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ablanathanalba Loyal user Can't really boast with only 288 Posts |
I'm finally finding a balance (and a budget!) in what I'm buying and what I'm actually planning on using, but I think I'm coming to a better idea of what I want to do now that I've better familiarized myself with what the options are. Knowing how others think about and approach magic has definitely helped stimulate and define my own thoughts on the matter. That said, I firmly agree with Jay Marshall: "I WANT IT ALL!"
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
It is not knowingly collecting, but buying the miracle magic trick you witnessed or read about, that will fit into the many acts one puts together over the years. Only after it is of no use, you realize that you have a fine piece of magic worthy of being a collector piece as well as still good for performing.
There are non magician that do have more money then they know what to do with, and collect these ridiculously expensive fine wood and metal products to set on shelves. Even though they are collecting, they really have little to do with being a magician. It has more to do with owning a fine piece of furniture that actually does something magical, the would have bought if it was only a music box. This type of manufacture is probably the result of the baby boomers retiring and want to use their skills developed in a work environment at home. Many Tool & Die Makers use their skills after retirement, as well cabinet makers. |
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TheRaven Special user 597 Posts |
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On 2013-04-16 03:03, The Amazing Pog wrote: In my opinion, Yes. There are many slights that can take years to master. Most magicians must choose their persona and what effects fit them. There simply isn't enough time to master everything. But you can be sure we are all interested in knowing "how it is done". For me personally, I have been an amateur for 40 years. When I was younger I was more interested in acquiring. Now I am more interested in books and ideas. I may spend 6 months developing something to make it my own --- but it is none the less a compilation of bits and pieces of knowledge I acquired over many years. Just like anything else, if your habits are having a negative impact on other aspects of your life, then it probably is a warning sign. If not, then it probably isn't something to fret about. Here is an example of a linking rings routine I developed to perform with my son who is mentally impaired. It took about 6 months to develop and practice the routine. I had a set of 10 in rings and a brak-a-way wand since I was 15 years old. But I did not have a routine I could call my own using those very same props until I was 50. Perverse Linking Rings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI-sqY_XAFw |
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frankvomit Elite user 485 Posts |
I go in spurts buying as much stuff that intrigue me as posible and now what I realize I'm doing is I'm working hard on the stuff I know I can do now while still practicing and performing as much as possible what I already know and I have other stuff in a cattegory of that's really cool I could dee myself doing that but I don't have the ability yet and the other category of stuff I'll never do but it's still good to know and then I get more stuff sometimes it's just things that I know will suit my performance charachter and other times it's a book or just a gimmick that might be useful later. this is a fun hobby/lifestyle but it can get expensive but I don't think it's that different with anything else such as commics or sports and so on.
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