of the mysterious, life is no more than a snuffed out candle."
Albert Einstein |
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DanielSkahen New user NY 64 Posts |
I think falling on your face a few times and having to crawl out of the situation with gritted teeth is far more valuable a lesson than can be found in any book on the market. Simple experiences will reduce your chances of "trouble" dramatically and strengthen your capacity to deal with such situations when they come up.
- Dan Skahen
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Drew New user Earth 39 Posts |
Well, if you make a mistake, you will think fast and do something to make it seem like you meant for that to happen. What pradell said, they don't know what was supposed to happen. Only the magician does. If you make a mistake, so what? make it seem to be on purpose, or laugh at it, like pradell said, and remember, you won't see those people ever again.... probably....
BTW I'm TWELVE YEARS OLD!
But i'm still really good. I do magic for kindergarten at my local elementary school, and everybody in my school loves my tricks. Please treat me like an ADULT! Thank You! |
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Strangelittleman Regular user Sydney Aus 184 Posts |
Drew - I DO see those people pretty much every two weeks
Anyhow, I agree with a lot that has been said here, I make mistakes (sometimes on purpose but that's another story) and having to get yourself out of it is a big learning expereince, the curve can be steep but its worth it. In all honesty, people are not going to die if you make a mistake, the world will not stop spinning and the birds wont fall out of the sky. Just have a laugh and move on. If you really want an out - as has been said - I.D. K.K etc (I use BangOn) work wonders. Also - be aware that sometimes your specs will make it impossible for you to not stuff up (nasty people out there) - which is where an out like the ones said comes in really handy.....for other types of people I'd just have a laugh..... |
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airship Inner circle In my day, I have driven 1594 Posts |
When you drop something -
(1) "Man, I'm glad I didn't screw up that badly on my day job with the bomb squad!" (2) Look at front row anxiously, then relax. Say: "Whew! Thank goodness! Last time I screwed up that badly a man in the front row was killed!" Pick up the stuff. Say to a spectator in the front row: "Have you ever seen a man killed with a playing card (or half dollar, etc., while holding out same for his inspection)? No? Well let me tell you, it's not a pretty sight. But I'm VERY thankful it's not illegal in (name of town or state you're appearing in)." (3) "Now you know why I gave up juggling chain saws!" (4) Look at the floor disgustedly, then sheepishly put up a sign that says "INTERMISSION" and have your sound man play some intermission-style music while you pick up your stuff. Then take down the sign, fade out the music, and proceed.
'The central secret of conjuring is a manipulation of interest.' - Henry Hay
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Mark Wilden Veteran user San Francisco 375 Posts |
If a card drops on the floor face-up: "Was that your card?"
If it falls face-down: "Stay!" ///ark |
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Brad Burt Inner circle 2675 Posts |
Any trick or routine should be looked at and analyzed to find the spots that could go wrong. Once you have done that consider various methods of getting 'out' of the problem.
In my own experience, most, but not all, problems seem to happen to me at the beginning of a routine. Here's an example of how you can handle a classic card 'boo boo'...... The card has been selected and OOPS actually lost in the deck! You know it, but the audience doesn't. Here's the rule: ANYTHING you tell an audience if it makes the least bit of sense will be accepted as true. And, so, the way I handle this is by saying the following without missing a beat: "O.k., let's go over what we have just done. Bob, here selected a card, signed it and returned it to the deck. Everyone got that? I think Bob did a great job on the practice run....let's go for the real thing now...O.k., Bob take a card for real this time." Etc, etc. Nope, it's not a perfect solution, but it almost always gets a little laugh when played tongue in cheek. The trick is to deliver the lines with utter confidence and conviction. Another approach and I have written about this in the past is to be "ready in advance" for the loss of the card. In other words, Force EVERY card selected. If it is lost then you have a myriad of ways to finish the routine, etc. Best,
Brad Burt
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