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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts |
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On 2004-04-21 19:04, daffydoug wrote: Actually, I use the exact same approach for close-up. I work from scripts that I've written, and when I "ad-lib," it's usually a "prepared ad-lib line" that I use in response to a remark someone makes or something that someone does. The ad-lib is "prepared" because I've performed for such a long time that I almost never encounter a situation that's significantly different from a situation I've encountered in the past, and when it happened in the past, I thought about it and developed a line that I could use if/when it happened again. You get incredible reactions when people believe your witty response was something you came up with off the top of your head...little do they know that you were prepared. One of the hardest things for me about performing is to sound fresh. I think that I'm pretty good at it, but it takes a lot of concentration and effort. It's a part of acting. Re. scripts, no I don't write one and use it exactly as is every time I perform. In the beinning, I use the script exactly as is but over time I tweak it based on audience reactions. The "final" script is a product of 100's of performances. Larry D. |
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tedski Special user New Jersey 792 Posts |
No matter how much I practice magic, or music - there is ALWAYS some difference in the performance. When I speak of true improvisation, I must tell you it is truly rare- even amongst the greatest artists. We all have patterns impressed into our memory banks that we can rarely avoid repeating. Trying not to repeat yourself is a wonderful,albeit demanding goal. This is why an expanded vocabulary of sleights/scales is helpful in providing the variety/freshness of any great performance.
I believe your audience is the judge of your performance being successful-hopefully it is fun for both the performer and audience. |
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daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts |
Very well spoken, Tedski. Very well spoken indeed.
The difficult must become easy, the easy beautiful and the beautiful magical.
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
There is usually a difference between a cold walk through a script and a performance before an audience. The difference may be as small as a change in the pace of action and patter...or somewhat larger where you might delete segments of routines or whole tricks for some reason.
In terms of the One-Coin routine... it makes sense that one might repeat some of the sequences if the audience responds particularly well. Part of the job is performing FOR the audience, which may enjoy some things and respond less favorably to others.
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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Michael M New user Orlando, FL 87 Posts |
I think the key is to have a set coin flurry routine that you can do anywhere at anytime complete with scripted patter and, as many have already pointed out, should the situation dictate, you can choose to include additional moves and lines to extend the routine or alter it to play for maximum impact.
1. Have a set routine to work with that is versatile enough to be altered at any point. 2. Have some loose effects/moves & lines that you could throw in at anytime. I have been performing the same coin flurry for about 3 years. As you perform for people, you will find yourself favoring certain lines and certain moves over your original material. Eventually, through repeat performances, you can craft your coin flurry into a signature piece that showcases your personality as well as your excellent magic. Best of luck! ~ Michael M |
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GeorgeSantos Inner circle San Diego, CA 1106 Posts |
I do both. I always keep in my repertoire a practiced one and another on the spot routine. With this, I can make the moment more magical.
"David Roth is the greatest coin manipulator in the entire world.."
-Dai Vernon "The Professor" I AM A FILIPINO MAGICIAN |
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
"Part of the job is performing FOR the audience" is the key.
Sometimes it is like the commercial "two mints in one"(or three or four) In other words as in comedy(improv) it is important to know your audience.(not just the angles but their mind set) Classical, jazz or the blues makes sense. As I am not familiar with metal or punk, I can't comment on those. I have had a student play some Enimen(sic) for me one time.(but I digress) Timing is important in both magic and music. Though I usually play both harp(harmonica) and magic as a solo performer. It is fun to do both, with other magicians/musicians. Saturday, I did both and learned a lot about harmony. Be safe, well and creative. Harris
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
drlaugh4u@gmail.com music, magic and marvelous toys http://magician.org/member/drlaugh4u |
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