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KillerQ New user 20 Posts |
Hey all,
I have been into close-up magic for about 20 years now - In the past 6 years, I have had a lot of stuff in "life" that took time away from me practicing like I would like to, and hence, I have not been 'into' magic as much as I would have liked. I don't like to perform (even my most routine, simple tricks) without at least some practice, so it makes it hard when everything else takes priority. I plan on getting back into everything when stuff slows back down, but at now I don't even perform the random stuff that I used to all the time. I would just like to hear some words of encouragement, tips, or other similar stories from you guys... Like I said, it's just on hold - but I get jealous almost seeing people who are still performing strong... Thanks, Matt! |
Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
Like you I used to perform every chance I got.
Things changed and I've had to deal with those changes. I still practice and explore when time permits and except for an occasional impromptu type trick I rarely perform. The changes happened a couple of years ago and at this point in time I'm not sure if I will ever get back to performing like I used to. I'm older, more tired at the end of the work day and really don't feel the urge to perform like I used to. Whatever the future holds for me I do know that magic will always be a part of my life in one way or another. I will continue to practice, enjoy visiting the Café and helping when possible. This may not be encouraging but hope it all works out for you, and me too. |
stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Words of encouragement?
I've sought them many times. Never really got them when I wanted them. But maybe I got them when I needed them. (Can you hear Mick Jagger?) Encouragement can take two forms: 1. We know you, know your talent, know your skill, know you just aren't getting the breaks, bla bla bla, and we say: hang in there, buddy. 2. We don't know who you are, and we say: hang in there buddy, and it is meaningless because we...well...don't know who you are. So KillerQ, tell us who you are. Become our friend. Then maybe we can give you meaningful encouragement. Until then: hang in there, buddy. |
KillerQ New user 20 Posts |
Stone...
Ok, from the time I was about 10, I dabbled in in it here and there, not too seriously at that time. I started getting into Magic. (I am a whopping 28 yrs old now, by the way...) By the time Highschoool rolled around, I was always practicing, reading, performing for friends, family, strangers at events, etc... I was what I did when I wasn't doing homework. My Junior year in Highschool was when I was heavy into conventions, lectures, meetings, etc. This lasted throughout my Bachelor Degree days in college. Practice, conventions, meetings, research, etc. At that time, I was working part-time in a Hospital, so that afforded me a lot of time to show and practicing tricks on friends, and even some strangers. At this point, I was always ready to put on a 'mini' show of closeup for whoever was around. It was always on my mind - at the mall, at weddings, at people's houses, etc... (I had (and still have) hundreds of books, dvds, manuals, etc along with a bunch of props that I have collected over the years. So, everything is still around.) Then, when My Master's Degree rolled around, that took a lot of time away from my craft. Then, my career started - which caused me to be away from home, at training for almost 12 months.... This consisted of 12 hour days of physical training and book-work. Although this was hard to fit magic into, I still managed to pick up a deck of cards and practice. I even found a few people who were genuinely interested in learning, so I proceeded to teach them some stuff while away at training. That was about three years ago. Since then, I don't know - I know I have been busy, but the 'interest' isn't as strong. Sometimes I will get the bug, then get back into it for a week - then things pick up again, and I get side tracked. I work in Law Enforcement, so my days can be pretty hectic, and not leave magic practice as the number one thing for me to do when I get home. Also, since the "masked" magician phenomenon, and all of the bogus, reality tv 'magicians' have surfaced, it sort of took some of the 'spark' out of it for me. I mean, I have years and years of skill, and I still remember everything - I just don't have time to practice like I used to, and when I don't practice, I try not to perform (I know performing can be practice as well, but you know what I am saying...) I still get people I haven't seen in 10 years who say 'I remember when you levitated" and "I remember when you...." = so that's nice.... It's encouraging to me knowing that some great magicians didn't even touch magic until they were much older than I am now... I guess what it comes down to is - I miss it, but don't seem overly anxious to jump back in and dedicate a lot of time to it. Perhaps the fact that I never perused it 'semi=professionally' has subconsciously lent me down? See, I was always a bit afraid to do 'formal' booking-type performances.... I could perform closeup and impromptu for larger crowds with no problem, if that's what the moment led to, but as far as formal shows went, I was always afraid to take that step.... I suppose I never really had a huge desire to start performing more formally, but I think I may feel disappointed that I never tried. Ok, there's a bit more background. Hope that helps... Thanks, Matt! |
KillerQ New user 20 Posts |
Hey again,
I must say reading around on this forum again reinforced just how much experience and knowledge I have - It makes me want to start applying it again - so it doesn't lay dormant on the wayside... It's like a 100 page Thesis for me. I WANT to do it, but hesitant, for whatever reason, to start into it. Once I begin, I am on a roll..... Thanks again! Later, Matt! |
gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
Magic will always be there for you when you're ready to practice it again.
*due to the editorial policies here, words on this site attributed to me cannot necessarily be held to be my own.*
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JRob Veteran user Central South Carolina 395 Posts |
KillerQ,
I am coming out of just such a period myself. It took about 4 years for the bug to bite again. Admittedly, working practice around my day job isn't the easiest thing, but nothing worth doing is ever easy. Speaking of practice time, it's coming up shortly Best of Luck
"Jim Roberts, AKA: Professor Jay Rob "<br>
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