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silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts |
I can't take you seriously Scott, sorry.
Once again, anybody with Blaine as their #1 friend on MySpace likely can't have any perspective on the issue. Do you "channel" all the unknown magicians here on the Café who don't post?.....is this how you know what they think? |
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expand your consciousness New user 47 Posts |
Funny, I have read about people on this forum talking about how they got into magic by first seeing Blaine. I guess I have to go pre-Blaine a decade ago to find other inspirations. Obviously I am pro-Blaine, he was an inspiration for me. I don't worship him like others worship CA, but I think his character is great, yah maybe too monotone, but you cannot deny that he brought magic to the mainstream. And as for Ellusionist forums I wouldn't even touch that with your deck of cards.
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frenchmagi Loyal user 264 Posts |
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On 2006-12-18 02:22, Scott Xavier wrote: Fanatical right wing extremists? When did politics come into the picture??????? |
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silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts |
Hey Scott, how come I can't be your #1 friend on MySpace. How come David Blaine gets to be your #1 friend and I don't?
Come to think of it, how does a guy actually get David Blaine to be his #1 friend on MySpace? Your perspective in any Blaine discussion is obviously skewed by your tight relationship with the man himself. If this were a court of law, you'd have to excuse yourself. |
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ChristopherM Special user UK 844 Posts |
I can't answer for Scott, but I would say I think 'expand your consciousness' would probably win his bet. The words he uses are 'inspired by'. Almost everyone who posts on/reads these forums are familiar with and have watched David Blaine. I think most would have been influenced by him, either positively or negatively. He has inspired people enough to create this thread, and several others on or including him. He IS the most prominent figure in magic to the worldwide general public, and the biggest reason for current youngsters to take up magic - ask anyone at the Young Magicians' Club (The Magic Circle's Youth Initiative), which I just 'graduated' from.
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Scott Xavier Inner circle 3672 Posts |
Sorry kids, while you guys are bashing David, I was out performing corporate holiday shows. I'm glad that such professionals as yourself can find time to visit my myspace and post on this thread. I'll pop in from time to time, but for the next month I'm booked CRAZILY!
I was in Cedar Falls Iowa than went to Kenosha Wisconsin then up to Millwaukee then to Highland park. Being on the road is a little hectick and I appreciate the fact that all of you are following my responses so closely. Anyways back on topic: "I do not speak for any unseen performers here. Instead I talk to many on here, and they just don't like to speak out and get involved in this banter and bashing that happens when one sides with a GREAT MAGICIAN! Now I use the word great because he defined an era of modern magic. In fact when a special airs, I get more traffic and work out of it. I also use the word GREAT because he had and still has a vision of what TV magic should look like. Spectators and reactions... On TV drop the theatrics and stick to a formula and vision that works! Have you ever met David? Do you know his personality or skill level? Or are you just talking non-sensically or out of jealousy? Why do I have David number one on myspace? I was coding it and had his profile as one of my top friends for easy access. I like using his top friends as a reference list for contacts in the magic biz. I wont mention any names, but some who have posted on this thread are actually on his top friends.... They are some geniuses of magic! Also, why not have a man with vision on my top friends list? With 1800 girls and fans on my friends list, I needed a generic Icon to be my number one. That way no consultants, girls, ex's, or fans got mad by my selection of top friends. Lets ****yze my top friends: Bass-Schuler, my agent David Blaine, a legend and a friend James t. Cheung, friends and consultant Greg M, a fan with my logo tatooed on him. The first in a series of fans, but as being the first it secured him a spot. Tracie, close friend that person who you've known for years and can't live without... Katie, promoter and such. Bernie, personal assistant As you can see I have chosen the top friends wisely. With 1800 girls/fans begging for top spots, I needed to place the top spots to key people so that no one feels left out. I doubt any one is bothered by D being number 1, but you boys... Silverking- You can't be my number one because I HAVE NEVER MET YOU! Nor are you an icon big enough for that spot. Read above for more details! Skewed? What facts have I presented that are false? The balls in your court sir, pony up... Off to Akron for a show so I may pop in but probably wont have time to devote to this thread for a while, we'll see... |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Scott nobody cares if your traveling on the road. If your doing so well buy a laptop. Mine works from Mexico.
I am still waiting to see you define "right wing extreamist" as to how it relates to this. Put away the hero worship.
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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giochi Special user 502 Posts |
Dannydoyle why do you keep repeating yourself?
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silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts |
Scott, best of luck to you and have a Merry Christmas.
The part about your male fan getting your name tatooed on him is a bit creepy (and a bit too much information). |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
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On 2006-12-20 21:26, Scott Xavier wrote: I'm glad for you, but what does that have to do with the price of tea in China?
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Alex Linian Inner circle Peru 1277 Posts |
I don't see how any magician could bash David when there is so much to learn from him.
Check out SKYCAP from Paul Harris Presents!- "A fine trick from the dynamic foursome..."
Jared Brandon Kopf, Magic Magazine PUNCTURE 2.0 - "Jaw-dropping amazing... You also get the absolute best teaching DVD I have ever seen" - Genii Magazine SLEIGHT OF HAND that looks like Magic. --- Alex Linian | Instagram |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
He is a master at getting on TV no doubt. Gotta give him that.
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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silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts |
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On 2006-12-21 20:27, Alex Linian wrote: What exactly can we learn as magicians from David Blaine that has anything to do with magic? I'm not talking about cinematography here, I'm talking about magic. Before you answer, remember there's magicians out there like Juan Tamariz. "Sonata", "Five Points", "Mnemonica" all revolutionary, powerful, and taught by a true master magician to his fellow magicians. Now......back to your statement about Blaine "having so much to teach us"........... |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
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On 2006-12-22 00:59, silverking wrote: How about his trademark 1000 yard stare? Posted: Dec 22, 2006 1:57am Quote: On 2006-12-16 14:21, silverking wrote: Quote: On 2006-12-12 23:49, expand your consciousness wrote: Like I said Blaine is the one of best magicians of the modern era. Good gracious my friend, regardless of whether you're particularly pro-Blaine, or anti-Blaine, one thing that certainly ISN'T true is that he's one of the best magicians of any era. Simply go to the Magic Castle any day of the week and you'll see real magicians doing magic so far in advance of what Blaine is capable of you'll rush back to your computer to withdraw the statement you've made above. Blaine is certainly a good magician and a good promoter, but "best" is reserved for those who truly excell. I would also put forth that to be the "one of the greatest magicians of the modern era" one should at least have a nodding aquaintance with the English language. I say English because he is an American and it is his first language.
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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Scott Xavier Inner circle 3672 Posts |
PLEASE NOTE ALL DEFINITIONS BELOW ARE FROM THE APPLE MAC OPERATING SYSTEM AS SUPPLIED FROM THE OXFORD DICTIONARY AND AS AVAILABLE IN MY LAPTOP!!!
"It is a small man who can only think of one way to spell a word... -Mark Twain" Ah Danny, I have a G-4 Mac Laptop, but travelling requires just that the forward movement usually through the operation of a vehicle. So as such 3-4 hours a day in a car is a bit much to put into one's life and than expect one to comment on this thread. Not to mention an hour of performing, set up time, GYM time (My new obsession), maintaining my myspace (as this is how fans get ahold of me), and setting up the day to day operations of running a business. And the words "so well for yourself" isn't quite descriptive enough. I have a long way before I can ask what Blaine does for a show. And the business slows down after January until the college booking season hits again, but thanks for the well wishing or at least the "glad" feelings... As for Greatness: "great |gr?t |adjective 1 of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average : the article was of great interest |she showed great potential as an actor. • very large and imposing : a great ocean between them. • [ attrib. ] used to reinforce another adjective of size or extent : a great big grin. • [ attrib. ] used to express surprise, admiration, or contempt, esp. in exclamations : you great oaf! • (also greater) [ attrib. ] used in names of animals or plants that are larger than similar kinds, e.g., great auk, greater flamingo. • ( Greater) [ attrib. ] (of a city) including adjacent urban areas : Greater Cleveland." GREATS, oh yes David will be remembered and can be known as a great since his name and magic ability is that far greater than most average magicians. His name and product recognition far accels most average or normal magicians hence the word GREAT CAN AND WILL be used. When I worked in the UK, they all knew him. Whteher they liked him or not is another story... The name David Blaine is known in Singapore, Mexico, and Japan where I have also worked and was amused to know that they are also airing his specials. I cannot speak of the word best above as I did not speak it, but best is often a subjective term. SO lets look at it from a non-subjective point shall we? "best |best |superlative of good . adjective of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality :" If we take the word best and apply it to David's life so far than we could say he is of the "best" quality. Effective and desirable are two words that most definately apply to Davids career. 99% would desire what he has. Since we equate success in showbusiness with fame and fortune, than David does have a desirable career. Effective can also be equated to his name recognition and public personae.... Right Wing: as I used Right wing, it was denote the strong sect of magic that seems to be blaine haters and extremeists in their opinions although seldom describe why. Instead they spew fourth hatred even though I have just described above how words like GREAT and BEST can both be used to describe david and his career. And since no one wants to be the oposite of GREAT and BEST since this is our jobs, passions, and skills than I propose that David Blaine is not worthy of such hatred and instead should be studied as a success...... Example one: A wise man once told me: "The only one who will believe in you is you! If you want what I have you have to acheive it.... (THIS IS BADLY PARAPHRASED!) The only one who will make you a success is YOU! NOW, you know that sounds like some good advice. I wont say who told me those words cause I signed a non-disclosure agreement, but those words are of some good strong advice! Now either you can sit here and debate this with me, or get off your BUTTS and become a success. The choice is yours. Thanks for the debate, I love to flex my muscles... Happy Holidays ALL! |
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Alex Linian Inner circle Peru 1277 Posts |
One of the things David has that most magicians lack is his mysterious character....
This mystery is created because his character is well thought out.... ....Most "magician" just entertein and tell jokes that completely ruin any chance of mystery building around them. The humor suggests that what they do does not require any seriousness, and because most of them honestly believe that their technique is what makes them good, everything they do and say suggests that they are just trickters. They ruin the chance for their magic to be something more.... ...While most magicians work on how to move a card to a specific location without touching the deck, David goes out on the street and makes a homeless person win the lottery. Which one do you think a lay person cares about more???.... ...Also Blaine definately knows how to build anticipation. I cringe everytime I see a good technitian who receives no response after a trick make comments like "Isn't that cool?!" "oooo aaahhh" "just like that!". Another example of not knowing how to build anticipation is doing a stunt after stunt every week on cable.... ...But David Blaine character is not just mysterious, it's intriguing. Lay people also don't know what to make of him. Is he a guru? a trickster? magician?. That's because he rarely says anything.... ...It's better to say nothing than to Patter about stuff you don't even understand. People can tell. Why do you think so many magicians complaint about their hands being burned all the time? If People can tell that you are just talking S***, lying, they will not actually listen to what you say. I've seen this done by some guy on cable too.... ...Because he says nothing, he allows himself to become everything. That is, people who believe in psychics make him a psychic. People who like to just watch magic tricks see him as a magician. People who believe in witchcraft make him out to be a witch. Some people think he's a god. And some are just complainting because their Double Lift is better.... Just thought I'd expose some of Blaine's most guarded secrets for your benefit. Your welcome in advanced.
Check out SKYCAP from Paul Harris Presents!- "A fine trick from the dynamic foursome..."
Jared Brandon Kopf, Magic Magazine PUNCTURE 2.0 - "Jaw-dropping amazing... You also get the absolute best teaching DVD I have ever seen" - Genii Magazine SLEIGHT OF HAND that looks like Magic. --- Alex Linian | Instagram |
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silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts |
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On 2006-12-23 02:33, Alex Linian wrote: I had no idea. |
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Alex Linian Inner circle Peru 1277 Posts |
Exactly
Check out SKYCAP from Paul Harris Presents!- "A fine trick from the dynamic foursome..."
Jared Brandon Kopf, Magic Magazine PUNCTURE 2.0 - "Jaw-dropping amazing... You also get the absolute best teaching DVD I have ever seen" - Genii Magazine SLEIGHT OF HAND that looks like Magic. --- Alex Linian | Instagram |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
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On 2006-12-23 13:09, Alex Linian wrote: WOW you guys took double helpings of Kool Aid. Scott your use of "right wing" is completly wrong. But then it is not a shock.
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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TheMagicalTurtle New user 32 Posts |
Throughout this whole topic, all you all have done is shove your opinions into one another's faces. It seems your goals consist of making eachother except, and believe, your own opinions. I don't see anything good coming out of this topic at all.
Just my opinion. You don't have to except it, nor do you have to believe it. The best, Cameron
It is no sin to attempt and fail.
The only sin is to not make the attempt. -Suellen Fried |
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