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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
We have women that are very creative in their presentations here in the KC area. Stepping up to the plate when another performer didn't show is great. Working with an improvisational troupe might help you develop your character further. Also working with a book such as The Artist Way by Julia Cameron might lead you in interesting direction.
As an aside I have unfortuneately seen women viewed as something different when they attend magic conventions. This is not true of most of the men, but a few who had something beside magic on their mind. I have only been to 3 conventions in the last 5 years but it was repeated at each one. Most are folks as the Man in Red (Kyle who I met in Boston 05) who shares both his creativity and his ethics with others. From my theatre background, I usually go into a program with a neutral look and add to it depending on the routine. A simple change of hat, glasses, blanket, sash...and change of dialect depending on the routine works for me. Other performers(men and women) find sticking to one character per show works for them. Harris "who out grew his tux many years ago" Deutsch Mostly in his waist, but also in his point of view, said Nigel the puppet that rocks and talks...
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
drlaugh4u@gmail.com music, magic and marvelous toys http://magician.org/member/drlaugh4u |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
I'm tired of the sexism going on here. Why can't a woman take a traditional male role on? Lynne The Pirate! How about Lynne in a tux with two beautiful blond girls in skimpy outfits dancing around here? Imagine that with her doing Copperfields The Voyere (sp)? I know I'm thinking about it and, darn it, I find it exciting. So don't be limited to being a 'princess', we have enough guys in magic who, believe me, are refered to by family and friends as 'princess', look outside the box, no pun intended.
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magicgeorge Inner circle Belfast 4299 Posts |
And vica-versa.
Why can't Santa wear his tinkerbell costume if he wants to. |
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James Munton Inner circle Dallas, TX 1199 Posts |
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How about Lynne in a tux with two beautiful blond girls in skimpy outfits dancing around here? Imagine that with her doing Copperfields The Voyere (sp)? I know I'm thinking about it and, darn it, I find it exciting. I bet you do Santa. |
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Tony James Inner circle Cheshire UK 1398 Posts |
Did anyone ever work with the Ring-a-Ding-Ding Girls? In the UK back in the late 60s
They wore two strategically positioned bells - the first time I'd ever seen piercings - and members of the audience were invited to ring them. Everything went fine till they added a third and then things got a bit difficult after that. Happy days.
Tony James
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sinful lynne New user chicago, illinois 15 Posts |
Tony James. I don't understand your post.
Lynne |
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Tony James Inner circle Cheshire UK 1398 Posts |
What is it you don't understand?
The bells themselves? Or where to locate supplies? Or perhaps how to attach them? I'd imagine they'd liven up your Danser De Ventre
Tony James
Still A Child At Heart |
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sinful lynne New user chicago, illinois 15 Posts |
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Everything went fine till they added a third and then things got a bit difficult after that. This bit. Where did they put the third bell? Lynne |
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Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
Lyn: Gaelic origin, meaning "lake", "waterfall" or "pool.
Sometimes used as a diminutive of Linda (Spanish) "pretty Egyptian names and meanings that go well with Lynne, Lyn, etc: (Source: http://www.20000-names.com/female_arabian_names.htm ) Nadra = radiance. Na'ima = tranquil. Munira = bright, shining. Sabah = morning. Maybe combine one of these with Lyn and stay with a mid-eastern theme. |
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Tony James Inner circle Cheshire UK 1398 Posts |
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On 2008-03-10 11:57, sinful lynne wrote: Well, the third bell was below the other two which were above it. There were long tassells attached to the clappers which looked good and gave the punters something to get hold of. These days there wouldn't be a problem but back then you had all manner of censorship even in private members only clubs. I also recall mentioning to you an opportunity to bring pleasure to the older members of the community. Have you had an opportunity to consider that? Children's magic is ideal for entertaining old folks suffering from memory loss or dementia and you would doing those senior citizens a pleasurable favour.
Tony James
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Tate Loyal user NC 211 Posts |
Lynne,
You mention that you belly dance. Have you had any training in ballet? The reason I ask is that, along with Princess/Fairy parties, I've heard of young ladies holding Ballerina parties. I don't know all the specifics, but it's usually for preschool or kidergarden girls. Maybe for slightly older girls, but by that age they can be taking ballet lessons. It's mainly a fantasy party for little girls who want to pretend to be ballerinas. I suppose you can combine this with other ideas: Princess ballerinas, Fairy ballerina, Ballerina and tea party. All the little girls come dressed as ballerinas and you dance for them and then get them to dance with you. Maybe teach some steps and the names for them. You could combine ballet and magic by being the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker. Tate Quote:
On 2008-03-05 13:48, magicgeorge wrote: Because the darn thing doesn't fit! And as a "real bearded Santa," believe me - you don't want to see me in it. |
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Aus Special user Australia 996 Posts |
Hi Lynne
The name I came up with was “Laugh A Lot Lynne” which maybe lends itself to a more comic character then strictly a fairy or gypsy unless you’re trying to go for a more jolly type fairy character. I can certainly see the magical opportunities that these sorts of characters can provide. Many gypsy type characters are told in many children storeys. Maybe you could tell the story of when you gave jack the magic beans (jack and the beans stalk) and do something with some jelly beans and a change bag, or use the Square, cycle production prop that I saw you made, throw the beans in the prop and produce a plant or a 8 foot long straw (A Magical Prop you can buy). These would be great ideas. You could relate the events of the fairy god mother in Cinderella (was it Cinderella?) to a well told story among fairy cycles and relate a trick to that some how. As for tricks them selves how about this one: http://www.murphysmagic.com/s.nl/it.A/id.4700/.f Maybe a great opener and certainly fits within the theme you’re thinking of portraying a fairy or gypsy. Have the kids try to catch the bubbles as you blow them, letting them have a little fun and then at some stage you catch one yourself. Gets the kids actively involved from the start showing them that interaction is allowed and in fact encouraged and that you are really going to do some magic. What more can you ask. I have few routines aimed at children that I perform with that I’m happy to share and if you need someone to bounce some ideas off, your welcome to message me. Anyway Lynne, good luck. Magically Aus |
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