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genedavid New user 5 Posts |
Little Background:
* I have been lurking around this group for about a year * I have read lots (but not enough, there is never enough) on the topic * I have done a home study DVD on stage * I have done my NGH training, and was lucky enough to study with someone who does clinical and stage. So I took the plunge. I did my first show. 6 volunteers (because that is what the stage area would allow). 4 went into trance. 3 of those very deep. Audience seem to have a good time, the volunteers had a great time. I made a number of mistakes. I forgot a few things in my pre talk. Didn't put the CD player in a good place. Didn't put the chairs in a good place. Forgot a few skits. But in the end it went well enough. I think the fact that I have made my living on stage for the last 10 years was a big help. The question is this...is it possible to structure a show in a fashion that is more entertaining than just a string of trick? I make my living a juggler and storyteller and have learned it is as much (if not more) how you frame the trick as the trick itself. You can juggler 3 balls in such a way people love it, and you can juggle 5 balls in a way in which the audience will ask, "That is great, but can you do six?" When I think about structuring a hyp show, it seems to me I am doing nothing more than a string of tricks: heightened senses, amnesia, pretend you are this, pretend you are that. I know everyone has personal style, and I don't want to steal someone else shtick, but thoughts on different ways of structuring a show would be appreciated. |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Draw on your experience on stage! You are indeed on the right track.
The show should FLOW and not be just a disjointed series of events. You need to routine it exactly as you would a show. You can PM me for more ideas, but indeed your right!
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
nalu_magic Loyal user Paradise 297 Posts |
Hi genedavid,
Congratulations on your first successful show. I agree with Danny that you need to draw on your stage experience! When structuring a show there are many factors to consider, most importantly, your venue/audience. Where will your show take place? Who is your audience? How many people will be in attendance? Answering those questions will determine how you will dress, how long your show will last, what skits to use, etc. Let's take a look at your actual show now...How are you being introduced? Who's running the music...are you having music? Any lighting? how is your pre-talk? How are you getting volunteers? How long is your induction? Now here's the meat & potatoes that you were getting at in your original post. How do you organize your routines? As Danny mentioned, the show should flow seamlessly without being a string of different demonstrations. Focus on entertainment!!! Routine your show for variety. Tap into your personality and character and come up with original skits that the audience can relate to!!!! Or use a bunch of classic bits and string them together into one routine. Like any story or movie, your show should have peaks and valleys, low points and high points that will have your audience experience a number of emotional responses. Carefully plan your skits so that they will somehow flow while maintaining a balance between group and individual highlights. End with the routine that will garner a great repsonse from the audience. Always treat your volunteers with respect and never embarass or humiliate your participants. Finally - NEVER do a skit that is dangerous in ANY way (i.e. body catalepsy) That is just asking for trouble. Another good tip is to video your shows and analyze your growth. |
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