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Ray J Inner circle St. Louis, MO 1503 Posts 
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Perfection, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. I think there exist tricks that are perfect as they are and any attempt to change them is detrimental. YMMV.
It's never crowded on the extra mile....
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Pop Haydn Inner circle Los Angeles 3691 Posts
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Improving a classic is like a revolution. It is treason, until it prospers.
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts
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Modes of communication change over time; Spellings, meanings change; Connotation and denotation of visual images change; Tempo, attention, clothing change; Spooky action at a distance is no longer so spooky; Viruses mutate; Elvis has left the building.
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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Jonathon?
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Rupert Pupkin Inner circle 1452 Posts
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On Dec 25, 2020, magicfish wrote: Is that like a telethon or a marathon? An exhaustive succession of Jons? |
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Leo H Inner circle 1334 Posts
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For the most part, the classics cannot be improved upon. Be that as it may, procedural and handling changes have flowed down the river. Each performer might make a slight change that better suits their personality. I believe they were incorporated to make the handling a little more natural. Mike Rogers' version of Dr. Daley's Last Trick is a bit more direct than the original write up. I adopted his handling upon reading it.
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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On Dec 25, 2020, Rupert Pupkin wrote: No. It's a gentleman's name. In the new year I'll explain to you what a gentleman is. Then we'll work on modeling your comedy after a more successful movie character. |
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Rupert Pupkin Inner circle 1452 Posts
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On Dec 25, 2020, magicfish wrote: I considered Jerry Lankford, but he just didn't understand the plight of the common man. |
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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No no, you see, that's more of the same.
Like I said, we'll work on it. |
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Rupert Pupkin Inner circle 1452 Posts
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The other conversation was better. Is Jonathan still on his Jonathon? He needs to return to drop another head-scratcher.
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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No. Comedy isn't easy. Some people aren't funny- like yourself. Many magicians who are naturally unfunny rely on, or rather copy, personas from the past. Paul Harris is a favourite target. As is Jay Sankey. Theft is theft. But I'm sure you have other strengths.
See Eugene Burger's essay on using humour. |
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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Oh- and you misspelled Jonathon. It isn't Jonathan, The gentleman I referred to is named Jonathon.
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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Now please, back on topic.
Pop, I like your revolution analogy. Quite true. |
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Rupert Pupkin Inner circle 1452 Posts
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On Dec 25, 2020, magicfish wrote: Now I'm interested! |
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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...no doubt.
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hypnoman1 New user 76 Posts
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On Mar 11, 2019, Poof-Daddy wrote: Reading through all of the pages I agree with Poof-Daddy's assement! 
For those who believe, no explanation is necessary; for those who do not believe, no explanation will suffice.
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Mr Salk Special user Tied to 568 Posts
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I do not believe in perfection. Only its pursuit.
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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"Roy Walton's 'Back Into Time' is a perfect card trick- a perfect blend of effect and method. As such, alternate handlings may vary it, but have never improved it."
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