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Silvertongue

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Posted: Jan 31, 2011 11:35pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Silvertongue  

I'd just like to share some links I've found and will find related to storytelling. Examples of... Lectures on... If you care to share please do.

Dragon Speech

Chris Crawford in 1992, giving the last speech of his career as a "game designer" and his first as a researcher into "interactive storytelling"

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_04PLBdhqZ4
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymu4A9861Ck
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpW0fZ0390M
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7N_Ju1L_Mg
Finale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqMwmdvf8v0

For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence,
For that long, may I too remain,
To dispel the sufferings of the world.

-Shantideva
Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva
Silvertongue

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Posted: Feb 1, 2011 2:48pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Silvertongue  

These next selections are from a bloody brilliant Storyteller, Tony Wilson...

The Who? Why? What? Where? When? Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzqUJtsgiLw

The Gingerbread Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p9Fw1CsYxA

Goldilocks and the 3 bears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Av4IGds00

3 Magic Wishes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmFSbyAATFY

He has a ton of stuff online, dive in. I love his animated style and interactivity. Enjoy

For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence,
For that long, may I too remain,
To dispel the sufferings of the world.

-Shantideva
Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva
Silvertongue

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Posted: Feb 1, 2011 6:56pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Silvertongue  

This next one is a 45 minute lecture on Storytelling Theory and Practice. I really got a lot out of it, the Professor has similar thoughts to myself. He tells 3 great stories throughout.

Storytelling Theory and Practice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFC-URW6wkU

For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence,
For that long, may I too remain,
To dispel the sufferings of the world.

-Shantideva
Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva
Silvertongue

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Posted: Feb 1, 2011 8:15pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Silvertongue  

Here's a few from Odds Bodkin. If you've never seen him before you're in for a rare treat.

The Runaway Horse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j378Ips30WQ

The 3 Spinning Fairies

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rISdBiNhzb0
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxZs1KY5axM

For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence,
For that long, may I too remain,
To dispel the sufferings of the world.

-Shantideva
Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva
funsway

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Posted: Feb 2, 2011 11:45am    Reply with quote   View Profile of funsway  

Some excellent material here! The only thing I would add is that stories must be told OUT LOUD! Al magciains chould practice reading or telling stories out loud as a way of developing both character and presentation skills.

"there is real merit in the magician who tries to be creative – from such endeavors magic sustains its life energy." Harold Rice

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TonyB2009

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Posted: Feb 6, 2011 7:23pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of TonyB2009  

Some great stuff that I will enjoy working through. Thanks

Check out Tony's new thriller The Gilli Gilli Man at Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Gilli-Tony-Black-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B007GFD0NQ/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1363055541&sr=8-16&keywords=The+Gilli+Gilli+Man
francisngkl

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 2:21pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of francisngkl  

Thank you sir!

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jdallassmith

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Posted: Sep 25, 2011 9:14pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of jdallassmith  

Thanks!
Jeff Christensen

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Posted: Oct 15, 2011 11:15pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Jeff Christensen  

Very nice resources. I'm thinking about doing a draw and tell story using an interactive Smartboard.
Sh9bum9

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Posted: Oct 23, 2011 10:33pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Sh9bum9  

I love storytelling magic. However, it's like some mentalism. The stories must not be so long that the magic effect is lost. I have a sack of river stones with animals and characters carved on them.I found a mystical looking bag and put them in it. Then, I collected stories to fit the stones I have. Not all are magical, but I'm working on it.

What-e'er thou art, act well thy part
Bluesman

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Posted: Dec 5, 2011 9:40pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Bluesman  

Thanks, I'm new to Storytelling. This will heip.
Mr. Mystoffelees

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Posted: Dec 27, 2011 8:35am    Reply with quote   View Profile of Mr. Mystoffelees  

A good read...

http://classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/mtwain/bl-mtwain-howto.htm

As I felt the soft, cool mud squish between my toes, I thought "Man, these are not very good shoes" Jack Handey
SpellbinderEntertainment

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Posted: Jan 7, 2012 1:49pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of SpellbinderEntertainment  

Another very good read...

"Improving Your Storytelling"
Doug Lipman
ISBN: 0-87483-550-5

Walt

“Tales of Enchantment: The Art of Magic”
by Walt Anthony
www.LeapingLizardsMagic.com

"spinning tales and weaving enchantment"
Silvertongue

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Posted: Feb 22, 2012 1:46pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Silvertongue  

I loved this TED presentation and wanted to share it

http://www.ted.com/talks/joe_sabia_the_technology_of_storytelling.html

For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence,
For that long, may I too remain,
To dispel the sufferings of the world.

-Shantideva
Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva
Lencano77

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Posted: Apr 7, 2012 4:07pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Lencano77  

Thanks! Helpful and inspirational!

'Storytelling is an artform of its own kind'
LeoH

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Posted: May 20, 2012 8:51pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of LeoH  

Great stuff!

LeoH
Bluesman

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Posted: May 21, 2012 7:39pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Bluesman  

Thank you. This will help me.
pepita

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Posted: May 22, 2012 3:01am    Reply with quote   View Profile of pepita  

Thanks for sharing them .

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Gypsyprince12

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Posted: May 27, 2012 10:00pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Gypsyprince12  

Thank you for the information.
link8822

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Posted: Jul 1, 2012 9:45pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of link8822  

Thanks so much for all the resources. The first time I show a magic show presented in storytelling form, I loved it and now I've got some resources to start learning how to incorporate it.
David Eichler

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Posted: Nov 23, 2012 2:23pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of David Eichler  

Thanks for sharing these resources!!
Silvertongue

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Posted: Dec 8, 2012 4:03pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of Silvertongue  

Story Lab X

http://storylabx.tumblr.com

This is an amazing resource. Someone has kindly collected a load of storytelling videos off the WWW and put them in the Storylab. Note there are 20 pages so take your time and infuse

For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence,
For that long, may I too remain,
To dispel the sufferings of the world.

-Shantideva
Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva
1KJ

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Posted: Jan 28, 2013 2:39am    Reply with quote   View Profile of 1KJ  

Excellent, thx
wwhokie1

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Posted: Feb 10, 2013 10:45pm    Reply with quote   View Profile of wwhokie1  

A good story with good magic, throw in some humor and it doesn't get any better.
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