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alexa Veteran user NJ 393 Posts |
I am in the early stages of writing my dream show...and I want to be the chief performer of my illusion show as a princess. There is plenty of talk on here about female magicians and illusionists...but are there any who do not use their sex appeal as part of the act? It seems as though the "rules" of performing for families changes when we take it to big boxes on a stage rather than a living room...suddenly you can get away with swords and fire and sexy costumes knowing full well of kids in the audience. I am looking to design a family friendly illusion show (as I think most illusion shows are billed this way) and I am wondering of female illusionists who have done something of this vein in the past.
Any thoughts? Alexa |
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Senor Rai Loyal user 277 Posts |
Melinda, did a wonderful TV special for Disney, that was very family friendly. I believe if you can get your hands on a copy, you will see what I mean. Very child friendly, with Melinda the Magic Lady that comes to the child in her dreams. There were many, many female magicians just do a little research, and very few used the "sexy" button. Rai
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alexa Veteran user NJ 393 Posts |
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IDOTRIX Elite user Darien,il 467 Posts |
That's her!
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alexa Veteran user NJ 393 Posts |
Any clue as to where I can find a clip of a less sexy routine? I have no problem with that stuff...it's just not what I'm looking to do for this particular act.
Many thanks. Alexa |
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Senor Rai Loyal user 277 Posts |
That was NOT from the Disney special! That was from a special in the UK. Find the Disney one, it had children in it! And it was for children NOT adults!
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Senor Rai Loyal user 277 Posts |
I forgot, there are some early videos of Gerry Larson (Milt's famous mother) doing her "The Magic Lady" specials on early TV in LA. You could call the Castle and inquire if they are available. She was very popular in early television, and had big ratings, there was also the great Dell O'Dell in LA, A little later. (I did a guest spot on that show in 1953!
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alexa Veteran user NJ 393 Posts |
It's frustrating that I can't find it....1997....I was seven that year, why didn't I see this?
Alexa |
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Mattillusion Regular user 170 Posts |
Lyn Dillies is a great example. A nice person too: http://www.MagicofLyn.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TQDhslb3u4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oZL1R9kck4&feature=related Best of luck! |
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Matt: That is a PERFECT example. She is an amazing woman and a great magician. She is also beautiful but she does not come across as selling sex so much on stage.
Kyle
Kyle Peron
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Kyle^Ravin Inner circle I slammed my head against 1070 Posts |
Agreed. Lyn Dilies is one of the few female illusionists along side Juliana Chen that is really Decent. No offence here but sometimes the whole 'sex sells' technique seems very cheap. Good one there Matt! And HELLO Kyle ! Hows life man??
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alexa Veteran user NJ 393 Posts |
Yes, looked into Lyn, thank you!!! I want to have some flexibility...after all princesses are always really beautiful and at times "sexy"---some twirling across stage, perhaps skirts shorter than ballgowns...but in general sexiness is not going to be the focal point. I am going to look into Juliana Chen as well, and if anyone can find the other clips of Melinda that would be awesome!
Any other advice on the contradictions mentioned in the first post would be aweosme. Alexa |
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Kyle^Ravin Inner circle I slammed my head against 1070 Posts |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9dsK9VjYKg&feature=related check her out, Scarlett Princess of Magic
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alexa Veteran user NJ 393 Posts |
Thanks! Getting loads of ideas crackling, I need to start writing them down.
Alexa |
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Kyle^Ravin Inner circle I slammed my head against 1070 Posts |
Good Luck Alexa!
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Senor Rai Loyal user 277 Posts |
Alexa, I don't know how I forget, the beautiful Celeste Evans, we workded together years ago, a lovely lady and performer. I believed she was just honored recently. Richly deserved! She was one of the early dove workers!
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Gerry Larsen's videos are available through the Miracle factory converted from videos made by Bill McIlhany.
Lynn Dillies is one of the hardest working illusionists I ever worked with. Weighing probably 100# dripping wet, she not only does and energetic and well presented show, but then she loads up the boxes, trunks and drives the truck. Not just a pretty face. Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
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Kevin Ridgeway V.I.P. Indianapolis, IN & Phoenix, AZ 1832 Posts |
Don't forget Tina Lennart. She has beautiful flowing routine routines and does not resort to sex appeal.
Kevin
Living Illusions
Ridgeway & Johnson Entertainment Inc Kevin Ridgeway & Kristen Johnson aka Lady Houdini The World's Premier Female Escape Artist www.LadyHoudini.com www.livingillusions.com |
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Tina has great act. I do not put in the same category as Lynn as an act is much different than a full show.
Both are cherished friends and I enjoy both in their own way. BTW, Looking forward to working with you both in Canton. Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
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alexa Veteran user NJ 393 Posts |
Thank you gentlemen so much! Working on a promo video (not for an illusion show, per se, just what I do) but I am using a dollhouse production in it so I will post it here in a few weeks when it's ready. My first proper illusion act. (not counting things like the flying carpet at birthday parties.) In the meantime am going to check out some of the fantastic leads you've all given me!
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