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TomasKancyper![]() New user 76 Posts ![]() |
Don't talk just pick a card
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Morty![]() New user 1 Post ![]() |
I was thinking a sponge hare palmed, walk upto someone and say excuse me you have a hair on your shoulder, or you have a hair out of place, then produce the hare.
I produced a ring sized ignighter for one street magician. He would cough through his hand and a burst of flame would appear, he would look at them an say "nasty heartburn". That always got a reaction. |
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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 ![]() 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 386 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.
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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 ![]() |
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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
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Don Shock
The Magical World of Don Shock |
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markcall![]() New user 27 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 11 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 33 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 30 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 37 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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