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The Amazing Pog Veteran user 372 Posts 
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I'm just interested in being pointed towards some good acts. Who would people rate for close-up (not stage) mentalism? Whose acts should I be watching for inspiration and entertainment?
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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Unlike magic or mental magic, the only difference between close-up and stage mentalism is the size of the audience and whether or not you need a microphone. While I've seen quite a few guys who are more comfortable and effective doing close-up rather than stage, I can't really think of any opposite examples.
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MatthewSims Special user 778 Posts
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You might want to check out Docc Hilford. He has such a wonderful ability to connect with his audience and build such wonderful rapport. His DVDs are a testament to this. He gets my vote.
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MatthewSims Special user 778 Posts
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I should add that its his smiling and charisma that brings such an element of magical mysteriousness to his acts. I think most people underestimate the true power of a wonderful smile.
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dmoses Inner circle 2261 Posts
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Looch, "Your Thoughts Are Mine"
Marc Spelmann, "Chapters" Christopher Taylor, "Unconventional" John Archer, (mostly stage but performance lessons are transferable)
"You're a comedian. You wanna do mankind a service, tell funnier jokes."
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The Amazing Pog Veteran user 372 Posts
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Cheers for the posts people, I'll look out for those guys.
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George Hunter Inner circle 2015 Posts
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Hi dmoses:
John Archer is a very engaging performer. But his performance is so driven by his unique persona, I am having trouble identifying the lessons that are transferable from the performance style that he models. Help me out. George |
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dmoses Inner circle 2261 Posts
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Watch how he handles procedure...
See how his presentation is greater than the sum of his effects... See how his persona is so driven by his unique persona...
"You're a comedian. You wanna do mankind a service, tell funnier jokes."
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Colin Inner circle Las Vegas 1355 Posts
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Lior Suchard ... What a machine. I learned a lot from him about how to play it.
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Ulises Galeano Regular user Indiana 132 Posts
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I agree with all the above, let me add, Bob Cassidy in there, he wont add his name in the bucket because hes too modest, but that guy is such a great mentalist and I thoroughly enjoy watching and learning from him. And also Richard Osterlind, his Live Without a Net DVD is great to see someone in a real world situation.
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The Amazing Pog Veteran user 372 Posts
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Now all I need is enough money to see all these guys live ...
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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On 2013-04-22 13:23, The Amazing Pog wrote: Can't speak for all of the others, but you can see many of my television appearances free at the YouTube link in my signature below. Good thoughts, Bob |
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dmoses Inner circle 2261 Posts
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Bob rocks.
"You're a comedian. You wanna do mankind a service, tell funnier jokes."
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The Amazing Pog Veteran user 372 Posts
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Consummate, charismatic, confident ... Cassidy. Excellent stuff. I can see why you're getting honoured at Mindvention.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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Actually, it's the casino/hotel where they hold MindVention that wanted me because I generally double their bar business.
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Looch Inner circle Off by 3353 Posts
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On 2013-04-22 14:38, mastermindreader wrote: lol
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George Hunter Inner circle 2015 Posts
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1. "Watch how he handles procedure...
2. See how his presentation is greater than the sum of his effects... 3. See how his persona is so driven by his unique persona..." Mr. dmoses: Regarding #1, okay. Regarding #2, okay, but true of effective plays, movies, speeches, novels, etc. A profoundly true, but generic, point. Regarding #3, I have no idea what that means. So, please understand, I am still having some difficulty identifying the lessons that are especially transferable from the performance style that Archer models. George |
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dmoses Inner circle 2261 Posts
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Sorry that was a typo on my part I was quoting you
"But his performance is so driven by his unique persona" My feeling is that that points to the problem and its cure-- it's hard being a unique performer-- especially when one is performing other people's routines and effects-- but being a unique performer is how you (have a chance to) become the "most entertaining" performer. The people I listed offer original work that run the gamut of style. d
"You're a comedian. You wanna do mankind a service, tell funnier jokes."
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innercirclewannabe Inner circle Ireland 1597 Posts
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On 2013-04-22 16:22, George Hunter wrote: The top 3 points could easily describe Bob Cassidy's performances, IMO. John Archer is a Comedy Magician, isn't he? The OP asked about Mentalist routines.
Tá sé ach cleas má dhéanann tú sé cuma mhaith ar cheann.
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George Hunter Inner circle 2015 Posts
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From what I have seen of Archer, on his first DVD and on YouTube, he takes a comedic approach to Mentalism. I have seen him do no magic per se, except in the sense that Mentalism is a genre of Magic.
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