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paymerich Special user Norwalk, CT 546 Posts |
Talk about sweating bullets, Just came from a party that did some magic at co-worker' Hot Sauce party. I got to do Chicago Opener , Paul green' Jeopardy and Color monte. I thought I was going to DIE! but all turned out well. Chicago Opener went flawless except for a non-exposed but crappy DL. After doing the openr I got my first non-family "How did you do that". Jeopardy went with out a hitch but I need to work on selling the "impossiblity of it working". The people where impressed but suspected slieight of hand ( even though there is none). Color monte was fun but man I was sweating bullets and almost blew the last alignment move. But I quickly recaptured their attention and wowed them with the kicker. I just got my Ammar sponge bunnies in mail yesterday so I did not do that one and the hot rod routine I have practicing did not pan out because no one was wearing a diamond ( my routine uses no 1-6 force). It becomes very obvious in the "heat of battle " of why REHEARSAL is so important. Practice is not enough, your andrenaline rush clouds your mind and your routines need to be on autopilot .Thanks to all who gave me encouragment and great suggestions. I can't wait to do this again.
Have a Magical Day!
<BR> <BR>The Maniacal Mage <BR> <BR>Pablo Aymerich <BR>Norwalk, CT 06851 |
Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
One of the things that really helps me is to act as if nothing could go wrong. As a result, the adrenaline stops flowing and I can concentrate on interacting with the audience. It also helps if you've come up with a way to handle each audience situations, that could occur, as well as having the routines thoroughly rehearsed.
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Congratulations!
Bob Magic By Sander |
calexa Inner circle Germany 1635 Posts |
Congratulations too. In the end you did well, and this experience will help you the next time you are going to perform.
Magixx
Optimists have more fun.....
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Mystic Magic New user 82 Posts |
I actually work everyday to overcome the problem of adrenaline. I get mine flowing by reading some of the less intelligent posts on this site. Then I immediately pick up a deck of cards, or some coins, or sponges. Or if I have not the right atmosphere for practicing. Any time I get worked up, I work on supressing it. I think I'm at the point where I can tell what's going to be a problem and then I work around it.
Another thing that helps me, try pressing your toes into the ground, hard. the more you're focused on that the less the adrenaline works against you. Just some suggestions. Mystic Magic |
themagicofjoseph Loyal user 214 Posts |
Congrats on the first one bud Here is a way I used to help the jitters. I think of myself practicing at home, then after abit the tension goes. One thing you have to remember, practicing at home in idal conditions is ok for practice, but out there (as you just saw) is abit different. Be relaxed and confident in your handleing. Just because you make a mistake doesn't always mean people will catch it, it's learning how to recover from accidents that'll help your confidence. I currently do tablehopping as a profession and, if you like, email me and we can talk some. Learning how to misdirect the spectators while still haveing a fun preforming will make you confident!!
Magically, Joseph |
Trickster New user Southern California 51 Posts |
Congratulations on your non-family gig and responses...
Interesting reading everyones comments on adrenaline though... I guess it affects all of us a little differently... For me I actually feed off of the adrenaline rush... When the "lights come on and the show starts" it just hits me and I'm on auto-pilot... Something takes over and it's a huge rush... It takes about 3 or 4 hours after a show to come back down to normal... I do have one bit of advice though, instead of focusing on the "magic" focus more on the interaction with your audience. Try and connect with them. If you are able to accomplish that, you won't even have to do a trick for them and they'll think that you are the greatest magician on the planet. Sorry about the rambling... I've recently been writing a bunch of stuff on tips and hints for performing... Congratulations again... RDS
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"I may not be a smart man, I'm just good at what I do"... Deuces Wild Entertainment www.TheTrickster.net |
Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Way to go... now keep doing stuff... do what you can do best, and keep notes.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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TommyTheTremendous Regular user 151 Posts |
Congrats buddy. The first show can always be the hardest.
- Tommy Magic
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Daryl -the other brother Special user Chicago 594 Posts |
Paymerich,
Congratgulations, you have just moved your magic to the next level! Enjoy. |
paymerich Special user Norwalk, CT 546 Posts |
As I have said before, thanks for all the encouragement and kind words. I am a firm believer that magic ,or any hobby/profession for that matter, only increases when individuals give back to that hobby. I know that I will probably never rise to the expertise of Marlo, Vernon , or the great Bob-dini. But I do know that I will be able to contribute and help preserve a great and valuable profession with support of my peers. Not trying to get sappy here but once again thanks.
Have a Magical Day!
<BR> <BR>The Maniacal Mage <BR> <BR>Pablo Aymerich <BR>Norwalk, CT 06851 |
zippy New user PA 54 Posts |
Congrats,
Each show gets a little easier Zippy |
scottasf Regular user san leandro, ca 157 Posts |
One down......dozens more to come!!
It all starts with one step. Great job! Scott
2008/2009 President Oakland Magic Circle
"Life would be so wonderful if we only knew what to do with it." - Greta Garbo |
Brad Lancaster Regular user 184 Posts |
Keep having fun! Youre a the point of no return.
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bnadworn Regular user Western New York 131 Posts |
Paymerich,
That is great. The fact that what you did was a success story is great too. Now you know what to do for the next time. Being nervous is something that almost everyone goes through. Like Trickster I enjoy the feeling of the attention and rush of performing for an audience. I remember polling a group of magicians and not surprisingly we found that we had 100% extroverts. Actually in our case we all loved being the center of attention. It is a great feeling (in a positive way). The more you perform the more it will come naturally to you and you will be smooth as silk. You will be as great as you want to be. Enjoy, - Brian Nadworny
"They say the hand is quicker than the eye but I won't believe it until I see it."
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KenW Elite user 439 Posts |
Just do the same for the next 999 performances and then relax....(on the inside). On the outside, stride to achieve that "relaxed look" and just FAKE IT until you hit number 999.
Keep going, you are on your way to a geat place in magic performance. |
magicsteve99 New user 53 Posts |
I like the fact that you took the leap and did it! The first few are always going to be stressful when its a new type of show. Keep track of what works after each performance and you will quickly zero in on what works best for you.
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