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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2323 Posts |
Tonight out on a street in the middle of Portland, I did it finally! I went out there and performede the oldest trick in the world. And it felt great. I was really really studying Gazzo, Cellini, Ammar for the last few months to get it just the way I wanted. Reactions were top notch! I was so nervous and I thought the hat load would be the hard part, but the hardest part was hatting them near the end of the effect. I wish I had pictures to share, but I will have to get a friend of mine to do that for me next time.
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MagiCol Special user Dargaville, New Zealand 929 Posts |
From New Zealand "Good on yer", as we say. It's great when a routine performed in public goes across well. A photo or two of your first time out would be a historic record for you. But you need someone you trust to take the photos and not take your camera disappear with it!! What else was part of your show? All the best for the future, Brian.
The presentation makes the magic.
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T. Sebastian Loyal user Ozark Mountains, USA 223 Posts |
I know exactly how you feel.
I started performing the cups three weeks ago. It's been really great.
So sorry I soiled your precious eyes.
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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2323 Posts |
Rock on T. Sebastian. The cups and balls can't be beat! A true classic of street magic! And the cash that is collected everytime I get to perform the effect is awesome! Yesterday I had a near close call with thieves. Three teenagers approached my table after I had just finished a set. They started messing with my props to distract me from my hat which I had just quickly threw my cups and balls into to cover the cash. They started asking me questions left and right from all three different directions. I didn't lose concentration, I just reached for the hat, grabbed the handful of cash and pocketed it, once they realized they lost their chance, they took off running. A guy near by waiting for the bus later came up and verified to me that they were trying to rob me. He said that he heard them talking over on the corner about taking my money after I was done collecting.
Man, you got to be on top of your game on the streets. Its real, its tough. |
Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Sound like you need to wear an AK47 slung over your shoulder.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2323 Posts |
Nah... I just need a set of Joe Mogar's jumbo color changing knives! More compact!
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts |
After hatting a crowd, I immediately reestablish an edge with anyone lingering around. Doesn't matter if it's my last show. Once the last dollar falls, it's back to being MY stage. I do not let kids hang around my table. The create the new edge even if that edge is simply there to watch me pack up and leave.
People wishing to talk my ear off get a polite couple of words from me, followed by a quick "Excuse me, I'll only be a moment. I need to reset my show." Then I secure everything before I allow anyone my attention. Always the same. Don't care if it's George W. waiting for an autograph |
Faulkner Loyal user New Orleans 249 Posts |
Sonny Holiday use to carry a hammer...come to think of it he had some dents in it too.
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T. Sebastian Loyal user Ozark Mountains, USA 223 Posts |
My money goes straight into a bag, which is tied to the inside of my pack,
which is attached to my table. And I always have the stick of wood ready. I use a drumstick for a wand. Not sawed off. I'm a drummer too, so it just feels natural.
So sorry I soiled your precious eyes.
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Levity Elite user 447 Posts |
Congratulations, Brian! The greatest trick in the world!
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"I suggest you watch very carefully..."
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pepka Inner circle Uh, I'm the one on the right. 5041 Posts |
Congrats man. If you can work the cups on the street, you can work them anywhere.
On the topic of hat thievery: The only busking I do is for charity. Once or twice a year I'm asked to perform for a charity fair of some kind. About 2 years ago, I'm busking at a Relay for Life event, I make it well known that all the money that goes in the hat goes to the charity. Not being an experienced busker, I didn't know the proper decorum after a show. Sure enough, I caught a 12 year old with his hand in the hat. I really flipped out on him. "It's for the charity!" He ran like hell. I've since learned my lesson. |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
You learn this very quickly.
Once in a while, one of the kids at the Renaissance Festival would reach into my hat and act like he was going to take money out. I usually asked him how much he liked having fingers on that hand. These kids were just playing, for the most part. But you can't let them get away with it.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
Magic.J.Manuel Special user I have danced upon 663 Posts |
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On 2008-07-28 12:38, Brian Proctor wrote: Joe's Jumbo Hot Rod knife is great, and it is a Melon Knife so on a hot day you can use it to slice up your final load and sell it by the slice. BOR income streams for buskers!
Nothing would get done at all, if man waited so long that no one could find fault with it.
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