What do you say when someone comes up after the show and proclaims that he knew how you did all that stuff but that he won't tell anyone? Obviously he doesn't, but others around hear it so your reply is very crucial.

Jonathan Grant

A swift hit to the jugular ensures they can't speak for a good few minutes, hustle them out the back door and make sure they are never seen again.

Somehow, I don't seem to have that problem.

Just stare at them and smile?

Mark

Well, it's rare that it happens, but every once in a while there will be a person who just wants to show off in front of his girl or something like that. Like I said, it's obvious he doesn't really know.

Jonathan Grant

Maybe you could say something like "well I never said I was the only one able to do that" and smile.

If it's obvious that he really doesn't know how to do it say "Here, do it"

Really. (Pause)...Did you notice who they gave the check too?

That's a bit too nice.
:rotf:
Greg


Posted: Nov 9, 2004 1:48am
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Sometimes, depending on the situation, I say, "Wow... that' funny... I don't even know how I did it! Meet me later and explain it to me."
Greg

I appear amazed and then offer for them to give me a demonstration....they are usually left stuttering. :0)

Just ignore the comment and switch the conversation to something else.

I think this is a hard one. I mean I realy do not agree with the performer being smarter than the spectator lines, as we realy shouldn't try to portray this image. I believe that this is something we already fight against due to the stereotyping of magicians through the ages.
I also don't agree with the smart answers with built in gags which make the spectators look stupid. This is in a sense the same as the I am smarter than you lines. But it is also plain rude. Unless this directly fits in with your style and you CAN get away with it don't. Why do we think we all have the right to do this?
The best bet would to just be polite and if any jokes are made they should be aimed at oneself not at the spectators.
Just my thoughts feel free to rip them to shreds...its been one of thoes days. lol.

I'd say somthing like, "Oh, you're a psychic too, I'm very pleased to meet you. Here would you read my palm? I just can't make out the marks so clearly these days."
After all, I'm a psychic not a magician.

H.W

Hey Jon,

If you want to use some hypnotic language here, shoot me an e-mail and I'll let you know.

Best,
James.

I run and cry. Then I admit that they must know. Perhaps, balloon animal artistry will have less of a bite? <<PACHOMP>>

Some suggestions....

"Then it will remain mysteries for everyone. Thank you, brother spirit."


"So. You enjoyed the evening then?


"Halleleujah. The Lord moves in mysterious ways."


"My Grandmother would have found you to be a fellow seeker."


"You know, I thought I understood the workings too, but some of it... well the words escape me."


The secrets reveal themselves in our hearts and minds."


"Then there is much that you can teach me. My progress along this path remains daunting."


"Knowledge leads us to enlightenment. Blessed be."


"Yes. For me, it was a revelation. It came to me during a fog storm in the Alps when my iguana overheated. I was standing there trying to wave down passing cruise missiles when a chain smoking kangaroo somersaulted by looking for a lightening bolt that he had misplaced. I swallowed a couple of tarantulas and suddenly it came to me. A brilliant light flashed between my two front teeth and I had this revelation... God is velcro."
(Whatever he comments... continue with...)
"Revelations are always confusing. That is why they are so easily misunderstood. Seeing as you are already confused, I suggest that we change topics."
(Then ask about something unrelated.... the weather, etc.)

Cheers - El Lamo

You hit the nail on the head, Jordan. That's the issue, making the person feel good about themselves while keeping the others in the realization that they really don't.

Jonathan Grant

Tell him to repeat your Russian roulette, explain also how you did it, but do some 'little' change to have some more surprising ending.

Look him straight in the eyes, and say:

"I have been expecting you!"

Pull out an envelope from your wallet or pocket. Tell him to open it and read it out aloud what the letter says:

It says:

"After the show, you will approach me. You will say that you know how I performed my feats of psychic power. Tell me then, how did I make this prediction?"
(or something similar)

That should get a reaction.

7th son, that is brilliant!!!

Jonathan Grant