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themonad New user 3 Posts |
Hope I'm not starting off on the wrong foot with my first post - but I did at least 3/4's heartedly try to search the forums first to see if this topic had been brought up before
I'm probably doing a disservice to other amateurs to even call myself one, but I love performing for my daughter, extended family and friends; and I want to maximize my practice time while traveling for work during the week. I've seen a number of great DIY instructions for tri-fold mirrors, but I simply do not trust my own craftsman skills enough to put together a setup that I could throw in a carry-on when I fly. While I do have a smart phone with camera, unfortunately I typically have very little time to practice in the evening after meetings/dinners and moving the camera around for different angles eats into a bit more time than I'd prefer (though I absolutely love using the camera when working through a routine at home on the weekend!). If anyone is aware of a website, store, individual, etc. selling a mirror setup that can fit in a carry-on and is durable enough for travel, I'd very much appreciate a heads up either via reply or PM. Thanks!! --jc |
bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Williams Magic and Noveltys
has a close up practice mirror for 60 bucks.looks great for travel. Todd |
themonad New user 3 Posts |
Nice - the acrylic should hold up fine in my bag.
Todd, thank you very much! |
bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Your welcome buddy anytime.
Todd |
T. Durden Loyal user USA 294 Posts |
Be careful with mirrors. They're a drug; feels good at the time, but there will be consequences. If you get too caught up with watching yourself in a mirror, you might be surprised how "off" everything feels when performing for real live people. You can't see how everything looks from the front, like you had when practicing with a mirror. You might find yourself flashing horribly, without a mirror to "catch" you. The angles at which you watch yourself can be deceiving, too.
Mirrors in Moderation. |
Robbie_Parris New user 49 Posts |
T. Durden is right. Take some advice from David Roth who suggests that you only use a mirror to 'check' your magic. Maybe to see how a certain move is working etc. For repetitive practice you should use a camera and record yourself so you can play it back and watch carefully without the distraction of doing the trick at the same time. I also find it helps a lot when trying to figure out patter. You really have no idea how you sound when you're doing the trick until you play it back. I strictly use my iphone now while practicing. I have it on a little stand in front of my closeup pad.
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T. Durden Loyal user USA 294 Posts |
Sort of related:
I've found that those larger, softer mic clips on mic stands (the ones that are large enough to hold a wireless mic) are perfect for holding a smartphone pretty securely for filming. I almost always have a mic stand in the trunk of the car, and many venues I work have stands lurking around, too. It's a makeshift camera stand, basically - good for both rehearsal and filming live shows (a mic stand has a small footprint - much smaller than a typical camera tripod - and can pretty much be set anywhere). The soft plastic doesn't scratch the screen, and the touchscreen doesn't recognize it as a finger, so you don't have to worry about it adjusting your settings, etc. And, of course, you can adjust the height of the mic stand to where you need, and the phone itself can be angled up or down a bit by stuffing a hank in the holder alongside the phone, on one side or the other. Just a little tip I discovered while rehearsing a new bit in a hotel room. I do stage stuff, though, so it might not be relevant to close-up guys. Sorry for rambling. It's early. I need coffee. |
Remagicon Regular user Somewhere over the Rainbow 124 Posts |
A mirror will definitely work for your traveling situation, though if you're in a more relaxed setting such as your own home and still want to practice, you're better off practicing while recording with a video recorder at multiple angles. All the above tips apply though to using a mirror for traveling.
"Ars Est Celare Artem"
It is art to hide art |
george1953 Inner circle Mallorca (Spain) 5943 Posts |
If you go to a stationary shop and ask for mirror board, they will give you a sheet about 20 inches by 28 inches for very little, here in Spain mine cost about 1 Euro. You can then cut it to the size you need and just score hevily where you want it to fold and your done. No risk of it breaking in your luggage and havin glass everywhere.
By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail.
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psychod Loyal user I may not be a millionaire but at least I have 244 Posts |
When I wanted a mirror to practice, I wound up going to a glass shop. I explained what I wanted and they custom made something for me with my exact dimensions in mind. They even thought that the idea of a "magic mirror" was so cool that they gave me a break on the price. I bought that mirror a long time ago and still use it today.
Just my 3 cents worth, Dave
Just adding my 3 cents worth because anybody can add their 2 cents worth...
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