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fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
I believe the saying is-Everyone is my teacher in that I can learn from them.
I was at my favorite Café this morning and I was doing a little coin magic for a friends little boy, at her request. After I was done, the kid offered me this advice: "I think you need to slow down a bit, and talk louder." And this kid is not even in kindergarten yet. See what I mean? I learn all the time. I learn from everybody here. That's part of what is so fun about magic. So, may I ask a question---What makes magic fun for you? |
arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
Good story about the kid! You’re right about being able to learn from anyone. I have always maintained that there’s something to learn, not only from the best entertainers, but even from the most mediocre magic performers.
In terms of what makes magic fun: I don’t find it fun anymore. I’m bored with magic shows, conferences, lectures. etc. Plus, once you know the secrets and methods to magic props and illusions, it’s just not fun anymore. And after years of earning a living doing educational shows for schools, libraries and daycares, I’m glad to have recently retired. Sold most of my props and don’t miss performing at all. What I AM currently enjoying, is simply fooling around with cards and coins. Perusing old books, learning some new routines and sleights, developing original patter and presentations, and perfecting the routines I like the most. |
impulse New user 79 Posts |
I'm back into magic cuz my lil man 5 years old and he watches ever move like a hawk. kids can really teach you adults follow what you say follow the story .young kids follow the hands they just want the magic and can't wait for it.
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Tom G Inner circle 2895 Posts |
There's a video of David Williamson doing a trick for a kid, and he gets busted big time. Also, a follow up with David meeting with Murray years later.
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Mb217 Inner circle 9520 Posts |
Fonda my friend, what a good little story, and you're right, you absolutely can learn from anyone, the big, the small, and all of us... I have always appreciated learning from any & every situation, and anyone I could.
I have always thought that kids enjoy magic much more purely than adults. The wonderment they share is so honest...Magic seems to work best in such purity, and as such provides a great place to learn from. You learn something different from kids than from adults. I guess I have learned a lot from them all, though it has always been quite a bit more fun doing it for kids. Adults are typically a bit more skeptical and it takes a more precisioned presentation, understanding of their heightened scrutiny, and confidence to bring about a similar wonderment, or something like that. Anyway, I have a grandson coming soon, and look to feel that great feeling again. And arthur, I know exactly what you mean...sometimes the great feeling of magic gets away from you time & again...I too, a lot these days, get some more consistent happiness from "Less is more," in just playing around with coins and cards, reading a little of this & that about all sorts of magic...So yes, at this point, I mostly agree with you... Quote: ...What I AM currently enjoying, is simply fooling around with cards and coins. Perusing old books, learning some new routines and sleights, developing original patter and presentations, and perfecting the routines I like the most."
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"Believe in YOU, and you will see the greatest magic that ever was." -Mb |
fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
Arthur, I'm with you on that. I don't really get into lectures anymore, mainly because they are mostly a sales pitch. "This one is on my dvd.."
Tom--I've seen those Williamson videos, they are hilarious. I used to hang out with him when we both lived in the D.C. area. He showed me his Floating Assembly and I knew I'd seen real magic. MB--Speaking of learning, I've learned a lot from you |
fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
Sorry, I didn't mean to come across like I'm tossing around a blg name. At the time he wasn't that well known, and I was knew to magic and did not realize who I was dealing with.
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Mb217 Inner circle 9520 Posts |
Thanks for the mention here fonda, it is truly appreciated. Not sure I'm any such "big name," probably not but the sentiment is truly heart-felt.
That you and so many others here (and from around the world now) have learned something/ anything from my work is to in some way have succeeded in my sharing. It is not the big or small but "ALL" of us that matters most to me...And I am most happy for that piece of magic in my life, as it has opened many doors over the years now to so many new and wonderful friends like you. Again and always, "Thank you."
*Check out my latest: Gifts From The Old Country: A Mini-Magic Book, MBs Mini-Lecture on Coin Magic, The MB Tanspo PLUS, MB's Morgan, Copper Silver INC, Double Trouble, FlySki, Crimp Change - REDUX!, and other fine magic at gumroad.com/mb217magic
"Believe in YOU, and you will see the greatest magic that ever was." -Mb |
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