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helder Inner circle Portugal 1065 Posts |
Hi Shawn, I'm very happy see you here as you are one of my favorite performers. Welcome.
Emotional magic it's one my favorite types of magic, touching there hearts with everything we have, magic, words, music, movement but it's one of the hardest. Your version of Gypsy Thread it's a good example of a great piece. Any advices on creating this type of magic? Some book sugestions? Thanks a lot, Helder
My version of Eddie fetcher "Be Honest What's it?" it's available at Penguin Magic
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Shawn Farquhar V.I.P. Canada 760 Posts |
Hi Helder,
I too love emotionally based magic, but only as long as they ring true. For this reason I have always tried to stick as close to reality when building my scripts. I also never actually ever directly follow the script when complete so each show is slightly different. I use the scripts as a guideline to get to the end results. Normally I also don't select effect with difficult plots to follow. This I believe allows me to make a better, stronger connection with my audience. Sincerity is the key... folks can tell BS from a mile away. Almost all of what I say in the Thread of Life is true which makes it easy for me to recall the feelings and share the emotions. I built the routine to have light and heavy moments. Directing the technician to laugh late was a conscious decision to lighten a heavy emotional moment. Seconds later I go back to the story and people feel it even more than before. For those of you reading this who haven't seen the routine, here's a link. http://youtu.be/FcgFcpkpDzA The trick is very basic, but sometimes it's not about the effect and more about the affect. -shawn |
Ray Bertrand Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1452 Posts |
I had never seen you perform this effect Shawn. You are absolutely right. It is about the 'affect'. Extremely well presented. I love it.
Ray
Mentalism in Ontario.
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
Thread of Life is a great piece of theater. So involving.
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