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Pedro Haluch New user I definetely should have more than 62 Posts |
Hey guys.
I'm a 17 year old Brazilian magician, and unfortunately, since June until January/10, I can't practice any magic, I mean, take a deck of cards, practice whatever movement it is. It's a choice (a very painful one), because I'm studying really hard to get to a good college. Ok, I'm not here to share how I miss magic (If any of you have already quited magic for any random reason, you probably know how I'm feeling), I'm looking for ideas. I'm away from practicing magic, but there's still one thing I can do: study magic. I don't know if you all share this feeling, but I feel that I need to know something about magic history, who came up with the most amazing moves, the most useful ones, etc, etc, to be a "complete" magician. So I'm here to ask for suggestions about things I can do, researches, good books about the history of the moves, and even some video or book teaching moves (but I won't be able to practice) that'd fulfill my need to stay close to magic, and still keep me away from practicing it (Argh). Thanks, and have a nice day, Pedro Haluch |
Ben Train Inner circle Erdnase never had 4639 Posts |
I find the study of magic as time consuming, if not more so, then the practice time...
For instance, I had trouble sleeping last night because I was working on a card problem, in this case trying to find a way to make a three phase routine seem to escalate (it was a presentational, as well as structural, problem). Not only did I play with the routine for about 2 hours, but I looked through several books and then couldn't fall asleep for at least an hour thinking about it. I understand exactly where you're coming from- I'm helping moderate and Erdnase discussion group for a bunch of magicians in a few days, but I'm also busy with my school work. It's really really hard to balance. But I will point out there are clever ways to combine the two, magic and getting into a good school. Here's two I used: 1. Start a magic club at your school. You become president. It will look good on a transcript. 2. Perform magic for hospitals and old folks homes. Get press coverage (do it for free). That will ALSO look good on your transcript. Obviously don't let your marks skip, but be clever- everyone who gets into a good school has extracurricular activities... the secret is learning to manage them. Ben
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Jay Mahon Special user 983 Posts |
Magic is often a social door opener. I know I became very good friends with my high school teachers and they were... more lenient with marks than other students. Having gotten into and complete a degree I am very aware of the time needed to study and excel, I am also aware of the breakdowns and drop outs as I was surrounded by them. Many of them lacked an outlet... like magic!
Balance is key J |
Hideo Kato Inner circle Tokyo 5649 Posts |
It looks to me that you are going to cheat your parents as reading magic books looks like studying for the exam.
6 months is short which is not difficult to endure. 6 months is short to prepare for the exam. Forget magic and concentrate for the exam. I believe this is the best advice I have posted in Magic Café. Hideo Kato |
Pedro Haluch New user I definetely should have more than 62 Posts |
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On 2009-09-17 13:38, Ben Train wrote: I wish schools in Brazil had the same method. Here we have to do a test. One test, with ALL the things from high school. It's just this test. No extra abilities. (feels sad). So, which I'm basically doing is reviewing all my high school in 2 3 months. That takes my time...slightly. And no "use" in magic. (feels even more sad). |
Pedro Haluch New user I definetely should have more than 62 Posts |
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On 2009-09-17 19:08, Hideo Kato wrote: I agree, I guess. Thanks. |
dyrwolf New user The timbers of Fennario 94 Posts |
Start practicing a given move exclusively, such as the DL. It is mindless practice.
So now, less than five years later, you can go up on a steep hill in Las Vegas and look West, and with the right kind of eyes you can almost see the high-water mark — that place where the wave finally broke and rolled back.
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Ben Train Inner circle Erdnase never had 4639 Posts |
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On 2009-09-18 17:22, dyrwolf wrote: We're advocating mindless practice? Doesn't that, in theory, bother people?
If you're reading this you're my favourite magician.
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acuster New user 36 Posts |
Man, this sounds disturbingly similar to the bar exam. I had to endure that process this summer. And yeah, I didn't get much magic practice in. But I spent my time exploring and reading...mostly plotting on what I would do with my time once the exam was over. Now I have a mental "to-do" list that is insane.
As far as books, etc, it's completely up to you. One idea would be to focus on theory books. You'll have time to let the concepts percolate, so that when you can practice, you can look at things in a new way. Stuff like "Our Magic" by Maskelyne & Devant ($8 on Lybrary). Actually, Lybrary has a lot of good historical stuff to check out (not just theory): Art of Magic, Modern Coin Manipulation, etc. It may give you some perspective. The Fitzkee Trilogy has been republished, and Darwin Ortiz' Strong Magic and Designing Miracles would be a good route as well (and more contemporary). Regardless of what you do, if you're like me, you won't be able to stop thinking about it, regardless of whether you're practicing. At least make the thinking productive in some manner . Good luck on the exams, I sympathize. andy |
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