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scalito Regular user 141 Posts |
I'm almost ready to permform Mr. Cassidy's wonderful Name/Place routine and was wondering how many of you perform this in its original DVD form with the burn. I've read through the posts on the Café (Up in Smoke) and there is a natural concern about fire.
I'd be interested in anyone's input especially if you've had any 'official' problems or if you just do it, which is my inclination. Since it's such a short burn I'm thinking to ask forgiveness...... Thanks Scalito |
Prager Inner circle e-Mentalism.com 1858 Posts |
Just do it.
Or... use a CT.
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Shrubsole Inner circle Kent, England 2455 Posts |
This has been discussed elsewhere but the bottom line is; Don't ask!
It's only one piece of paper and provide you have a suitable receptacle to put it in, anyone who objects after the show is frankly being ridiculous. Just do it, burn it and move on. I do agree that the burning it is the most dramatic and when I do it, I won't change that bit for anyone. If it's really a place that objects to that sort of thing before a show then I would simply not do the name/place routine and do something else. I would not change it because of nonsense. Here in the UK it is only Tobacco products that can't be 'Smoked' inside most venues, so simply burning a piece of paper does not count. Also in the UK you can fully smoke even a cigarette on stage if it is a part of the performance. Of course common sense should be applied and if there are lost of hanging drapes that could go up in flames, then best not to do it. If Bob hasn't got here already, he will appear (as if by magic) shorty.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
There have already been several threads on this, but I would add that in "The Return of the White Dwarf" I've provided variations that require no burning.
But, as Shrubsole has already said, I never bother to ask beforehand and have never had a problem. The only time it can be a problem is if you are working multiple shows at a venue that prohibits the use of fire, such as the Magic Castle. But even at the Castle I got away with it in a special show (Who's Hoo at the Magic Castle) that was recorded in The Inner Circle. Good thoughts, Bob |
scalito Regular user 141 Posts |
Thanks Guys...This really is a masterpiece Bob and I think, as Shrubsole said, the burning is dramatic.
Scalito |
Shrubsole Inner circle Kent, England 2455 Posts |
Not only dramatic, it is also more final! Ripping it up leaves evidence and some bright spark may want to see it (if in your pocket) or even pick in off the floor (if in that type of setting) Burning it looks good and solves all problems in one go. It's gone, no one can get it back.
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
Using it on 9th Dec and will burn baby burn with don't ask don't tell.
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KiKi Inner circle GERMANY/ Hannover 1143 Posts |
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On 2011-12-01 18:04, Shrubsole wrote: or put it in a softdrink-can. You can´t get it out anymore! |
dmoses Inner circle 2261 Posts |
I have the husband on my left and the wife on my right (keeping them separate is motivated by my presentation) and the wife hands me one which I pass to the husband to rip up.
Then he dumps the pieces in my jacket pocket.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Kiki-
That is one of the alternatives I've used (bottles as well) when burning is not possible. Another alternative is to eat the billet. (Seriously, but it takes a certain type of persona for this to work- I've gotten quite a few shocked laughs doing it.) Good thoughts, Bob |
Shrubsole Inner circle Kent, England 2455 Posts |
Don't you get people with their impossible explanations claiming that you didn't eat it but instead opened it up in your mouth and read it with your tongue?
I've heard stranger claims!
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
A girl claimed that after a show once. I readily admitted it, winked at her, and then asked her out.
:eek: Good thoughts, Bob |
IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
Did you tell her you could breathe through your ears too?
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I know she was hoping I could!
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
Do they ask you if you swallow it Bob?
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts |
I too have eaten the paper. I've also used a smokeless ashtray that can be sealed to removed both the danger and that pesky, distracting smoke.
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts |
Also, I suggest using thin, non treated card. In burns quicker and gets the messy bit over with faster,
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
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On 2011-12-02 19:47, Nicholas J. Johnson wrote: Crap, I want to seriously ask if you actually swallow the paper but after asking earlier, I better not. PS: I do eat razors occasionally when its a teen show and try not to swallow the thread.
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