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bagasmagic New user Central Java, Indonesia 4 Posts 
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Hello Comician (Comedy Magician)
In your opinion, what is the best comedy magic tricks for show in the school events? |
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Sealegs Inner circle The UK, Portsmouth 2597 Posts
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Hi bagsamagic, Your question tells us more about where you are with being a performer than it does who you are as a performer. So the answer to your question, What[are]the best comedy magic tricks for show in the school events?¨ has to be, The one´s that get you the best reaction.
This self referencing comment isn´t meant to be facicious it´s meant to be helpful.¨ You first ned to understand and learn that tricks aren´t funny. There´s a chance that you going out on stage doing tricks can or might be funny but we don´t know who you are, what you´re like on stage, what your performing style is, etc... How can we give you any meanful advice as to what might be a good vehicle for you? I´m sure many here would be happy to make suggestions as to what might be a starting point for you but by asking this question in the way that you have done I´d suggest that first you ought to get the book; Stand Up: a professional guide to comedy magic by Ian Keable. Once you´ve read that you´ll be in a better position to ask a question to which members here, I´m sure, would be willing to offer practical helpful advice.
Neal Austin
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12967 Posts
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For some performers it's simply the way they walk on stage.
When you buy a trick you don't get laughs included. |
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Danny Kazam Inner circle 1516 Posts
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Perhaps our friend is referring to routines rather than the trick itself.
There are several magic routines I think are very funny, and can be adaptable for any performer. Chico, The Mindreading Monkey is a very funny routine that can be presented by any performer. The Vanishing Bandana is another funny routine that can easily be adapted to fit the performers character. There are many other funny scripted magic tricks/routines I could bring up but I have to go bath the kids.
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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Actually, I think the Vanishing Bandana is ridiculous and awful and unfunny. It makes magicians look like hacks more than they already are.
Horrible for a new magician. Just horrible. I cannot think of a single magic trick that is actually funny. It all comes from the performer that has the guts to put in the time, has the guts to be bad for a while, and has the guts to find out what works for them. There are no free lunches in magic. You can't buy funny. You can buy: Awkward Silence Polite applause people texting each other at your show.. "OMG this guy really sucks" Looking like a hack Sympathy laughs Polite chuckles Until you become an entertainer, you're kinda stuck with buying the above.
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Danny Kazam Inner circle 1516 Posts
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Well, the children I perform it for enjoy it, otherwise I would no longer use it.
You can't buy funny, but you can buy funny routines. However, I agree completely with your comment. Even funny comedians have funny writers writing funny jokes for them, but if they no nothing about comedic timing, nor how to deliver a joke, they will kill the jokes. Same goes for the comedy magic routines on the market. There are some funny routines, but they have to be performed by someone who is entertaining and funny already.
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts
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I have seen a couple of locals that really make the bandana routine work for them.
They go way beyond what is given. One of the funniest bits in my Dr. Laugh program happens after a puppet dies, and I slowly get out my harmonica and play taps. Why do they laugh, change the name and the story is told of us. (sounds funnier in Latin) Harris nearly normal reader & righter and still 2 old to know it all
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Brent McLeod Inner circle 1792 Posts
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On 2013-08-27 21:19, Danny Kazam wrote: well said.. |
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Brent McLeod Inner circle 1792 Posts
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On 2013-08-27 01:13, Frank Starsini wrote: Good comments-so True I have seen a top Performer bring the House down at Numerous large shows.. It takes Personality,stage Presence and Showmanship,experience & Balls!! Playing 1 side of the audience against another..really Hilarious to watch-natural comedy Effect used-red handkerchief & T.T Could the average Magician/Performer get away with this-No... The Performers personality really comes through...not the effect bought. Cheers |
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gmsmagic1 Elite user 405 Posts
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Professor Cheer's Rope Trick and Multiplying Bottles have tons of humor built in, but I agree with everyone else in that you can't purchase a personality or a sense of humor. These routines are all about the delivery.
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george1953 Inner circle Mallorca (Spain) 5943 Posts
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Two words Tommy Cooper, enough said !
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gmsmagic1 Elite user 405 Posts
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Couldn't agree more George.
Here's 2 more words: Carl Ballantine |
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Mike Brezler Inner circle Waynesboro, Pa. 1114 Posts
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Squirting toilet
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vincentmusician Loyal user Toronto 266 Posts
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I have tried the Vanishing Bandana because I saw others perform it. However, it seemed hit and miss for me. One time after I did it, my client looked at his watch and said, when is your show going to be over! So I dropped it. I realize what works for someone else does not always work for you. Cheers!
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BeachCat New user Vegas Baby! 54 Posts
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Another super old thread but I'll throw in my two cents because I actually have a lot of experience here and maybe someone else will find this useful.
First question, how many students? Half the school? The entire 4th grade? Two 1st grade classes? It makes a difference but here's what I did. I organized fundraisers for schools to raise money selling gift wrap or cookie dough. AT the end of the FR kick off, I'd use which ever popular teacher or principal as part of my act. I'm not a great magician, so I'd do simple things that played big and used the personality of the fave teacher. Mouth coils that came after a dance routine, Miser's Dream, Rope tricks, anything silly was always a hit. You have to know your audience. If it's middle school, good luck Think of the song "Welcome to the Jungle" and be prepared to be very challenged. I didn't do any magic there, only game shows for kick offs of fundraisers. Hope that helps! |
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wwhokie1 Special user 512 Posts
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There are no funny magic tricks, only funny magicians, and only a few of them. Someone who is good at comedy can turn any magic routine into comedy. If you are not good at comedy, do yourself, and your audience, a favor and stay away from comedy tricks. Comedy is an art and takes time (and timing), practice and education. It also comes more naturally for some than others. I also have to agree with the above comments on the vanishing bandana. I have seen more painful performances than truly good performances. Only once can I say it was truly entertaining and funny. Funny comedy magic, check out Denny Haney's multiplying bottles. Not very deceptive magic, but a truly funny routine. Funny is hard work, especially with a magic routine. Timing is everything in both magic and comedy. That is a lot to keep up with, trying to time the humor and the magic. A lot can go wrong.
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peculiarone Veteran user Fence almost done. I've already put in 324 Posts
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IF THEY LAUGH IT'S FUNNY
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poki New user 25 Posts
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Wow I’ve never heard of the vanishing bandana until now — ha!
I think it’s funny when the magician fails. Not like actually fails in a way that make people feel sorry for them but fails in creative and clever ways. I love the floating silver ball that’s actually a ladle under someone’s armpit viewed at the right angle that is revealed on accident Also can’t go wrong eating DLites ! |
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RNK Inner circle 7527 Posts
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On Apr 28, 2022, poki wrote: Very true! It's always nice to pull the string of lights from your mouth as well! Though, like 90%+ tricks that can be used for comedy- it will only be funny if your presentation is good-funny. There are very few tricks that actually have some built in comedy just by performing them. Not many!
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RNK Inner circle 7527 Posts
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On Aug 10, 2013, bagasmagic wrote: Depending what age by IMO for kids up to 10 possibly 11 - Tale of A Cat is great. Comedy is not "built in" but if your presentation is right you can make it hilarious! Unfortunately I do not think it's available anymore.
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