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Flying Magus Loyal user 286 Posts |
I am currently writing a school show, and am thinking of putting in a piece to music. Essentially, it's a square circle silk production that climaxes with the production of a plate of food from within the silks.
I decided to do the piece to music and then chose a short piece of bluegrass music (lots of banjo). That led me into thinking that I could add a short bit of juggling to the beginning of the silk production, after having first produced the three balls from the square circle. (I'm quite a good juggler, so it won't be lame). With the music as it is, it tends to put me into a bit of a silly mood where the juggling is upbeat and a little silly also. Finally, I thought why not start by taking the micky out of the music, by a bit of hillbilly dancing and perhaps some Billy Bob Teeth. My question is, would this just seem strange, our would it play well? I will be performing for school groups aged 7 to 12. The rest of the show is spoken, but with a good bit of comedy also. My gut tells me it will work, but I thought I would enlist the minds of those more experienced with kids magic than I.
Magically yours,
Michel Fouché Believe in the Impossible |
Steven True Special user Bonney Lake,WA 765 Posts |
I will ask you,does it fit with the rest of the act? Does it flow together to make the act stronger? The music could be fun,especially if you are acting it up at the time. Does the juggling fit the theme of the show? IMO the teeth thing doesn't work. It is just my opinion though and you will hopefully get lots of responses for your post. What ever you decide to do let us know here how it goes.
Happy Magic Steven |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Kids like music. However, they prefer to be part of it. Keep it short!
But it sounds like fun to me. Bob Sanders Magic By Sander |
rossmacrae Inner circle Arlington, Virginia 2475 Posts |
Fun, basically, but the teeth are yucky.
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Flying Magus Loyal user 286 Posts |
Well 60% of replies expressly made negative comments about the teeth. So what's wrong with them? Why won't they work or what makes them "yucky"?
Please be assured I'm not discounting these opinions here, I just want a better understanding of them.
Magically yours,
Michel Fouché Believe in the Impossible |
TomBoleware Inner circle Hattiesburg, Ms 3163 Posts |
Sounds good to me.
Not saying you should change what you have, but have you thought about juggling all the items you bring out of the square circle? Placing them aside after a brief juggling bit, produce more and go back to the juggling. Tom
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Steve V Inner circle Northern California 1878 Posts |
Where do you live Magus? I mean region not specific. You think banjo players are toothless prancing hillbillies?
Steve V |
Flying Magus Loyal user 286 Posts |
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On 2006-04-07 22:33, Steve V wrote: Of course not Steve. I love Banjo, but in the context of the show, I generally take the Micky out of myself and in this case my taste in music. Here in Western Australia, most kids probably haven't heard any real bluegrass music without the Hillbilly stereotype attached. And if you're going for comedy, Ricky Skaggs in Billy Bob teeth really would look funny.
Magically yours,
Michel Fouché Believe in the Impossible |
Steve V Inner circle Northern California 1878 Posts |
I make fun of Harvard students in my show.
Steve V |
The Great Smartini Inner circle 2280 Posts |
I think the piece might work...gives your show some variety and texture...always good...I'm wondering though...just how does one make fun of Harvard students?
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muzicman Special user LaCenter, Wa 989 Posts |
How can you tell someone is from Harvard?
ANSWER: They tell you! Two young men who had just graduated from Harvard were excited and talkative about their future plans as they got into a taxi in downtown Boston. After hearing them for a couple of minutes, the cab driver asked,"You men Harvard graduates?" "Yes Sir! Class of '99!" they answered proudly. The cab driver extended his hand back to shake their hand, saying, "Class of '58." |
Steve V Inner circle Northern California 1878 Posts |
You put on the classic Harvard accent. The most fun I ever had at a meeting was one where we had a Stanford guy on one side and a Harvard guy on the other. Both spent the entire time moving their rings around trying to get the attention of the other to show their superiority. Good times. The Stanford guy is now dead and we fired the Harvard guy.
Steve V |
Popo Loyal user Valparaiso, IN 219 Posts |
Magus, If your gut tells you it would play well then go for it. However, you might want to try it out on some test audiences first. Maybe a scouting group or something like that. See what kind of reactions you get and then fine tune it.
As far as harvard goes, our corporate show opens with the lines: Me: "I've studied at the Association of Magical Artists, Zooilogical Individuals, and No Gooders." Asst: "That's amazing!" Me: "Also with the Association of Sorcerers, Telepathics, Oracles, Undertakers, Necromancers, Deceiving Individuals, and No Gooders." Asst: "That's astounding!" Me: "Not to mention fours years of undergraduate work at Harvard." Asst: "That's ridiculous!" I am a Bruin from Brown. POPO |
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