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magicguy New user 23 Posts |
Hey guys, first I would like to say thanks for the information in other topics.
A few magicians at my local magic club want me to design professional Golf shirts that say The Magic of So and So, which I think is a good idea. But I would like to know what you guys think. As I certainly don’t want to be stuck with 100 shirts and only sell 2. Right Now you can see my Sample Street Magic Shirts at my site http://www.Promotions2Go.com Just click on the Street Magic Link |
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VernonOnCoins Inner circle NYC 1978 Posts |
Never wear a uniform! Ever! That includes ties with bunnies, playing card lapel pins, vests with bunnies and top hats, etc. and I’ll tell you why, it’s amateurish.
Do you want your audience to be entertained by a serious magician/mentalist, or by an image that might be construed as "clownish"? If you work just for children, there is an exception, but if you want sophisticated adults to take you seriously, you must dress seriously. This doesn't mean tuxedos or three piece suits, but in a manner that doesn’t scream "HI THERE! I DO TRICKS!!" |
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EsKlibur Regular user 145 Posts |
Hum for my serious perfomances to come I was thinking of wearing a suit with a nice shirt and black shiny shoes, and add a green tie with card faces all other it. Now I am not sure
Anyone here can back me up? My caracter is somewha friendly and funny, and I'm 19 year old, so I think I can play with the outfit a bit but I may be wrong...
"Poetry is the Magic of Lies,
Magic is the Poetry of Lies" - Jean Cocteau |
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KingStardog Inner circle 2134 Posts |
Do whatever is right for you. I often wear a Hawaiian shirt, shorts and sandals. Since I do this often people have become accostomed to seeing me this way and look at me funny when I wear slacks and a shirt/tie. I have inadvertantly created a character(me) and this is now my uniform.
...think not that all wisdom is in your school. You may have studied other paths,but, it is important to remember that no matter who you are or where you come from, there is always more to learn.
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ralphdean Loyal user Northern Ca 300 Posts |
A Hawaiian shirt, shorts and sandals might work well in the Silicon Valley, but, don't they confuse you with engineers?
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KingStardog Inner circle 2134 Posts |
They do. I think they think that most of my effects were lab leftovers.
...think not that all wisdom is in your school. You may have studied other paths,but, it is important to remember that no matter who you are or where you come from, there is always more to learn.
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Kaliix Inner circle Connecticut 1984 Posts |
What you wear depends on, as I see it, three things.
1. What are your comfortable in? This means not only the style of dress, but what you feel comfortable doing magic in. I like the freedom of use that my jacket pockets provide me, so I always wear some type of jacket when I perform, either a suit jacket or my leather blazer for more impromptu settings. 2. What image are you trying to project? One has to dress to suit ones image, which is in turn related to what ones personality is, though not completely. You can have a fun, outgoing, playful personality but not necessarily dress like a clown. How you present yourself to the world, does, in large measure, dictate how the world will treat you. Personality, presence and attitude surely count, but remember that the clothes make the man, at least in part. I always dress in a black suit with a nice dress shirt and classy tie. My theory is that I want to look well dressed, with a good sense of style. I think that wearing a tie portray's a professional look. I figure that I can always be funny and a bit irreverant later. It is easy to come down a notch, from professional to slightly more casual. It is much harder to go the other way. 3. What manner of dress is expected? How you dress will be a funtion of where you are working. Is it a restaurant? Cocktail party? Birthday party? Office party? Wedding? Do you just perform in the office for coworkers or do you busk for tips on the street? Are you doing a kid's birthday party or a formal black tie affair? Each one of these settings is different and you have to dress accordingly. Ask the person who is paying you what the people attending the place you going to be performing in are wearing. Most likely you want to dress at least as well as the spectators, if not a little better. Again though, your style and character my dictate something else completely. Hopefully that helps you think about your question.
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.
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EsKlibur Regular user 145 Posts |
Thanks for your anwers !
I'm working on a street magic video (trying to differ from a certain David) for a campus TV (not much fame here, but great challenge for me and good local publicity anyway). I think I'll wear the tie as it fits my character : the funny magician. I'll be in the steets and down the local pubs so no tuxedo is expected anyway .
"Poetry is the Magic of Lies,
Magic is the Poetry of Lies" - Jean Cocteau |
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BroDavid Inner circle America’s North Coast, Ohio 3176 Posts |
You got it EsKlibur!
Wear what fits - both your body, and you own self-image. In this area, the only absolute unbreakable rule; is that there there are no absolute unbreakable rules. Do what works for you. And if it doesnt work, do something else until you figure out what works for you. This often changes in time, until you evolve in what is ultimately the most comfortable for you and your audience. BroDavid
If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything.
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MAGICTOM Veteran user Dallas, Tx 354 Posts |
I wear a tie-dye shirt with tan slacks, a round hat with a small brim all the way around it and black suit jacket.
To my kid-shows, I currently wear a suit with a bright yellow shirt and a regular tie. When I perform for adults, should I wear the hat as well? I do want to be taken seriously when performing for adults, but I also want something that distinguishes me from the rest of the crowd, i.e. the hat. Is this a bad idea?? Thanks Tom
No Man is his craft's master the first day!
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johnr733 New user Denver, CO 66 Posts |
Can't agree with you on this one Vernon. Part of what made Cellini famous was the outfit he wore for 20 years.
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EsKlibur Regular user 145 Posts |
Thanks BroDavid... I'll try to find what suits me the best
MAGICTOM may I just say hats are great unless you work seated in the middle of a standing crowd. If you do, the hat will hide your face most of the time and make communication harder between you and your audience.
"Poetry is the Magic of Lies,
Magic is the Poetry of Lies" - Jean Cocteau |
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Sean Piper Regular user Australia 139 Posts |
I can't remember who gave me this tip, but it's a good one:
If you're going to be wearing a suit, buy the most expensive one you can afford!!!! Cheap suits look... well... cheap!
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TheAmazingDamon New user 16 Posts |
My personal opinion is this... if you are working in a nice rest. or bar then you should dress up and be close to want the normal clientel would come in and eat in.
If it is a regualr family chain then an nice pair of of pants and collared polo shirt. Personally, I would never wear just jeans and a t-shirt if I was working in a rest or bar. Another thing to take into consideration is look at the uniforms the staff is required to wear. If they are required to wear a semi formal uniform then your look should be formal, if they are only wearing punch colorful shirts and pants then you should dress one up on them. You are not just representing yourself you are representing the establishment that is paying you. |
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Barry Donovan Special user 848 Posts |
EsKlibur your choice of outfit is ok apart from the tie imo
I think and this is a personal opinion a lot of laymen see magicians as cheesy and will normally have a perception of you before you have introduced yourself, why not switch the tie for a nice tie that matches with the outfit your wearing or not wear a tie and casually have the top button undone. theres a top pro who I'm not going to name but he works a lot in the uk, he always wears, trousers and a short sleeved shirt, not tucked in, he looks smart still, he wears a jacket to the event but takes it off before he starts, when I asked him does he dress the same for black tie events etc he said he dones as he is not a guest he is a performer and wears what is appropriate to his craft. make me think about what I wear and ease of perfoming certain effects
when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth
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pepka Inner circle Uh, I'm the one on the right. 5041 Posts |
I'm so sick and tired of the term street magic. It's close-up done without a venue. I agree with all the others, it will look amateurish and goofy. Dress like a gentleman. I've never performed "street magic" and never intend to so I really don't know what I would wear. If I wanted to perform at a lot of outside functions and be comfortable and look good, I would take a close look at some successful buskers like Gazzo.
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Natanel Special user 739 Posts |
Unless you are Andre3000 don't wear a hat indoors.
People who work for Theory 11: Do you want a young guy without a stupid gelled haircut or eurotrash jeans for your videos? PM me.
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ugdini13 Loyal user Chino,Ca 259 Posts |
Kalix nailed it...A good rule of thumb that many have stated on this forum is dress a step above the people you will be performing for. I think a nice well fitting suit is a jack of all trades for looking the part. A dark navy will give you a lot of options to mix and match shirt and tie combos.
I would not wear a uniform unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Perfection is in the details, but detail is no Perfection"-Dai Vernon
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Natanel Special user 739 Posts |
I don't know that one needs to wear a suit necessarily, but an embroidered golf shirt seems really tacky and screams "amateur" to me.
A navy suit is a good option though, but charcoal is a bit more versatile. Remember, most mid range suits are pretty awful. You should either buy something cheap from Target or H&M or something pricey from one of the Italian or French makers (or indeed, Ralph Lauren's Purple or Black label). Most mid range brands are no better quality then Target, one is just paying for the brand name.
People who work for Theory 11: Do you want a young guy without a stupid gelled haircut or eurotrash jeans for your videos? PM me.
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ugdini13 Loyal user Chino,Ca 259 Posts |
I second the Target recommendation...If you know a good tailor you can make that Target suit fit almost as good as a much pricier one...
"Perfection is in the details, but detail is no Perfection"-Dai Vernon
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