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truthteller Inner circle 2584 Posts |
Hi Derren,
Whenever word of one of your pieces leaks onto the board, invariably a number of questions begin appearing along the lines of, "Is this trick in print, how does he do it, where can I buy it?" Your work is clearly the most coveted of any performer in recent memory. How then do you feel about magicians seeing your specials and then attempting to parrot the material you have developed? How do you feel about message boards such as this when speculation to your methods occur? (Usually the poster begins saying something to intimate they want to perform said piece, but when called on the questionable ethics always reverts to the safer, "It's only for mere curiosity and intellectual growth" gamnbit.) Do you feel magicians should respect each other's work and honor their ideas by leaving them be, or do you care whether or not everyone has a go at trying to be you? Respectfully, Brad Henderson |
DerrenBrown V.I.P. 109 Posts |
Brad -
I've enjoyed your posts here in the past a lot. Nice to talk to you. The copyist issue I've answered elsewhere, if you can be bothered to look for it. That side of things is inevitable, and a perfectly sensible way of someone getting started. Speculation as to methods is part of the game, I suppose, although the internet is very unforgiving. Someone - I believe it was your good self - likened it to magicians coming to a live show and then talking too loudly in the bar afterwards and spoiling it for the rest of the audience. It's annoying when I read "I know someone who works closely with DB's team and he assures me that such-and-such was used." It's never true. But I've learnt to let it all go. I remember a magic convention where a top French magician had apparently stolen a rope routine of an American veteran and performed it during the close-up rounds. The American veteran was performing in the gala show, and started the act with that trick. He then said something to the effect of "You've all seen that trick already this weekend, I just thought you should see it done by the originator and not the man who stole it." There was much outrage from both sides - juicy politics and an enormous scandal. But if you step back a bit, it was two old men arguing about lengths of rope. So I keep methods secret because it's an important part of the fun. But I'd go mad if I worried about it all. Respectfully, db |
Bill Hallahan Inner circle New Hampshire 3222 Posts |
That's a very mature attitude.
The occurrence of many things that are clearly wrong is as predictable as the sun coming up tomorrow, and it’s wisdom not to get your blood pressure up about these transgressions. But speaking out against them helps reduce their occurrence. You mentioned the issue of copyists in Absolute Magic. I’m also very glad that Brad Henderson made this post, which I believe is the post you were referring to. I fear magic is, and always will be, regarded as just about secrets for most people, including most magicians. By the way, how exactly do you do everything you do? Please include complete scripts. My audiences will enjoy seeing your act performed by me! I laugh, because crying does no good.
Humans make life so interesting. Do you know that in a universe so full of wonders, they have managed to create boredom. Quite astonishing.
- The character of ‘Death’ in the movie "Hogswatch" |
truthteller Inner circle 2584 Posts |
Thank you for your time here at the Café, and for your reply.
I did find your address of the copyist issue shortly after posting this one. I apologize for the redundancy. I wish you continued success. I am sure you are carving a deep niche for yourself in the legacy of our art. |
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