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martydoesmagic Inner circle Essex, UK 1781 Posts |
Hi,
I recently published an article on my blog about deliberate practice (this is a topic I'm very familiar with because of my day job at a UK university). This is the first of several articles for my "Hocus Focus" column on my blog. I want to write a companion piece that provides more practical tips on deliberate practice. Do you have any practice techniques that you think I should include in this future article? Thanks, Marty |
AlxRosekoski New user 40 Posts |
I would say don't practice one move at a time for too long because it will become boring, you will dread doing it, and it will be discouraging if you can’t do it. It’s all about how frequently you practice, not about how much in each practice session. To a certain extent. I know this is over a year later but I thought I might as well respond.
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Mary Mowder Inner circle Sacramento / Elk Grove, CA 3745 Posts |
I like to leave the things I want to practice in reach of my chair in the living room.
It makes for a messy living room but a lot more spontaneous practice. "Magical Mary" Mowder |
Hudson52Sleights New user 41 Posts |
Have decks of cards (or whatever type of magic you do) put in places around the house so that whenever you have some time, you can easily find your magic. Also, know what you are going to practice before you start practicing, that way you know what to achieve in your practice.
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Azzaro Regular user 107 Posts |
Unpopular different approach:
Raise the adrenaline! Perform an effect almost unpracticed in front of spectators. It wont be good, it might be fun, could go both ways. But the adrenaline level helps to focus on the important parts of the routine. Performance makes perfect. Trial runs are essential. You also learn to recover or hide sloppy moves though gestures or verbal misdirection. It evolves your toolbox.
Sincerely,
the mind of a hypocritical paradox, portraying the art of serious mischief. |
Mary Mowder Inner circle Sacramento / Elk Grove, CA 3745 Posts |
Yea..., I get the unpopular bit.
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David Todd Inner circle 2540 Posts |
I just recently ran across David Alexander's advice for learning the torn & restored newspaper (or any other trick that you're serious about performing at a professional level), posted on the Genii forum way back in 2007. If you don't know who David Alexander was , he was the protege of the great Senor Jose Frakson who taught him for seven years. He was also close to Charlie Miller and learned many things from Charlie Miller. A short bio. of David Alexander: https://tinyurl.com/Bio-of-DavidAlexander )
David Alexander wrote: Quote:
"Whatever version of the torn & restored newspaper you decide to learn, here's a protocol to get it down. Make up three hundred papers. . |
Thomas Henry Inner circle Minnesota 1523 Posts |
Hello Marty,
Do you consider mental practice an aspect of your question? If so, here's something I've found helpful. I employ a memorized deck in two of my routines (in separate acts). I use a flash card app on my Android tablet to run through the numbers/cards/keywords every day, in both directions. I give it a half hour each session. So here's my tip: I deliberately practice the mental translation while distracted by other thoughts. Typically, I'm thinking about a new routine, or perhaps memorizing a bit of Shakespeare while actually reciting the cards and numbers aloud. I haven't had television in thirty years now, but if I did, paying attention to a show might be another option. Thus my mind is focused more on the distraction, and almost not at all on the cards. Thinking about two things at once works well for me in making the mental translation automatic yet accurate. Thomas Henry |
Gerald Veteran user Arkansas 339 Posts |
Some folks get distracted from the task at hand if magic books, props, videos, etc. are around. If you are easily distracted, put the props to the trick you are working on or want to learn out on the table. Have no mess or other props on the table. You might have a note pad and a pencil handy to jot down ideas about the trick and start a storyboard.
Some people practice in their magic room with all their props, pictures, posters, books and videos readily available. No doubt, this provides a good practice "atmosphere". But your magic room might offer too many distractions. If you get distracted and lose your focus easily, it might be best to practice elsewhere. Best, Gerald |
David Todd Inner circle 2540 Posts |
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On Jul 5, 2024, Gerald wrote: Excellent advice, Gerald. If at all possible rent space at a rehearsal studio (this may most commonly be a dance studio). Bring along only the props you intend to rehearse with. Set up a video camera (or your phone camera on a stand) and record your rehearsals. Review the recordings with a critical eye. A while back I was able to get permission from my church to rehearse in their fellowship hall space, which included a small stage. If you borrow or rent space from someone , such as a church or local civic organization, be especially scrupulous about cleaning up after yourself (no bits of confetti, etc. left behind for someone else to sweep up). |
Julie Inner circle 3948 Posts |
Be careful to not practice too much in front of a mirror. You can become dependent upon the reflection and be completely lost when the mirror is not there.
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