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bigdunk007 Regular user 138 Posts |
What do you use as an openining effect or what do you say if you are going to approach a table of strangers in a paid or unpaid environment....hey wanna see something? nah!
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magicalsongwriter New user 91 Posts |
My best opener is to approach a group of people with a dollar bill and say "Hello I'm Jeff. I'm the restaurant magician. Do you have change for a dollar? preferably 4 quarters" I then quickly say "never mind I'll just change this into 4 quarters" and I go into the mismade bill. It's quick, visual, and then I ask if they would like to see more. If not then it was only 20 seconds of their time and I move on. Hope this helps. Jeff Blum
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bigdunk007 Regular user 138 Posts |
Thanks, but I am thinking more for mentalism.
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Hypno Regular user England 118 Posts |
Hi Bigdunk007
I would recommend you take a look at "Pure Effect" by Derren Brown. I think he covers this issue very well with advice on what kind of routines to use to open and also the psychology behind what to say to put your audience at ease and make them eager to see your effects. Hope that helps. Dave |
scottr New user Michigan 69 Posts |
Bigdunk,
I posted recently about how I think Jim Steinmeyer's column in MAGIC has some wonderful thinking in regard to presenting mentalism. In January's issue he shared some great thoughts on opening a show, and then goes onto share a really great mentalism effect as an example. Worth hunting up! Scott |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
If you are working in a venue, it helps to have some kind of sign or other indication that you are actually an "official" part of the goings-on, such as a lobby board. This makes it much easier to approach a table.
Walk up to them and say, "Yes, I'd be glad to read your mind. Would you like for me to do it again?"
"The Swatter"
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johne Special user 960 Posts |
LOL...Good one, Bill.
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bigdunk007 Regular user 138 Posts |
Any good first words, or mentalism effects to introduce yourself as a mentalist without having to state that!?
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Anabelle Special user 951 Posts |
I usually wait for an opportunity when someone starts talking about mystical or psychic stuff or when someone who has seen me do this stuff before asks me to show everyone something. This is my favorite way of doing it, but have just said right off that I wanted to show them something.
Anabelle |
Mel Toyer Loyal user Luton, England 216 Posts |
This has absolutely nothing to do with this post, magic or mentalism so before I continue, I apologise.
I am completely computer unfriendly, and it makes me smile like a big girl (I am a man, by the way, regardless of my name) when I figure out such things. IMO = In my opinion IMHO = In my honest opinion For the life of me I can't figure out LOL. Please excuse my ignorance but someone please help. I am beginning to lose sleep. Thanks in advance. Mel (MALE) |
vmendoza Elite user Farmingdale. New Jersey 430 Posts |
Mel,
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion Hope that clears things up a little... Oh LOL = Laugh Out Loud ROTFLAMO! |
Steve Martin Inner circle 1119 Posts |
I think you mean ROTFLMAO.
Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.
Albert Einstein |
Mel Toyer Loyal user Luton, England 216 Posts |
ROTFLAMO?
Please don't do this to me. LOL |
bigdunk007 Regular user 138 Posts |
OK good one, guys.
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Samuel Catoe Inner circle South Carolina 1268 Posts |
ROTFLMAO. Rolling On The Floor Laughing My --- Off.
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Lee Marelli Special user Aurora, Colorado 876 Posts |
IMO, enough already!
Here is one of the openers I have used for a stage venue after being introduced. "Good evening, I'm Marelli and I am pleased to be with you tonight. We are going to have some fun as we explore the powers of the mind. To be successful I will need your help, so if you are asked to volunteer please do so, because maybe, just maybe you will learn something new and wonderful about yourself." If you look at the structure, it contains some subtle triggers to get the audience with you including a "hook" at the end. Proceed into the first effect. One I used to use was my version of Bob Cassidy's Flying Saucer.
"Mentalism is a state of mind." Marelli
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bigdunk007 Regular user 138 Posts |
I'm thinking of in a more close up setting. "Hi, I'm the entertainment," or such...makes me think of a magician and as a mentalist---it's good to leave this thinking outside...
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