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STFC New user 73 Posts |
Hi all,
doesn't have to be all cards but has anyone done work at childrens wards in hospitals? if so what sort of material did you use, what worked the best etc. thanks ST
Stay Happy and everything will be all right.
Jack Norris |
Spydur Special user PDX, now San Diego...back to PDX 966 Posts |
I have before. It was a very moving experience. That is just what those little ones need...some magic in their lives. Here is what I did:
Linking rings Sponge balls D-lites(I know I know, but the kids loved em) The good old coins from ear and nose I did not do many card effects except for twisting the aces and Ambitous card Coloring book (There is a neat mini version that you can carry with you) there really were not many tricks of the card variety that I felt the kids would be able to follow. You have to remember that they don't always know the difference between hearts and diamonds etc. I hope that this helps, C |
STFC New user 73 Posts |
Nice one thanks
ST
Stay Happy and everything will be all right.
Jack Norris |
evolve629 Inner circle A stack of 3838 Posts |
Please check out Mike Walton's website http://www.openheartmagic.com/ It has good info in performing magic at childrens hospital in Chicago. I'd do some ballon animals, magic using slush powder, coins magic in your own hands and cups/balls routine. But you'll find more from other seasoned children magic magicians in the following links -
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=62 http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=41
One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in - Wayne Gretzky
My favorite part is putting the gaffs in the spectators hands...it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! - Bob Kohler |
Euangelion Special user 688 Posts |
I would say card tricks depend on age but card tricks and mentalism can work with older kids.
One impromptu piece I created for a kid because I had a F-coin with me was a "bullet catch" done with a coin through straw a la spitball. When I came into the room a pre-teen or early teen kid was shooting pit balss across the room at a bedpan. With the F-coin and a shimada gimmick I had a spontaneous signed coin projectile catch. Kid signs one side I sign the other. Chomp coin. Put pen in pants pocket. Show hands empty. Pick up straw. Deep breath. Make a pthbt! sound into straw as you lunge your hand grasping into the air. Reach out to kid and drop signed coin into hand. The kid loved it and made me promise to come back when I was done with my rounds. Others I use: Ring and sring or Ring and Rope. Coin in Balloon (check on hospital latex rules) a la Kenton Knepper. Signed silk in apple. (I watch for kids who have apples in their rooms and carry cheap nine inch silks to sign and I have an apple corer in my bag, thanks Jeff Hobson).) Coin in bottle. Coins through cloth. (Ammar) Hopping Coins. Coin Funnel with battery kicker. Color changing knives. Chop Cup. Money Paddle. Rope Routine. Chicago Opener (with Finger Chopper). 1/5 dollar transposition. General Cards (use signed card tricks) like ambitious card, card under cup, not complicated ones. Card to Wallet. One good thing to do is to make the kids the ones who perform the magic or responsible for the outcomes.
Bill Esborn
"Lutefisk: the piece of cod that passes all understanding." |
Christopher Williams Inner circle Portsmouth, UK 4464 Posts |
Go to the little darlings section here on the Café, they can help better as they should understand kids better
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Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
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On 2005-07-09 13:17, evolve629 wrote: Thanks for mentioning us here at Open Heart Magic. Over the past couple of years, we have put a lot of work and thought into what works and what doesn't in a hospital setting. So there are a couple of things I'd like to mention here. First of all, cards work extremely well with the proper presentation. Don't underestimate kids! They're quite clever even when it comes to cards. Granted, an ACR isn't the greatest idea, but there are some simple tricks involving transpositions and color changes, for example, that have more than proven powerful with these younger audiences. Also, no balloons, animal shaped or otherwise. Most hospitals, especially pediatric departments have rule against this due to latex allergents and the risk of the balloons breaking and creating a choking hazard. Slush powder is another no-no. Anything chemical can be bad. not to mention messy. Cups & balls can be problematic due to space issues. you don't always have a flat surface to work on. They usually have one of those rolling tables, but more often than not it's covered in today's lunch leftovers, coloring books, video game controllers and the like. And coin magic works well, but there is no reason it has to be in your hands. In fact, wouldn't it be more benificial to the patient to try and work in their hands as much as possible? This creates a deeper astonishment when you have as much spectator involvement as possible. I would strongly suggest visiting our website. Also, contact Mike Walton (my close friend, magical cohort and our fearless leader) as I'm sure he would be happy to help you in your quest and answer any questions you may have. But wanting to help kids shows that you're definately on the right path! Good luck. PM me if you have any questions. Cheers, Reis O'Brien |
Euangelion Special user 688 Posts |
[quote]On 2005-07-10 11:33, Reis O'Brien wrote:
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Always ask about balloons you don't want to be surprised by the rules. Two of the three hospitals in our area no longer have any such restrictions. I know one once did , I am not sure about the other, it is always best to ere on the side of conservatisim and never use them near young children. What you can do is establish an open relationship with staff with a question about something like balloons and show that your concern is to support their work with kids.
Bill Esborn
"Lutefisk: the piece of cod that passes all understanding." |
Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
[quote]On 2005-07-10 13:14, Euangelion wrote:
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On 2005-07-10 11:33, Reis O'Brien wrote: That's excellent advice. True, some hospitals may have no restrictions, but it is always smart to ask first. |
T. Joseph O'Malley Inner circle Canada 1937 Posts |
I have to say, you guys rock. What you're doing is very important and inspiring, and you're all A-1 class acts.
tjo'
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blazes816 Special user Wichita, Kansas 522 Posts |
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On 2005-07-08 02:33, Spydur wrote: When I perfom for young children, and use a visual chang i.e. Shapeshifter (my favorite http://www.angelfire.com/magic2/totw/1-shapeshifter.html ) I always make it change color ( not a red to a red.) |
STFC New user 73 Posts |
Thanks heaps for the OHM site, and all other ideas
ST
Stay Happy and everything will be all right.
Jack Norris |
millarhouse Regular user New Zealand 199 Posts |
Performing to kids at hospital has been something I want to do, and there has been some excellent advice here.
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Steve Friedberg Inner circle 1402 Posts |
Don't forget Copperfield's "Project Magic."
Cheers,
Steve "A trick does not fool the eyes, but fools the brain." -- John Mulholland |
Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
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On 2005-07-10 13:55, T. Joseph O'Malley wrote: Thanks for the kind words! |
R.T. Regular user 107 Posts |
I am also interested in doing something like this. Reis are you guys just in the Chicago area? Do you know of any other organizations like this? Thanks for the help...and keep up the GREAT work!
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Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
Yes, we're only in the Chicago area. Sorry! Of course, we have dreams of growing to other cities one day.
Unfortunately, there aren't any other organizations quite like ours. Believe me, we looked! Sure, there are some that are similar, but we do feel that we have developed something quite new and original. I wish I could steer you in a direction that will definately help your quest. The best I could do is offer any advice or answer any questions you may have. We spent months building our routines to specifically involve the child. And I'm talking one-on-one, hands on interaction. Our goal is to always include the child as much as possible. To empower them. We're attempting to build a momentary relationship with the child, as if to show them that the magic is happening more BECAUSE of them, as opposed to TO them. That's why "look at me" or "I fooled you" type tricks don't make the cut with us. They do nothing to emotionally involve the child. There's a big difference between something you truly and deeply experience and something you just get to watch. We take this approach quite seriously and that is exactly why our volunteers undergo a 10 week training course before they're placed in a hospital. And even after that, there is still so much to learn! If anyone needs any advice (for what it's worth) or has any questions, please feel free to PM me. -Reis |
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