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Brian Lehr Inner circle Edmonton, Canada 1605 Posts |
WulfieSmith,
Thank you for the kind words regarding my index compilation. It was compiled several years ago when I was just starting to get more serious about my magic business. Unfortunately, since I'm now fulltime, I haven't had time to update all the recent excellent contributions. If anyone wants to take on this project, let me know, and I'll send you the master index list. As far as your show goes, I think it's great that you have this opportunity. Don't be afraid to just go in there and have some fun. Pull coins out their ears, make them laugh, and create some good memories. Here's a couple of things that have worked well for me with this age group: 1. Miser's Dream 2. Egg Vase 3. Colouring Book 4. Card to Orange (just force a card for which you've already placed a duplicate inside an orange; have three oranges, and do a magician's force for the correct one). 5. Puppetry (rabbit in the hat) 6. Card to Mouth (these kids love gross stuff!) 7. Professor's Nightmare 8. Change Bag (many routines) 9. Making Candy (dove pan or drawer box) 10. Balloon Animals Have fun -- and let us know how it goes! Brian |
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magicgeorge Inner circle Belfast 4299 Posts |
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On 2010-04-18 11:50, MagicB1S wrote: The journey/destination phrase precedes Mr Kaye. I think it was originated by Ken Brooke. Could be wrong. I think you US folks just latched on to it because you love a good metaphor. Of course, it's not the be all and end all, doesn't matter how fun the journey is if you're going to Hull... Of course most of the meat of a routine is in the journey but I hate to see fun routines fizzle out at the end because they're based around a weak effect. |
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LMLipman Elite user Falls Church, Va. 443 Posts |
The main thing about a 7 to 9 year old audience is to not talk down to them. These kids can be pretty savvy, and they've probably already seen a bunch of magic shows. So be careful how you approach them; they are very different from an audience of 5-year-olds, for example.
I don't know what tricks you have in stock (beyond those you previously mentioned) or how much time you have to practice. I use nesting wands in every show, but as part of doing another trick. It doesn't have to be sensational, but it gives a reason to use the wands. Professor's nightmare works very well as does peanutbutter & jelly. Strap (or rope) through body is also a favorite. Cut and restored rope also works well. Again, don't treat them like young kids. That doesn't mean you can't be silly. They still like "magician in trouble," and look-don't see effects like PB&J. |
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Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
If you can, try to wrap a story of some kind around each trick. The classic Prof Nightmare - three ropes _this_ size, then _that_ size - is pretty boring. But my first job in a pasghetti factory? Fun!
Let the kids do the magic and have fun. Three silks and a change bag, with a 5-foot wand that they smack me with (a shower curtain rod cover from a housewares store), yields five or six minutes of great fun. No card tricks for a beginner, because most kids this age don't remember the card and don't know why they should. On the other hand, the Invisible Deck impresses the adults if the kids get to choose the card - is it red or black? which red suit (or black suit)? pick a number between one and ten. The coloring book is pretty simple and easy to do. As long as you are as amazed as they are, it's fun. If you get a chance, pick up "Seriously Silly", by David Kaye ("Silly Billy"). Above all, relax and have fun. If you're uptight, neither you nor the kids will have fun. If there's a mistake, oh well - you're worth every piece of cake they pay you! Ed |
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