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Tyler_Magician Special user 509 Posts |
I was looking into building an illusion or 2 for my stage show. I haven't performed any stage illusions before. How hard are most illusions to perform after you build them? Which ones are fairly easy to perform and not too hard to build? I want to start a little easy.
Thanks, Tyler |
Magic Monkichi Elite user Ontario, Canada 401 Posts |
Tyler;
When it comes to performing illusions the assisstant is the one that generally does most of the work. Unless of course your building a Metamorphosis (sub trunk.). If you want to start easy I would definatly recomend the Paul Osborne Illusion Systems books they are excellent. As to the difficulty I think it varies depending on the illusion. Here are a few that are easier to build and perform: Tip Over Trunk. Cutting in Sixthes. Ghost House (From Mark Wilson's Book.) Try starting small. Build a smaller illusion like a Tear Apart Vanish or a Vanishing Alarm Clock. If you have any questions feel free to msg me. Magically yours, Matt Kielbiski |
MagicalPirate Special user Shamokin, PA 828 Posts |
I would add the Sub Trunk to that list. They aren't really hard to build and they are a classic.
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Michael Messing Inner circle Knoxville, TN 1817 Posts |
While I agree with Matt that the assistant does a lot of the "technical work," performing illusions is a lot different from performing standard stage magic tricks. It requires a lot more theatrical planning. Typically, you are using music, which has to be appropriate and the correct length (it might have to be edited to fit.) You have to block out your movements, not just for one person, but for two (you and your assistant) and for the illusion itself. Since you are moving around a lot more than you typically would with a stage trick, you have make sure your movements look right. (I've seen more than a few magicians look very clumsy trying to perform an illusion.)
I'm not suggesting that you don't try to perform illusions but you really must look into all the aspects that are involved in performing something "bigger." It simply is not as easy as just buying an illusion and starting to practice. When I first began performing illusions, I spent three months performing inexpensive school assembly programs for high schools so that my assistant and I could figure out the best way to present the illusions before I tried to sell it to corporate clients. (We worked with a professional director before I even did that. He's a card-carrying member of Equity and magic was his hobby.) All this helped me learn how to stage the illusions and properly work with an assistant. An invaluable way to learn is to assist someone who already does illusions. (For 12 years prior to performing illusions, I worked backstage at an annual magic convention and was able to watch how some big name illusionists staged their shows. I still do that now and it's amazing how much you can learn.) Performing illusions can be very rewarding. Just make sure you do it right! Good luck. Michael |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Michael makes a very good point that I think many performers miss. That is that grand illusion is usually music driven. Without a great deal of talent to use music and to absolutely keep control of timing, grand illusion falls apart in a heartbeat. It is nothing like closeup or birthday party magic. It isn't a case of one being better than the other. It is like comparing playing polo to bull riding. They simply don't have much in common. The skills required are very different. Both are to entertain an audience.
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Marshall Thornside Inner circle chicago 2016 Posts |
One thing about building your own magic when
you have learned about the different types of builds for each illusions you have a general better of idea of what you need for your show and your assistant. when my father built his illusions he basically perfected what was out there for himself and build specifically for me. my body type, my size. as well as for the show. thats why he was sought out for certain illusions and why many of the illusions he built for other magician either are kept or been on auctions worth upwards toward $10,000. Its a good idea to look into but don't knock yourself out if you are not fully educated in the building process.
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