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WoodRat Loyal user California 233 Posts |
When I'm asked to do something, my first reaction is not to launch into a complicated routine... I try something simple like a coin flurry and read their reaction.. if things are going well, I'll do some something more complex...
so I've never had "industrial-strength prop grabbing" troubles. The worst is usually along the lines of turning over a card too soon or opening a hand before it's time...
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Eirik Special user Oslo 879 Posts |
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On 2004-02-26 13:29, Astinus wrote: This is actually a good idea, if they say yes, you take their $1 and change it into a $50 using you favourite TT billswitch, then you say: "what you witnessed now was just an illusion, look now while I turn back time..." And you change the bill back to the $1 and hand it back to them like nothing ever happened... -e-
...As long as i`m not a world-champion at anything, the great reactions of doin` magic will do just fine.....
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jbohn Regular user Minneapoils, MN 102 Posts |
As someone who is a musician, this is something that comes up from time to time.
As the others have said, the key is to be personable and friendly. Even if you don't feel like doing the trick, or singing the song, smile as you politely decline. In general, I try to accomodate requests, unless I have a reason not to (i.e., not feeling well, etc.) Of course, sometimes those impromptu things can be good for business, so there are times it's better to do them anyway... Jeremiah |
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Dawai Regular user Honolulu,Hawaii 131 Posts |
Yes,When someone ask me to do a magic trick, depending where and when. I would do a simple impromtu magic.Like torn and restore bill for them.
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts |
There are no hard and fast answers to this one, it seems to me. How can there be? It's all on a case-by-case basis.
I think the only thing to be aware of is to NOT do a You're-An-Idiot type of trick...like guessing which colored brass something they put inside a brass something...or other 'you win-they fail' sort of thing. Do something that doesn't put them down. That initial 'Do a Trick' is often an emotional request for connection. What you do next is either a drawing closer or it's a slap. Choose your trick well.
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Cad New user London, England 29 Posts |
I agree that it's all about drawing your spec in closer. The key is to present your effect with charm and good grace and ensure the right effect, perhaps something in your hands but that requires their involvement.
If they're a grabby person, then the type of effect where it looks like you've messed it up, but then you come good at the end can bring them on-side and discourage the grabby characteristics. Clearly this is not going to be the case with a You're-An-Idiot type effect, but it's a blinder with an I'm-An-Idiot-Oh-Look-It-Turned-Out-Well-In-The-End effect. |
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jaxonlee New user Butte, MT 71 Posts |
Perhaps my opinion is colored due to my not being a professional magician. However, having been a professional artist and being asked to 'draw me something', I feel I can speak to the subject somewhat.
If someone asks me to show them a trick, and they're polite about it, I will almost always take the brief few moments to entertain them. Then again, as with art, my enthusiasm for sharing my 'art' with them comes from a genuine love of magic. Are there days I really don't feel magical? Of course! And usually those are the days that I'll flub every DL I attempt and leak every palm I try! This is something learned the hard way. Thus, if I am not feeling up to it, I will very graciously decline their request but assure them that I will make it a point to show them something a little later on. Sometimes the only magic we have is our genuine warm personality. Often, that is the only magic some people need to brighten their day. |
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Lee Brown New user 65 Posts |
It depends. If I am in the middle of lunch or something, I won't perform. If I am not, I might pull a quarter out of their ear and give it to them.
How do they know you are a magician? Do you wear one of those cool "blinky badges?" Or do you have a name tag on that says, "I'm a magician. Want me to make your wife disappear?" |
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bcharles New user South Carolina 59 Posts |
Well, for me it's mostly situational, but more often than not I will do something for them even it is just a coin quickie. On the times I don't I just tell them in a nice way that I'd be happy to do something at another time.
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Four Jokers Magician New user 36 Posts |
I am only 15 years old and when I get asked to do tricks at my school it's hard for me to do magic if decks of cards are outlawed so I try to fit in my pockets as many coin gimmicks as I can find, and if I'm doing school work I tell them FLAT OUT NO but if I like the person I might try to do an effect for them.
Kids are cruel though I have had my peers insult me to my face because I wouldn't show their little rude butts some magic those are people I can't stand. So just watch out that the person you show stuff to won't keep bugging you and using you for their own personal gratification every time that you cross paths. |
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Alex Linian Inner circle Peru 1277 Posts |
It depends on what the situation is. If I'm in school, at lunch and someone comes up to me and asks me to do something; I'll tell 'em to wait a few minutes until I finish my lunch. Teens are impatient, they'll usually leave. If they do wait, I'll show them something quick, like a muscle pass.
If I'm somewhere with nothing to do, and I'm asked to do magic, it depends on how they ask ("Hey! Show me some magic," will ussually get a "Let me think... No"). Keep in mind, however, that most people I interact with are teenagers. Don't forget that people will remember the magic you show them for a long time, so it can be used to your advantage if you want to make a good first impression.
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Wayne Hackler Regular user 139 Posts |
I only tell two people how I perform something. My fiance, who critiques my presentation and offers advice from a spectators perspective (she would never tell anyone), and my nephew, who is actively learning from me and on his own, and only if I think he's ready for it and it's within his skill range. Other than that, I usually smile and say something that is polite and non-aggressive.
Always try to leave a good taste in the person's mouth. But if asked to do something and I don't think the asker has seen me do it, time permitting, I'll perform it for him/her, but I won't do a complete impromptu show for him. |
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J.Warrens Inner circle Canada 1098 Posts |
I deny that I am a "magician" whenever possible.
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q Regular user 118 Posts |
If the person is sincerely interested, show them something.
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Vincz New user 59 Posts |
I feel that we need not say yes always, and I don't do too much. Because you just need one or two good once, and create the magical moment.
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Bobcape Elite user Rapid City, SD 470 Posts |
It depends on the time and place of course. I usually do if it is appropriate for the time and place.
The big difference in comparing a singer or comedian to a magician who is asked to perform "on the spot" is this. The public at large is regularly exposed to singers and comedians, but most are not used to seeing magic. It's the uniqueness of it. Can you blame 'em, it's great entertainment! Bob
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liam-j-gilbert Regular user Leeds, England 121 Posts |
Four Jokers Magician,
I began performing magic when I was still in school and it is one of the best places to start becuase your spectators are so critcal. they have 100x less respect for your than real world spectators do. On the subject in hand though I think there is no definate answer. It is just necessary to think about situation carefully... some people genuinely want to see magic and you may get bookings from performing a quick trick for them, on the other hand some people just want to rip you to shreds... my advise is, if your going to perform at all perform something flawless and mind blowing that way people who are critical have no feet to stand on.
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Ken Dyne Inner circle UK 2268 Posts |
Liam-j-gilbert, I agree in many pf your points however I get enjoyment from performing more risky material which I know could go terribly wrong, this usually means when I am successful it really does blow them away. I think it goes back to the idea of weighing up the balance of risk vs effect
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briantwig New user 78 Posts |
When asked to perform out of the blue and your not in the mood respond...
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Dr_Stephen_Midnight Inner circle SW Ohio, USA 1555 Posts |
A mentalist has 'outs' for the two most common requests:
"Show me a trick." response: "Trick?!? (smile and a slightly derisive head shake) Oh, please!" (walk away looking slightly insulted) "Tell me what I'm thinking!" response: (raise eyebrows and laugh slightly) "If it worked that way, I'd be in the employ of the CIA." [or MI5, or whatever] (walk away) Steve
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