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Whit Haydn V.I.P. 5449 Posts |
Different performers have different takes on this.
It is important to remember we are only talking about material that has been released. I believe that it is important to imitate in order to learn, and that for some, a good imitation may be the best they can or want to achieve. There is nothing wrong with a good imitation. It should be judged by how well it is done. But, it will always be judged inferior to something that is fresh and unique. The artist doesn't strive to be original so much as to express what is inside him. In order to do that, one must become an original--simply by being oneself. By the way, it is always a kick for me to see my routines being performed, whether verbatim or modified. It is like writing a song and hearing someone else perform it. |
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walid ahumada Special user sinaloa, mexico 892 Posts |
To be a magician does not mean we have the skills to write down good patter. It's like a good actor - he is just a performer, and someone else is writing the script.
“Magic becomes art when it has nothing to hide.” BEN OKRI quote
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airship Inner circle In my day, I have driven 1594 Posts |
I'd seen Whit's 'Knot' video before, but upon watching it again, I felt compelled to order the booklet. You know, that guy, Whit, is pretty good.
'The central secret of conjuring is a manipulation of interest.' - Henry Hay
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Pop Haydn Inner circle Los Angeles 3691 Posts |
Ten years later:
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leondo Special user Las Vegas 759 Posts |
Pop, you're still the king! Bravo. 👏👏
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Philip Busk Loyal user 229 Posts |
Love to this routine!
Philip Busk
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Pop Haydn Inner circle Los Angeles 3691 Posts |
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On Oct 10, 2006, marty.sasaki wrote: I have not had a problem with this. My show is tightly constructed and scripted, so the audience doesn't have much chance to ask questions or ask to see things. Also, the line "otherwise I wouldn't have let you look at it" makes them feel a little silly to ask to see something. When it is necessary for the argument of the trick, the prop should always be examined. |
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Pop Haydn Inner circle Los Angeles 3691 Posts |
BTW, if you don't let them examine the rope at the beginning, they will be screaming to examine it at the end. Once you have let them examine the rope, they won't ask again.
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