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AlexanderS New user Austria 16 Posts |
I have two ways of introducing myself:
1.)Formal-Version (e.g.: if I get booked in restaurants as a walk-around act, but also sometimes used when I'm doing street magic and "disturbing" someone who is just enjoing a cup of coffee ): "Hi, I am a magician, do you want to see something." 2.) Fun-Version: Here I just walk up to a small group of people who obviously are not in a hurry, do a flashproduction of cards/coins etc. and then go in a small routine. Both versions work fine for me and which one I choose only depends on my own mood. But in my opinion as long as you are nice, your introduction does not offend and always treat them respectfully, it really does not matter what you say as an introduction. -Alex |
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Sam Hagen Regular user 170 Posts |
Doing flourishes might help to open the conversation.
May you live in interesting times.
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MagicalEducator Veteran user 369 Posts |
I know what you're thinking, who is this guy and why is he wearing this shirt. I wear a ****e Shirt from the UK which really stands out.
Voted "Canada's Most Inspirational Magician"
www.MagicalEducator.com Check out my column "Magic is Education" in Vanish Magazine |
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Mysteryos New user 28 Posts |
There are a few rules "Pick up Artists" use to get into the "set" with magic.
Rule number 1: Don't approach saying "Do you want to see a magic trick?" answer will be: "Hell, no...what the hell?" Rule number 2: Don't feel like a king after gaining all attention and be just a magic nerd (isn't that important for an entertainer - but to have the chance to talk with the girl it is crucial) Rule number 3 (Thats the rule you're looking for): Approach the group with a simple magic unrelated question like "Do you have a lighter?" and then turn the lighter into a living dove or something ... or ask for some change and switch it to a 100 Euro/Dollar bill... |
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magicshowprod Regular user Seattle, WA 109 Posts |
Loudly sneeze a giant sponge ball into your hand (or a bunch of little ones that fall all over the ground). And, of course, don't forget to use that handkerchief you magically just pulled out of the air
Don Shock
The Magical World of Don Shock |
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markcall New user 28 Posts |
"Do you like to be AMAZED?"
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Peej New user 29 Posts |
I think confidence and proper outfit (ie. Clothes which are saying you are a magician) would do.
After that just say "Do you believe in magic?" Perhaps that's one way of getting a girl's number. Kidding. |
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Stephen Wilbury New user 68 Posts |
I do contact juggling with a large acrylic till I get a crowd then start a little pre show to condense the crowd then do a really short like 3 trick "acutal show"
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brittany_killgore New user Salt Lake City, Utah 13 Posts |
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On May 14, 2014, Vangel wrote: I love the idea and always do the same. Actually people don't love to talk enough before they know a little about you. You can skip this step by doing some charisma. |
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Dirty Deek New user Indiana, USA 35 Posts |
Your dress (how you dress) will help a LOT. I dressed as Carl from SlingBlade one Halloween and just walked around the streets of Gatlinburg, TN on Halloween night. I started getting stopped by people, so I started patter, lines from the movie, in my pretty good Carl voice. From there it just spiraled.
"Pay No Attention to That Man Behind The Curtain"
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paul180 Loyal user 219 Posts |
The term "street magic" is a misnomer. What was once called street magic, is in fact busking. What we now call street magic, is in fact ambush magic.
If what I'm saying is valid? Then when ambushing a prospective spectator the idea would be to immediately grab their interest. Something like "you have nice eyes" "can brighten them even more by showing you something" is appropriate. The same tools work for walk around magic but aren't as important. Just my 3 cents for what it's worth?
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a foolish man can learn from a wise answer.
Attributing negativity to a topic or post doesn't make the topic or post negative, it shines a light on the negativity of the person or persons, making the attributions. BEWARE these Debbie downers and anything they say. They simply lack the self esteem or good will, to be positive or productive. Your belief in self, is more important and is all that matters, for your success to be glorious. |
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TimeSwitch New user 2 Posts |
I usually try to adapt to the setting.
At the bar, I will sit next to the victim with a soda can or whatever and do the "a b c d" thing with the tab in a normal voice so that they can hear me. But I don't remove the tab, I pull a spare one that I have hidden in the finger holding the can. Then I casually ask "what's your name?", they tell me and as I probably failed I say oh ok, let me try again (usually I fail again at getting their first letter). But they are so confused thinking "what... I just saw you pull the tab and you left it on the table..." Then I go on with more. In the street sometimes I disguise as one of those guys performing a poll or whatever. Ask them their name and I perform the One Ahead on them. |
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alan1954 New user 43 Posts |
Just holding up a sponge ball or sponge bunny is usually enough to get one or two people to stop. And once you get into your routine, others will stop, too. Whenever I go busking, sponges are my big money-maker.
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paulalpha New user Minneapolis, MN 75 Posts |
My costume/ clothes imply magic and I make a bee line for families with kids. I ask the parents if the kid could help me out with something, and launch into the tricks from there.
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rabbitok New user Sydney, Australia 52 Posts |
"Could I borrow this ?" produce a silver morgan and start the one coin routine, especially good for terraces, pubs etc...
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servant Regular user Texas 101 Posts |
I remember learning the Balducci levitation as a young teenager, which was bitter sweet, since it confirmed my suspicion that David Blaine was mixing street video with camera tricks.
I approached some random kid at a Walmart in the electronics department, where bored teenagers would meet to play the N64. I asked the kid if I could show him a trick, and he reluctantly agreed. I performed the levitation, turned around, and the look of sheer confusion on his face is burned into my memory to this day. I still don't know if it was a look of confused amazement or if my performance was so poor that he was confused if I was being serious or funny. I actually think that was the last time I performed the Balducci levitation. |
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David_MacFarlane New user 53 Posts |
I busked in the pedestrian mall in Ottawa once (Spark's St.?), and man, I did not have the chops to build and hold a crowd of people who had someplace else to be. I mean, I'd done busking festivals where there were thousands of people wandering around looking for an act... this was a totally different game. But, it came down to, stop 6 people, you could usually manage that with balloon animals, and get one of them to put me into my strait jacket... normally my set's finish. Do the jacket, pass the hat, repeat. It was a grind.
In case that wasn't clear, someone getting tied up in a strait jacket was strong enough to draw and hold a crowd, but man, they vanished once I got out. |
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hypnoman1 New user 76 Posts |
Here are some of the things that I am aware of:
1. LOOK APPROACHABLE We’ve all seen people walking down a hall with their head down or sitting at a table engrossed with their phone. Body language speaks volumes, and they’re sending signals that they don’t want to be bothered. Instead, get interested in the people around you, "A smile shows that you’re open to a conversation,”. 2. SAY HELLO It sounds simple, but a quick “hello” will break the ice. Marriott Hotels has a “15-5 rule” for its employees. Whenever an employee comes within 15 feet of anyone in the hotel, they must acknowledge the guest with eye contact or a friendly nod. If the person comes within five feet, then the employee must smile and say hello. Robinett suggests that you take on the Marriott rule for yourself. “Try it with people in the grocery line or wherever you have a captive audience.” 3. ASSUME THE OTHER PERSON IS SHY Seventy percent of people proclaim they’re shy, Knowing this puts you in the same boat. “You don’t have to be an extrovert to talk to a stranger,” “We’re all so worried what other people might think about us. The truth is that no one cares because they’re worried about themselves.” Instead, take the focus off of you and put it onto the other person. “The best connectors I know will tell you they’re shy, but that doesn’t stop them from creating powerful networks,” “They simply know that it takes other people to get to their goals and they come out of their comfort zone.”
For those who believe, no explanation is necessary; for those who do not believe, no explanation will suffice.
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troy thornton New user 51 Posts |
Hey! you got a minute?
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magicianbrady New user 97 Posts |
"Hi, my job is to interrupt people when they're talking. Care to see something cool?"
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