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ravi Elite user Germany 413 Posts |
Yes, I know. It is always the same questions but:
As you are mostly into cards, I really would like to know how you approach a table with spectators? What do you say? What is your first trick? How do you avoid the spectator saying; "No card tricks please"? or "I hate card tricks" or "Not another one of these card magicians"? Thanks in advance, Ravi
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Lee Asher V.I.P. 496 Posts |
Here is a great approach that takes the heat off of the deck of cards when you approach the table. DON'T HAVE THEM OUT! I hardly approach and start into an effect anymore. That was all I did when I was younger. Now I just approach and start talking.
For example, if I am working at a restaurant, I'll approach the table and ask them how their meal was. I always try to compliment the choice of wine or meal selections during this introduction. We then talk for a few more seconds then I can now introduce myself and go into the magic. You have done two very important things here. Notice that I didn’t approach the table and ask something of them right away, like their viewing attention. I walked over and struck up a conversation and bonded with the people. Secondly, I acted on behalf of the restaurant as an ambassador to the table. Let the manager see you do that and you have a job for life!! It’s just common sense here….how would you want to be approached by someone in a restaurant or at a private party? Think about that before your next gig and come up with several ways to do it and try them all. See which one people are most comfortable with and then stick with it. You can’t go wrong that way…. Lee
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ravi Elite user Germany 413 Posts |
Hey, thank you very much.
This is just the same I have read in Derren Brown`s incredible book: Absolute Magic. I totally agree with you. PS. In the book , I have mentioned, there are several brilliant thoughts concerning table hopping etc.
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Dennis Loomis 1943 - 2013 2113 Posts |
Lee, I certainly agree with your fairly low key approach to the group. So does Dan Fleshman in his restaurant work. I favor the approach of asking them questions: "How are you folks tonight? Where are you from? Etc. Show interest in them, and they may be more interested in you.
I also like Jay Sankey's approach. After introducing himself, he says: "I've been asked to walk around and do a quick trick for everyone." Great psychology. Establishes that you have a reason for being there, that you havn't just singled them out, and that your visit may be brief. Once they like you, brevity ceases to be an issue. I also like to have a big lobby board on an easel where they can see it on the way in. If possible, the picture is recent and I'm wearing the same costume pictured. Table tent cards also cut through the need to break the ice, where they can be used. Where the groups seems really amiable, I'll say: my boss is over there and I'm trying to impress him. When I count to three will you all scream and yell and clap really loud like you just saw the greatest magic trick ever? If you're brazen enough to do it, it helps establish a rapport with the group. But, you better have something really great to do for them afterwards, to really deserve their applause. I usually care more about the other spectators than impressing "the boss." They hear the applause and screaming and can't help wondering what it's about, and they can't wait for you to arrive at their table. Finally, I never, ever, ever, do a card trick as the first trick unless I know the group personally. There may be someone in the group who doesn't like card tricks, and it's far easier to skirt this issue in the beginning. When you've impressed them and they like you, then bring out the cards.
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ravi Elite user Germany 413 Posts |
The first thing, people are interested in, when you approach theit table is YOU, NOT YOUR TRICKS.Once they know YOU, you can start with any trick but only then!
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Lee Asher V.I.P. 496 Posts |
The most magical thing at that table should be YOU!
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