On 2007-01-09 11:21, kammagic wrote:

Quote:

On 2007-01-09 05:39, Magical Mike wrote:
Forget that homeless stuff the fact of the mater how do you really rate a performer that can edit everything? that's crazy! Have you seen David do a live stage show? (Yes Street Magicians can do street on the stage!) The answer is NO! I am not knocking David because of him Magic soared up in ratings and stuff but I just can't see how you can say someone is so good when they have an editing team worth millions at their disposal!

So are you saying David is just an actor playing a magician and through creative editing they make him look good? Its pretty obvious that David is performing the effects himself. Any experienced magician can tell he has adequate skills. Many pros only have adequate technical skills. David excels in presentation, showmanship, theatrics, marketing. Too many young magicians think that they will be a great magician if their pass is invisible or they do a killer double lift. These are only our tools. To be great we must know how to use them. Simply doing a pass is not showing that you know how to use it. David knows how to use his talents.

On 2007-01-11 14:08, giochi wrote:

If you performed fifty times and bombed 45 times but could arrange that the television audience only saw the 5 terrific performances, then you'd look better than you really are and would be guilty of "creative editing" even though you actually <did> do the 5 terrific performances.

On 2007-01-12 02:05, Wellington wrote:
Mandrake01:

Just because YOU have not seen him live does not mean he is not working live. In a recent private party of medical doctors that took place in DC, it was announced that Blaine would be in the room shortly and would be circulating to all of the 20 tables. He came in wearing nicely pressed paints and an open necked shirt. He spent a great deal of time at each table and was a big hit with the guests (all in Black Tie.)

In speaking with the host and hostess after the dinner and performance, I found out that they were immensely pleased with how he had worked the room, and that their feedback from the guests was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone was most impressed with him.

What was important to me about Blaine’s appearance was that he was well-groomed (hands and nails immaculate), he spoke nicely to everyone, and gave special attention to the children who were there. What more could anyone want from a close-up magician? I’m not a huge fan of his, but I’ve never seen a better close-up magician working tables in my 45+ years in magic.

I found out later what he was paid, his compensation for performing was awesome, and it helps all of us that work in magic for a living.

Bob

On 2007-01-13 00:53, Manny wrote:
How good is David Blaine?
He is good enough to make a living doing magic.
However this is the wrong question to ask ... ask yourself
"How good am I?" , then study his DVDs/TV specials.
Study his presentation, showmanship, theatrics, marketing.
You will become a better magician for doing so.

On 2007-01-17 09:50, sirbrad wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8aucpJx8bs

Not sure if this was already posted here, but this guy puts Blaine to shame. I don't think I ever laughed so hard in my life. The sign thing at the end was absolutely hilarious, and the very ending as well.