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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
Hello gang! I wish to formally announce that we have started film production of busking at Seaport Village - one of Jimmy Talks-Alot sidewalk pitch areas. In addition, we are also filming work at various other locations here in Southern California. We started a blog which documents this experience. The link is at the bottom of my post in the signature area.
Jimmy and I are close friends from more than a decade ago. We met whilst working in Texas. He also has a blog of his time spent at Seaport Village which many of you here are familiar with. My blog can serve as another resource of what's going on out there, if you are ever interested in pitching your act at Seaport Village or The District in downtown San Diego. This resource will help you prepare and give you an idea of what to expect there. It can also help you realize what to expect in your part of the planet, as many of the circumstances are similiar worldwide. There have been so many magicians who either started their career there. Dean Hankey the marketing guru from Reno also spent time busking there when he was in this part of the world. I'm certain that if you took a poll here, many of the our Magic Café' members have also busked the Village! It has been my honor to interact with each of you, whom have taken the time to message me privately. I'm very happy to be reading all of your posts here on The Magic Café in the Sidewalk Shuffle Forum! We'll see you out there gang! |
troppobob Veteran user Crescent Head Australia 372 Posts |
G'day Israel
I checked out the blog and it looks great. This project should give a helpful overview of busking in your area as well as some relevant opinions on issues related to busking. I also like how the text is easy to read against the background. Thanks for making the effort and sharing it here at the Café. Bob Latta (aka Troppo Bob) |
solrak29 Special user NY Metro 936 Posts |
I think this is great as it's always nice to see what is going on in other parts of country.
From my perspective, I get to see what you guys are doing on the other side of the US. I like what you posted about the trickle show and wouldn't mind knowing more details on that (i.e. what effects, what you say, etc). When I shared a pitch with bobert, he would do a trickle, and I can see how that can work. Can't wait for some vids to be posted also. Keep it up and thanks.
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
Solrak, we shall post some of the pros versus cons of trickle doorway shows versus a circle pitch and the limitations of each style in a future blog. Thanks for the feedback. Editing the footage is what takes the longest on these projects. Some of it will have to be re-filmed due to poor natural lighting conditions. We are trying to get some footage posted as soon as possible without sacrificing quality.
I'd always wondered what this place was like as far as busking goes, so I wanted to share it with all those interested. Jimmy Talks A lot is currently busking in Maryland and then perhaps moving on to Boston. In his blog he doesn't actually talk about the dynamics of the scene here locally. Our blog offers a more comprehensive glimpse into it's nuances and site specific issues. Mr. Latta, I really made sure that it was easy to navigate and read. I'm thrilled that it meets the requirements for you thus far. Friends please feel free to comment or ask questions at the bottom of each blog post. |
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We uploaded a video rough cut of a very simple effect, more important are the reactions.
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
Friends, we are working on two projects simultaneously. We hope that you will support the film upon it's release.
Please visit my blog found at the link on my signature. It will lead you to our clip from a new film about magicians and other buskers in the life. "The Black Umbrella" is a film from Skyrock Productions set by the bayfront in San Diego. It's a story of a magician as he makes his way through life, meeting an unusual cast of people by the bay. A young snake charmer watches intently and discovers the real secret no one should ever know! The second project is a dvd for magicians only. Thank you all so much for the support. We welcome and value all of your input on this project. The clip for magicians that we are posting next is a sequence of three effects that I always carry around when we are filming. It's kind of like a Pied Piper Phenomena. When we perform these simple quick effects, folks follow us to where we set up to busk and film. |
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For a glimpse of a beautiful hoop dance by my lovely assistant Elizabeth during a break in filming, please go to our blog found at my signature link and select the video at the top of the page.
Thanks for the interest and feedback. Enjoy my friends. Cheers! |
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Uploaded to my blog, an attractive couple's reaction to that, which we do on the streets!
A word of caution as to a curse word, near the end. |
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I posted a video on the blog of a fellow busker and stagemate from Seaport Village, Zoe Tantrum. She is an amazing talent and only one of two female buskers in my area. We need more women out there along with us right men? It makes the day go by Faster, Faster, Pussycat!
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