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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
What are top five effects magicians use to stop the crowd to get their attention?
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cenafreak0709 New user Memphis 59 Posts |
Hummingbird whirling card, wand levtation, silk vanish,linking rings, cups and balls.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Chicago.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
What stops the crowds easiest, verbal or visual?
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Get Don Drivers DVD on drawing an tip.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Thanks. I just got reading a lot of good comments about it.
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Chris H Inner circle Melbourne, Australia 1364 Posts |
What are top five effects magicians use to stop the crowd to get their attention?
A personality... -- Topher |
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T. Sebastian Loyal user Ozark Mountains, USA 223 Posts |
Can't argue with that one.
Note to self, "Get a personality".
So sorry I soiled your precious eyes.
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Chris H Inner circle Melbourne, Australia 1364 Posts |
Hehehehe! Penguin has them...but Ellusionists are definately cooler and will score you more chicks.
-- Topher |
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state Loyal user 202 Posts |
Anything with fire and or naked women.
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evolve629 Inner circle A stack of 3838 Posts |
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On 2008-07-17 08:03, Dynamike wrote: Disappearing objects/self/woman/man/large cats/doves; objects/self through object; changing color; great escape; fire.
One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in - Wayne Gretzky
My favorite part is putting the gaffs in the spectators hands...it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! - Bob Kohler |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
I gotcha.
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Grant Horton New user Texas 51 Posts |
Well I think if we're thinking attention getting effects and such, it's going to need to be something visual and eye catching. If your meaning what I think as far as their walking by and you want them to almost see it out of the corner of their eyes and react/stop. Flash paper, and other flashy things of that nature if it happens to go with your style.
But I guess if people are already watching then a good attention getter is going to be something like the levitations previously suggested, or a good transposition of two objects in some way, like the cups and balls or two cards changing places in a "here then there" type routine. Just look through what you know and find the ones you like the most and that have gotten the best reactions/looks. Also, I say if their just walking by and your standing, you might need a bit of verbal to get the initial look, and then they see you doing whatever and that's the visual. Sometimes you will need both, and sometimes just the visual will be enough. I guess a verbal invite Might get some people over, but then you still have to do something to keep them. |
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tom_stamm Loyal user Los Angeles 248 Posts |
If I can assume you are in a outdoor space, since you are "trying to get a crowd's attention", then don't think of a "flashy trick" but think in terms of commanding the attention of the space -- taking control.
For example: In a loud voice (think "Ringmaster in a Circus" ) "Ladies and Gentlemen! If you would for a moment <pause> Suspend you belief in SCIENCE <pause> Metaphysics <pause> Psychic-pseudo-Metaphysics <pause> and THAT which is the Penultimate of Scientific Investigation.<long pause> In exchange for the Cosmic Dance of the Juggler <pause> The Illusion of the Magician <pause> The Dexterity of the Pres-tidigitator <long pause> Ladies and Gentlemen <pause> ITS MAGIC TIME!" By that time you will have everybody's attention and all you have to do then is to keep it. It best to follow up with something truly killer. Write your opener to fit your act and style. Remember your opener (you) should command the space. Your being BOLD. Your first effect should be equally BOLD. Good Luck
Just Some Guy.
"For Seven Tons of the King's Tea, Six Fine Ladies to Fight a Great Jackass -- me." |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Verbal versus Visual. I will give both a try to see what fits me best as the most comfortable and strongest opener.
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tom_stamm Loyal user Los Angeles 248 Posts |
Its a combination of BOTH. The Opening spiel get everyone looking at you (Your attention getter) and its your PROMISE that there is something interesting to see. now, you have to fullfill the PROMISE to keep the attention of the audience.
I used the above opener 30 years ago when I was in college and we'd work parks and fairs. You should use a Big theatrical voice (from the diaphragm). There should be a rhythm to it. I used to juggle when I used it. Best Regards
Just Some Guy.
"For Seven Tons of the King's Tea, Six Fine Ladies to Fight a Great Jackass -- me." |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
By adding up all your comments, the 3 V's is the answer. "Vocal, Visual and Verbal."
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tom_stamm Loyal user Los Angeles 248 Posts |
Mike:
Let us know how it works for you. Good luck!
Just Some Guy.
"For Seven Tons of the King's Tea, Six Fine Ladies to Fight a Great Jackass -- me." |
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peppermeat2000 Elite user 428 Posts |
Learn how to use Rocky Racoon well and I guarentee a crowd within minutes after you bring him out...
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jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
My #1 attention getter is the Jim Pace flaming business card wallet. People LOVE fire! After a show I'll have people walk up to me and say "can I have one of your burning cards?"
Jim |
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