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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Pepka, your version is the perfect segue for the Goshman Ding Dong!
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Dante_Ravenkin New user Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 90 Posts |
Hahah! Guys, Those are Hilarious! nice!
'For Those Who Believe, No Explanation is Necessary. For Those Who Do Not, None Will Suffice.' - Joseph Dunninger
~Kirk~ |
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JSBLOOM Inner circle 2024 Posts |
I guess you could even combine both ideas, but sometimes less is more.
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SIX Inner circle New York City 1772 Posts |
As a performer we should all be prepared for the question let me see that deck. The best way in my opinion is to start with a normal deck in which you let them shuffle them and check them out, after a few effects you simply do a deck switch.
They wont ask to see the deck because they already have. So in this case your beating them to the punch. But say somone walks over while in the middle of the effect and they ask to see the deck, here is my approach if it is gimmicked. Simply Do Larry Jennings cards to pocket with the deck vanish. My patter would go like this. Oh sure you can see it, let me just make sure all the cards are there, pull card from pocket, then say U think I have one more over here,ditching the deck of course and coming back with another card that you seemed to have left in the pocket. Now put the two cards together and say sure check out the deck and walk away, its a funny bit for people watching and come back and say I need those they want to see some magic over there. Those are my thoughts on it. All the best, SIX |
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Mark005 Loyal user 212 Posts |
I think the problem is one of audience perception. One of "he is tricking me" vs "he is entertainting me". Now, as much as we like it to always be the last one, some people will always be in the first group.
So, I avoid the problem with "verbal judo". Tell them it is a trick deck! I tell them mine is a secret project from microsoft with special computer chips in each and every card. I tell them I can't let them touch them as they only work when my fingerprints activate the hidden keyboards. Do you think anyone believes that? I then do a spelling trick I got from one of Harry Lorayne's works. It is a double speller where I do it, then I give them the deck and tell them to do it with their card (Harry help, I do not remember where this is, I want to say Magic Book). Point is, because they want to be on the other side, they now all say "no way that is a trick deck...." Works for me.... |
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kenono New user 2 Posts |
Don't know if I heard this or made it up or if its original. But when someone wants to see the cards, coins, paper money, I say "it will cost you to be my assistant". Usually there is laughter and that is it. If it is a trick pen I will make a switch...have done it enough times so am good at it.
Or, I say "if I do I will either have to marry you or bury you". If it is a guy I say, "and I certainly am not going to marry you". If it is a gal, generally they don't want to marry you...so that is it. |
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NicholasD Inner circle 1458 Posts |
When I perform Jumping Gemini, I leave the four cards on the table until someone does reach for them. At that point, I slowly pull the cards toward me as I say: " You'll just have to worry about that for the rest of your life."
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
Like to help you, Mark, but I've published too many spelling routines, so I have no idea to which you're referring. Best - HARRY L.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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MetalBender Loyal user 248 Posts |
It depends on the performing situation.
If I'm doing walk around in a restaurant I stab them. If it's the Mafia that has hired me for their annual company picnic, I shoot them. Let me tell you from deep personal experience. If one spectator asks to see your props and you destroy them with extreme prejudice, the rest of your audience will sit very politely while you finish your act. Here's a tip for all you corporate entertainers. A watch with a garrote in it is not only a lovely fashion accessory, but also a handy crowd control device when you are working in one of the big Vegas trade show booths. Note: This is a short humorous essay. Neither myself, nor the Magic Café endorses these types of performance tips, except in the case of Jeff Foxworthy. You heard me Foxworthy! I know what happened in Tampa!!! |
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Mark005 Loyal user 212 Posts |
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On 2008-09-02 17:59, Harry Lorayne wrote: So the memory expert.... Sorry, I had to do that. I was thinking of Karrell. : P P.S.: It is in your "The Magic Book". P.P.S.: Your copy of "Close Up Illusions" is on the way. |
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rbattle Loyal user 266 Posts |
It has to do with attitude and experience. If you are a challanging type of performer it will happen. If are more relaxed and non-confrontational it is less likely to happen. It happens to beginners more than pros because the pro has more going on than just a card trick. It is about connecting with the audience. Of course there is always an exception and you should prepare for it.
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joudini New user 68 Posts |
Talk to box!
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martink65 New user vienna - austria - europe 87 Posts |
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On 2008-09-01 02:26, Christopher Kavanagh wrote: Ahhhhh, that's hilarious man. Took me a second or two to understand - too bad this one doesn't work in German. "Oh, Deck. D.E.C.K.". Hahahahaha. |
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Steven Youell V.I.P. 3866 Posts |
"I'm sorry, but if you're going to run the show, , I'll have to pay you a commission and I am not a wealthy man. Come back in a few years when I can afford you."
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thumbslinger Elite user This is a good number: 458 Posts |
"I can't, my pants will fall down."
While your pocketing the deck and bringing out a normal/non-stacked one.
Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Tommy Emmanuel are all you need to study to learn to play guitar.
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linceed87 Regular user 103 Posts |
If its a girl, let me see your deck,
let me see your bra, or...**** girl you don't waste time, ok but just a peek. |
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homegrown New user Toronto, Canada 85 Posts |
Hahaha. I wanted to say something like linceed. But has anyone just tried to vanish the deck instead? "let me see the deck" .... "what deck?" Maybe use the gecko?
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M for Magic Special user 673 Posts |
Them: Can I see the deck?
Me: What the #%$& do you think this is you ******#@!$%&, I ought to punch you right in the ******#@!$%& neck, now give me another scotch! I usually say this right before I am forceably escorted out of the party/restaurant/my living room. To this day they've yet to see the deck. One point for me! Doesn't work as well as you'd think at kid's parties though. You may find this approach helpful...or not. Happy Hunting. |
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Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
There's a lot of good advice in this thread on this topic, and some dubious advice as well...
I believe that the question “LET ME SEE THOSE CARDS” is really just a joke that the audience likes to tell. Sure, it's an audience member challenging the magician, but it is usually a light-hearted challenge. If you perform in a conversational manner, you will hear it. Just for a laugh, and the attention, some guy standing next to the spectator will ask “LET ME SEE THOSE CARDS”. If you are not actually in the middle of a card effect, then anticipating that the spectators are going to ask to see the cards and causing the cards to vanish at that moment is a very strong effect in response to the challenge. Just being asked the question is a good enough reason to perform a topit deck vanish. To the spectator, you responded to the challenge with magic. |
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Steven Youell V.I.P. 3866 Posts |
My favorite out is to let them see the deck.
Steven Youell |
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