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David Parr V.I.P. 898 Posts |
Hiya, folks. I've been doing this piece for years, but I only recently realized that I didn't have it on video. So we recorded it this week at The Magic Cabaret. It's based on the Westcar Papyrus, which tells the tale of the mage Dedi and his performance for the pharaoh. In a way, this effect is literally the oldest trick in the book. There's something satisfying about that.
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george1953 Inner circle Mallorca (Spain) 5943 Posts |
3njoyed that David, how to entertain with a piece of paper, funny how we all know itß only paper yet someone still gasped when you took the head off.
By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail.
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
Really well-done David. Your presentations are always so captivating.
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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Nyama Possessor Veteran user Under the Shade Tree 322 Posts |
David magnificent presentation as usual! It was a true pleasure to watch, and love how Afrikan history, origami and magik all blend together to create a contemporary piece out of an ancient story. Magik with Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) themes and story-lines are a personal favorite of mine! Surely DeNomolos is smiling in his nb ankh (sarcophagus) every time you perform this piece!
I don't mean to be a stickler for accurate terminology, yet if I may just humbly point out one small detail in your script, that being the name you use, "Kheops", is the Greek mistranslation, and therefore incorrect name for the King (misnomered "Pharaoh") who commissioned the building the Great Mer (pyramid) of Giza and for whom the elderly centenarian mage performed for. The true, proper and indigenous name of the King to which you refer is named Khufu (pronounced, Koo-foo) c. 2585-2566. Hence, the appellation "King Khufu and the Magicians" mentioned in the Westcar Papyrus. The 110 year old mage, scholar and prophet who performed for Khufu (by individually decapitating a goose, water fowl and a bull and then restoring and resurrecting them), as detailed in your beautiful presentation was named Djedi (Dedi). Just keeping your sword sharp my brother. Much respect.
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DocBenWiz Special user Meridian, Idaho 992 Posts |
Very enjoyable and once again shows that the performance of "bizarre" magick can be all about engaging the audience with the story, in an entertaining way and less about the "props"! (Although, of course in another premise, some performance stories are about certain unique props and then it is about the props and not about the "powers" of the performer, e.g. the "haunted key".)
"Pay no attention to that strange man behind the curtain" (it's only "Doc Benjamin from the Amazing Wizardelia Wagon")
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David Parr V.I.P. 898 Posts |
Thanks, everyone! I'm glad you enjoyed this. It's one of my favorite pieces to perform, because it's straightforward and uncomplicated so I can relax and concentrate on communicating with the audience.
Nyama, I'm aware that it was the pharaoh Khufu, but I chose to use the Greek form because l like the sound of it. "The man who would come to be known as Cheops" (by the Greeks, anyway) is accurate enough to stand up to a google search (note that I deliberately do not say it was his name). And I used to mention Dedi by name, but I think it's more mysterious to not give him a name in this presentation. These are all choices based on taste, choices that would no doubt be made differently by someone else. That's the great thing about art — it's as quirky and whimsical as we are! George, I've noticed that too — that moment always gets some kind of vocal reaction. There must be something in human nature that causes us to project life onto objects that look semilifelike. We are fascinating creatures. |
David Parr V.I.P. 898 Posts |
This piece was an idea in my notes for years, then I finally sat down at my worktable and figured out a way to make it work. I was elated when it did work, but then I thought: I'll bet Bob Neale already invented this. So I quickly wrote up a description of the routine and method and sent it to Bob, fully expecting him to say that he'd explored this territory decades ago. But to my surprise, he said that he hadn't. Huzzah!
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DrTodd Inner circle 1976 Posts |
Love it.
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George Hunter Inner circle 2013 Posts |
Thanks, David:
You did it with class and splendid pacing. George |
David Parr V.I.P. 898 Posts |
Thanks, guys!
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barneyfife Veteran user 326 Posts |
I watched several of your videos. I am greatly amazed and entertained
Always in motion is the future
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David Parr V.I.P. 898 Posts |
Thank you, barneyfife!
What the video does not show is that, after the restoration, I fold the paper back into the shape of a bird, then I give the origami figure to someone in the audience. |
Cunningham Regular user Minnesota 159 Posts |
Love it David!!!!!
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David Parr V.I.P. 898 Posts |
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