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Marc01 Regular user 119 Posts |
Has any one seen the climax of David Williamson's routine when he produces a whole bag of lemons?
I love the concept but I have no idea how he practically does. A description would be appreciated . Thanks Marc |
Mr. Muggle Special user 999 Posts |
The bag is off to the side if I recall right; he just picks up the bag and spills them out onto the table. I'd say its kind of more like a second climax.
I have this on video somewhere, I'll pull it out to make sure I'm not missing something. MM
"Now you're looking for the secret... but you won't find it because you're not really looking. You don't really want to know the secret... You want to be fooled." - The Prestige (2006)
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Ron Giesecke Special user Redding, Ca. 947 Posts |
Nothing practical about it. The bag just sits under the table, and after the large loads are produced from under the cups, the bag is then maniacally dumped on the table.
Not recommended if you are not percieved to have a controlled screw loose in your act. Williamson is one of a kind, and what is germaine to his act can be very embarassing when redeployed in another. |
bishthemagish Inner circle 6013 Posts |
I think it is a funny idea. And might be a good lead in to doing the bill in the lemon. I used to do a stage size cups and balls routine and load in oranges and then found the bill in the orange.
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Marc01 Regular user 119 Posts |
Thanks . I don't think that I will use it that way.
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Ben Proudfoot Loyal user 212 Posts |
To Bish:
I know you are a professional magician, what is your take on the train of thought that say that the climax of the cups and balls cannot be beat and adding an effect like bill in fruit just is anticlimactic? Ben |
Mr. Muggle Special user 999 Posts |
Tell that to Michael Ammar, he combines the Bill in Lemon and the Cups and Balls.
The routine is far from anticlimactic- its all in presentation.
"Now you're looking for the secret... but you won't find it because you're not really looking. You don't really want to know the secret... You want to be fooled." - The Prestige (2006)
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wsduncan Inner circle Seattle, WA 3619 Posts |
Michael not only does bill in lemon after producing the lemon from his cups, but he RESTORES the lemon and the bill is back inside it.
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Mr. Muggle Special user 999 Posts |
Very true! Michael creates a third climax...er...wait, or is it the fourth climax?
Anything is possible- IF you have the right presentation.
"Now you're looking for the secret... but you won't find it because you're not really looking. You don't really want to know the secret... You want to be fooled." - The Prestige (2006)
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Tom G Inner circle 2895 Posts |
Not sure and can't talk for David, but I think it's more of a magic convention gag.
Tom |
bishthemagish Inner circle 6013 Posts |
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On 2005-08-14 21:03, bproud wrote: When I was working in comedy clubs in Chicago (mostly Bit O Magic) The comedy magic routine started with me getting two people up. I did the chain escape with two helpers and then I would do a card routine with them and steal one of the guys watches. I would produce one card the other was forced and produced using the insurance policy. I let one sit down. Borrow a bill a 20 dollar bill or the highest bill the guy had, burn it. Then stall to give it back. The bill burned was a running gag. I never gave the bill back right away because the audience has seen magicians borrow something - destroy it - then produce it in some way. So I took advantage of this and made it a running gag. First I take out my wallet and have them open a sealed envelope and there would be a bill inside. But while the spectator is doing that the audience thinks that this is going to be the bill. So I fake them out. He opens it and it is not his bill - I take it away from him. It is a five dollar bill. I say it must be from lasts nights show. Next trick. I did the professors nightmare - after that I let the guy examine the three ropes - oh there is something in one of the ropes. (They think it is the bill) I cut the rope next to the bulge - pull out the same card on the insurance policy. This got a big laugh. Then I do cups and balls produce the oranges. (I also used the chop cup here). After the loads I would turn to the guy and ask him if he liked the show? Like the show was now over. He would say yes then I would say now I bet you would like to know what happened to that dollar bill. (Next laugh). I would have him pick an orange (Magicians choice) I would cut it open and produce the 20 bucks and that was it. Let him sit down. Then I would ask the guy I took the watch from what time it was. (next laugh). He would have to come up on the stage to get the watch. Then I would use him to help with the needle trick and that was what I would close with. I would thank him and let him sit down and do the needle trick in one and to music then exit. That was my act and it grew and changed over time. It is very much like my fathers style and that is laughter based on situation comedy.
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Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts |
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On 2005-08-14 08:00, Marc01 wrote: I may be completely wrong here, but I thought that this ending was a one-off gag for a performance in front of magicians rather than part of his regular routine. There was no particular subtlety involved - just a typically whacky Dave thing! Richard
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Correct.
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