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hady.87 New user 88 Posts |
Hey folks
I was asked to prepare for a baby shower show but I could find any thing similar to this type of show is there any recommendation ? please I need your help DVD / Books / Show / tricks / Ideas ... Thanks in advance
www.hadyakiki.com
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
This is venturing into uncharted territories my friend, and you are on your own. To the best of my knowledge the whole event revolves around over eating, and the opening of presents. I don't know where a magician, or even a man would fit in at this sort of swaray. Be prepared to get your butt pinched, and save some room for desert.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
Back in my younger days, these were popular as "Singing Telegrams".
Included in my schtick was the pregnant balloon animal. Blow up balloon, twist the end...push small bubble inside ...tie off... ..make animal. I also included some vent/baby bits. Something I never did, but you might consider...work with large safety pins, baby bottle as a magic wand..ribbons...and baby ruth candy bars. Thanks for the food for thought Harris
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MichaelDouglas Special user Portland, Oregon 766 Posts |
Okay....had to jump in with this. You MUST consider doing Sponge Bunnies for this. If you're doing a stand-up show, you can use the jumbo version of pappa and mamma for better visibility. Just have them cup their hands together to hold the bunny as you place it in their hands, rather than a closed fist.
And, for what it's worth, I've seen more guys also attending baby showers in the last 5 years or so, and I've done a stand-up show and walk around at one of them. |
Robin4Kids Veteran user Lower Alabama 396 Posts |
Glad you have had the "experience" of a baby shower Michael.... AND survived!! My only experience was my first and last baby shower where I was asked to attend and take pictures. Never have I ever felt so much out of place and treated as an intruder! If only I had been asked to do magic, my only trick would have been to disappear!!!
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Robin
Did you get your butt pinched when you bent over?
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
Robin4Kids Veteran user Lower Alabama 396 Posts |
Haha! No pinches...but if I did get pinched, that would have been the least painful part of that experience!
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gmsmagic1 Elite user 405 Posts |
If money were no object, the Axtell's Cry Baby would probably be the perfect magic trick for this event ( http://www.axtell.com/puppets-magic/baby-ideas/ )!
Otherwise, just keep in mind that this is an adult show and should be light-hearted humor for mostly women. Anything you can do to tie your magic somehow into the theme of the occasion would be ideal. Baffling Bra ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh2tqdKMSSc ) with an over-sized bra for the mother-to-be could be funny if you pull it off (literally!). Production magic analogous to the delivery could be good for a laugh. For example, you could do a square circle routine to the song "Be My Baby" and instead of producing a bunch of silks tied together, they could be diapers and pacifiers tied together. And then produce a baby doll or a tub of ice cream for the pregnant mom with the cravings. You could even do a mentalism/prediction routine using random baby names instead of playing cards. Or maybe you do a multiplying bottle routine to simulate all the drinking the parents will be doing to maintain their sanity after the delivery. Certainly not the best ideas since I'm just winging it here, but the point is to use a little creativity and realize that there really isn't any pressure on you since everyone is there to have fun and the focus is most likely going to be on the mother-to-be... not you. It's bizarre enough that the host would choose magic for this type of event, although granted, the delivery of a baby is truly one of life's real miracles. So maybe you tie everything into that thought to justify why magic is appropriate at this occasion. I doubt that they are looking for a serious magic show, but it goes without saying that you should definitely inquire into what prompted them to hire you in the first place and what their expectations might be. - Gary |
Bazinga Loyal user 277 Posts |
I'm against baby showers. I think it's best to give them baths, in small tubs or basins of course. It's much easier to hold and contain the baby that way. It's also easier to regulate the water temperature. The water coming down on him from the showerhead so high might also trun him against the pleasure of dancing naked in the rain later in life - something my neighbors are hoping I give up
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Potty the Pirate Inner circle 4632 Posts |
In the UK, we have "naming parties", and I'm frequently asked to perform at them. The attendees tend to be a very similar demographic to those at weddings. Therefore, a family show for all ages it what I provide, usually with balloon modelling, and/or close-up magic.
It sounds like a Baby Shower in the States is an all-adult affair - but even so, I'd be very wary of performing the Baffling Bra routine. Certain folks find it hysterical, but a large number find it offensive and sexist. |
Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Doug
A baby shower is a chicken clucking event, where roosters are banned.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
stephaniebeach New user 73 Posts |
I'm heading to my first Baby Shower as a Magician.
I'm thinking the following. 1. It's all about the Mom 2. I'm doing "No Brainer" Bill Abbott's, as a closer with the following predictions: 1. Child's occupation 2.How big will Mom's belly get 3 &4. working on these 3. For the Father, I'm using a Vent Mask and he will predict a jumbo mentalist card 4. Mom will do Michael Ammar's "4 minutes of Fame" and the last load will be Baby Wrist Rattles I bought on Amazon. A free gift for her too 5. Turbo Paddle and moving right to Sponge Balls which seems popular from previous posts (thank you!) I have a few others I'm working on. The future GrandMa said to keep it to 30 minutes, dress really well (At the Red Tail Country Club in Devens Mass)I'm trying to decide if a little background music would be good. If you have any other ideas, I will appreciate your contributions. Stephanie PS Party in Nov 9th 2022. YIPES but iz ok
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