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bwalendziak New user Connecticut 78 Posts |
Hi Curtis,
In the intro to your visit it says that you juggle a little. I am also a juggler-magician. Having spent hours upon hours learning to juggle five objects, I'm not as intimidated as other magicians to learning some of the "harder" routines. What do you think? I heard through the grapevine that you spent some time up here in Connecticut. Am I correct in understanding that you were going to Yale? I don't know if that's 100% true or not. What did you do for your magic fix when in CT? Thanks, Brian Walendziak |
Curtis Kam V.I.P. same as you, plus 3 and enough to make 3498 Posts |
Hey Brian, the rumor mill (yours at least) is correct. I was a Yalie from 1978-'82, and saw a bit of juggling there, including a 1-ring travelling "circus" the "Royal Lichtenstein"? that used to play the campus each year.
While I was in CT, I hung out with Yalies David Yee (IBM/SAM close up winner)and Dick Hatch (the "H" in "H & R Books") as well as some talented guys in the local club that seemed to center around Tom Prete's shop. Is David Tropeano still doing magic? For a guy from Hawaii, CT is right next to New York, and I spent as much time as possible there, visiting the Magic Townhouse and Tannen's as much as possible. I met a fine close up worker named Paul Taylor working in New Haven itself, and did a few gigs with him. Along with my Senior thesis, I wrote, illustrated and published my first book, a small collection of effects titled "All the World's a Stage" which marked the first appearance of the "Coercive Purse" in print. That was pretty much my magic fix in Connecticut. Are those places still around? As far as juggling goes, I'm stalled at five. Just can't get it to go, and just can't seem to find the time anymore. I do two things I thought I'd never be able to do, pass pins and the Moshen contact juggle. I think jugglers are better at knowing how to teach themselves, and that knowledge can help in learning the "harder" coin routines. Jugglers see dropping as progress, and don't put something in the show until they can do it. Magicians sometimes can "fake it" and do.
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bwalendziak New user Connecticut 78 Posts |
Curtis,
Paul Taylor doesn't ring a bell but David Tropeano sounds familiar. Tom Prete's shop has been closed for a while but he is still active in the local club. We have our local convention on Saturday and I'll ask some of the guys about the others you mentioned. I've only been in the area for about five years. Contact juggling is the most magical looking juggling you can do. The balls seem to take on a life of their own and can seem light as a feather. I spent a lot of time polishing my acrylic ball after dropping it. The Coinvention sounds awesome!! One coin magician who's work is beautiful is Eric Decamps. He seems to be left off some of the lists, but his routines are up there with the best. Thanks Brian Walendziak |
leefoley3 Elite user Texas 402 Posts |
"Pass pins"? Sounds incredibly painful!!! Sorry,guys,I couldn't just let that one go!
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