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Scott O. Inner circle Midwest 1143 Posts |
I know this has been discussed before in other threads. And I realize that it is not appropriate for every age. Having said that, I have used this effect for certain particular types of shows in the past where the trick helped demonstrate a message.
I use a hand chopper, but anything of that nature is pretty much the same. My question -- for older kids...11 and up -- do you have any good premise for using something of this nature? Kids of that age love this effect, but making it fun and having a reason (other than "watch what I can do") for doing it seems a bit illusive. Anyone care to share a segment of their routine, a line, a premise --whatever? PLEASE don't write and tell me how this should never be done for kids. Again, for the right age group I know this has wonderful potential.
Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time you will reap a harvest, if you do not give up. Galatians 6:9
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nucinud Inner circle New York, New York 1298 Posts |
I use the Hand Chopper in almost every show for kids 5 and up to adults.
I do as an infomercial. I call it the kitchen Magician. Lots of old pitcman routines and lots of gags.
"We are what we pretend to be" Kurt Vonnegut, jr.
Now U C It Now U Don't Harry Mandel www.mandelmagic.com |
mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
The David Ginn routine in Professional Magic for Children is a good place to start with the "Kitchen Magician"
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Scott O. Inner circle Midwest 1143 Posts |
Harry and Mcharisse, thanks for the nudge. These are both great ideas. Actually, they seem almost glaringly obvious now -- And I have the David Ginn book too. Sure enough, there is his routine on page 195. I'll see if these don't take me in a better direction. Thanks.
Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time you will reap a harvest, if you do not give up. Galatians 6:9
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Ron Reid Inner circle Phoenix, Arizona 2732 Posts |
Hi Scott:
I use another premise by David Ginn. He has a routine called something like "The Hawaiian Test of Bravery" in one of his books. It's a routine he uses for a Spikes thru Arm effect where he uses a boy from the audience. David tells a story about how years ago, when a Hawaiian boy was ready to become a man, the leaders of the village would perform this test on him to see if he was brave enough to become a man. And, the routine goes from there. The routine is in his "Crash Course" book and also on his "Magic of Hawaii" video tape. I have found it works really well - I even use the routine (adapted a bit more) for adults. I hope this helps you. Ron |
mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
Scott O:
Once in a while I take a magic book off the shelf and look through it for stuff I missed -- sure enought, there's always treasure right under my nose... |
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