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Harv Inner circle I'm building a fence with 1127 Posts |
Does anyone use Six Card Repeat in their children's shows? If so, do you use different patter than the standard, "I saw a magician the other day and he had 1,2,3,4,5,6 cards"? Any suggestions/ideas would, as always, be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Harv |
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Emazdad Inner circle Plymouth UK 1954 Posts |
Hi Harv,
Personally, I wouldn't bother. The kids won't understand the humour and just argue with you that you're counting wrong or cheating. When I was first starting out, I tried it with a kids' story patter and found they didn't see the magic in it. From experience I've learnt it's the fun, simple stuff they really like. 6 card repeat's not a fun trick, and it's a "magic at" trick. I never magic at the kids, I let them do the magic.
Yours Funfully
Clive "Emazdad" Hemsley www.emazdad.com "Magic is a secret, without the secret there is no magic" Remember there are only 3 types of people in the world, those that can count and those that can't. |
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Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
Hi Harv,
I've had the opposite effect as Emazdad when I've used six card repeat in my shows. The kids loved it! That's the neat thing about this Café..lots of different opinions! Always good to hear what other people's experiences are. I've used six card repeat in stage shows (the only card effect I've attempted to use on a stage). I use David Ginn's top hat to throw the cards away. If you haven't seen it, it's a felt top hat made sorta like a change bag. With a swoop of your hand you can make the cards dissapear after you've discarded them. When I've done parlour shows I've used six card repeat as well. Only thing I found is you must show both sides of the cards or the kids will think there is something up. (Oh, I should mention I used the gaffed version not the sleight of hand stuff.) I came up with my own patter that only resembles the patter that came with the effect in the beginning. I once saw a magician, but then it changes, he didn't know how to count very well... To include the audience, I just sort of nod my head when counting and, yuppers, the kids start counting along...one, two, ect., then take away three, which leaves me... The kids yell out the number and I shake my head. Nope. Left with six. Do the same effect over and over. I found handing the cards to a spectator to hold sometimes really works well too, as it's very visual to see this pile of cards on someone's lap (but of course never the gaffed ones at the end!!) I find the kids will clue in and start counting, becoming involved in the routine if done in a hilarious manner. Recently did this routine for my class of seventh graders and they are still bugging me for a repeat performance. Well good luck and feel free to ask for any additional info. |
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cmwalden Regular user Cedar Park, TX 150 Posts |
The routine that I use is pretty basic, and kids do respond to it.
* I talk about seeing a magician who did this trick. * I marvel at the effect ("How could he take 1-2-3...") * I go to the magic shop and ask for the trick (I don't actually count on this one) * The shop owner clarifies what I'm looking for, says he doesn't have it. * But I ordered it, and it should be here so next time I'll do the trick where I take 1-2-3-4-5-6...
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
- William Shakespeare |
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Harv Inner circle I'm building a fence with 1127 Posts |
My Six Card Repeat has been gathering dust. I think I'll give it a try and see the response. Thanks for your help!
Cheers, Harv |
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0pus Inner circle New Jersey 1739 Posts |
Consider doing David Williamson's Amazing Three Card Trick. I think kids would love it. It can be a "magician in trouble" effect.
0pus |
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Harv Inner circle I'm building a fence with 1127 Posts |
Opus,
Where would I find Williamson's routine? Cheers, Harv |
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charliemagic Special user 545 Posts |
My friend does 6 card repeat at all his children shows & it goes over very well.
Perhaps his secret is that he laughs & shakes his head every time he counts & discards the cards. The children seems to love it. |
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0pus Inner circle New Jersey 1739 Posts |
Harv,
It is in "Williamson's Wonders" published by Kaufman, and I believe it is on one of Williamson's video tapes (although I don't remember which one). The routine's premise is that Dave is going to perform the amazing three card trick. He asks spectators to pull three cards out of the deck and hand them to him. He keeps counting the cards and always seems to have four. It is quite funny. 0pus |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
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Perhaps his secret is that he laughs & shakes his head every time he counts & discards the cards. You are right. It depends on the magician's character. Kids like to see an active, lively and funny magician. And they will like it more if you use colorful cards like the game "Uno." |
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p.b.jones Inner circle Milford Haven. Pembrokeshire wales U.K. 2642 Posts |
Hi,
Here is a "Closer" by me that is based on the six card repeat patter. This is an edited version of the routine that I first published in "ABRACADABRA," the world's only magical weekly. Hope you find it of use. The referenced diagrams are not available here. Perhaps I will post them at a later date. If you are really interested, I can send you the diagrams but only if you are serious, as I am rubbish at drawing and also busy Phillip The following routine is one of my favourites for children or family audiences. As well as being entertaining and spectacular, it is also very versatile and although I will explain it using a wonder box, it can be adapted to suit many different production props, such as a Jap box or Genie tube. I shall explain just some of these variations at the end. I would just ask one small favour, please read the routine through fully before you dismiss it. I know that the patter is old and familiar, however, it is perfect for this routine. REPEAT SILK FINALE You need · A wonder box (explanations for other props later) · A small load box (see diagram) · 10 TT streamers · 2 large (at least 36”) colourful silks · A large silk fountain with a goodbye silk in the centre with buttons on the top corners for ease of opening Preparation: 1. If you do not have a genuine wonder box, you will need to remove the bottom of your wonder box or get someone to do it for you. Load the box with the ten streamers as follows: I pleat the first streamer to about ¾ of its length then pleat the second one with it. Then push these into the wonder box load chamber. Repeat this five times. By doing it this way you should find that when pulling one out the second pops into view. However, when you pull the second one each time the box appears empty. 2. Make a load box as in the diagrams. Load the box with your two large silks and place it somewhere handy. Credit for this idea of loading the wonder box must go to Eric Sharp. His wonder box routine and details of the load box that I have adapted here can be found in his book “Eric Sharp’s Specialized Routines for Children." The main differences between the load boxes are that with Eric’s you can remove the wonder box from the outer box before making the production. However, my adaptation allows for a much bigger load and allows variation to other props. 3. Prepare your silk fountain and place it on your table hidden behind a prop but in easy reach. Routine and performance: The magician shows a small silver box and begins. “About 10 years ago when I was a young teenager,” you should get a laugh here depending on your age, “I saw a magician perform a trick with a small silver box like this one. He showed it to be completely empty, got everyone to wiggle their fingers, then opened the lid and produced two lovely silk streamers*” Match you actions to the patter producing the streamers. Repeat this every time that it is mentioned in the patter marked * . “Well, I thought that this was marvellous, so I went down to my local magic shop and said, 'Excuse me. I saw a magician on the television yesterday. He took a small silver box, showed that it was empty, got everyone to wiggle their fingers, then he reached inside and produced two lovely silk streamers*. Do you have this trick for sale?' The guy behind the counter said, 'He took a small silver box, showed that it was empty, got everyone to wiggle their fingers, then reached inside and produced two lovely silk streamers?* I am not sure we have that one but I’ll ask the boss. He is in the stores.'” Raise your voice slightly here to simulate shouting to the boss in the stores. “'Boss! Have we got that trick that was on telly yesterday where you take a small silver box, show that it is empty, then get everyone to wiggle their fingers, then you reach inside and produce two lovely silk streamers?'* The boss came out of the stores saying, 'Yes, here it is. You just show it empty, get everyone to wiggle their fingers, reach inside, and produce two lovely silk streamers*.' Well, I simply could not understand how the silks came from such a small box. So I bought one and he put it in a box for me to take home.” As you deliver this last paragraph of patter, gather up all of the silks and thread them through the box and steal away the wonder box fake, leaving it on the table with the streamers behind a prop near your silk fountain. Then drop the wonder box into your load box. “Now I have been performing this trick ever since and I found out something very important about the box--the more magic the audience has when they wiggle their fingers, the more I can produce from the box. So let’s see how magic you all are today. Come on everyone, wiggle your fingers. Wow! I don’t believe it! This huge handkerchief and all of these steamers and this handkerchief and there’s more and more and more I do not think I have ever performed for such a magical audience before! Thank you and goodbye!” During this last block of patter, matching your actions to the patter you move quickly, increasing speed toward the finale. First producing one of your large silks from the box. Then add the streamers from the table along with your silk fountain bundle hidden in with them. Next produce your second silk from the box adding it to the rest and shaking to produce the silk fountain and finally the good bye silk from the centre of the fountain to receive your applause! Variations: I am sure you can all see how you can adapt this routine and the second load to other production props. Just for completeness sake, I am including a diagram for the second load using a Jap box as this can hold a larger load (bigger silks) for a larger stage production. (You can even produce livestock from this if you have a large Jap box.) For a genie tube use a large tube with a tubular load chamber slightly smaller in diameter than the narrowest end of your genie tube and I would recommend that you put the un-gimmicked end of the tube in first as this will make for easy insertion. |
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts |
When I perform this for kids, I use either Magic, Pokemon, or whatever other trading card game is popular at the moment. I use a booster pack and take them out of the little foil packet they come in. The kids relate to these kind of cards better than playing cards because these are more familiar with them and they have an intrinsic value to them.
"America's Foremost Satirical Magician" -- Jeff McBride.
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BIlly James Special user 991 Posts |
Well, I must say, this has been an eye opener. I thought everyone would say that this trick just doesn't play for kids. I've done billions of kid shows all around Australia and have actually had children explode from laughter, however, when I tried the 6 card repeat it was like putting a plate of Brussel's sprouts in front of them.
I'm amazed that it works for you guys! More power to you, I say. All the best. Billy James |
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Michael Dustman Inner circle Columbus, Ohio 1220 Posts |
Six Card Repeat has been a great bit for my children's shows, for one simple reason--right after my show is done, the kids clamor for the cards that I leave laying on the floor, about 21 cards. I have not had a show yet since I put it in last year where they are not asking for me to autograph them. I usually have to have the rest of the deck in my table so everyone gets one, but the kids always want the cards autographed. It surprised me the first time, and thought it was just that one audience but it has been every show since.
I actually do a variation of a routine that is marketed by Terry Lunceford. It is the most comical version of Six Card Repeat ever and plays on the "Magician in Trouble" syndrome. Worth checking out if you are looking for a good Six Card Repeat. Michael |
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magiker Loyal user Sweden 283 Posts |
I start out by asking the kids if they can count and tell them to count along. After the first six, I throw 3 away and do a bit of magic asking, "How many are left?" I usually get the response, "3." I say, "No, I did a little magic and that leaves me with 6." After a while when I keep counting the 6 cards my voice starts to get higher and I look like I've had enough. Always get laughs at some level.
I hope that I made myself clear
Magiker
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0pus Inner circle New Jersey 1739 Posts |
As Dynamike pointed out, you could use "Uno" cards for the repeat. You could also use "Phase 10" and/or "Skip-Bo" cards. These all have the advantage that you can show the numbers 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 to the spekkys, throw away 1 - 2 - 3, and then count 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 again and again (with, of course, proper gaff construction and management). This is quite amazing for the kids (who will count with you), and even for the adults.
Oh, and another thing. Remember, the Six Bill Repeat is essentially the same effect, but with money. Different possibilities present themselves. And Bill Severn, in one of his mass market magic books, describes a variation on the same effect that uses newspaper, advertisements, coupons, and a variety of other things. More grist for the mill. 0pus |
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jahunsmythe New user Dallas 16 Posts |
I've come up with a modified version of Six Card/Bill Repeat, but using Cub Scout Webelos Activity Badges instead of money or cards.
The premise is to show the scouts that earning 20 Webelos badges seems overwhelming at first, but how quickly the number of badges start accumulating when they start earning them. I also demonstrate with this routine when the Webelos badge is earned, and the Arrow of Light, which is the highest honor that a Cub Scout can earn, and the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. |
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nachof New user brazil 29 Posts |
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On 2003-04-01 10:35, jahunsmythe wrote: I really like your idea. It's very nice. |
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Harv Inner circle I'm building a fence with 1127 Posts |
Some great ideas!! Thanks for all the suggestions.
Cheers, Harv |
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mdspark Special user 784 Posts |
Just got back form Wal-Mart...They had Harry Potter Uno cards...got some... I will patter about having a dream in which I met Harry Potter the wizard himself and he taught me "wizard math"...etc....
They also had Sesame Street Uno cards.... |
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