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Bobcape Elite user Rapid City, SD 470 Posts 
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Recently I had a show at a nice resort for a couple celebrating their 25th anniversary and the wife’s 50th birthday. There were about 70 people there. I strolled for about an hour and a half and then did a short stand-up set. The son that booked me, asked me to do something special and “touching” for his parents. After a suggestion from Scott Alexander (thanks Scott), I wrote a nice script for a short rope routine ending in a C&R with the husband and wife holding the ends. The script was about couples starting off as two separate individuals, (cut the rope), then forming a union, (tie the knot), and finally growing together as a couple until they become one entity, (restore the rope). My last lines brought the couple together and ended in a toast from the guests. It got a wonderful response, a standing O’, and brought tears to the wife’s eyes. And no, I didn’t kick her in the shins! I got a nice tip from both the husband and the son in addition to my fee and I collected a lot of business cards. All in all it was a great show.
Bob
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fccfp Special user NJ 561 Posts
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That was a great story.
May I use the routine? Any patter points you would like to share?? Thanks, Bruce
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Bobcape Elite user Rapid City, SD 470 Posts
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Please do, Bruce. That's why I posted it. The technical aspects are simple as you can guess. As far as the patter, mine focused on the two honorees and their accomplishment of 25 years of marriage. I didn't include any humor or "me" statements or anything embarrassing and I ended with a very short poem. I also intentionally s-l-o-w-e-d down so they could enjoy everyone's attention. I'm sure that you can come up with something that will work well for you and your event. Best of luck and let us know how it goes.
Bob
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MikeDes Inner circle Montreal 1176 Posts
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Bob,
That is a wonderful story. I try to so something to touch emotions when I perform at weddings. Somehow I never thought of doing anything for anniversaries. I love this! Mike |
Daryl -the other brother Special user Chicago 594 Posts
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Bob,
When I first started reading your post I thought "here we go, another Anniversary Waltz." It was refreshing to hear your connection of C&R with the couple's relationship. I love effects that bring tears to the woman's eyes. (even if I have to kick em in the shins) 
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King Of Pop Veteran user Estonia 392 Posts
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Just fantastic
God Bless You, I Love You From The Bottom Of My Heart
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daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14032 Posts
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On 2004-09-19 14:52, Bobcape wrote: This is the essence of what good magic is and does. It touches the emotions.
The difficult must become easy, the easy beautiful and the beautiful magical.
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30210162 New user 42 Posts
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Dude... I'm so gonna do this for my parents wedding anniversary... Thanks bob... It brought tears even to my eyes. and I'm only 23
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Daniel Santos Special user 562 Posts
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Thank you for sharing this with the community. A very touching story.
Daniel
If it is to be, it is up to me.
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Matt Graves Special user Huntsville, Alabama (USA) 504 Posts
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I bet those people will remember you as long as they live - in a very good way too . . .
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Bobcape Elite user Rapid City, SD 470 Posts
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I saw this couple again at an event yesterday. The wife told me that they put the knot in their scrap book along with a photo of the three of us. She said she would send me a copy of the photo. They had already sent me a very nice thank you card. I hope I have another opportunity to perform this again.
Bob
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jimroady New user 26 Posts
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Congratulations on a very classy and meaningful routine. Your presence madthe evening special, memorable and entertaining. Isn't that why we perform magic?
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Brent McLeod Inner circle New Zealand 1656 Posts
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Bob-
Great story & routine-Well done! So nice to hear of a show that touched adults! with meaning,Good magic that was tastefully done-Restore faith that not all Magicians are seen only to perform for kids! Cheers |
Jonace Regular user 130 Posts
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Really liked this one.
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5691 Posts
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Congratulations!
Sir, at that moment when you touched the woman's heart, you were on par with the Greats (Copperfield, Henning, Houdini etc.) because this is what all GREAT Magicians do... They touch our hearts... That Sir,is the REAL Magic... Congratulations again! 
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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KyletheGreat Special user Georgia 560 Posts
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I enjoyed reading it, and this trick holds great significance in peoples lives. It is good to see that you have touched someone in souch a sensative way through your magic!
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Salah AAZEDINE Regular user Morocco 178 Posts
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Waw realy great story ,thanx for sharing it with us.
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Mishel New user Israel 100 Posts
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On 2004-09-19 14:52, Bobcape wrote: The magic was good and all but, aren't you supposed to give business cards away?
Mishel.
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ssucahyo Inner circle indonesia 1940 Posts
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That was cool. Clever idea...I can imagine why she cry.
Creator of the "High Voltage Gimmick" and Shaman's spirit table
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Bobcape Elite user Rapid City, SD 470 Posts
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On 2005-07-18 07:29, Mishel wrote: Actually I feel that a business card given to me by someone that is interested in a booking has a lot more value than cards that I hand out. I don't have to wait for a call back, I initiate it. Bob
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