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SM41 Special user 831 Posts |
Hi,
How many objects you use for the Amazing Memory test? SantiagoM |
Greg Arce Inner circle 6732 Posts |
As many as you want. Usually do about 20, but you can do 50 or more, but it will be a longer show.
Greg
One of my favorite quotes: "A critic is a legless man who teaches running."
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Nathan Pain Inner circle iowa 2825 Posts |
As Greg said,
I've always seen around 20...it's the magic number. Nathan
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mindpunisher Inner circle 6132 Posts |
I can't remember
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M. H. Goodman Regular user Dublin, Republic of Ireland 169 Posts |
I'd agree that about 20 is the right amount; it's enough to make for an impressive display without the routine being too lengthy.
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malkav Veteran user 314 Posts |
I seem to be able to get away with 30
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Hoff Man Loyal user Ohio 258 Posts |
20 seems to be a good number.
As fascinating as such displays of mental dexterity may be, you might also look into teaching your audience how to recite the alphabet backwards, (Banachek’s PS2), or something similar along those lines. People tend to enjoy learning a little something they can take home and impress their family and friends with. Who knows, they may just remember you for a lot longer too. Steve |
andyfisher Veteran user Norwich, UK 319 Posts |
I agree - 20 objects but you can layer the info remembered to create more impact and allow opportunities for more audience interaction - eg
Performer: Object number 12 ....sir? Audience member: A paperweight Performer: Do you have a particular paperweight in mind - can you describe it? Audience member: It's clear glass with a thistle embedded in it Performer: Was it a gift? Audience member: Yes, my daughter brought it back from Scotland a few years ago Performer: OK - your daughter's Highland Paperweight is object number 15 Now you have several details you can recall - as long as you manage this so that the routine sustains its pace, I have found this approach to be very effective. Hope that is useful |
andyfisher Veteran user Norwich, UK 319 Posts |
LOL...I mean object number 12!!!! So busy offering my idea that I missed the continuity error!
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M. H. Goodman Regular user Dublin, Republic of Ireland 169 Posts |
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On 2008-04-05 11:34, Hoff Man wrote: Good idea, Hoff Man. Here’s a link to a web page that shows a mnemonic for reciting the alphabet backwards. Or what about teaching the audience how to memorise pi? For example, one can memorise pi to six decimal places simply by remembering the following phrase: How I wish I could calculate pi. In this mnemonic, the number of letters in each word represents the corresponding digits in pi (3.141592). A bit of a surf via your preferred search engine will reveal numerous mnemonics based on the same principle that give pi to various numbers of decimal places. My favourite is: Sir, I bear a rhyme excelling In mystic force, and magic spelling Celestial sprites elucidate All my own striving can't relate Or locate they who can cogitate And so finally terminate. Finis.
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Ramsay Special user England 638 Posts |
I think 26 is the right number - I have a presentational bit that I think makes this 26 work and feel like you are moving toward a clear and suspenseful finish which was something I feel the routine lacked.
L. |
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