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Midwest_Magicians New user 46 Posts 
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Does anyone bring a little portable magicians table to do magic on while in the restaurant or do you just use the diners table?
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts
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Use the dinner table.
You don't need to clutter the crowded restaurant any more with your stuff.
Danny Doyle
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Midwest_Magicians New user 46 Posts
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Okay thank you for your response.
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5445 Posts
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Frankly I will not carry or perform any trick/routine that requires a tabletop. I leave those at home. The couple of restaurants that I tend to work are too busy and too crowded for me to add even a small table. Many people don’t want your nasty props on their eating space (yes I know that they are spotlessly clean but it is about perception of the customer)!
I tend to keep it simple, magical, fun and off the table!
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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Professor Piper Special user Somewhere, out there... 770 Posts
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On 2006-06-13 15:20, Harry Murphy wrote: Very good advice (Thanks Harry!) The only thing that I will add that goes against this: I love to perform "Coin Squeeze" and specs LOVE it...So, I use an unfolded paper napkin (from the restaurant)as a close-up pad... This not only dampens the sound nicely, it also 'protects' the table top from my nasty props...LOL Prof. Piper
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5445 Posts
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Good move that one! Using the available napkin as a close-up pad then disposing of it as you finish your set is a great idea. One less thing to carry (close up pad)!
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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Professor Piper Special user Somewhere, out there... 770 Posts
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Yeah Harry, I thought so too...
It's free (the restaurant doesn't care, truly); there are PLENTY of them around; and like I pointed out, it gives the Illusion (fancy that) of keeping their dining area clean and protected... And like you so kindly pointed out, one less thing to have to worry about carrying around! Prof. Piper
"Nemo has been found! He was on an Admiral's Platter at Red Lobster!"
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Royston South Regular user Jersey Channel Islands 137 Posts
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On 2006-06-13 03:36, Midwest_Magicians wrote: Yes I use a portable table most of the time in my restaurant work, use what works for you, a table works for me. http://www.flickr.com/photos/roystonsouth Click on close-up magic and see my table in action. Best of luck in finding what works for you. Royston |
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Rodney Palmer Inner circle 1317 Posts
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I think this forum wanted to know if you use a Close-Up type Table right at your clients table. As far as the pictures show I can see where no table is used at all. People want to know if you use one right at the customers table where they are eating.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts
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As I said, most restaurants have space at a premium. There is NO reason to clutter up the place with your table. No matter how small. It still requires space for you as well as for your table. You will be in the way.
I thought I was pretty clear.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Royston South Regular user Jersey Channel Islands 137 Posts
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On 2006-06-14 16:05, First Class Magician wrote: Hi First Class Magician, Midwest_Magicians - asked Does anyone bring a little portable magicians table to do magic on while in the restaurant or do you just use the diners table? Yes I do use a little portable magiains table and there is about 6 photos of me using the table, I use it at the dinners table. I hope this helps Midwest Magicians original question. All the best Royston |
Jonathan P. Inner circle Belgium 1484 Posts
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I chose to not use neither a close-up table neither the customer's table. I only work out of my pockets and in-the-hands, sometimes spectator's hands. I try not to use their hands as a table, but only when an effect is happening, therefore strenghtening it.
My choice. Jonathan. |
jstone Inner circle Someday I'll have 1473 Posts
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On 2006-06-14 17:14, Dannydoyle wrote: Danny, I appreciate your OPINION, but that's all it is. Your statement of "I thought I was pretty clear" seems to imply that your opinion is THE way everyone MUST perform. I happen to agree with your opinion; I do not use a table either, but that doesn't mean it's wrong or even a bad idea to do so. Royston seems to be having good success with it in some very crowded venues. |
Craig Kyle Regular user 197 Posts
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I use a small table that I use where I bracket it onto the table. It takes about 45 seconds to screw it on and I patter during this.
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Skip Way Inner circle 3771 Posts
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I also use a small table that simply clips to the side of the dining table rather like a carhop's tray. Slip on, pull off. In no ay impedes server access to the table and it only uses 5" of the dining table space...so I don't have to move anything on their table to use it. Provides a mat surface with a rear servante to easily ditch coins, cards and such. I love doing a modified version of Carl Andrews' Cups & Balls and various coin routines. Having this little table gives me a great, clean, act-friendly surface for these things. Shawn Gray's Ohio-based House of Magic used to make these. Not sure whether he still does.
Table or no table...It's a matter of taste and opinion. To each their own... Skip
How you leave others feeling after an Experience with you becomes your Trademark.
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