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B. T. Lewis New user London 59 Posts |
...is what I want. I have been into magic for just over three years now, as well as the token spell of interest when I was about 9 or something. Anyway, about a year ago an American mate had to film a documentary for his class on some sort of performer, so I volunteered. I only just got hold of the film but figured the best use to put it to would just be to let people see it, many of whom probably have more experience than me.
Anyway I'm not really interested in discussing methodology, although I'm sure most will notice which basic principles are being used anyway. I just want notes on my performance, what's good, what's bad, what could/should change. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5rNozGR0rA&feature=youtu.be cheers |
Al Desmond Inner circle Secret Mountain Lair in Conifer, Co 1511 Posts |
When making a video, make sure your camera lens is clean and defrosted and/or you don't have lens flares.
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B. T. Lewis New user London 59 Posts |
This is a magic forum. I am not a photographer. But thanks, I'll remember that.
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BillyH New user UK 62 Posts |
I enjoyed it and thought it was very good.
Nicely paced, fine speaking voice, clear and convincing explanation of the process (which was then reinforced well by the edit) and genuine responses from your spectators. Well worth a view - thanks for posting. Best wishes, Bill |
Billy-one Inner circle IOWA 1028 Posts |
Great voice, however I feel like the monotone "check this out" presentation has jumped the shark...sure, people will like the effect but I imagine it will talked about more then you (the performer). Also, Im sure this is a small tidbit of you as a performer and hard to judge from such a small sample. I did however, love the video and editing, but as you said...your not a photographer.
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B. T. Lewis New user London 59 Posts |
Thanks for the responses - I've had a couple of PMs as well, the main thing that keeps being mentioned is just that it seems to be too casual, which I can understand. I'm not professional but if I were to be I'd have to bring more of a sense of occasion to my performances, I think.
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TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts |
A good speaking voice and clear, simple language is vital to any performer, and you scored on those levels. I would not be too worried about it coming across as too casual. It is a hit-and-run street performance, not a stage piece. I enjoyed it. Thanks.
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david12345 Special user 714 Posts |
You might consider using different cards.
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Peter_turner V.I.P. Bradford, West Yorkshire 1355 Posts |
The effect is fine Performance was fine.
Just little things you can change. Set up a context for the reason that they are going through that imaginary process. Lead them to it in a conversational sense that has relevance (it's less experimenty then). This makes the effect bigger and each step of the way you can tell them why they made the choice they did (I.E what it tells me about you) giving you hits after each selection and when it comes to the end you can use the line "Do you think I could have known you well enough to know exactly how you would think before I came over here?". This puts the effect into a whole new league, as you have not only told them exactly about themselves (stuff you shouldn't be able to know) but you have told them why they made the choices they did and the pay off and proof that you knew everything about them is confirmed via the reveal of the card. Makes the whole thing a little more I prefer the fact your performance is casual; in this kind of scenario treat it in that manner, ask them more questions about themselves and THEN give them a card you deem will be perfect just for them (so each subject believes that it was more of a personal thing for them). You will generate bigger reactions and be remembered by the participant longer based on the fact they believed it was JUST for them. With the Psi force on the end (I loved it) just slow down. Psi forces work better in a conversational setting and the hit rating will be much higher. Psuedo pressure I have found often gets people to over think and then the problem is that they end up saying something that is none relevant. After they have said the card you want them to say, pack the meat onto the bones. "You know what is interesting? I know you changed your mind at the last minute also, of all the cards you could have gone for this card represents you in some way tell me how?" Let them give you a reason and then if you like go on about probability and whatever else and then ask then reveal the card Hope you find something here, it's not for everyone just my opinion Pete |
B. T. Lewis New user London 59 Posts |
Thanks for the kind words Tony.
David, I appreciate what you say (and someone else suggested the same in a PM) but the point of that segment was to show that I can 'unfailingly' make people think of the same card again and again. I guess it's fair enough if you think that dilutes or lowers the effect, but that's just a matter of personal taste. Thanks for letting me know what you think anyway. Pete I completely agree with making the effect more personal for each spectator and generally taking a bit more time and investment into each performance of each effect, thanks! Others have PM'd me about the fast speech, so I will work on that too. Cheers guys. Any other criticisms or suggestions are more than welcome |
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