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The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » The November 2002 entrée: Dean Dill » » Nervous » » TOPIC IS LOCKED Gryphon New user 23 Posts Posted: Nov 13, 2002 5:51pm       Before a show, what are your suggestions on conquering shaky hands and nervousness? Dean Dill V.I.P. 248 Posts Posted: Nov 13, 2002 6:37pm       Gryphon, confidence is the best answer, and time. It is normal to feel that way. We have all gone through it. The more you perform the better it gets. I have actually concentrated on my hands in performance and made them stop shaking. Relaxation helps also. Remember what works for some may not work for others. It is such a personal thing. Try focusing on one thing at a time. And know exactly what you are going to do and say. Dean Dill Gryphon New user 23 Posts Posted: Nov 13, 2002 10:59pm       Thank you so much for your reply. Your answer is much better than others I have recieved and I will try it out. Gryphon Frank Starsini Eternal Order Northern California 12253 Posts Posted: Nov 14, 2002 3:56pm       Gryphon, I think I'm naturally excitable when I'm.... well, excited I have a very laid-back manner but even my voice can get shakey. It's less from nerves and more from excitement. I've found that there are perfect times for slight pauses where you drop your hands, and exhale and it really works. I used to do this before doing a double-lift all the time and it helped tremendously. It was disappointing to be able to do flawless double-lifts until it came time to perform. Dean is right about it taking time. Until that time comes, take little moments during performance and ....relax your body and especially your hands. It works. www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic Trophy Husband, Father of the Year Candidate, Chippendale's Dancer applicant, Unofficial World Record Holder. Lonnie Dilan Special user Canyon Country, California 820 Posts Posted: Nov 14, 2002 5:40pm       Great Points, I used to be a wreck when I did stuff for people. I finally learned to breath while I was performing. That fixed everything. Breath and just have a good time. That took me about 3 years to figure out though.... John Palazzo Regular user Boston 117 Posts Posted: Nov 15, 2002 11:02am       Very good advice all around. Breath and relax. Another suggestion is not to focus on the idea that you are performing for an audience, but rather focus on the idea that you are sharing your magic with a group of friends or new acquaintances. Don't think "perform", think "share". That should help make what you do more intimate and fun. I'm sure Dean's "Intimate Miracles" book isn't titled that way by accident. John PM me if you want to chat sometime. Dean Dill V.I.P. 248 Posts Posted: Nov 15, 2002 11:17pm       Great points John, Dean Michael_MacDonald Inner circle Washington 1390 Posts Posted: Nov 16, 2002 11:01am       Befor setting out on my table hopping rounds, I take 20 mins. to streatch my hands, relaxing every muscle in them, focusing on how they feel, moving from stretching to rotating movments to re-introduce fluidity. this has become such a ritual for me to focus this way. it really does relax me for the rest of my performances. aside from just warming up my hands on cold nights. its kinda my way to meditate Dean Dill V.I.P. 248 Posts Posted: Nov 17, 2002 4:29am       Great thoughts Michael. Thanks for sharing, Dean The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » The November 2002 entrée: Dean Dill » » Nervous » » TOPIC IS LOCKED <<< Previous Topic   Next Topic >>>

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