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JoshTmagic Loyal user Illinois 265 Posts |
Hey guys thanks for reading my post! I was wondering what any of you guys have to say about creating your own strolling routine so anyone that has experience In this field please give me some tips on how to start and how to strengthen my routine or any other tips I need to know thanks!
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Blindside785 Inner circle Olympia, WA 4541 Posts |
http://forums.theory11.com/showthread.ph......from-JDG
If you need any help, PM me and I would be happy to help you. |
jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
After you've practised 8 or 9 routines. Try them in different orders and see what 2 to 5 earn you the best response.
All the other advice applies (first trick quick and a grabber) ex-cetera, but in the end the only answer will be how well the audience responds to you. As far as creating "your own" routines. You could be asking what order is best, for commercially available magic or you could be asking how to go about inventing something original. Originality comes from within. Seeing something that inspires or daydreaming and wondering "Is it possible to do that?" are the root of the process. I get a lot of ideas from watching cartoons and psy fi, that, and having an overactive imagination
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
MJ Marrs Inner circle Los Angeles 1124 Posts |
Just like any well written essay, book, song or movie: It needs a great intro, body, and conclusion.
Three tricks which incorporate the main three close-up areas with coins, cards, and "other" allows that formula and provides a nice variety. But there are no hard and fast rules. Some guys do only cards. Some guys chat before doing any magic at all. Most pros agree that entertainment should be a priority, and that true professionals can make almost any trick entertaining. Therefore, while some tricks might be considered "better" or more baffling than others, the "best" or most mysterious tricks in the world won't be enough to help a bad performer. But there's SO MUCH MORE that goes into things. Countless other considerations such as clothing, words, body language, marketing, etc., go into creating a successful act that can be used professionally. One could write a book explaining lots of the pertinent stuff and still not cover everything. Fortunately some individuals have actually written books on the subject. Do yourself a favor and get Jamie Grant's new book which will certainly serve you well. I've already crossed over from magic as only a hobby to paid performances; however, I still plan on getting Jamie's book. Since you asked, one final piece of advice, which I'm confident lots of guys will advise as well, is to not rush things. Research. Think. Trial and Error. Read, Read, Read. Good luck. |
Roy the Illusionist Regular user Tennessee, USA 147 Posts |
What area of magic are you trying to make a routine for? Cards? Coins? Ropes?
Are you watching closely?
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1274 Posts |
3 sets of 3. That way by the time your at the 4th table you're out view of the first table. Use material you're comfortable with. Something fast and visual for your first effect (i.e - extreme burn). The "meat" of the set in between (i.e - a good pick a card effect) and a strong closer (i.e - Ring On String).
Take Blindside's offer of help. He knows how to set up routines very nicely and has very sound advice always. But keep in mind it's very subjective. We can give you advice on basic structure and a few suggestions of what we do but it all depends on your style and personality. |
Jmolomagic Veteran user Victorville 332 Posts |
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On 2014-02-01 13:35, TheMag1cian wrote: This is also the way I set up my sets (3 sets of 3). I definitely second to take Blindside's help. He has helped me quite a bit and of course trail and error at gigs helped me mold my sets. This is what it looks like for a gig I have later this month. 1. - Rubber band Routine (Opener) - Remarkable - Divorce (Multi-Selection Card Trick) (Closer) 2. - Turbo Stick (Opener) - Rope Nut Knot - ACR/C2W (Closer) 3. - Extreme Burn (Opener) - Sponge ball Routine - Pressure (Closer) |
ROBERT BLAKE Inner circle 1472 Posts |
I am looking for what object do I have with me allready. example: I do a ring on stick effect. so I started to think what can I do more. I also have a piece of rope with me. so I made a routine:
1) trick with a rope 2) trick with a stick (floating wand or flip stick) 3) trick with a ring and rope 4) trick with a ring, rope and wand this is a mini show on its own. around 5 minutes. I can also jazz magic with it. make it longer or shorter when ever I want. same idea I did with the Grand mothers necklace effect: 1) produce ball - make it vanish and appear behind ear of child. 2) make a short production from 1 to 3 balls. 3) Grand mothers necklace. again a mini show, 5 minutes, that I can make longer and shorter. it is a different look at seeing what you have and can do with it. I also have also deck of cards and the Slydini silks. now can I do something with a silk and a deck of cards? |
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