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Yehuda Elite user 413 Posts |
Hey Michael, thanks again for joining us here on the Café. I always enjoy your work.
I was wondering if there is a problem with having an effect that is so strong (ex: the last phase of a card routine) but it is not your closer and you continue with more tricks in your show after that? I will give a specific example that I am referring to and maybe that will make the question clearer so you can answer it from a general perspective: In the middle of my show, or maybe even as my opener, I produce the four aces and for the last ace (the ace of spades) the royal flush in spades is produced with it in a nice display. This would potentially be a very nice place to stop and be a closer. Would it be strange to then put the royal flush away and continue on with some aces effect? Thanks, Yehuda |
michaelvincent V.I.P. 567 Posts |
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On 2009-08-11 13:00, YRauch wrote: From a personal point of view I would consider the production of a Royal Flush a high point and very difficult to follow. There are no right or wrong answers to this problem. The only thing that matters is does it work in terms of theatrical staging, balance to your act, light and shade in contrast to what follows it. I will give you an example from my own act. Here are the effects: Shuffle Tracking demo Spectator Cuts The Aces Always Cut the Cards, (a four ace control) A Double Duke Poker Deal with a Royal Flush climax Can you see the progression, I starts off with the control of one card, then the spectator cuts to the four aces. I follow up with a four card control, and then a poker deal, dealing three aces to position one and a Royal Flush to myself. This is good staging with progression. On page 177 of Strong Magic, Darwin Ortiz talks about progression, I would recommend that you study this chapter in the book, it will assist you in understanding the dynamics of progression and build up. Once you have a very strong effect, you need to decided where it should go in your program, this applies right across the board, not just to cards. Good luck Mike
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Yehuda Elite user 413 Posts |
That helped. Thanks a lot for your answer Mike.
Yehuda |
michaelvincent V.I.P. 567 Posts |
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On 2009-08-11 18:02, YRauch wrote: Can you be more specific in your response, this will help me understand my own train of thought. Your question has been asked of me by some of my students and I would really appreciate your feedback, it will assist me to be more specific. Thanks Mike
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Yehuda Elite user 413 Posts |
Well first of all, I liked how you said there is no right or wrong. That made me feel better about it right off the bat. You got me thinking that as long as I could make it make sense, through patter and presentation, there is nothing wrong with it. If only I had the amazing presentation that you did, this would be easier. I will have to work on it.
Yehuda |
michaelvincent V.I.P. 567 Posts |
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On 2009-08-11 22:58, YRauch wrote: You can develop your presentation by learning more about people, what interest them and frame your magic accordingly. Remember, people are interested in themselves first before anything else so your magic must take this into consideration. Good luck Mike
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Yehuda Elite user 413 Posts |
Thanks a lot Mike for the good advice.
Yehuda |
michaelvincent V.I.P. 567 Posts |
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On 2009-08-13 13:42, YRauch wrote: What have you learned form this topic Yehuda? Mike
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Right... there is no "right or wrong." I always say, "Whatever works." The key is to try try try and see how things play.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Yehuda Elite user 413 Posts |
Basically I learned what I said before and as Pete just said. There is no right or wrong. You need to make it make sense and work for you.
Yehuda |
michaelvincent V.I.P. 567 Posts |
The beginners mind is a beautiful place to be, even if you have reached a level of expertise.
This place is an empty space to create and experience something new. Just do it.... Mike
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