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Motley Mage Special user 572 Posts
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Hi Magicalaurie! I did try to go back and edit, but unfortunately the button had already gone away. I promise to proofread more carefully; I am an English professor, after all.
On a related side note, while I have no desire to become a grammar patrolman at the Café--there are plenty here already and I generally keep such comments to a minimum unless I am honestly trying to be helpful--there is one surprisingly frequent error I feel the need to address: As related to magic, the word we want to use is "sleight" not "slight." "Slight of hand" would mean "having tiny hands," which while perhaps true of some magicians, they generally mean "skilled or cunning use of the hands," which needs the "e". |
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Motley Mage Special user 572 Posts
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I spend half my life explaining homonyms, homophones, and word origins to developmental writing students--with great joy and with the intent to instill a love and understanding of words. And I agree that part of respecting the art and the artists involves making at least an effort to get the important elements right.
And, by the way, my alter-ego is named Thaumus Sage after one of (y)our favorite words for "magician." |
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magicalaurie Inner circle 2863 Posts
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On 2012-05-01 12:30, Motley Mage wrote: Hi Motley Mage! Yes, but I was referring to 11:28 and 11:29 a.m.
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billappleton Inner circle Los Gatos, California 1154 Posts
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Andrew Zuber Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 2653 Posts
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I very much disagree with the statement that there is a definitive "right" and "wrong" way to do a routine. What works for some will not work for others, and vice versa. I think it's very dangerous to speak as though things are absolutely one way or another, especially when it comes to creativity. Doing that only limits things. Bill often refers to the performer he knows that uses every move in the book in his routine. It sounds as though it's not working for that guy. I bet there's someone out there, however, that could pull that off and kill with it.
Some routines fit some performers. Other routines fit other performers. The terms right and wrong imply that these things are facts, which they are not; merely opinions. What we do with those opinions and advice is what can make us stronger performers, but to rule out certain aspects of a routine for every single performer in every situation is to limit creativity, which is never good. We should recognize our strengths and weaknesses and assist others in the same. I think Bill's four points ought to be a sticky in this section. In fact they ought to be a sticky in just about every section; they're that good.
"I'm sorry - if you were right, I would agree with you." -Robin Williams, Awakenings
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The Burnaby Kid Inner circle St. John's, Canada 3058 Posts
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Andrew,
While I can see where you're coming from with regards to the perils of claiming a definitive "right" or "wrong" in all this, I think that we need to be honest about what makes a classic effect classic, what the features of that effect are, and figure out if our routining and presentation is highlighting those features or undermining them.
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Dave V Inner circle Las Vegas, NV 4825 Posts
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I just got an announcement from Michael Ammar for his "4 minutes of fame" cups and balls routine. It looks like a great way to involve a spectator and get the audience rooting for him, and ultimately you.
In this short (!) routine, the spectator handles the cups and the magic happens without even him knowing how he did it. I see potential for street use, and in keeping with the title of this thread, keeps the routine short and sweet and is over before it has a chance of getting boring. http://michaelammarmagic.com/4-Minutes-of-Fame-4min.htm
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Jon Blakeney Special user Australia 657 Posts
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Hi fellow Magi,the Fred Kapps routine,which can be seen on you tube is my favorite,closely followed by the Tommy Wonder routine with the bag and pom pom used as the final loads.Boring?not to me.
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13396 Posts
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Of course not .. and why? Because both magicians are great entertainers.
I'll bet there are a hundred magicians doing tommy's routine and put their audiences to sleep. We magicians are afraid to admit that entertainment comes almost exclusively from the magician's interesting personality paired with their creativity in the tricks they do.
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gdw Inner circle 4816 Posts
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On 2012-05-09 23:05, Frank Starsini wrote: You know, I don't think I've ever seen another magician do Wonder's routine. I do a routine that I say basically is his, although very different, but I've never seen anyone else do it.
It's amazing, people will criticize you for "biting the hand that feeds you," while they're busy praising the hand that beats them.
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Alan Munro.jpg "View Profile") Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5735 Posts
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On 2012-05-02 15:15, Dave V wrote: I just saw it on Lybray.com and found an earlier version of the routine on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9EvabU36go&feature=related I was certainly impressed! The loads got by me! |
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gdw Inner circle 4816 Posts
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Honestly I like the idea of Ammar's new routine, but I'm not sure if it's there yet. By that I mean it's not where it COULD be yet.
Not to say Ammar's specific routine needed to be worked on more before releasing, but rather I am eager to see where others take the concept.
It's amazing, people will criticize you for "biting the hand that feeds you," while they're busy praising the hand that beats them.
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one." I won't forget you Robert. |
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5735 Posts
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Considering that the price for Ammar's lastest cups routine doesn't exactly break the bank, I'm sure that you'll see someone bringing it to the next level, before too long. Maybe that's why he released it now, because of a need for input to bring it where he believes it can be.
Don't get me wrong, I love the routine. I just think that Ammar has a higher vision for this routine, that haven't been realized, yet. I've certainly had nagging ideals in search of a solution, when it comes to my magic. |
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ottphd Loyal user 242 Posts
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Alan
Check out Michaels's site. His new download, 4 minutes of Fame takes his cups and balls into the spectators hand. One new twist on his cups and balls! Jim |
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bishthemagish Inner circle 6036 Posts
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On 2012-05-09 23:05, Frank Starsini wrote: I agree Frank! But I would also add there is entertaiment in the helper's reaction to the magic and also the reaction of the audience to the magic.
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rmann New user Milton VT and a forum newbie with only 96 Posts
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Beautiful routine by Ammar! I really enjoyed watching it. Making the spectator such an integral part of the routine and seeing their reaction was key to the entertainment. Well done.
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5735 Posts
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On 2012-05-11 10:47, ottphd wrote: That's the routine I was referring to - already viewed two tapings of it, as I said. I wouldn't be surprised if he, or someone else, comes out with a version that takes the concept even further, before too long. |
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gdw Inner circle 4816 Posts
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On 2012-05-12 03:27, Alan Munro wrote: That's what I'm looking forward to.
It's amazing, people will criticize you for "biting the hand that feeds you," while they're busy praising the hand that beats them.
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one." I won't forget you Robert. |
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