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lamarpook New user 3 Posts 
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I know that magic is a lifelong learning experience, but when someone says you have to learn the basics, what exactly are they referring to? This question came up from my niece recently, and my answer was less than eloquent. Help please? I know she's going to ask again. Thanks.
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Doug Trouten Elite user Minnesota 471 Posts
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There's some good advice along this line in another thread in this forum with the subject line "Advice for New Magicians."
It's still magic even if you know how it's done.
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lamarpook New user 3 Posts
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Thanks, djtrouten, I'll check that out.
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magicshowprod Regular user Seattle, WA 109 Posts
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And may I add.......three cheers for dhtrouten for proving there is a nice way to direct new folks to other threads! My hats off to you sir!
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Doug Trouten Elite user Minnesota 471 Posts
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Thanks, Don.
I realized later that to be truly helpful, I should have included the link: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=41 And to be even more helpful, I could have pointed out that Anand Khalsa's post in that thread is one of the more helpful posts on this topic I've seen on the Magic Café.
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lamarpook New user 3 Posts
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On Aug 17, 2015, magicshowprod wrote: Yes, I should have mentioned that. Very smooth and very friendly. Thanks again. |
Bob Sanders 1945 - 2024 Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts
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Beginners seem to think they are not welcome at magic conventions. It is certainly one of the best steps they can make is to GO TO CONVENTIONS. They meet the real people, have access to props and advice, see the acts perform, and gather encouragement. Prices of conventions range from Free to hundreds of dollars. My observation after only 54 years, is that price is no indicator of the good you can get from them. The shows themselves can be expensive but most lecturers get the same "courtesy" fee and keep the prices down. By all means attend several a year. They will help you get the most from your books and DVDs. Plus you can meet and discuss magic with the real magicians that understand your agenda.
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Ray Bertrand Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1452 Posts
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On Sep 28, 2015, Bob Sanders wrote: DITTO! Conventions and lectures are invaluable. You meet other people in the same field and see new and interesting material. Some of it can be bought. I realize some people have limited funds (I'm not rich either) but the material you manage to put between your ears, no one can ever take away from you. Ray Ray
Mentalism in Ontario.
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Professor Marvel New user 51 Posts
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I think my biggest mistake at the start was thinking that magic was something you buy rather than something to learn and do. Focus on learning methods and techniques in the area you're interested in and not on chasing the newest miracle product. My experience anyway.
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MagicSarah Regular user Kent, United Kingdom 195 Posts
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Great advice here.
I'm off to the Blackpool forum in February and I was nervous that relative newcomers wouldn't be made welcome. I feel a lot more encouraged now. 
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts
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On Nov 11, 2015, Professor Marvel wrote: Well, "Captain" (I grew up in the '40s, and Captain Marvel was a comic book figure (almost rivaled Superman!) One learns from one's mistakes! Youse have learned! I might add that learning principles, is as, if not more, important than methods and techniques.(Psychology is the "main ingredient" in the successful performance of a magic trick. It may be lousy math., but, I maintain that a trick is 5% sleight of hand skill, 5% sensory illusion, 5% esoteric principles of science, and, EIGHTY FIVE PERCENT, PSYCHOLOGY! Doc Tarbell wrote an epic course! Still in print--and selling--after almost a hundred years! (What I learned from Doc, helped me make a living for 70 years.) Dick Sneaky, underhanded, devious, and surreptitious itinerant mountebank
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts
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On Nov 11, 2015, Professor Marvel wrote: Well, one learns from one's mistakes!!! "Youse" have obviously learned!
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Rolyan Special user I'm fencing in my land; so far there are 590 Posts
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On Nov 13, 2015, MagicSarah wrote: Trust me, if this is your first convention you will be blown away. Enjoy! |
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MagicSarah Regular user Kent, United Kingdom 195 Posts
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I can't wait!
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Aus Special user Australia 997 Posts
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Lamarpook here is a guide I had written some time ago that answers this question and more which might be of benefit.
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=41 Magically Aus |
Doug Peterson New user Denver, CO 13 Posts
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On Nov 15, 2015, Aus wrote: Thank you. That is a very handy guide. |
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