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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts |
Get ready to be taken in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T4xbc-FOx0&feature=plcp No matter what routine you perform, I think it wise to study Al Schneider's thinking on the cups and balls. It can only enhance what you already do. |
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rasmus Inner circle Switzerland 1696 Posts |
Woooooow
awesome presentation al.
A World without Magic is a World without Dreams and Hope:)
Creator of: STEEL (performed by Dynamo), X-RAY, Real Coin Bend (performed by Dynamo), Totally Crazy Bands, Rasmus Haunted Deck, MCF CARDS, Jawbreaker, CRAZY CARD CHANGE, POLTERGEIST, STEEL Stage Version, X-RAY Stage Version http://rasmusmagic.ch |
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Jimeh Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1399 Posts |
Yup, didn't see it coming. Verrrry cool, thanks for posting that!
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts |
It looks like Al sell a pdf teaching it:
http://www.omenquest.com/wmcsales/aaau.htm Has anyone learned this that can comment? |
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rasmus Inner circle Switzerland 1696 Posts |
Not yet
but would be great to buy a teaching dvd on his version. perhaps he will shoot it one day? looking forward on this beautiful routine
A World without Magic is a World without Dreams and Hope:)
Creator of: STEEL (performed by Dynamo), X-RAY, Real Coin Bend (performed by Dynamo), Totally Crazy Bands, Rasmus Haunted Deck, MCF CARDS, Jawbreaker, CRAZY CARD CHANGE, POLTERGEIST, STEEL Stage Version, X-RAY Stage Version http://rasmusmagic.ch |
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dunlop Loyal user Norwich, UK 201 Posts |
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On 2012-09-12 21:53, rasmus wrote: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4632 It's not the sameexact routine, but some moves are in this dvd Nico. |
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FrenchDrop Inner circle I can name that tune in 1647 Posts |
The video in the OP would be great for illustrating the concept of being one step (or two or three steps) ahead of the audience.
"A great magician has said of his profession that its practitioners '… must pound and rack their brains to make the least learning go in, but quarrelling always comes very naturally to them.'” -- Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts |
Al's Cups and Balls routine is explained in great detail in his book, "Al Schneider Magic", along with several dozen photos. Great routine! And his loading moves are so different from most I have read. Good stuff, as always.
Thanks! Jim |
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FatHatter Regular user I'm here you're there and that's that. 137 Posts |
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Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
It's also in his BIG BOOK: Al Schneider Magic by L&L - which I heartily endorse!
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Nutz4Tutz New user 54 Posts |
Al's routine with Donnie's cups...sounds like a winner to me! Fantastic routine Al!
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Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
I met Al a year ago here at the Houdini Club Convention in Green Bay, bought his book and spent some time with Al.
Al's a trip! |
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LLPublishing New user 28 Posts |
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On 2012-09-12 21:53, rasmus wrote: And he has! http://www.llpub.com/2012/10/al-schneider-cups-balls/ We're pleased to announce two new DVDs from Al Schneider. His innovative work on The Cups & Balls and the other DVD with some amazing new moves with The Linking Rings: http://www.llpub.com/2012/10/al-schneider-the-linking-rings/ |
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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
Quote: On 2012-09-10 21:43, Jimeh wrote:
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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Lawrence O Inner circle French Riviera 6811 Posts |
I'm a huge fan of Albert's magic and his philosophy of it. This is precisely the reason why I have a problem with his approach to climaxes in almost all of his most brilliant effects.
My favorite ones are his Crossed Card and his slow and peaceful version of Chink a Chink Al is not only brilliant in his effects, he also is a very consistent thinker. Hence my interrogations: he must have some reason behind his approach to weak climaxes but never (to my knowledge) explained it. Why would a strong climax be prevented from being "truly" magical without letting the effect slide into "theatrical" magic?
Magic is the art of emotionally sharing live impossible situations
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Denis Bastible Loyal user Buffalo, New York 293 Posts |
I don't want to speak for Al, but I believe I recall his book talking about wanting to be able to carry the whole effect in a compact bag- I know there were other reasons. I agree that the ending does not hit you between the eyes.
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Al Schneider V.I.P. A corn field in WI surrounded by 1080 Posts |
About strong climaxes.
There are many things I would like to say about this. unfortunately I have been hit on this forum with a lot of people that just want to tear me down. That causes me to go into defend mode. So, communicating becomes difficult. I will just throw some things out. Many classics of magic do not, historicaly, have climaxes. Linking rings, Misers dream. Some magicians have attempted to add climaxes to them. Also I did not read it in any rules of how to perform magic that says there should be a climax. And who would be briliant enough to write such a book. In other words, who sez so? Then look at the principles involved with virtual magic. The point here is that solid virtual magic hammers the audience. But they are so stunned, they can't speak. Theater magic gets them to react verbally but they can pass off the event and say, "He is quick with his hands." That is, often the climax marks the end of a trick but is not as strong as the first phase of the routine. Most coin across routines suffer from this. My goal is to start strong and end stronger. Take Matrix for example. When I perform it the audience sits there in disbeilief. It would be a crime to cheat them out of that moment. When I perform Cross Cards, the audience responds as if hearing a wonderful piece of music or watching a beautiful ballet. It just doesn't make sense to dump a big coin on the table and have them say, "Boy, I didn't see that mud on the birthday cake comming." I admit I operate on a different level. Some of this stuff is not for table hopping or bar work. But then, that situation requires a different style. Here is anotehr thought. I attempt to make routines that set up for a perfect finish. Cone and Coin is a good example. Two coins change places. It happens four times. The first three are a bit dirty. But the fourth happens without doing anything. The idea here is that during the first three the audience is being educated on what the trick is. By the fourth they know what is going to happen and bring heat on every move. But there is no move as the first three events set up for the last. Thus, the audience increases the heat on the last and sees nothng but magic occur. Isn't that a good finish? Perfect magic happens. Then some out there want to dump a big coin onto the table. Well, that is some of my thoughts. My intention is to do magic for people. Really good magic. I am not interested in following some rules others seem to have written. I guess that's what makes me different. To be clear, if I thought some kind of big finish would enhance the effect, I would certinly work in that direction. With cups and balls, I have taken that direction. And by the way, I think standard big ball reveals are in error. But that is another story. While we are talking about it all, I would like to point out that I think the oriental bowl routine in the latest DVD is spectacular. I think my performance there is not as it could be. But the concept is powerful. The plan was to make a cup and ball routine in the style of Japenes tea cermonies. The goal was not to create stunning magic but capture something of a distant culture. All of this has great meaning to me becasue the powerful Samuri studied the sword and things like the tea ceremony. My goal was to create something more like a dance than a magic performance. I think doing it right would take a lifetime. In that routine, the finish with a burst of silks is very appropriate and pleasing to the flow of the routine. I do not think it generates a shock at the end but a welling up of emotion of something that is beautiful. Well, all the best. Sorry about the errors here. Kinda in a rush. Al Schneider
Magic Al. Say it fast and it is magical.
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ekins Special user Portland, Oregon 513 Posts |
Hi Al,
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I very much appreciate your thoughts. -Brian |
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Mark Ross Loyal user Batavia, NY 236 Posts |
I purchased Al's latest DVD to see his explanations of the LA cups, as I have his e-book on that routine. The pleasant surprise on that DVD is the oriental bowl routine. It is well worth watching and I plan some work in that direction.
Mark |
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
Al's a great thinker.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
– Karl Germain |
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