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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
Hey All! Christopher T. Magician here.
Wow, it's been almost a year since I announced my Super Secret YouTube Episode. The video was a fundraiser for my book that I've been working on for almost two years now. I thought I was almost done around a year ago, but I've been doing some major rewrites and work on it, which took much longer than I expected. Anyhoo ... I'm finally receiving a proof of the book mailed to me in a couple of weeks. Once I approve it, I'll finally be in the printing phase (as well as getting a digital version together for those of you who prefer that). I want to offer a HUGE thank you to everybody who sent in a donation to receive the video. Because of your kindness I was not only able to make this book a reality; I also managed to get a professionally shot and edited video of my live birthday party show, so I can put a DVD together as well. You've all allowed me to take care of two daydreams with one stone. So thankful! Because the book is almost complete, I decided I'm going to take down the promo video for the Super Secret Episode and stop taking orders for it. I thought I would give one last chance to anyone who might be interested in getting it. For those of you who have sent in donations, the links for the video will remain up. I'm just taking down the video that promotes it. Here's a link to the original post about the fundraiser here on the magic Café. There are some really nice reviews from some really nice people on here if you're interested. http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=17 I plan to stop taking orders at the end of this month. Thank you again to all of you who have helped to make these two dreams of mine a reality! Christopher T. Magician |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Christopher, I am one of those who made a donation. I really enjoyed your material.
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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
Thanks Mike. It felt like I was emailing a celebrity when you did!
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
LOL. Nice one.
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magicjoe Special user 758 Posts |
As you know I am fan of your work also. Thank you and good luck on book.
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Danny Kazam Inner circle 1516 Posts |
Way to go Christopher!
I look forward to your book release and your DVD.
Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.
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Amazing Magic Co Inner circle 1711 Posts |
Wow! These videos are outstanding. What should be no big surprise, Christopher is brilliant. The content on each of these videos is outstanding offering a tremendous range of flexibility and creativity. This offers incredible value as we have all spent hundreds of dollars for much less. I am eager to see much more.
Thanks! Dan. |
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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
Thanks Dan! I'm so glad you liked them.
Super excited here. Just received the proof copy of my book. It's huge! Already found three issues with the printing/design that need to be corrected, but it's so close to being finished! Again - a huge thank you to everyone who made this possible. Tried to upload a picture of it...hope it works... |
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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
Nope...back to the uploading drawing board
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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
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Starrpower Inner circle 4070 Posts |
Just for a record (not that Christopher needs an endorsement): This guy is one of the most creative children's performers I have seen in a long long time. I don't know how he flew under the radar for this long. I am not a mentalist, but I predict that we're gonna keep hearing good things about him. I also am confident the book will have great things. Not only that, but the smart-alec puppets in his videos are funny as h****.
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magicjoe Special user 758 Posts |
Chris how different will the book be from the video?
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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
The book focuses on 25 techniques (and some general thoughts) that will help build a fun magic routine for kids. The video is turning into a three DVD set. It'll have my live bday show, the secrets for the effects, a video on building an entire theatrical show, and another video on my thoughts on kid control. So basically the book is more about creating routines. The DVD will focus more on the show as a whole, how to put those routines together into a successful show.
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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
Thanks Starrpower. I love how much you enjoy those puppets!
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magicjoe Special user 758 Posts |
How much is different from the secret area and other uploads you have posted?
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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
Let's see ... the best example of what you'll find in the book is my YouTube episode three ("Two Techniques and a Rope Routine"). Those are two of the twenty-five techniques in the book that can be applied to magic tricks/routines you're already doing to add some laughs and interactions. With each 25 techniques, there's a fully scripted routine to accompany it ... only two of those routines have been featured in any of the YouTube videos. Also, each chapter has multiple "Take It And Run With It" ideas to demonstrate how each technique can be applied to many different tricks, and to get your creative juices flowing.
Also, there are bonus chapters with general thoughts on building strong routines for kid shows (including one that I think is my best idea I've ever had ... even though I came up with it about 15 years ago ... and will be worth the price of the book alone ... but that's just my opinion). As for the DVDs, first there's an entire birthday party show professionally filmed and edited from start to finish. It does feature routines from the book as well as many more that are not in the book. So you'll get to see what some of my favorite routines look like live as well as see some more of the things I do in my normal show. Then the bonus discussion videos are "Bits of Show Business." That's all about putting together a theatrically satisfying show based on ideas from playwriting and screenwriting. My YouTube Video episode 8 has a couple ideas that are in this video, but the one on the DVD goes much more in depth with the way I fully structure the entire show similar to the structuring of a movie and other dramatic works. The second discussion video is "Magician Control." I discuss my thoughts on Controlling Kids, how it all stems from never wanting to seem like the disciplinarian "bad guy." And these are the things I do that I think work, so that I can get the kids doing what I want without giving orders as much as possible. And then there's the general Secrets video, where I discuss methods and some general thoughts on why I do what I do. And like my YouTube series, I try to make the 'discussion' videos not bore you to tears. They are all presented in interesting, entertaining ways. (Unfortunately no puppets this time, though ... sorry). But definitely don't worry if you've watched all the YouTube videos ... this is all new material and ideas. I've been saving the best for this Christopher |
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magicjoe Special user 758 Posts |
How many routines are different frm the book to the DVD?
Would you say they are two different projects? |
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cwbny Loyal user 211 Posts |
Let's see, by my count it looks like there are 11 routines/effects on the DVD, and 5 of those are in the book (with a few differences in presentation between the two, since the book has been in process for about 2 years, some changes have slowly evolved in my presentations).
I definitely consider the Book and DVD too completely different projects, though they complement each other nicely. The book focuses on creating a fun-filled routine with any particular trick. Even though there are routines included in the book, the goal is to convince every magician that they have the ability to easily and effectively come up with their own original routines, practically guaranteed to work for young audiences. The book focuses on how to put routines together into a full-fledged show, not just a bunch of tricks thrown together. And it gives ideas on how to get through the entire show successfully. For example, there's a line I say between almost every trick in the DVD that gets a laugh and reaction but also creates a simple link from one routine to the next. Thanks a bunch Joe for your interest. I'll definitely give more in depth descriptions of the book and DVD once everything is finalized and in print. Christopher |
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Goldfield Veteran user Traveller 388 Posts |
Chris,
Your work is brilliantly original and am grateful to you for all your hard work. Well worth the $10 and I'll be supporting your future releaseS! Peter
The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love & be loved in return.
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magicodine Loyal user italy 202 Posts |
Can you please just hurry up :-D
Christopher I must say, I'm watching your videos on youtube as well as the secret episodes and I'm hooked! Those are among the best videos I have ever seen, and I own more than 20 sets of dvds about children magic. I'll buy your book and dvds the day they are out!!! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas on youtube, and thank you for making those video so entertaining. You are an inspiration!!! |
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