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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On 2007-01-09 11:21, kammagic wrote: If you performed fifty times and bombed 45 times but could arrange that the television audience only saw the 5 terrific performances, then you'd look better than you really are and would be guilty of "creative editing" even though you actually <did> do the 5 terrifce performances. Again, I like Blaine. I just think there are better magicians out there who are sadly under recognized.
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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giochi Special user 502 Posts |
If you performed fifty times and bombed 45 times but could arrange that the television audience only saw the 5 terrific performances, then you'd look better than you really are and would be guilty of "creative editing" even though you actually <did> do the 5 terrifce performances.
[/quote] that implies that he only performs for television, which is simply not true. |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On 2007-01-11 14:08, giochi wrote: That implies that he only performs for television, which is simply not true. [/quote] The only time I've seen him has been on TV specials. Where has he performed without cameras around?
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Bob Johnston Inner circle Philadelphia, PA 1251 Posts |
Mandrake01:
Just because YOU have not seen him live does not mean he is not working live. In a recent private party of medical doctors that took place in DC, it was announced that Blaine would be in the room shortly and would be circulating to all of the 20 tables. He came in wearing nicely pressed paints and an open necked shirt. He spent a great deal of time at each table and was a big hit with the guests (all in Black Tie.) In speaking with the host and hostess after the dinner and performance, I found out that they were immensely pleased with how he had worked the room, and that their feedback from the guests was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone was most impressed with him. What was important to me about Blaine’s appearance was that he was well-groomed (hands and nails immaculate), he spoke nicely to everyone, and gave special attention to the children who were there. What more could anyone want from a close-up magician? I’m not a huge fan of his, but I’ve never seen a better close-up magician working tables in my 45+ years in magic. I found out later what he was paid, his compensation for performing was awesome, and it helps all of us that work in magic for a living. Bob |
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sickmagic Special user 528 Posts |
My answer is simple, He is making a living at what he loves to do so why should we complain about that? Who cares how good he is we should care more about how good we are!
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Manny New user 57 Posts |
How good is David Blaine?
He is good enough to make a living doing magic. However this is the wrong question to ask ... ask yourself "How good am I?" , then study his DVDs/TV specials. Study his presentation, showmanship, theatrics, marketing. You will become a better magician for doing so. |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On 2007-01-12 02:05, Wellington wrote: Good for him. I hadn't heard of his doing anything outside of the television specials. (I certainly hadn't seen him.) I also never claimed he was "grubby" in any way so I certainly wouldn't expect him to turn up in any fashion other than "well-groomed (hands and nails immaculate)" as far as being nice and soft-spoken to everyone, he'd never been otherwise on his specials so again I wouldn't expect anything less in a personal appearance. Quote:
On 2007-01-13 00:53, Manny wrote: I don't think so. I'm still not crazy about David's approach to magic (as successful as it's been for him) and don't really want to emulate him. I think David's approach is uniquely David and anyone "studying" it is probably going to come off as "trying to look like David Blaine." To paraphrase Jackie Chan; "I'd rather be the first <mandrake01> than the next David Blaine."
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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evolve629 Inner circle A stack of 3838 Posts |
Here's a spoof on a David Blaine stunt gone wrong in the great U.K.
One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in - Wayne Gretzky
My favorite part is putting the gaffs in the spectators hands...it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! - Bob Kohler |
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MagicG14 New user 50 Posts |
David Blaine is a very good card magician.
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jclark Special user 510 Posts |
David Blaine is talented in more ways than magic; he created a growth market that has lifted magic back up again. People like silverking are mouths; what have they done? Nothing? They spend more of the free time they have online behind a computer screen talking about other people. Please.
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Manny New user 57 Posts |
How good is David Blaine?
Short answer ... Good enough. However his is a Great showmen and a strong promoter that IMHO studied Houdini and learned a thing or two from him. |
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2096 Posts |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8aucpJx8bs
Not sure if this was already posted here, but this guy puts Blaine to shame. I don't think I ever laughed so hard in my life. The sign thing at the end was absolutely hilarious, and the very ending as well.
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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Bob Johnston Inner circle Philadelphia, PA 1251 Posts |
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On 2007-01-17 09:50, sirbrad wrote: If you have never "laughed so hard in my life" you should get out more, and I hardly think he puts "Blaine to shame." Bob |
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2096 Posts |
Since it is obvious that you have the inability to distinguish sarcasm, it is YOU who should get out more.
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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