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Corey White New user 24 Posts |
I enjoy tricks with an element of risk. Can anyone recommend a few? By risk I mean the trick doesn't always have to work.
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George Hunter Inner circle 2013 Posts |
My favorite is Rick Maue’s Terasabos.
George |
funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
Multiplying candles An unexpected breeze such as a suddenly opened door can mess up the entire act. Been there.
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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Wravyn Inner circle 3482 Posts |
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On May 6, 2023, funsway wrote: How do multiplying candles fit into a mental aspect? |
funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
I was helping a friend set up a mock seance where everyone knew trickery was involved. Many candles in the room and only mine went out, so it actually enhanced the mystery.
He later changed to telepathy and I did some Helstromism.
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12944 Posts |
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On May 5, 2023, Corey White wrote: Any trick can be used this way. Just find a good spot to screw something then recover. |
funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
Some say Helstromism has an element of risk as the selected assistant may suddenly refuse to cooperate or hecklers give verbal clues or detractors.
I have never had this happen and feel it is a matter choosing proper time, setting and audience, i.e. not an "on demand performance" So, the risk is that someone will be offended because you refuse to be an "organ grinder's monkey." Any effect done improperly or without good framing can put your reputation at risk.
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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bevbevvybev Inner circle UK 2672 Posts |
Much of Banachek's Psychological Subtleties revolves around trying your luck by knowing the odds. If you've not read it, you should. If anything, it can teach you WHEN to fly by the seat of your pants, and how to push great outcomes into spectacular ones. That book's a toolbox. And a mindset.
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AlienMind Regular user Italy 134 Posts |
In 2004, I bought an interesting ebook titled "Risk & Reward" by Dale A. Hildebrandt... today I wouldn't know where to find it. This is the introduction:
"Those who take risks are often rewarded. In magic, you can take risks that will lead to great rewards. Sure you won’t always get those rewards. Sometimes you have to skip performing that miraculous effect. Sometimes you have to use an “out”. But when you hit, you hit the jackpot! When you pull off these effects, your audience will feel they are in the presence of a real miracle worker. And the risks are not that great. You are not risking life or limb. If you’re reading this, it probably means that you’re willing to dare. You’re willing to take that risk to reap those rewards. At first glance, it might seem like some of the things in this book would work all the time. But as Kenton Knepper so wisely pointed out in Luke Jermay’s “7 Deceptions” and “Building Blocks“, things happen. Wires bend, threads break, cards get truly lost, and so on. NOTHING in magic really works every single time. But other things happen, too, with the effects in this book. When these tricks do work, you leave your audience with their jaws dropped open, scratching their heads, and wondering if what you did was real or not. I’m glad you’re ready to take the risks. Because I have a feeling you’ll soon be rewarded. Rewarded with powerful presentations, intriguing methods, and clever subtleties." |
AlienMind Regular user Italy 134 Posts |
Forgot to say... 46 pages, with 14 "risks"
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Waters. Special user 703 Posts |
...Those are great sources (all of those named above). Derren's Pure Effect is another as well as Making Magic Real by Luke Jermay. I nearly always add an element of risk (calculated probability) to my effects. It is one of the best ways to elevate what you are already doing.
For instance, I often use a set of 10 Zener cards for close up mentalism. Half of backs are red, the other half are black. I ask them to think of a color: red or black (but not say it out loud). I then simply hand them the red backed set. This is merely a "moment", but it adds so much value when it (usually) hits. This establishes me at at least "intriguing" and hints at the more that is to come. Employing elements of calculated risk are among my favorite themes to consider. Great topic. |
AlienMind Regular user Italy 134 Posts |
I noticed only now that Dale A. Hildebrandt is an active member on themagiccafe. You can contact him directly, if interested...
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Waters. Special user 703 Posts |
... you can also use an element of risk whilst performing "Tequila Hustler". Have your participant imagine a denomination of coin to use for the which hand game. Thus, you can reveal which hand and the type of coin, as an apparent afterthought.
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Dale A. Hildebrandt Special user 637 Posts |
You can purchase a hard copy of Risk & Reward from Lulu.com at
https://www.lulu.com/shop/dale-hildebran......geSize=4 It is fulfilled by an independent third party, and printed on demand. -Dale |
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