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Mikael Eriksson Inner circle None of your business 1064 Posts |
Today I had one of those wonderful performances when everything goes perfect. It performed at a local diabetes group for children with diabetes.
Afterwards I wanted to teach a magic trick to a little girl. I taught her the one where she dips her finger in a bowl filled with water, and nothing happens to the finely ground spices that's on top of the water, but when I dip my fingertip, the spices moves away very quickly from my finger. I'm not too fond of teaching magic to children for several reasons, but this is not kind of "magic", but more of a physical experiment, so I think it was okay. She of course, thought it was like magic, and was very happy I had taught her. It felt good to make her happy, so I thought that I might do this more often. What do you think of teaching this kind of nonmagic/experiment things to children, under the cover of magic? Mikael |
magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Being a magician, I feel part of my responsibility is to instill and encourage the magic in everyone. This can be done in many ways and does not have to be from just teaching a trick to a child.
It starts with doing a terrific show that encourages the audience to open their minds up and to use their own creativity and imagination. It can continue by signing autographs and talking to your audiences after any performance and conducting yourself as a true professional. By doing this, we are allowing the audience and the children to see magic as it should be seen and to help them have a lasting and good impression of magicians and magic shows in general. We too often forget that most kids have never seen a magician before and we are the first magician they may ever see up close. With this in mind, it is up to us to do what we can to make sure they leave that day with a good experience. I think if a child is eager to learn and they show a fascination for the art, then showing them a simple trick like this is not a bad thing at all. I would also encourage them to go to their local libraries to read more about magic and will encourage them and help in any way that I can.
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magiker Loyal user Sweden 283 Posts |
Hi Mikael.
Good talking to you the other day. At least I can write this in English. I agree with magic4u02. I sometimes teach a very simple trick after shows but I usually just stay a while and chat to them as I find that they appreciate this.
Magiker
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Staying after to talk with the audience and to listen to them really does help in building up that relationship with the client. This may get the client to refer business to you or to book you again for another event.
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Mushu Loyal user 253 Posts |
Learning a little magic can be great therapy, epsecially for those that feel helpless or overwhelmed by their circumstances.
See Project Magic, in http://www.davidcopperfield.com for more information. http://observer.thecentre.centennialcoll......1603.htm http://www.magictherapy.com/therapist.html |
Mikael Eriksson Inner circle None of your business 1064 Posts |
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On 2003-11-29 20:05, magic4u02 wrote: I think you misunderstood me. What I meant was: IF we ARE going to teach the kids some "magic", is it ok to teach them nonmagic/physical experiments instead of magic, like the one in my example? As far as staying to talk, that's great. I could do it yesterday, but sometimes, especially if I perform at a daycare, the staff are so stressed out, because they have other things they must do according to their scedule afterwards, that they rise, and KABOOM! They have driven the kids out of the room like cattle. It's also noticeble on the kids sometimes, they have the time of their lives, and when it's all over, they go back into their "boring daycaremood" again. Sometimes it happens at private parties too, the parents want me out of there, thank you and goodbye, as quickly as possible. It's more common when I entertain at rich people. They have hired me to entertain for 45 minutes, and after that, I have nothing there to do. Mikael |
magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Well, I always strive to make as best an impression as I can while I am at the party. I also do what I can to express how much fun magic is and how it can be a fun hobby for anyone truely interested.
I certainly can understand that in certain cicumstances, you must not over stay your welcome. You have to figure that out for yourself and do what your client asks of you in those situations. I do feel that it is ok to show them a scintific type of experiment as opposed to a magic trick. It is still very magical too them and your taking the time out to encourage them to try it themselves. I think that is fine.
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Mushu Loyal user 253 Posts |
I see nothing wrong with teaching a child a simple magic trick. Who knows, you might be the one to light the initial spark for an aspiring chemist or physicist.
Knowledge is power, and if imparting a little knowledge can give a disadvantage child a sense of empowerment in a world where they otherwise feel entirely helpless, then why not? And make sure they know that they'll have the power only as long as they keep the secret. And don't keep it just to science experiments. One of the signature effects for Project Magic is The Jumping Rubberband, which is based on mathematical (topological) principles. The afghan (moebius) bands can keep a young mind engaged for hours. |
Emazdad Inner circle Plymouth UK 1954 Posts |
See previous discussions on this topic:
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=17 Brian’s index is great. It saves us all having to repeat ourselves again.
Yours Funfully
Clive "Emazdad" Hemsley www.emazdad.com "Magic is a secret, without the secret there is no magic" Remember there are only 3 types of people in the world, those that can count and those that can't. |
magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Amen to that Clive. Brian has done a really great job and I thank him for his hard work.
Kyle Peron
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