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Lord Of The Horses Inner circle 5410 Posts ![]() |
First of all, I could answer you to go and look at David Berglas who has been fairly more entertaining and, most of all, SPECTACULAR than Richard Osterlind; and he used stooges.
But, having said that... I do not need crutches to support my standing up. If you need Osterlind or anyone else as crutch, it's your choice... not mine. I could even have 100 Richard Osterlind simultaneously disagreeing with me, and this could not change my stance a bit. His experience is not my experience and viceversa. Both of us can get along fine, no need to agree on everything. And, last but not least, my post was not meant to be disrescpectful to you as a person but, if I had to take just your simple (almost simplistic and superficial) example of a Mentalist using a stooge AND your mention of pre-show just thrown in the mix AND the fact you simply said everyone can do that... Well, that seemed to me (TO ME, not to Richard Osterlind, OK?) as if you were quite unexperienced on the STOOGING subject field. If you want to discuss it further, I don't. Simply because I don't need to. I said what I wanted to say.
Then you'll rise right before my eyes, on wings that fill the sky, like a phoenix rising!
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Danik1![]() Regular user Saint-Eustache, Canada 185 Posts ![]() |
Thanks for all of your marvelous wisdom Lord Of The Horses. You won ... you had the last word. Feel better now? Fine! Let's move on!
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Richie Dagger![]() Loyal user Tucson, AZ 268 Posts ![]() |
Sam Dalal has an article in Swami Mantra on the subject of stooging that might be of interest. I believe it's called The Devils Advocate or something like that. Very much in the same vein as your book idea.
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chanor![]() Regular user New York City 151 Posts ![]() |
In his latest movie, "Scoop," Woody Allen plays a magician. "I never use stooges," he quips. "You have to pay for their health insurance."
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Mariagi![]() Special user MIND, MYTH & MAGICK 654 Posts ![]() |
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On 2006-08-13 00:16, Danik1 wrote: Danik1: You simply posted something that was a bad example of using stogges just to make your point. And someone (probably with much more performing experience than you) simply pointed that out. You seem to want a war: Win ? Lose ? Are you aware of that attitude you have only in your mind to begin with? Dr.Spektor: May I humbly suggest you to keep that book undercover; maybe for some restrict group of working performers only? Your idea is great and refreshing and I seriously wish you to realize it. |
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JustinCredible28![]() Loyal user Seattle 217 Posts ![]() |
Some of the goodies in The Color Series employ the use of a stooge! Much luck on the book, Dr Spektor
![]() Btw, wasn't Stooge visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve? haha, jk! --JustinCredible--
"a distorted reality is now a necessity to be free. . ." -- Elliott Smith
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Eddie Garland![]() Inner circle Hells Kitchen, New York City 4205 Posts ![]() |
Ahhh Stooges...I'd like to raise my glass...
Every show I performed as a kid Magician required an adult "stooge". While setting up prior to the performance I would causally find a man or woman on their way to the restroom and slip them a duplicate kmart tie or tasteful 70's scarf...explaining with a wink that "I would rather not destroy their own and it would be fine if they pretended to resist my actions". A few scissor snips and a bulky Change-bag later...real strong magic. Real magic for everyone perhaps except for the stooge...but hey...they got to keep the cheap kmart tie. |
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DrNorth![]() Veteran user North Starr Entertainment, Harrisburg PA 364 Posts ![]() |
Interesting thread Spektor. I was going to start a thread on the pros and cons of stooging. as was stated here and by myself elsewhere in the Café. One could do an incredible set of miracles with one or two well placed stooges, BUT the use would have to be subtle enough to not scream "set up!"
I was thinking of a Tony Sheils effect that uses a stooge. (Sorry kids, get his Tape set for the effect and the method). So, anyone could do "magic" with no training using stooges. It would be interesting if nothing else. One part of me says, who cares, if the audience is thrilled and entertained and even for a little while "believes" what is the harm. But it is an easy way out, and many purists out there would not even use a "ignorant" stooge who doesn't even know he is a stooge. Sounds like a great idea for a book. Keep us posted. ![]() "For it shows things that were, and things that are, and things that yet may be. But which it that he sees, even the wisest cannot always tell" ~Galadriel "A heretic is a man who sees with his own eyes." |
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Woodfield![]() Special user 739 Posts ![]() |
Using a stooge in your show may seem like an "anybody can do that" effect.
But to do it right requires picking the right person, conveying exactly what they're supposed to do, when, and how, making sure they don't overact, keeping it a secret. Oh, and not to go to the bathroom when they're needed on stage. I think it requires acting skills on the part of the performer. "Anybody can do that" I don't think so. Woodfield |
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Dr Spektor![]() Eternal Order Carcosa 10599 Posts ![]() |
As Max Maven said (and someone can quote the exact phrasing) about mentalism being the easist - to do badly! Same with stooging - yes, one can do it with no training and thus its like doing a pass for the first time in front of a live audience - it will be so obvious and painful - the training consists of thinking of audience reactions, stagecraft, dramatic arts, scripting, balancing strength of the effects etc. in fact, stooging to be done well requires a heck of a lot of high level skills...
The book is slowly forming - but since this this more a work of love than for money (in fact, if it really ever materialzies, I plan to make sure all proceeds go to someplace like the Children's Wish Fund) it will be done slowly and with care with no concerns about rushing it out before its ready. I've seen too many effects and books like that - just like stoogecraft itself, the writing needs to be taken slowly and with care.... And Dr. North, are you talking about the cool ghost in the house effect or the Tyger? ![]()
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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coupcoupdaddy![]() Inner circle 2466 Posts ![]() |
Stooges necessarily need not be organic.
Isso appreciates Dr. Spektor's superlative writing skills and, having begun to absorb the Berglas book this summer (through Matt Andrews' kindness), respects the formidable task Dr. Spektor faces elucidating the complexities of these relationships. You are pure of heart with your intentions and we wish we you well. You must talk to Whit, SOS. H D X! --Lydia 19 end of the line
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DrNorth![]() Veteran user North Starr Entertainment, Harrisburg PA 364 Posts ![]() |
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On 2006-09-03 11:15, Dr Spektor wrote: Nope it involves a stone. A simialr effect he does uses a watch. ![]() "For it shows things that were, and things that are, and things that yet may be. But which it that he sees, even the wisest cannot always tell" ~Galadriel "A heretic is a man who sees with his own eyes." |
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Dr Spektor![]() Eternal Order Carcosa 10599 Posts ![]() |
Yep, Sheils (and Cameron) have a ton of stooge work in their books...!
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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Hill![]() Inner circle 1164 Posts ![]() |
Dr Spektor - you ever managed to put a book together on this topic? I'd buy it.
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Ringo![]() Loyal user 286 Posts ![]() |
Paolo Cavalli has a good one on this subject.
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Hill![]() Inner circle 1164 Posts ![]() |
Thanks ringo
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Waters![]() Inner circle 2511 Posts ![]() |
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On 2006-08-09 16:19, sweeney wrote: I think that is about two-person codes... SW |
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Hill![]() Inner circle 1164 Posts ![]() |
I'm much less interested in the two person act, and much more interested in the utilisiation of predetermined and instant stooges. Fascinating stuff, and not a realm that I have yet ventured into.
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Mariagi![]() Special user MIND, MYTH & MAGICK 654 Posts ![]() |
Iam with ringo. Paolo Cavalli has a short booklet "Confederacy" with routines that blend stooges and genuine helpers in many subtle ways
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DJM![]() Inner circle Israel 1681 Posts ![]() |
So are different stooges used at every show? And how can one be sure those stooges could be trusted enough not say anything afterwards? Sounds like a lot of risk if you ask me.
Some of the mentalists on the Geller show were caught using stooges/pre-show, and the viewers stopped taking them seriously anymore. |
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