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ptbeast Special user Oregon 831 Posts |
Regarding death as a fear, I think that death is a very real fear for most people, but it may not be their own death that they fear. The idea of losing a spouse or a child can be far more terrifying than facing one's own mortality. But this is an area that should be handled with utmost care, if not avoided all together. After all, we want to scare people, not scar them....
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
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On 2003-11-06 10:52, Lee Darrow wrote: I'm not nuts about the show myself. One of the things that I noticed about the show is the number of actors who are victims. The fellow who was involved in the incident at the barber shop ended up in a commercial I saw a few weeks ago. HMMMM. Bye-bye credibility. No wonder Shannen Doherty gets jobs emceeing Criss Angel instead of David Blaine.
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artencased New user 9 Posts |
I have found by doing my show that many people fear tight small spaces. Being buried alive is still a real fear some people have. Yet, as we have performed such things, people are at the same time fascinated by it. There is a strange psychology that we seem to be drawn to our fears.
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Midnight333 Veteran user 353 Posts |
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I am working on a show where we Explore peoples fears. So far I have bries alive.. ---------------------------------------------- Brie alive? For those of us who are lactose intolerant that would be scary.. |
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pikacrd Veteran user Florida 387 Posts |
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On 2003-11-06 00:33, ELS wrote: Actually I think that it is love.
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Nyama Possessor Veteran user Under the Shade Tree 322 Posts |
How bout the fear of being wrongly accused of a crime you didn't commit, and sentenced to LIFE in prison.
- The fear of being raped / molested - The fear of not being accepted (in a group etc.) - The fear of being mugged or robbed - The fear of someone breaking into your house - The fear of going to hell - The fear of God? - The fear of a loved one dying before their time (your mother or father, son or daughter) - The fear of public speaking - The fear of heights - The fear of insects - The fear of financial problems - The fear of flying - The fear of driving - The fear of elevators - The fear of deep water - The fear of sharks or "Open Water" - The fear of your spouse being unfaithful - The fear of feeling afraid (fear itself) - The fear of change - The fear of your child getting kidnapped - The fear of the unknown (or misunderstood) - The fear of being different - The fear of a nuclear holocaust - The fear of being judged - The fear of going to the doctor - The fear of Aliens (UFO) - The fear of not being believed - The fear of mental illness - The fear of rabies, West Nile virus or SARS disease - The fear of getting cancer - The fear of surgery - The fear of underground parking garages - The fear of walking to your car late at night - The fear of the subway - The fear of dangerous places (walking thru a bad neighborhood) - Childrens fear of strangers - The fear of gaining weight -- Krossbearer Most Common Human Fears: http://www.mhsource.com/expert/exp1020397k.html http://tigerx.com/trivia/fears.htm Sars Disease: http://www.koshlandscience.org/exhibitdna/inf01.jsp
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salsa_dancer Inner circle 1935 Posts |
Slightly off topic, but a number of years ago I got stabbed in the stomach and everytime I think of a routine involving smashing hands on spikes / knives or Banachek's version in the stomach it makes me go cold.
I have thought about putting a routine together involving the concept around the story to evoke the feeling of fear in other people as I dice with danger. It would involve genuine fear on my part, even if I was 100% certain, something that should come across to the audience without any need to act it out! Who knows, if I can get over the feeling I get when I think about it maybe I will do it. |
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
Re: - The fear of not being exepted (in a group etc.)
is that telling? Axe me no questions and I'll tell you no lies to accept. Or perhaps the fear of proofreading? I usually prefer to be exempted
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Nyama Possessor Veteran user Under the Shade Tree 322 Posts |
Townsend, I'm confused?, but I meant, Ones fear of not being accepted into a group or social/political clique, basically the "fear of rejection"
-- Krossbearer Salsa, I know how you feel, I have been there too my friend, not fun! -- Krossbearer
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ptbeast Special user Oregon 831 Posts |
Salsa,
A friend of mine was performing a "Death Trap" type effect, when he made a mistake and sliced his hand open fairly badly. He still does the effect and tells me that people often complement him on his acting when he is performing it. He tells me that he doesn't need to act, he really is afraid of it. Point is, seems like your instincts are correct on this one. Dave |
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Scott Xavier Inner circle 3672 Posts |
Tiresome magicians?
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WR Special user Utah 945 Posts |
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On 2004-10-04 02:40, Dr_Zodiac wrote: HA HA. LOL! WR
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George Ledo Magic Café Columnist SF Bay Area 3042 Posts |
A few years ago Stephen King wrote a book titled "On Writing." It's intended for writer-types, but has a good section on how he picks up on fears, starting with his own. There's also good material on how to get the point across. Good book, and reads fast. As of this morning, it's available at amazon and probably lots of other places.
That's our departed buddy Burt, aka The Great Burtini, doing his famous Cups and Mice routine
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WR Special user Utah 945 Posts |
I like to take them into the mind of the person in the effect and then have them experince the Horror with them. Look here for an example of one of my most requested effects.
WR http://www.online-visions.com/effects/0405alive.html
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jwebyra Regular user New Jersey 140 Posts |
This might be a little late but in resonse to Mr. Darrow about "Scare Tatics" they were sued by a victum of a prank. The prank never aired. I don't know the result of the case.
I fear death, I was brought up catholic so I believe in Heaven and Hell. I am scared that I'll end up in Hell. |
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
How specifically do you expect to tell the difference between heaven and hell?
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pikacrd Veteran user Florida 387 Posts |
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On 2004-10-06 13:22, Jonathan Townsend wrote: I think you will know when you get there.
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jwebyra Regular user New Jersey 140 Posts |
Heaven is paradise, no want, no need, no hunger or pain.
Hell is just the opposite. |
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El_Lamo Special user Canada 589 Posts |
Getting back on track...
http://psychology.about.com/library/bl/blglos_phobias.htm http://www.phobia-fear-release.com/index.html Cheers - El Lamo
Life is a system of circumstance presented coincidently in an illusory way.
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