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Cascade88 Regular user Sam 104 109 Posts |
I want to start doing kid shows around this summer time, so I have been working out a routine so I can have a good presentation and have fun with the kids. But I have a question, How do you get over the nerves for the first time performing a paid show? I want do do a fun little magic opener, a money bag. Ill come out do a few name gags, like say all your names at once and so on and so forth. then I want to get a child up say I only pick children who sit up the straightest and have nig smiles. Then ill have the kid come up and introduce my money bag, Ill say what a magiician needs and ill produce a coing a money streamer and a wand out of the bag.
I was wondering, right before you go up there is their anything you do to calm your nerves? Breathe? anything special? I was also wondering, I want to do juggling, want to do a sing along while juggling, if I make a drop or something while singing should I just keep it moveing or should I stop and say something? Just a few questions. -thank you
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
When juggling for a crowd and you drop never never never stop smiling even better yet laugh out loud at your self there is absolutely nothing that will kill a performance faster than an audience that feels sorry for you. Just lookem in the eye, slap your hand, or your head giggle and go on as if it was planed. I have been juggling professionally for 18 years, and that is exactly what happened to me last Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and again Saturday night. Stuff will happen again, and again, and again, and again just don't let it happen in your head. As far as nerves is concerned I always forget about nerves as soon as the show starts.
have fun Al Angello
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Jewls Veteran user Michigan-USA 360 Posts |
Cascadia,
If you drop and everyone is singing I would recover and continue. Don't disrupt thr singing however sometimes a drop will cause laughter, beleve it or not many jugglers plan drops for comedy. So if they all stop to laugh use a comedy line then say oh where were we and throw the ball on the floor again. As far as nerves go can I ask how old you are? You will need more then one routine. I suggest a good story line bright colors, a fast passed, well planned show. I notice that you have wrote what the children will do....Guess what, kids don't always do what you think they will! Beginners often work much to fast becaise of nerves so plan extra matterial and try not to rush! Be silly for kids. BUT do not lose control! Good luck, Jewls
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Chad C. Inner circle 1522 Posts |
The best way to get over nerves is to perform! Get out there and do it! With that being said, if you know your show backwards and forwards-that will help with the nerves because you will KNOW what you are going to do even if you are a little nervous. Practice and practice some more and be able to do the show in your sleep. If you drop something, listen to the above advice and just keep going and laugh it off-your audience won't know whether it was an accident or something you did just to be funny.
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Cascade88 Regular user Sam 104 109 Posts |
I am 15 years of age. I was just stating what id do for an opener. I am working on a routine that starts with that and then goes into a flower routine followed by a sponge ball routine, next will come either funny linking rings or non alcoholic topsy turvy bottles, a mirror box juggling routine, finish with a mis made flag, If the parents wish for balloon sculpture I will make them. I have many back up props (blooming bouquet, 5minutes with a pocket hank, and a few other props hanging around). I am trying to plan it so it all goes smoothly and the kids have fun.
Thank you for all your advice. -thank you
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RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
'All' very good advice above!
Nervousness is a state of mind that WILL eventually be conquered by a compilation of 'little successes' that add up eventually to 'Calm Confidence'. However,a little edginess can work in your favor..so take a few deep breaths before you go on..and Smile BIG..when they return your Smile..edginess will seem to VANISH!All the best. Rich |
Cascade88 Regular user Sam 104 109 Posts |
I like your advice PaleoMagi and Chad C. instead of takeing breathes and clearing your mind go out their and have fun.
-thank you
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
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On 2006-02-06 17:00, Cascade88 wrote: Proper breathing technique can help tremendously. As Paleomagi said, a few deep breaths before going on can make quite a difference. And as Chad C said, being prepared to perform will inspire confidence. |
The Great Smartini Inner circle 2280 Posts |
What I try to do is to talk to as many of the audience before the show as possible. Play around, kid with them and just have fun. When the time for the show happens you've already been interacting with them for the past 20 minutes or more. Another focus is to have fun...do it to be entertaining and have fun and the audience will come along for the ride. If you read the Tamariz book the 5 points he talks about the eyes being the window to the joy of your show...when the audience looks at you they should see the fun of what you're doing. It's kind of like when you look at people (like my daughter Hannah) and they have a joy in their smile, a twinkle in their eye. Put yourself in this place and have fun!
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sluggo New user Mike B. 85 Posts |
You will be nervous the first several shows. If you know your show and have confidence in it that will help some with the nervousness. Have a good warm up prior to your actual 'show'. That tends to calm your nerves a bit and it also has them ready and willing to watch the show.
That way they won't be getting 'warmed' up to you during your performance.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Cascade88
Now that I know you are 15 years old I will tell you that after a couple shows your nerves will turn into energy, so go for it my friend. Al Angello
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Cascade88 Regular user Sam 104 109 Posts |
Thank you all for your advice. I have been practicing my routine all the way through and I get a little bit more coinfident everytime. My real problem is comeing up at a competition in worcestor mass held on March first, I have a very good chance at competing in it.
again -thank you
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Jewls Veteran user Michigan-USA 360 Posts |
Cascade88,
Preparedness is the best cure, It is good to hear you are rehearsing. Remember if you have fun your audience will have fun as well. I used to train young clowns for a 4-H competition event I would tell them to visualize the butterflies in their stomach and take a deep breath and visualize blowing them out fluttering onto the stage. That is advice from one of my theater books about stage fright. Let us know how your event goes. Jewls
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RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
Jewls:That is a great metaphor/visualization to use for getting rid of the 'Butterflies'.I love it! Thanks.
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Steven True Special user Bonney Lake,WA 765 Posts |
Just like everyone else has said,with shows it will get a lot better. My first show I did for money I know I did but I swear I did not breath out during the whole 20 mins. It does get easier but like PaleoMagi said, "a little edginess can work in your favor". Some people never get over stage fright but just practice and know your routine inside and out and you will do ok. Maybe in time we will be sitting in the audince at your Las Vegas show. Good luck and let us know how it went for you.
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michaelwriting New user Kenosha, WI 55 Posts |
1Cor 10:31 seems to take the pressure off for me.
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
I have a sign in some of my cases at every show I do. It simply reads " Laugh stupid you're supposed to be having fun!". It is there for a reason and that reason is to 1) make me laugh before my show and 2) remind me the importance of why I do what I do. It is always there to remind me of these things and it has come in handy so many times. it works for me to remain focused.
Kyle
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Josh the Superfluous Inner circle The man of 1881 Posts |
I used to have sign that said slow down.
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Signs really work great if you keep them in your cases andsuch asa reminder of some of the things you know you need to be reminded of. In the hustle and fast pace of putting the showon and gettingthings ready, seeing that simple sign can bring everything back into context for you and can really help you stay fopcused on what you need to do.
Kyle
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