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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
I'm making a list based on your feedback, this is what I have so far:
How To Increase The Believability Of Your Performance 1. Implicit communicated background story 2. Belief in oneself 3. "For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will suffice." 4. Use of a believable theme 5. Being consistent in application of theme 6. Use of music to arouse emotion 7. Appearance / Image 8. Start small, end big 9. Get some misses and most hits 10.Use of dual reality to provide illusion of interpretation 11.Knowledge / information availability 12.Avoiding claims and disclaimers 13. Trust developed through knowledge 14. Use of confirmation bias 15. Achieving "false consensus" 16. Encouraging people (positivity) to self-believe 17. Focus on audience enjoyment and interest 18. Use of method in various ways to eliminate successful fishing 19. Demonstrate cognitive interest 20. Exhibit empathy 21. Being liked 22. Create feel of equality (between two peers, as opposed to peer - superior) 23. Involvement so as to provide spectator a stake in the success 24. Performance conditions 25. Publicity 26. Be subtle (Psychological Subtleties) 27. Meeting of the Minds Regards, Mike |
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
I'm making a list based on your feedback, this is what I have so far:
How To Increase The Believability Of Your Performance 1. Implicit communicated background story 2. Belief in oneself 3. "For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will suffice." 4. Use of a believable theme 5. Being consistent in application of theme 6. Use of music to arouse emotion 7. Appearance / Image 8. Start small, end big 9. Get some misses and most hits 10.Use of dual reality to provide illusion of interpretation 11.Knowledge / information availability 12.Avoiding claims and disclaimers 13. Trust developed through knowledge 14. Use of confirmation bias 15. Achieving "false consensus" 16. Encouraging people (positivity) to self-believe 17. Focus on audience enjoyment and interest 18. Use of method in various ways to eliminate successful fishing 19. Demonstrate cognitive interest 20. Exhibit empathy 21. Being liked 22. Create feel of equality (between two peers, as opposed to peer - superior) 23. Involvement so as to provide spectator a stake in the success 24. Performance conditions 25. Publicity 26. Be subtle (Psychological Subtleties) 27. Meeting of the Minds 28. Create an aura of mystery Regards, Mike |
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
I'm making a list based on your feedback, this is what I have so far:
How To Increase The Believability Of Your Performance 1. Implicit communicated background story 2. Belief in oneself 3. "For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will suffice." 4. Use of a believable theme 5. Being consistent in application of theme 6. Use of music to arouse emotion 7. Appearance / Image 8. Start small, end big 9. Get some misses and most hits 10.Use of dual reality to provide illusion of interpretation 11.Knowledge / information availability 12.Avoiding claims and disclaimers 13. Trust developed through knowledge 14. Use of confirmation bias 15. Achieving "false consensus" 16. Encouraging people (positivity) to self-believe 17. Focus on audience enjoyment and interest 18. Use of method in various ways to eliminate successful fishing 19. Demonstrate cognitive interest 20. Exhibit empathy 21. Being liked 22. Create feel of equality (between two peers, as opposed to peer - superior) 23. Involvement so as to provide spectator a stake in the success 24. Performance conditions 25. Publicity 26. Be subtle (Psychological Subtleties) 27. Meeting of the Minds 28. Create an aura of mystery 29. Timing Regards, Mike |
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David Alexander Special user 623 Posts |
Another bit of advice is to watch out for people who summarize and make lists. ;-)
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
David Alexander,
I enjoy making lists because I am a data-driven individual who appreciates structure and logic, even when dealing with a subject that is about emotion and subjective human behavior. Regards, Mike |
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David Alexander Special user 623 Posts |
Mike:
Given that I put a wink emoticon at the end of my post I thought it was clear that it was meant to be humorous. It might be a good idea to add "Sense of humor" to your list. ;-) Note use of emoticon. |
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
Sense of humor is good, I will add it!
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
I'm making a list based on your feedback, this is what I have so far:
How To Increase The Believability Of Your Performance 1. Implicit communicated background story 2. Belief in oneself 3. "For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will suffice." 4. Use of a believable theme 5. Being consistent in application of theme 6. Use of music to arouse emotion 7. Appearance / Image 8. Start small, end big 9. Get some misses and most hits 10.Use of dual reality to provide illusion of interpretation 11.Knowledge / information availability 12.Avoiding claims and disclaimers 13. Trust developed through knowledge 14. Use of confirmation bias 15. Achieving "false consensus" 16. Encouraging people (positivity) to self-believe 17. Focus on audience enjoyment and interest 18. Use of method in various ways to eliminate successful fishing 19. Demonstrate cognitive interest 20. Exhibit empathy 21. Being liked 22. Create feel of equality (between two peers, as opposed to peer - superior) 23. Involvement so as to provide spectator a stake in the success 24. Performance conditions 25. Publicity 26. Be subtle (Psychological Subtleties) 27. Meeting of the Minds 28. Create an aura of mystery 29. Timing 30. Exhibition of a sense of humor Regards, Mike |
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
I'm making a list based on your feedback, this is what I have so far:
How To Increase The Believability Of Your Performance 1. Implicit communicated background story 2. Belief in oneself 3. "For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will suffice." 4. Use of a believable theme 5. Being consistent in application of theme 6. Use of music to arouse emotion 7. Appearance / Image 8. Start small, end big 9. Get some misses and most hits 10.Use of dual reality to provide illusion of interpretation 11.Knowledge / information availability 12.Avoiding claims and disclaimers 13. Trust developed through knowledge 14. Use of confirmation bias 15. Achieving "false consensus" 16. Encouraging people (positivity) to self-believe 17. Focus on audience enjoyment and interest 18. Use of method in various ways to eliminate successful fishing 19. Demonstrate cognitive interest 20. Exhibit empathy 21. Being liked 22. Create feel of equality (between two peers, as opposed to peer - superior) 23. Involvement so as to provide spectator a stake in the success 24. Performance conditions 25. Publicity 26. Be subtle (Psychological Subtleties) 27. Meeting of the Minds 28. Create an aura of mystery 29. Timing 30. Exhibition of a sense of humor 31. Exhibition of good virtues Regards, Mike |
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
Forget you are a magician. Do what you do as if you really had "the power."
Example: Someone with "the power" would NOT go out of his way to have props examined, as the concept that he might be using trickery would not enter his mind.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
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entity Inner circle Canada 5060 Posts |
Someone with "the power" might allow people to examine whatever they wanted, as he would have nothing to hide. While the concept that he might be using trickery might not enter his mind, it may enter his audience's thoughts.
Someone with "the power" might realize that and accommodate them to ease their minds. E.G.: Geller sometimes insists that people check out spoons before he bends them. - entity
email: tomebaxter@icloud.com
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David Alexander Special user 623 Posts |
One of the more fundamental requirements are nerves of steel...the ability to remain unruffled if things get crazy...the ability to think quickly on one's feet and remain in control.
Now, about "believability"...I think that's going in the wrong direction. Unless you're trying to start a cult and convert followers it should be remembered that what we do is a theatrical art...a performance art done for the purpose of entertainment. I don't perform with the goal of producing something believeable. I perform to entertain. If we were "real" we automatically trivialize our "powers" by performing on stage. If we were real we would be involved in politics or corporate work or world domination, not doing silly shows. Frankly, I don't care if my audiences think I'm "real" or not.That's not my purpose in performing. My goal is to produce something interesting that audiences will pay to see. |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
David has really summed it up in my opinion.
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Lord Of The Horses Inner circle 5406 Posts |
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On 2010-06-25 21:01, David Alexander wrote: Something that one ONLY learn by doing. There is no shortcut nor substitute for having learned by being under fire more than one would be willing to admit.
Then you'll rise right before my eyes, on wings that fill the sky, like a phoenix rising!
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
I'm making a list based on your feedback, this is what I have so far:
How To Increase The Believability Of Your Performance 1. Implicit communicated background story 2. Belief in oneself 3. "For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will suffice." 4. Use of a believable theme 5. Being consistent in application of theme 6. Use of music to arouse emotion 7. Appearance / Image 8. Start small, end big 9. Get some misses and most hits 10.Use of dual reality to provide illusion of interpretation 11.Knowledge / information availability 12.Avoiding claims and disclaimers 13. Trust developed through knowledge 14. Use of confirmation bias 15. Achieving "false consensus" 16. Encouraging people (positivity) to self-believe 17. Focus on audience enjoyment and interest 18. Use of method in various ways to eliminate successful fishing 19. Demonstrate cognitive interest 20. Exhibit empathy 21. Being liked 22. Create feel of equality (between two peers, as opposed to peer - superior) 23. Involvement so as to provide spectator a stake in the success 24. Performance conditions 25. Publicity 26. Be subtle (Psychological Subtleties) 27. Meeting of the Minds 28. Create an aura of mystery 29. Timing 30. Exhibition of a sense of humor 31. Exhibition of good virtues 32. Allow complete access and examination, if necessary 33. Remain in control and exert authority Regards, Mike |
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David Alexander Special user 623 Posts |
Thank you, Bob.
Thank you, Paolo. In my opinion, part of the pathway to confidence is knowing one's material down to the marrow of our bones. You don't have to think about what comes next. You just do it. You have control of your equipment, your material, your audience, and, most importantly, yourself. This comes from practice, rehearsal, and thoughtful analysis after each show. |
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
David,
I agree, confidence stems from practice, rehearsal, and thoughtful analysis. Thanks for your insights. Regards, Mike |
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David Alexander Special user 623 Posts |
One of the more valuable skills or traits to develop is "Discernment" - who to listen to and who to ignore.
The magic community is filled with armchair experts who've done a handful of shows in their lifetimes and yet "know" what is necessary to be a successful working performer. It takes years to know who to listen to and who to ignore. |
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The Paranormalist Special user United Kingdom 702 Posts |
Sorry I have come into this thread a bit late, but my answer to this is once you do a demonstration that is so strong that metaphorically punches your audience squarely between the eyes, not allowing them to reengineer what you have done or come up with an explanation, then you have a greater chance of having believability on your side.
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insight Inner circle 3095 Posts |
I'm making a list based on your feedback, this is what I have so far:
How To Increase The Believability Of Your Performance 1. Implicit communicated background story 2. Belief in oneself 3. "For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will suffice." 4. Use of a believable theme 5. Being consistent in application of theme 6. Use of music to arouse emotion 7. Appearance / Image 8. Start small, end big 9. Get some misses and most hits 10.Use of dual reality to provide illusion of interpretation 11.Knowledge / information availability 12.Avoiding claims and disclaimers 13. Trust developed through knowledge 14. Use of confirmation bias 15. Achieving "false consensus" 16. Encouraging people (positivity) to self-believe 17. Focus on audience enjoyment and interest 18. Use of method in various ways to eliminate successful fishing 19. Demonstrate cognitive interest 20. Exhibit empathy 21. Being liked 22. Create feel of equality (between two peers, as opposed to peer - superior) 23. Involvement so as to provide spectator a stake in the success 24. Performance conditions 25. Publicity 26. Be subtle (Psychological Subtleties) 27. Meeting of the Minds 28. Create an aura of mystery 29. Timing 30. Exhibition of a sense of humor 31. Exhibition of good virtues 32. Allow complete access and examination, if necessary 33. Remain in control and exert authority 34. Reengineering Prevention Regards, Mike |
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