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travisb Special user Vancouver, BC 546 Posts |
A gold star for JT! Best take on Myers-Briggs ever.
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BlackShadow Special user London UK 666 Posts |
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On 2005-02-22 18:01, kihei kid wrote: Absolutely right! |
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
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On 2005-02-22 18:09, Jonathan Townsend wrote: This is a pure example of the complexity of understanding personality, and JT is correct, no one method is the best, others pull out other traits of self. The original question dealt with "Magic: a substitute for a personality?" A simple answer would be, "YES, for some." It give access to ego, need for attention, and helps with low self-esteem. Simly put, the "Look at me!" way of life.
Dennis Michael
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J Wessmiller Veteran user VA 306 Posts |
Fascinating. I've really enjoyed reading your responses Den, it shed some light on the subject.
be well, JW |
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
Folks, magic can strongly affect people. It therefore makes the rest of your personality more evident WHEN and HOW you do magic. Be your better self.
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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drwilson Inner circle Bar Harbor, ME 2191 Posts |
Reacting to Jonathan's post, I would say that over the years, audience reactions have guided me to that better self. It is natural for many to start out in magic as an exercise in "look at me." When performing for a private party, I can see how the magic brings people together and creates a sense of a special occasion. Performing in a hospital has made me realize that my performance is, at that moment, the whole of the outside world, something a patient really longs to see.
This has nudged me from being a broody, dark, self-absorbed magician interested in displaying strange powers in the direction of being a congenial host opening the door to a world of shared wonder. When and how indeed, but also why. Yours, Paul |
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
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On 2005-02-23 07:51, drwilson wrote: If only all magicians could under that statement, MAGIC would move to the realm of Rock music, where the focus is for the enjoyment of the audience not the performer.
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
"MAGIC would move to the realm of Rock music, where the focus is for the enjoyment of the audience not the performer."
UH...I believe the Rock Music focus is actually on the performer getting his bell rope rung that night.
Higley's Giant Flea Pocket Zibit
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Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
Hi JW,
My own personal opinion as to why some come across like this can be the form of the medium which they have chosen to verbalize their statements. It's very difficult on the net with lack of intonation and more so the body language the accompanies statements. Take for example when someone says "get out of here". It can be said in jest or with total seriousness. You just don't get that on the net. As for Myers Briggs test they can be helpful in predicting how an individual may react to a situation based on their personality trait but it's not 100%. Myself I've been labled a Type A personality, Green color with touch of gold, Squiggle, and extroverted, depending on the test taken. One of the 2% of the population that naturally doesn't think of carrots when asked to quickly think of a vegetable. It shouldn't be too hard to figure me out now that you've had the data I've given. :O) As for those that appear to be rude in their post my own thoughts are "Obviously this person hasn't had their bran this morning." Chrystal |
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drwilson Inner circle Bar Harbor, ME 2191 Posts |
Chystal,
Ownership of an Old English Sheepdog is far more predictive than the summary of test results that you offer. In fairness, I should explain that I am owned by a Senegal Parrot. Yours, Paul |
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Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
Hi DrWilson,
Thanks for the reminder! I completely forgot about ownership of certain breeds of dogs presumably tells a lot about the owner. For those that haven't heard, supposedly dogs resemble their owners in looks and personality traits. I own 3 dogs, 2 are Old English Sheepdogs. http://oes.org/html/oes_photos.html Hmm now lets see...I have a tendency to let my hair fall into my eyes, stick my tongue out, become excited at the word "kibble", and try to herd things into one place. I'm also goofy and lovable and often fool others into thinking I'm not very intelligent..but that's the key ..my silly antics hide my true intellectual self. Yes! it does sound like me! Sorry, Dr Wilson I don't know much about the characteristic of parrots. I think this post demonstrated how something written "tongue in cheek" with humor in mind, can be taken completely different without intonation for those unfamiliar with my writing style. DrWilson also wrote his post with the same mindset. :O) Chrystal |
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