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Jason Cardwell New user 17 Posts |
Sometimes it's hard to practice with a mirror when you need to look at what your hands are doing, like when I was learning a one-handed knot. I never thought about a video camera, though. I'll have to try that!
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JediMindTrick New user 10 Posts |
A FANTASTIC way to practice.... use a webcam!
I found this out recently after installing one on my laptop to talk to long distance friends, that you can set up the angle for different perspectives, all while staring at the screen for immediate feedback. I found that, unlike a mirror, it felt like I was watching someone else's hands...but I was totally in control. It's a great tool to use |
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Will Gordon Regular user Las Vegas 124 Posts |
I start the technique or trick slowly at first then as I generate more speed I incorporate the use of a close-up mirror.
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Romengan New user 4 Posts |
Even though it looks like this one has been answered thoroughly, you can use the webcam at one angle (great idea) and a mirror at another angle. This way you can see yourself from the start through the mirror and after a satisfactory performance you can check the webcam (or camcorder) recording to review if you were good at that angle as well.
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The Magician Loyal user Liverpool 267 Posts |
I practice in front of a Mirror
The Magician
Expect the Unexpected |
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DoomPenguin New user 50 Posts |
My digital camera can record movies, so I use that to see how I'm doing after I've tried the trick out for awhile. I might use a mirror every once and a while.
A broken clock tells the right time twice a day.
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denzildon New user 47 Posts |
I guess its time for me to get a camcorder!!!
Imagination is more important than knowledge!!! -- Albert Einstein
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smartie_28 New user 56 Posts |
I use a mirror but I'll soon have a video camera and I'll start using that
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Gerald Veteran user Arkansas 325 Posts |
Good suggestions! It is a good idea to use the mirror to check the angles and get a general idea of how your practice is progressing. But use it sparingly. Video tape from different angles gives you a better idea of how it really looks to the spectators. Video tape an actual performance. This is a real eye opener.
You might want to have a look at the discussions about "The Ostrich Factor: A Practice Guide for Magicians" at: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......0&20 You can also do a search on this forum and find other threads that discuss the book. Read reviews excerpts by David Regal, David Goodsell and the complete review from MAGIC magazine by Mike Close at my web site. Good luck! Gerald |
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
I use a mirror. I like the idea of videotaping a performance, though.
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migwar Elite user west yorkshire, UK 457 Posts |
When I first started card magic, I found when I practised with a mirror, I spent a lot of time looking at my hands, which I thought was a bad habit, I use a webcam now, and will be getting a camcorder
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amakar Loyal user 235 Posts |
Write the script
Rehearse outloud Incorporate the "moves" Videotape When learning the script, I've found it helpful to record yourself on a CD and play it in the car. |
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