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Mugen Regular user 101 Posts |
Im a waiter and now and then I incorporate a bit of magic, such as predicting their orders some telekinesis etc has any one got any good suggestions for restaurant magic?
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BrianMillerMagic Inner circle CT 2050 Posts |
You're able to predict their orders? Maybe we should be asking you for suggestions!
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts |
You may have fun working on a one coin routine with a sharpie as a wand. It's not a lot to carry and the items are easily stashed for when it's time to get back to work. Also, you could spend the next 30 years just trying to master all the routines possible with just a couple of coins and a wand!
Another possiblity would be levitating objects. You could gear up with a couple of specialty products to do that and amaze patrons all night long with some pretty easy effects. I would think that you probably don't want effects that are going to take too long...cuz you should be doing other things (like refilling sodas and what not). I waited tables in college and don't remember having much time to do anything but keep the patrons happy & the wait station clean and stocked. There are a million effects out there and as many opinions as to what would be appropriate for a waiter to do. Perhaps as a suggestion (just my opinion). Keep the effects simple, quick, and in your hands...so you can control the length of your show, and be able to cut it quick in a flash. Good luck! |
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
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On 2008-05-13 15:01, Makoto wrote: I wauted tables for years. You predict their orders?
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Mugen Regular user 101 Posts |
Predicting orders
To an extent, I use a Swami Gimmick I don't want to say more as id break forum rules PM me if you want sometimes I an make an educated guess or I over hear them discussing derren brown does it on trick or treat but better than I |
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Mugen Regular user 101 Posts |
Chad thanks I agree with your keeping it fast and simple as it does get busy and the boss sometimes scowls at me
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danielellis_5 Loyal user Sheffield 211 Posts |
Sponge balls.I mentioned them in the other topic in this forum but they were the biggest hit when I did them.I cant reccomend them enough.
Dan
Best quote from a spectator"I know how he did that,it was sleight of hand"(spectator then sits back looking pleased with himself)
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Mugen Regular user 101 Posts |
Thanks man, was that the topic where it was your first restaurant job? I think I read it
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Dustin Baker Inner circle California 1006 Posts |
Some time ago a poster on another forum asked about predicting orders.
I suggested a sealed envelope prediction that is displayed as soon as the magician arrives. I've only used it twice (since I'm not a waiter), but others Ive told about it have found it useful. Details available upon request.
Think inside the box. . . it's less crowded.
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Mugen Regular user 101 Posts |
I know the sealed envelope! I should use that one more
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Dustin Baker Inner circle California 1006 Posts |
Totally different method Makoto. Mine resets automatically.
Think inside the box. . . it's less crowded.
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Mugen Regular user 101 Posts |
Ive just thought of one that reset as well and the customer can open
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Dustin Baker Inner circle California 1006 Posts |
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On 2008-05-14 07:11, Makoto wrote: There's a big difference between "resetable" and resets automatically. Effects in restaurants almost have a pre-requisit of automatic reset.
Think inside the box. . . it's less crowded.
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KendallScot Regular user Denver, Colorado 133 Posts |
Way back when I was a waiter as well as magician (early 80s), I used a routine I think was called "metalogic", something like that... It's a good spoon-bending/restoring routine I would do when serving coffee or ice cream after the meal. I always got a great response with it and it showed in the tip! It's quick and can be done on the fly so you don't take time away from your other customers. I built a lot of repeat clientele that way.
Kendall Scot
"The art of a magician is to create wonder. If we live with a sense of wonder, our lives will be filled with joy" **Doug Henning** "I drank WHAT?"" **Socrates** |
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Dustin Baker Inner circle California 1006 Posts |
Doesn't it tick off the restaruant when you ruin their flatware?
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Mugen Regular user 101 Posts |
Good point Dustin, but spoon bending/forkbending could be useful
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts |
David Williamson (and many others) has a spoon bending routine that requires no actual bending of spoons...cuz there's that little extra sumpin' sumpin' that helps provide the magic.
The problem is that after you leave the table, everyone picks up a spoon and crams down on it anyway (perhaps outta frustration)...so you still get bent flatware at the table; it just wasn't you that bent it up. To solve the problem, I switched to using plastic spoons, and add the comment that: "We've switched away from using these cheap, plastic spoons...and now use much sturdier ones like the type that came with your meal. These old ones are so soft they can't support the weight of even a single scoop of (blah blah blah)..." Then I bend & restore & toss it out for inspection (sometimes). Most will stop short of breaking a plastic spoon (for some reason, people won't test the limits of plastic like they will with metal) and instead just give it a flex and then look puzzled. Just my thought. If ya buy plastic spoons in bulk, then you'll never have to worry about whether someone gets mad and breaks it....and you won't be setting a precidence of bending the restaurant's flatware (whether it was only an illusion or not). |
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KendallScot Regular user Denver, Colorado 133 Posts |
In the routine I used, no flatware is harmed in the making of the magic. To the best of my knowledge, no one ever bent up a spoon after I left. If they did it was not brought to my attention.
I'm searching everywhere I can think of, but can't find reference to it. The effect is: I pick up a spoon and as I talk about how cheep flatware is becoming, the bowl of the spoon bends in my hand until it finally snaps off and falls to the table. I'm left holding only the handle. I pick up the bowl (round, scoopy end) and place it back next to the handle and with a little rub, the spoon is back to one piece that is left on the table. Any spoon can be used (within reason) it is always set to go without any preperation. That's the effect, but after 25+ years, I can't remember the darn name. Metalsomething... If I can find it, I'll post it.
Kendall Scot
"The art of a magician is to create wonder. If we live with a sense of wonder, our lives will be filled with joy" **Doug Henning** "I drank WHAT?"" **Socrates** |
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts |
David Williamson suggests that one not expose the gaff. Simply twist the bowl around and bend it back and forth.
I like that idea, and have switched to it. I do the same for the "no cut" CNR rope as well now (ala Fiber Optics, et al.) Just a thought...there's no "wrong" way ta do it...so long as you're not flashing I suppose. |
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Mugen Regular user 101 Posts |
My restaurants silver spoon service and plastic spoons are like a tabu!
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