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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
This is a great way to practice making your moves look natural. I can't remember where I first learned about this. It might have been from a book or a lecture somewhere. If anyone knows let us know.
But here's what I'm talking about. Let's say you perform a pass with a coin (they think it's in your left hand but it's really palmed in your right). You want them to believe the coin is really in your left hand. Not let's assume you've ditched the coin (pocketed, topited, sleeved, etc..). The point is both hand are now really empty but they believe you are holding the coin in your left hand. This is the kind of situation that will really help to practice with an invisible coin. Pretend you have a coin in your hand. Pretend to toss it into the other hand. Pretend to turn it over (tails to head), pretend to make it vanish then make it appear again. Pretend, pretend, pretend. Do this in front of a mirror from time to time. Pick up a real coin and do some actions with it. Then get rid of the real coin and try to duplicate those natural actions with the "invisible" coin. Do the same kind of thing with other objects. Even shuffle, cut and fan an invisible deck of cards. Do this with just about any action or move you would do with your hands and you'll be surprised at how beneficial this can be. You can actually vanish an object that you don't even have if you're actions are persuading enough to make them believe you had one. In fact after you've mastered handling an invisible object in a natural manner you'll be able to test yourself. Reach into your pocket and pretend to pull something out. Talk about what it is but they never really see it. You're actions have to make them believe it's there. Then cause it to vanish. Give it a try. I do this sometimes while I'm watching TV. Because you don't need anything to practice this you can do it anytime and anywhere. Just try not to make yourself look crazy while at work.. Ron Jaxon |
Edith Regular user Germany 131 Posts |
I have never read about that before but I did it once at school.
I got really funny looks. Edith |
jgravelle Loyal user Milwaukee (Head shown not actual size) 270 Posts |
Another great post.
Our local magic shop owner wants to bring in an area mime to hold a seminar on that very thing. Apparently, the guy's a little obsessive compulsive (I can relate), and drives the shop owner nuts when he comes in because he repeats every real-world manipulation, the second time without the "thing" in hand. I've found myself doing this lately. Next time you salt your fries, pay close attention to the motion of your hand. Now repeat the action convincingly without the salt shaker. The differences between the way we pretend to do things and the way we actually do things is significant. The people who can narrow, or even eliminate that difference, will likely be the most convincing performers among us. Regards, -jjg |
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