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DonMarco Regular user 187 Posts |
O.K. Sure we all try to be amazing...and I think that's great!
But how many of us strive to be sexy? This is the thing we should all work towards...let's make mentalism sexy! I don't mean wearing thongs or whatever else in our shows...but I mean use the force! Let's be sexy! Cheers, DM
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Anabelle Special user 951 Posts |
I try to be sexy when I perform, (though I'm not a professional). Every time I work out a routine I like to add a sense of sexiness to to it, come up with a story about something that happened to me, or something like that. I find that men really appreciate that!
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Schaden Inner circle Purgatory 1253 Posts |
I think Derren Brown takes this too far...
He's in love with himself. Anabelle, you can get a host to change your name. Lee |
Anabelle Special user 951 Posts |
Thanks, Lee, for the info ... but I think I'll leave it after all the trouble.
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Necromancer Inner circle Chicago 3076 Posts |
Welcome to the board, Anabelle with one "n."
As for being sexy, while the word may be overused (and ambigious at times), I like that it places the emphasis on the performer's persona rather than on the material. We all need to be reminded from time to time that the trick isn't what's most important: it's the atmosphere and persona you communicate to your audience.
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kuffs Special user 791 Posts |
I hope this will only be read with a touch of humour...
I personaly found your picture and your name, very much sexy. Welcome here Anabelle... Kuffs |
Anabelle Special user 951 Posts |
Thanks, Kuffs ... your name implies a little fun as well, I can only imagine what you can do with a pair.
And I totally agree with Neil. Anabelle |
kuffs Special user 791 Posts |
A women with a good sense of humour, now that's sexy..
Ok !! I stop flirting... Kuffs http://www.psychomagie.com |
Vision Veteran user London 395 Posts |
Hello!
I am, at the moment, trying to figure out why Im answering here But, anyway, here we go. First of all, you will probably judge me very quickly (even if you know who I am) as a young guy who likes to impress girls with magic. I just get that feeling, because I know I would get it if I saw any other guy writing this kind of reply. Well, I'll try to stay away from that picture anyway. I see nothing wrong in being sexy on stage or wherever you perform, it probably wouldn't suit my real performing persona. The more feelings the audience invest in your performance, the better. Having said that, I do actually perform with a second and also 'secret' persona, I do pretend to be a psychic from time to time to amuse myself. Yes, I told you that already, you are thinking that I'm a childlish young guy. I use it for flirting from time to time, girls tend to believe everything that ever comes out of my mouth. Scarily enough. I've got honest eyes, apparently. When flirting with mentalism, it IS very sexy, it is a very intimate moment. I would rather exchange the word sexy for intimate, because you are very 'close' to one person on one level. In that aspect mentalism is in itself inherently a sexy thing. Add some physical contact and it's even sexier. Think of it as a moment when you are standing close to someone, breathing the same air, looking into their eyes, it's hot and you WANT that person standing just an inch in front of you. The climax of the effect would be like the kiss in the situation I just described. I don't think we necessarily need to add more sexiness, but if you feel you're not sexy and/or want to play it like a more comical thing, then I see nothing wrong with that. I really don't know if my point came across above, nor if this is an appropiate answer to the above written question. But in short: mentalism is intimacy, and intimacy is sexy. So is power, if you're character is powerful, then you're most likely sexy too. Mac King (the magician) is on the other hand not sexy, so it all comes down to which charcter you are playing, if you understand my point. I see no reason to tell corny/cheezy jokes every time you get a female spectator on stage, in order to be sexy. Neither do I believe that 'touching' a female specator would be particularly sexy either. Mentalism is sexy. Just a rant, Daniel Young
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Schaden Inner circle Purgatory 1253 Posts |
I bet Guy Hollingworth gets the girls...
Did you think he uses his charm for fox hunting? {That's what you people do right. } Lee |
GothicBen Veteran user England 353 Posts |
The only problem with being sexy is that, in the hands of the wrong performer, it can comee across as nasty, intimidating, or lecherous.
You can bet Guy Hollingworth gets the girls; he's got the same sort of looks and posh accent as top British actor (and housewives' choice!), Hugh Grant! I don't try and come across as flirty or sexy, although teenage girls do say "stop flirting with me!" when I'm staring into their eyes. Thank heaven for deep blues eyes! I've found that people find my performance sexy or flirty, even though I never set about making it so. And I'm not a good looking bloke either - more Steve Buscemi (amazing actor!) than Tom Cruise. Yet, at the end of a show, there are always young women, and a few mums, asking for autographs, photos, my phone number, etc. Confidence is attractive, though. Ben |
Ramsay Special user England 638 Posts |
At the end of the day I think it would be foolish to ignore this issue as we all know the world over ... sex sells.
I think Neil managed to hit the nail on the head as normal...he put it very well it is rather the situation you create rather than the material itself. I do agree with Daniel that the very act of reading someone's mind is an intimate moment and does lend itself very well to "sexy" persona. However, if you have to force yourself to try and act this way then it will look something of a joke - I too think that at times DB takes this to far and comes across a little cheesy. I can however see exactly what he is doing and why so. Another issue here is of course where you perform. Banachek has written well on the subject of young mentalists and the whole challendge situation that can occur if not handled correctly. At the end of the day I think it all comes down to where you perform, what you perform and how your character works. I would however not lose too much sleep trying to develop a routine only for the reason of being "sexy". L. |
shrink Inner circle 2609 Posts |
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On 2003-06-23 04:31, GothicBen wrote: If that's the case then you aren't being sexy! Being sexy isn't so much about yourself but the ability to create certain feelings in another person or group of people. The very nature of being on stage with a microphone makes you appear sexier to most women. And if you are confident and do a good performance then you will be sexier than the average man in the street without specifically trying. Being more specific it is possible to use mind reading or mentalism in a way that will make you more attractive to women. In fact its so easy to elcit any state or feeling you want and link it to yourself. Derren Brown shows a good example of what I am talking about. The effect with the Models where he reads their minds by getting them to imagine him saying the chat up lines that really worked for them then revealing the info. Asking someone to do that will also get them to access the feelings they had when they first heard those lines. Imagining DB saying those lines will link those feelings to him. There is also heightened excitement due to the fact you are reading their minds! I know this works I've done this dozens of times in the past although not even in the guise of mentalism but within a conversational framework. You have to be careful though I've had one or two stalkers... Not kidding!!! |
WR Special user Utah 945 Posts |
I don't know, Maybe the whole fishnet stocking thingy just is not working for me. I guess when you're a guy you should not try to model you clothing after Melinda.
Just kidding. I am happy with me. The only one I am sexy for is my wife. Maybe I could get a wind tunnel and do the Hans Klok thing...Hmmm. WR
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Alexander Regular user UK 124 Posts |
I love Vision's idea of the divining of the thought being the climax, like the kiss.
And DB's idea in Pure Effect using Anchoring to make you more appealing to....whoever.....although a little seedy, could work.
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ALEXANDRE Inner circle 3024 Posts |
I've had women tell me that mysteriously performed magic/mentalism is sexy. I think "sexy" is in the eye of the beholder. What's sexy for me may not be sexy for you ... and there is nothing worse than TRYING to be sexy when you're not.
And I'm very happy to see a lady, Anabelle, interested in mentalism and here at the Café ... and I'm sure you have no problem adding a "sense of sexiness" to your routines, Anabelle.... :comply:
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Scott Xavier Inner circle 3672 Posts |
I was recently accused of using mind reading as a pick-up of sorts for getting dates with women. I laughed and said its a nice ice breaker, but my personality is what gets me the dates. She laughed, then gave me her number. Consequently, she was thinking of an airplane. Just thought I'd share my one sexy mentalism story.
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Alexander Regular user UK 124 Posts |
OOOOoooooooo, I think ALEXANDRE got a thing for you Annablle.
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Ojasa New user U.S. 77 Posts |
Exchange of bodily fluids
Exchange of thoughts... Both fluids and thoughts are possessions that we would consider private much of the time. But in the acts of sex or having our minds read they are taken from us. There is something very primal of mentalism in that way. Also many of the techniques we use to gain raport with our spectator are signals of interest. The same that you would be using subconsiously in flirting. When doing a reading is it not sugested that we match our breathing to the spectator? We stare deep into their eyes, we touch them on Key words to "ground" the positive influence we have on them. All of these things are done so that the person walks away feeling better about themselves. People fall in love with others who make themselves feel good. If we are doing our job we are a confidant approacher, who knows what the spectator wants and therefore how to please them. We then leave them with a sense of enjoyment and hope. Who would not find that sexy? Magic, especially mentalism and bizarre are inherantly sexy. The only question is what is the best comeback to, "If you can bend spoons with your mind, what can you do to me?" If I only had a nickel for everytime I was asked that.... (oh wait there is one in my pocket) Ojasa
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London Special user U.S.A. 769 Posts |
Quote: On 2003-06-22 16:17, Annabelle wrote:
THOUGHTfully,
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