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hojeesum New user Seattle 52 Posts |
Hey Guys
I was wondering if any of you felt this way. I've really been into magic for the last year or so but recently now that I'm done with school and all, I find it hard to get interested again. I don't really want to practice sleights or read magic books anymore. What gets you guys into the magic mode again after hitting a dry spot? Or is this a lost hobby for me? I hope not. |
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blindbo Special user Bucks County, PA 790 Posts |
Reflect on what had given you the incentive to pick up this hobby in the first place.
For me, it began with the desire to experience the magic over and over again through the reactions of those whom I performed for. I hate practicing, but I thrive on satisfaction of accomplishment. So, practice leads to satisfaction and to my basic incentive. For professionals, a financial incentive (gotta pay the rent) is a powerful one. If, all you wanted from magic was "How did he do that", you will quickly become disillusioned. Knowing the trick is very often anticlimatic. Seeing that you just left school, perhaps your audience has left and that was your incentive. You might look at it this way: In between audiences you have a great opportunity to learn and subsequently amaze, the next time out. By the way, there is nothing wrong, nor to worry for, in a hobby that takes second place in your life to other things. I have lots of hobbies and am never interested in them all at once, nor all the time. JUST HAVE FUN! |
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Mago Mai Elite user Venezuela 485 Posts |
You might want to watch some magic.
If the magic is well performed, you will love it. It might get you into showing that you can do magic too. If it is poorly performed,you will probably want to start again to prove that real magic is in the air. Mago Mai
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marko Inner circle 2109 Posts |
I got burned out a few years ago so I took some time off. I didn't even touch a deck of cards for over a year. Finally the spark returned. I would not recommend forcing yourself to continue in magic if you don't feel like it. That could only make things worse. That time I took off was very valuable and I gained a lot of insight and perspective from my hiatis. Just do what would make you most happy.
Thought: Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage.
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wassabi_87 Loyal user moscow, idaho 226 Posts |
Try to find somone in your area to practice with, somone who can teach, or someone to teach you. I was introduced to magic by a friend, and without someone behind you pushing, somtimes it is hard to keep up the incentive. Study some sleights and put your own spin on them. Try to invent a few new sleights. It's fun.
bike during the day,
do magic at night, and very early the next morning, homework. |
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Socrates Regular user 197 Posts |
This happened to me a couple of years ago, I began to lose interest in magic.
However after not using the cards for a few months I found someone who really wanted to learn some magic. He was more interested in Coin magic so I began to teach him what I knew and as a result of this my interest was restarted. Socrates |
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Frank Tougas Inner circle Minneapolis, MN 1712 Posts |
I remember loving magic from the age of 10 years. There was a time during my mid twenties I packed it all up and stuck it in the closet. It stayed there for years, then about almost thirty I took it out and have been having the time of my life ever since.
It is not unusual for the magic bug to go dormant for a while - sooner or later, if you really loved the art, it will return. Until it does, enjoy what the world has to offer. It is just waiting for a little more real world experience before a renewed interest shows itself.
Frank Tougas The Twin Cities Most "Kid Experienced" Children's Performer :"Creating Positive Memories...One Smile at a Time"
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secondbaseman Loyal user Amsterdam 225 Posts |
I am having the same thing right now, I started 2 years ago, but now I am really busy with school and baseball but I will come back one day I think
Niels |
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r4bid Veteran user 386 Posts |
watch some magic and if you have a routine that is presentable show it to someone. Seeing and or feeling the moment of astonishment again will jog your magic drive right back up again.
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cyc New user Montreal 57 Posts |
Hi,
I had the same problem recently. Because of intense school work, I didn't have enough time to practice magic, and I kind of lost interest in magic for around a year. Then, as summer vacation starts, I started to play with the deck a bit, come to the magic Café, watch some videos of others performing and I'm back into magic! But I would suggest not to force yourself back into magic. It's like forcing yourself to do something you don't like. Take your time, and if you still have interest for this art, you'll eventually get back into magic and start to practice and read books again. Good luck |
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submagi Loyal user 216 Posts |
This happened to me about a month ago. I just forced myself to read a book and now I'm back into it and love reading magic again.
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magicsoup Elite user 461 Posts |
A few years ago I was way too busy to do anything magic. My schedule cleared up and I got back into it. I think having a good friend to practice with is a great idea. Also, if you have a chance to go see a great performer, that could spark your interest. What really gets me though is performing. A great show gives you a thrill that no 9 to 5 could. Try to hang out with people who love it and like to learn. Their zeal could rub off on you!
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James Peters Veteran user Romford, UK 385 Posts |
If I find that I get bored of what I'm doing, I take a break from it, and learn something new.
This has happened a few times. I can honestly say that the breaks have been of great benefit. I've managed to learn some new skills during them, including riding a unicycle, juggling & drama! James. |
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gandolf Loyal user Hillsborough,NC 236 Posts |
If you are just doing magic as a hobby, I would not be overly concerned about a waning interest. With any hobby, you get into it at the beginning, go through a period of stagnation where other things take precedent, then find your interest re-kindled at a point further down the road.
For me, I used magic as an accessory to my job as a bartender while I was going through school. After graduation, my chosen profession was not condusive to performing and my interest lapsed. Twenty years later, for some unexplained reason, I am interested in magic again. Still have the same job, and no one but family to perform for, but I am back into learning and practicing. Hope it does not take you twenty years to get the feeling back!!! |
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rowdymagi5 Inner circle Virginia 3616 Posts |
For me, magic is so vast, that I really never do get bored. If I lose interest for a while in cards, I move to coins. There are just so many different things in magic from gimmicks, to rope, to illusions etc.
Try a different area in magic. Works for me! |
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Michaels Elite user 412 Posts |
Everyone looses interest in something from one time to another. The fact that you've written 52 posts in the past 7-8 months shows that you haven't lost total interest in magic. Sometimes we just need a break. When my son turned 2, I didn't pick up a deck of cards for 6 months (after performing professionally for 28 years). My interest is now stronger than it ever was. Give it time and most certainly don't force it on yourself. Sometimes working on one difficult sleight and mastering it is so self rewarding the interest will automatically return.
Just my thoughts, Michaels
"Our technology is ahead of our humanity"
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hojeesum New user Seattle 52 Posts |
Hey Guys
Thanks for the encouraging words. I will be heading to Vegas this month and hopefully be able to see some good magic and rekindle the flame once again. Thanks |
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Vincent Loyal user New York Metro Area 270 Posts |
hojeesum,
Life in general is a balancing act. At one time or another certain things become more important than others. If you have a love of anything eventually it will resurface. The main thing is to live your life the best way you can, be kind to those close to you and have some fun. Take Care, Vincent |
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tkuhns Regular user Kirksville, Missouri 134 Posts |
I teach English in a high school in Japan. If you ask any of my students what his/her hobby is, they will tell you ONE thing. Most everyone over here has only one hobby, which they tend to obsess over to utter perfection. It's just what the society encourages.
I'd take a well-rounded person -- one who has a healthy and varying interest in many things -- to a one-trick pony any day. Just give the magic a rest and ride the wave of what life is throwing your way right now. As for me, I started performing magic when I was 5 years old and began doing paid shows at 13. During high school, it all went into the closet as I focused on music, drama and my social life. I didn't do a single trick in college. It took a full-time job in another country -- and a new friendship with a fellow magician -- to light the fire under me again. Life is just like that, so enjoy it! |
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Undone New user Connecticut 54 Posts |
I have faded in and out of magic many times. What usually draws me back is seeing someone perform a piece I know, and perform it very well! Then I start thinking... "I know the routine, if I could just put on such an entertaining show...".
Knowing the "trick" ruins the effect, even for ourselves. Learning to present the effect, and be amazed at what is happening "before your own eyes", and then appreciating what the audience is experiencing is what keeps bringing me back. -JM |
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