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howdoidisconnect Elite user Just outside the cafe window 429 Posts |
This is out of interest more than anything.
I still have my 'day job' so when poeple ask me what I do, I tell them ( I drill the holes in polo's..lol) anyway, for those lucky enough to be doing mentalism, etc., full time, when someone asks you what do you do, how do you respond, I was running this thru my head and stock answers seemed not to make any sense: e.g I am an entertainer!... I am a Mentalist...(FYI most poeple I have ever mention that to have no idea what that it) I am a magician... not really correct.. I am a mind reader...? Huh? I know business cards are a good way, but with that first question, what do you say? And no I am not trying to get ideas ...honest! regards steve
I do look forward to the day when you post something constructive.
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Tor Egil Elite user Norway 495 Posts |
You could say the truth. Which is, you are an entertainer which you are. You are an entertainer who playes the role of a mental illusionist/magician. Laypeople will not understand terms such as mentalism. So you have to explain it to them.
Someone said it best when they said, they use theyr 5 senses to create the illusion of the 6th.
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Jon Hackett Special user UK 737 Posts |
Show them how else does a mentalist practice and sell himself?
A business card, not matter how ingeious is not entertaining. Jon Hackett
It is not the brains that matter most, but that which guides them -- the character, the heart, generous qualities and progressive ideas. Doystoyevsky
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bobser Inner circle 4178 Posts |
Hi steve,
I actually confirm to them that yes, I am actually a magician. In the written text (as seen here) it's the worst answer in the world. But enacted it's actually quite lovely. It starts with a shrug of the shoulders and a chuckle. Then I say (as I roll my eyes to the heavens as if searching for an exclamation) "I suppose you could say (pause) that I'm a kind of a (pause again) well, a kind of a magician I guess." In absolutely 100% of cases you will be asked eagerly: "What do you mean?" And of course it's then, that the fun begins...! Bobser
Bob Burns is the creator of The Swan.
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howdoidisconnect Elite user Just outside the cafe window 429 Posts |
Bobser,
that a good one. the hesitation seems to work well. regards steve
I do look forward to the day when you post something constructive.
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bobser Inner circle 4178 Posts |
Obviously I meant to say explanation and not exclamation. What can I say? I got a wee bit excited. Been drinking again and that doesn't help. Ah well. G'nite all. x
Bobser.
Bob Burns is the creator of The Swan.
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Use the OTL principle and give them a business card that changes the listed profession????
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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Jon Hackett Special user UK 737 Posts |
Most of the time I see myself as a mentalist, but some times, ive been known to be a ... detrimentalist
Jon Hackett
It is not the brains that matter most, but that which guides them -- the character, the heart, generous qualities and progressive ideas. Doystoyevsky
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Jim-Callahan V.I.P. 5018 Posts |
I like that Jon.
Good line for a magic meeting or convention.
“I can make Satan’s devils dance like fine gentlemen across the stage of reality”.
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Rudy Sanchez Special user 907 Posts |
Hey Jim/Jack,
You mean the "Final Leap Thread" is finished? I'm still waiting for this; "I have sent out five pm's and hit all the dates on the coins correctly. No questions asked Just sent them the date. If they care to post they may if not I will post more in the morning. Jack" Rudy
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Jim-Callahan V.I.P. 5018 Posts |
Rudy I know what you are talking about unfortunatly the thread with Jacks final post is gone.
I know one reciever of a date posted in that thread. It was all corrrect ask ChiChi, Danny, Tony Eye, Slim King, Tom Cutts, Bill Hallahan. Jim
“I can make Satan’s devils dance like fine gentlemen across the stage of reality”.
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Jim-Callahan V.I.P. 5018 Posts |
Well I will stay on topic and my answer is I tell the spectators ect. the truth of what I do.
You see I have found it works best to do just that. In some cases one must carefully word the truth but I think people can sense when they are being told the truth. As a result of that they are quite receptive to the explanation or demonstration. If you want further information PM me. Jim
“I can make Satan’s devils dance like fine gentlemen across the stage of reality”.
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Jim-Callahan V.I.P. 5018 Posts |
Steve,
You will also find it helps if you say that you reproduce experiments in ESP as a form of entertainment. (I use a response very close to this) Hope this helps, Jim
“I can make Satan’s devils dance like fine gentlemen across the stage of reality”.
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Jim-Callahan V.I.P. 5018 Posts |
Doc,
I was responding to the first guy on the thread. (Steve) Best Wishes, Jim "Jack was right 100%"
“I can make Satan’s devils dance like fine gentlemen across the stage of reality”.
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Sorry about that Jim - I got confused because of the shadowy force that now follows you... I'll tuck Rufus away (down Rufus... down...ugh...arrrrrghh)...
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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bobser Inner circle 4178 Posts |
Ah well, I do hope you feel that your question has now been fully answered Steve.
Bob Burns is the creator of The Swan.
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salsa_dancer Inner circle 1935 Posts |
I miss Jack.
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
My original post before Jack attacked me, and our posts were deleted,was my real answer to the question of this thread. I will answer that question one more time.
I say I am a paranormalist. They always ask what that is and bam you are in! |
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Jim-Callahan V.I.P. 5018 Posts |
Thank you Salsa, I will pass the message along if I can.
Will try a bit of cross reality conversation this week end. Best Wishes, Jim
“I can make Satan’s devils dance like fine gentlemen across the stage of reality”.
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts |
"Actually, I manipulate the Event Horizon as an entertainment."
"Huh?" "Here, let me show you..."
We dance an invisible dance to music they cannot hear.
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