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BalukMagic Veteran user Toronto, Canada 319 Posts |
If you were a judge:
If I used correct patter and it went well do you think it is appropriate to end a closeup act competition. with producing a dove ? Would you think A: "Stupid kid - birds are for stage" OR B: "Cool" Thanks |
Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
There is no reason not to use a dove in a close up act whether in competition or just performing. In fact, several magicians are already doing close up dove effects.
You might want to consider exactly what close up means. David Oliver does his entire dove act in a small setting in New York where the audience is less than 10 feet away. It's a stage act done in a close setting. I think this qualifies as closeup magic. If he can do an entire dove act close up, I don't see any reason why you couldn't do one effect in your closeup routine.
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BalukMagic Veteran user Toronto, Canada 319 Posts |
Thank you Mr. Scribner!
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
A few have done this already in competion, Ace Palmer comes to mind.
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Maro Anglero Loyal user FLORIDA 248 Posts |
This is a true story I had posted about a magician that did close up and at the end of his act he produced a dove. http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......13&5
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Mark,
The only reason not to produce doves in a closeup show is because it won't fit your routine. By all means, go for it! Bob Sanders Magic By Sander |
kregg Inner circle 1950 Posts |
Remember the cups and balls act using chicks (that's baby chickens for those who never of Matilda the worlds oldest chicken).
If you can use chicks, why not doves?
POOF!
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1906Alpha1906 Special user North Cacky Lack 516 Posts |
Doves go great with ANY type of magic - Love the Doves....Go for it! (Just keep in mind how long (time-wise) the close-up routine is and then WOW, Shock 'em with an ending!
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BalukMagic Veteran user Toronto, Canada 319 Posts |
Thanks guys!
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Michael M New user Orlando, FL 87 Posts |
I believe Johnny Ace Palmer produces doves at the conclusion of his amazing close-up act. If you got the birds... make it happen!
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sperris Special user http://www.Anti-Conjuror.com 881 Posts |
Hey, Johnny Ace Palmer produces a dove from coiled streamers and then does a dove split at the end...pretty cool stuff.
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Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts |
Take a gander yonder, it's Johnny Ace Palmer.
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close_up_act Special user Idaho Falls 773 Posts |
What a vid....thanks micheal..
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Hansel Inner circle Puerto Rico 2492 Posts |
One of the greatest magicians that I know, Enric Magoo, do it and works excellent!!!Here is a video of his performance:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mT9AARJc6tQ I hope help, Hansel!
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Vinnie Laraway Inner circle 1272 Posts |
Go for it, Mark! =]
I actually produced my dove at then end of my close-up act for my SAM ring's competition, and I placed 1st! =D And heres what the judges had to say about it: "Vinnie Laraway performed a Silent Prediction card effect – without saying a word, he went through several large typed cards which did the talking – think of a card – is it black or red, etc. – lots of humor and intrigue – then from his mouth he produced the selected card. Vinnie’s second effect was a truly amazing Matching Pairs trick that culminated with all the remaining cards matching in an impossible way. And then to the amazement of the audience, as Vinnie stood for his well deserved round of applause, he produced a dove for his finale." You can read about it here: http://themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic......rum=48&6 Have a good one, -Vinnie |
Paul Jester Special user UK 759 Posts |
Micheal Ammar produced a would produce a Dove, in the middle of the dance floor, surrounded, with sleeves up, in the close-up part of his evening show. At least if my memories right... he mentions it in The Magic of Micheal Ammar book, and if he can do it... go for it!
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magicodine Loyal user italy 202 Posts |
I was wondering... how did the competition go? Did you produce a dove eventually?
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