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jonnygold New user Germany 50 Posts |
Hi to all,
I am interested in adding some mentalism to my show. It must be easy to perform and possible to put some gags and jokes to it (to match with the rest of the program. Which are your top 5 comedy mentalism routines? sorry for my bad english |
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Pambudi New user Singapore 3 Posts |
Comedy is about personality, not which routine.
So I always put comedy and every mental effect I am doing. And it works .... This is an example of how I start my show .... "Last week, my friends, who know that I am a mentalist, ask me to do something to read his mind. That is strange ... because when you meet David Beckham you don't give him a ball and ask him to kick the ball. Here it goes ... the ice is broken .... and you go on with your show .... always put a comedy line in every mental effect I am doing .... this is my style.... Another example is when I am about to reveal my prediction ... I would say "Usually I am able to predict your mind .... if you have a clear mind.... If you have a dirty mind.... I don't know what would be happened ... And you get their laugh ..... In my mind , mentalism and comedy is also very good mixed .... Hope it helps .... Pam Budi |
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KyletheGreat Special user Georgia 560 Posts |
I like the old line used my several magicians...especially Stephen BArgatze:
After you pick somebody from the audience you say: "I am now going to attempt to read somebody's mind...(look at the person you got on stage) With this guys mind, this shouldn't be too hard!) |
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kuffs Special user 791 Posts |
KyletheGreat,
are you serious? Someone is really using that line!!! WOW ;) Kuffs |
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Ian Broadmore Special user 555 Posts |
Go see Graham P Jolley. Very funny mentalist, all about PERSONALITY.
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Dario Veteran user 332 Posts |
Mentalism is not comic by itself. You have to add your own touch to the routines, triynig not to loose the impact.There are not comedy mentalism tricks like comedy magic tricks.
Prehaps try not to do "real" powers demostrations as book test, center tears, bending metal, etc. In a complete comedy show can be out of place. Look for bank night or 7 keys routines, predictions, etc. Danny Archer has good presentations with this. Banachek and his key-e-rect is good also. Some confabulation or mental epic tipe effect with a comedy plot can be good also. Search in the dealers catalogues and look for something you think you can put in a humorous way.(Detective histories, pseudo paranormal bluff themes, voodo rituals, etc.) DarÃo |
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Tom DV Special user 694 Posts |
I also think that when delivering comedic lines or wee gags - HOW you say it is important.
Kyle, you may use this line and get a great response, but for ME, I think it would put the spec' on the offensive and thus be less likely to work well with me. It would also put the audience off me a bit. Tom |
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jo Regular user 177 Posts |
Jay Sanky's Boris Pocus comes to mind... a little over the top but has the potential of being funny. And it IS all about personality.
While watching Boris Pocus I couldn't help but remember Daryl's excitement and fun presentations throughout his Fooler Dooler Series. If I had to do comedy in Mentalism I would combine these two characters (but tone down on the Boris Pocus character a bit), have fun with what I do, not take anything I do too seriously, and mostly have a good laugh at my own "amazement" (downplaying the 'super mircale' status that is inherent in Mentalism). Just my 2 cents... |
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SteeleFusion Regular user Glasgow, Scotland 106 Posts |
"For my next effect I'll need a pretty stranger...you sir, you look pretty strange."
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Drewmcadam Inner circle Scotland 1238 Posts |
John Archer - he's the guy to watch. Very, very funny, but never makes anybody feel uncomfortable.
Drew McAdam |
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themindreader Loyal user 254 Posts |
I would certainly agree with all of the above.
Funny mentalism routines are not exacly my cup of tea. It would be certainly possible to add some gags to a mentalism routine - but the premise of the routine should not be funny. You would be much better off taking some good, strong mentalism routines and adding a few gags to them really. Just my thoughts! |
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dave burgess New user 75 Posts |
Technicolor Prediction would fit the bill for comedy mentalism. The comedy is built into the routine as opposed to being forced with cheesy lines. You also might like Journey to Love by David Regal(Constant Fooling Vol 2). Although I haven't seen it, the description of the Mark Strivings effect with the voodoo doll seems to be a clear attempt at comedy mentalism.
I'm sure I can think of others, but those come immediately to mind. -Dave |
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God-glorified Special user 697 Posts |
I don't know about you guys but I found Richard Osterliind to be VERY funny in his routines. In volume 1 he had a joke in the beginning of his magazine test which was very funny and he even said it was worth the price of the trick for him....
There are many funny things that have to do with Richards personality...... does anyone else agree of have comments on that?
Ephes. 2:8-9
For by GRACE are ye saved through faith; and that NOT OF YOURSELVES: it is the gift of God: NOT OF WORKS, lest any man should boast. |
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SteeleFusion Regular user Glasgow, Scotland 106 Posts |
I agree. I've been told that I am a very funny when I perform, but not because you pre-rehersed lines, but just my natural talking to the audience or explaining of situations. You can be funny in mentalism without bringing out the old "NO" slate gag! (Although, I highly recommend it!)
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parsimagic New user 97 Posts |
I have performed several comedy routines using the mcCombical deck either alone or as the final prediction in mental epic. I get the prediction wrong intentionally and then comment that I always have a "back-up" and then do the twentieth-century underwear production. The correct chosen card is taped to the underwear. Always gets a laugh.
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Marty Regular user 112 Posts |
Hi: parsimagic, I'd like to know how you make the McCombical Prediction funny. I've tried for a long time, but I just get a confused look from the audience. Post here, or email me. Thanks, Marty
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graemesd Veteran user 369 Posts |
Just quickly
do anyone know where I can get to see Graham P jolley perform |
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Matt Pulsar Inner circle 1130 Posts |
"no" on a slate, and ask them their name and say "correct." Just use this stuff sparingly and on an off beat. If you do anything with volunters, like the tossed out deck, or something with a couple, like they both pick the same card, or predict what each other writes, etc. It gets a good laugh if you play it that way.
some kind of sucker gag mentalism would work too. I do one where I have a card selected and reveal it to the audience and not the volunteer. I play it as if the volunteer can send the message to the audience and have them yell it back. Plays big and is fun to come up with new ways to let them in on it.
Belief Manifests Reality.
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jstone Inner circle Someday I'll have 1473 Posts |
Henry Christ has an effect called "fatal number." It's written up in PME. It's meant to be a "spooky" effect, however, with a little work on the patter the effect could be altered into a comedy piece. If you're familiar with the effect and are even a little creative, you'll know what I mean.
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Traveler Special user 549 Posts |
Wayne Dobson's invisble card is real good... If you're not allergic to pasteboards...
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