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Gracy_hm Regular user Atlanta 195 Posts |
Good day,
I am a magician who has now become something els--a medium. Well, some of the time anyway Actually, I am not that far along. I have been reading literally thousands of pages about seance theater and I have developed something for my performance. On one side of the room is a pane of glass. I tell them that if any spirits do manifest themselves inside of the room they will make themselves known in many ways. If any of the people in the room sense spirits and choose to see them, then they must focus and stare at the glass. I have been testing this effect and although I won't get into details as to the exact methods, they do indeed see shadowy creatures with milky eyes reflected in the glass. I will tell you this: it uses nothing but them and a piece of glass (and cold winds). It is part of something I have been working on called mass mirage. Simply with sounds, sensory effects, and script, create an image in the reflection that isn't there. Does it work? Well, usually, but I do think it is best to wait 20 min into show for this as it gives them time to feel separated from the world. Anyway Any tips on seance effects? Thanks, Kyle |
zeroG Regular user 183 Posts |
Sounds really cool.
Reminds me of a performance art film I saw about 10 years ago called CXHXEXRXRXIXEXS. It was a 2 hour event using about 5 minutes of a 1920's porno. It used wild sound effects and multiple projectors and at certain points you would sit in total darkness. It definitely messed with my head. Not too many people were left at the end, but it was the kind of thing that I will never forget. Good luck with your project. -Zero G |
Necromancer Inner circle Chicago 3076 Posts |
If you've read thousands of pages about spirit theater, you don't need to know any new effects. You need to craft a dramatic structure for your presentation. Nail that down, and the effects will suggest themselves.
Good luck!
Creator of The Xpert (20 PAGES of reviews!), Cut & Color, Hands-Off Multiple ESP (HOME) System, Rider-Waite Readers book, Zoom Pendulum ebook ...
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JerryB New user Florida 19 Posts |
Where did you get thousand of pages of text?! I have searched high and low with only a handful of books for my efforts.
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Gracy_hm Regular user Atlanta 195 Posts |
Thanks,
Thankfully, when I am not doing magic I am writing and acting so I have a good idea for writing such a show. I appreciate the comments. Oh, also something else I wanted to tickle your taste buds with. If you are interested PM me for more information. I have developed a method of lifting 12 ton blocks without anything but my body and I am going to prove it. I will be proving I have discovered the method of the Egyptians. My ideas were inspired by the inventor of the Coral Castle in Florida and if I am allowed, I will demonstrate that I can build a nearly 200 foot tall pyramid in ONE hour. This is no trick, it is just an idea I have played around with and solved an age old problem. Take care, Kyle |
Sir T Special user 535 Posts |
I have been reading a lot on this subject and I can list a few books: Seance-the collection, Spirit Theater, Sense and Seance, Raising the Dead for Fun and Profit, and of course, Manifestations. This list does not include books I do not have. There are books and a few videos out there, you just have to locate them.
The more I read the more I agree with Necromancer! I would spend more time on developing your dramatic structure for your presentation. Just me, Kevin |
Gracy_hm Regular user Atlanta 195 Posts |
Thank you very much. I appreciate any comments and I will listen to you. I don't have those books but I will get them as soon as I get some money
Take care, Kyle |
Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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Kyle - that sounds interesting! Okay, here is something even more interesting. You can carry out a séance effect in real time. The effect goes like this: A dark night, people sitting in a candle lit room ready to witness the arrival of a spirit (ghost). Suddenly there is a shrieking sound. A cold wind blows - blows out the candle. The room is in complete darkness. It's dark outside, too. A ghost image (moving image) appears outside the room. It is a funny looking talking head or a skull. The ghost image can be seen through the window pane. Every one is scared to death. You talk to the image and the image answers in a low, shrieking voice (ghost voice) then answers your/audience's questions, all in real time. The lights come on and the ghost gradually fades away. All is back to normal. It is practical, easy to construct, setup and perform. Known as the MIRAGE EFFECT! Happy Thinking!! :xmas:
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
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Sir T Special user 535 Posts |
The first book I would recommend is Spirit Theater by Eugene Burger. The book is recently out of print, but you can get it through a few magic shops, still. I got mine on line. Doing a quick search, I see there are a few resellers with it.
Don't forget to read step nine in Corinda's must read book. A bit dated, but Practical Mental Effects has a chapter of effects. A more practical book is Rick's Book of Haunted Magick, but you will have to decided how much you want to spend. Good Luck, Kevin |
Gracy_hm Regular user Atlanta 195 Posts |
Thanks you very much. This is very helpful.
Thank you, Kyle |
Bill Fienning Special user 635 Posts |
The 12 issues of Seance magazine have been reprinted, bound, and sold as a single book. It might also provide inspiration.
However, the seances of 1900, etc., were very structured as far as effects were concerned. The purpose was to convince the sitters that the medium was really in contact with loved ones. Perhaps your effects should be similarly structured. My seance is directed entirely toward communication with my late Aunt Elsie. She died as a child, 20 years before I was born.
Bill Fienning
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kaytracy Inner circle Central California 1793 Posts |
could you divine the purveyor of said volume please? (I am interested in a copy if they are available)
Kay and Tory
www.Bizarremagick.com |
Necromancer Inner circle Chicago 3076 Posts |
It's out of print, so talk to your booksellers, watch ebay, and think good thoughts.
Best of luck!
Creator of The Xpert (20 PAGES of reviews!), Cut & Color, Hands-Off Multiple ESP (HOME) System, Rider-Waite Readers book, Zoom Pendulum ebook ...
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JerryB New user Florida 19 Posts |
Only 1000 were printed, and the publisher states he will not do a reprint (Kaufman and Roberts, I believe). I am talking about Seance single volume of the magazines in hardbound.
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Sir T Special user 535 Posts |
Seance is now on ebay, which is how I got my copy of the book. If you play your cards right, you can get for any where between $75.00 and $200.00. I think the book is worth that much, but each must decide for himself.
Kevin |
Law New user 94 Posts |
Seance (the book) may be reprinted. If you're not in a rush, it may be worth your while to monitor this discussion on the Genii forum.
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