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TKE Veteran user FL 346 Posts |
I'm sure this has been talked about, but I couldn't find a topic...
do you say you are pyschic? A mind reader? Do you take the psychology standpoint? NLP?...personally I prefer psychology/body language view. What do you all think |
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts |
I don't explain the abilities, they're things I am learning to do, but not good at yet. So it's all sort of practice...psychic pushups to get better at it all.
We dance an invisible dance to music they cannot hear.
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aligator Inner circle Canada 2044 Posts |
The subconscious mind, it's power and potential is big for me - mind control, suggestion influence.
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Sensio Special user I promise I won't exceed 641 Posts |
A mix of NLP, illusion and showmanship. Sort of Derren Brown disclaimer that everyone is happy with, you feel no pressure to prove everything and, of course, it's up to me and my routines to lead the audience categorize them hopefully under the NLP category...
My 2 cents (actually 1,80 cents given the global recession) Sensio |
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Dick Christian Inner circle Northern Virginia (Metro DC) 2619 Posts |
Why is it necessary to explain them at all? Is a magician obliged to "explain his abilities" or is the fact that he is a "magician" all the explanation that is required? Why should a different standard be applied to a mentalist or mindreader? If one wishes to make claims (I don't BTW) -- which IMO merely invites challenges -- that is a different matter. Similarly, if one chooses to issue a disclaimer (I don't do that either) then, in effect, one HAS offered an explanation (i.e., what I do isn't what it appears to be).
Just my $0.02.
Dick Christian
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Eshla Inner circle 1239 Posts |
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On 2010-05-31 09:16, Sensio wrote: Same here.
I come from the future to culture you poor sods with fire.
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Mr. Mindbender Inner circle 1566 Posts |
A lack of vitamin B.
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Scott M Special user Apex, NC 524 Posts |
I am with Mr. Christian.
I leave people curious and as I perform it creates a level of expectation that is enjoyed more, compared to being challenged from stating how I do what I do. -Scott M |
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Rick Maue V.I.P. Pittsburgh, PA 586 Posts |
I am a professional performer. That basically eliminates all other questions.
Keep the change, Rick |
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Greg Arce Inner circle 6732 Posts |
I'm mental.
Greg
One of my favorite quotes: "A critic is a legless man who teaches running."
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Philemon Vanderbeck Inner circle Seattle, WA 4694 Posts |
Audiences take one look at me and just assume I sold my soul to the devil...
Professor Philemon Vanderbeck
That Creepy Magician "I use my sixth sense to create the illusion of possessing the other five." |
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
"I am like the universe itself; I offer much in the way of phenomena, but nothing of explanation."
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
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dpe666 Inner circle 2895 Posts |
I don't make claims, but I do not make disclaims either. I just tell the audience that for the next hour or so we will look at the mysteries of the mind. I let the audience make up their own minds as to whether it is real or not.
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts |
I'm a product of the public education system.
:propeller: |
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DT3 Inner circle Hill Valley 1920 Posts |
I always think it's best to just tell the truth.
I've been struck by lightning 37 times. Once on my birthday. D. |
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Tony Chris V.I.P. Vancouver, Canada 714 Posts |
What I tell them is simply, "what you are about to see is strange. I do very strange things with your mind because it is what I do."
It really leaves it open ended and they can draw there own conclusions. In the end I deliver it always with a somewhat sinister smile and that has been my opening line for many years in my stand up mental act. Tony
As magicians we create what onlookers call magic. If they truly believe in what we have created for them to witness then magic is real!!!
- TONY CHRIS, A.K.A. Zany Zack http://www.tonychris.com |
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
You can even take a non-mentalist twist and claim to be a hypnotist!
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Benji Bruce Special user 930 Posts |
Its necessary to FRAME your effects so people have something to latch on to. That is why Derren Brown has created his NLP legend because it is framed in a believable way.
I achieve mind reading not through body language, NLP or all that jazz. I read minds by using seduction techniques (Benji Bruce The Charming Mentalist). I choose the right victim...approach indirectly...enter their spirit...plant seeds of insinuation...etc etc. Everything revolves around the art of seduction |
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Brandon Queen Special user Los Angeles, California 527 Posts |
I just explain to everyone exactly how I achieve everything whenever they ask.
Then I kill them.
It occured to me at once that love could be a great illusion, that makes fools of brilliant thinkers everyday
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stashu Regular user 155 Posts |
I came up with this one a few years back, have you heard of a paralegalist?
LOL! Just Joking..... Im a scientist, I conduct experiments in esp live, under the guise of entertainment. |
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