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Webbej New user 21 Posts |
Hello everyone,
I am considering getting back into magic after a break of 20 years or so. I performed magic as a young kid (from about 11 to 18 years old). I performed mostly for children's parties, but also did a fair share of close up magic for restaurant table hopping and other gigs. My style was very over the top, very animated and silly when performing for kids. My shows weren't particularly very polished. I performed disappearing cane, rope cut and resorted, strat o phere, some silks, hippity hop rabbits, sponge balls, linking rings, some thumb tip stuff, and the like. I did two "shows" in the last two years for my son's 5th and 6th birthday party--I didn't have much stuff, just thumb tip, rope stuff, misers dream etc. It was really rough but the kids seemed to enjoy themselves. I recently ordered Serious Silly's DVD and book combo. Any other tips or suggestions to outline a show and figure out what effects to use? I would concentrate on kids shows only at this point. Thanks! Jeff |
jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
Hi Jeff:
I did the EXACT same thing. Getting Silly Billy's book was the smartest thing you could do - get the crystal silk tube and a couple of other things and you have a complete show! I'm now doing birthday party shows, walk-around gigs, and table-hopping during all my free time, and getting busier and busier. This is the greatest hobby/occupation ever. Good luck, Jim http://www.UncleRedMagic.com |
Webbej New user 21 Posts |
Thanks Jim. That encouraging to hear! If the crystal silk tube is what I think it is, I also had that in my show years ago. Everyone seems to speak highly of Silly Billy's DVD and book so we'll see how it goes. Thanks again!
Jeff |
Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Check out Chris Capehart's DVD, "Kiddin' Around". It will teach you alot.
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2836 Posts |
Welcome back.
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Webbej New user 21 Posts |
Thanks Mr. Effecto, it's good to be back....
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bwarren3 Special user 518 Posts |
Hey Jeff,
Anything we can do to help you get back in the saddle just let us know. I have an old friend of mine that he is doing the exact same thing after years of not being in magic not even performing... Bill |
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