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magicgeorge Inner circle Belfast 4299 Posts |
Ha, yes it's a lot easier to stereotype the Irish than Pennsylvanians. Is there a Pennsylvanian stereotype?
If I'd known you where fat it would've been a lot easier. I didn't know though because your avatar is very slimming. You should wear that out. Nick, usually complains about stereotyping so I assumed he was being ironic. We do still associate hemp with hippies so it's a bit like saying the Irish are always in the pub where we could be drinking orange juice (ha!). I think the liberal thing comes from it being a vegan, enviromentally friendly material more than the Cannabis connection. George |
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cmyers New user 18 Posts |
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I like the idea of using a wand or a banana. I think I will stay away from the imaginary gun.
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cmyers New user 18 Posts |
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I like the idea of using a wand or a banana. I think I will stay away from the imaginary gun.
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Michael M New user Orlando, FL 87 Posts |
One more suggestion I would like to add is from one of my Kid's Show routines where I cause a series of colored handkercheifs to untie from a length of ribbon. I believe the name of the effect is "Uncanny Hanks". To cause the first handkercheif to untie itself, I ask all of the children to clap as loud and as fast as they can. Their clapping causes their chosen colored handkercheif to untie itself from the ribbon and fall to the floor. Then, I ask the children to select another colored hanky. I ask the children to all take a deep breathe and hold it - with a bit of byplay. On the count of three they are all to blow toward their selected colored hanky. They do so, and the next hanky falls to the ground. Finally, when it comes to the last hanky, I ask the children all to point toward the last hankdercheif tied on the ribbon and on the count of three yell "ZAP"! When they do, I fein as if I've been hit by their magic zap but still... the last hanky unties itself from the ribbon and falls the floor.
To summarize: In leiu of using a prop gun or fingers in the shape of a gun, you can instead have your spectator's wiggle their fingers or point toward the object to do the magic and yell "ZAP"! Hope this helps, Michael Matson |
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Stevethomas Inner circle Southern U.S.A. 3728 Posts |
Keep in mind, also, that about a year ago, a kid was suspended from a school (can't remember where) for pointing a chicken wing (lunch, not biology) at another child and saying "bang". Duh..what's this world coming to?
Steve |
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
Well, good! Now that it's settled, I'd like all of you to toss your imaginary guns into an imaginary spot in the center of this Forum. Then raise your right hands, face your computers and say (in a loud clear voice that you imagine I can hear) OWAH TANA SIAM! Say that loudly and quickly over and over again until you figure out the joke. Then stop and holler "April Fool!"
Professor Spellbinder
Professor Emeritus at the Turkey Buzzard Academy of Magik, Witchcraft and Wizardry http://www.magicnook.com Publisher of The Wizards' Journals |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
I didn't read all the posts on this thread as I'm sure I'd be ill from it. I suggest, if someone hasn't already, that you make a gun out of peanut butter and use that.
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Bradley Roberts Elite user Las Vegas 413 Posts |
I stay away from anything that is related to a gun. I don't even make balloon guns. My reason is ... I am a Gulf War Vet and seen more then I ever wanted too. A gun to me in any form is not a play thing or for fun. There are so many other things that you can do to make the kids laugh and have fun.
B-Rad
B-Rad "The Kids Magician"
Brad Kids Magic Website "A child's smile is one of life's greatest blessings." |
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Skip Way Inner circle 3771 Posts |
Why does it have to be a gun? Uncle Martin (My Favorite Martian) would point his finger and cause things to fly around the room. Samantha and Uncle Arthur (Bewitched) would do the same. Mary Poppins made toys fly with a pointed digit. Why does the finger have to represent a gun? Be original and add a further magical flare to the routine.
How you leave others feeling after an Experience with you becomes your Trademark.
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Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
I know guns are a sensative issue. The only time I have ever used any type of gun in a magic show was the imaginary finger gun, and it was a routine designed to teach about the dangers of guns. Maybe I was lucky, but I never had any bad feedback over this. It has been several years since I have done the routine, so it may be different now, I don't know.
These days we have to think when we consider using any of the 'dangerous' magical effects around kids. Chopper effects can be comical if presented correctly, but could stir up controversy in certain situations. Nowadays, I try to avoid controversy whenever I can! Regan
Mister Mystery
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