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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
He was, and that's how I got them.
To tell the truth, I have never wanted to be Gazzo, any more than he has wanted to be me. There is only one Gazzo. I'm glad I can count him among my friends. He is one of the best.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
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On 2008-11-01 19:12, Bill Palmer wrote: I just want one of his bags, man! I have to admit, I've learned more from his video on the C&B's than from any other source so, obviously, if you were to see me do the trick on the streets you'd definitely see some similarities between us. But I put enough of myself into the routine so that I'm happy with it. I only ever met the guy once at a lecture. He totally blew me away. And he inspired me to get out there and perform. But that's a topic for another thread...
*due to the editorial policies here, words on this site attributed to me cannot necessarily be held to be my own.*
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Josh the Superfluous Inner circle The man of 1881 Posts |
I think some of the "soul" is believing that a craftsman made it. I am not an expert, and I probably couldn't tell the manufacturing methods apart. But I've always had a place in my heart for my Riser, Hill, and Mogar props. I love my JP cups, but don't have the same pride in them, due to their anonymous source. The same goes for the props I've purchased at Target. It is true that the magic is in the performer, but knowing that the prop was made with care by a master does instill something in it for me. I'm sure if a true craftsman were operating the automated machinery, the calibration and quality would be better.
I used to go to one photo lab to have my pictures processed. It was the same automated setup as the other stores in the chain, but the guy who ran it was a perfectionist. Although it was located in a supermarket, all of the pros in-the-know went to him. (and charged their clients high end processing fees)
What do you want in a site? "Honesty, integrity and decency." -Mike Doogan
"I hate it, I hate my ironic lovechild. I didn't even have anything to do with it" Josh #2 |
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dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
I own El Duco, JP, and RNT2 cups and enjoy all of them. I also bought some copper cups made in India at TJMaxx for $3 each. They were actually sold to be used as pencil holders but I really like them a lot too...
The origin of our props is not the source of our magic.
“Magic is very easy to do - poorly.”
Tommy Wonder The Books of Wonder Volume 2 |
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Josh the Superfluous Inner circle The man of 1881 Posts |
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On 2008-11-01 22:24, dcjames wrote: Unless you make your own props.
What do you want in a site? "Honesty, integrity and decency." -Mike Doogan
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dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
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Josh the Superfluous wrote: True enough!
“Magic is very easy to do - poorly.”
Tommy Wonder The Books of Wonder Volume 2 |
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mrswilson New user Kaiserslautern, Germany 23 Posts |
Hi!
What is rub-a-dub-dub? I LOVE the word. But what's behind? Google only found a lyric?! Is it used for cups and balls? Three men, three balls? It sounds so funny! Whatever it is, my kids will love it! I think about using it as a magic word... ...Nicole (Magic Ma)
Anything is good and useful if it's made of chocolate!
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
Nicole, rub-a-dub-dub is a cups and balls routine performed by Bill Malone.
You can take a look at his video clip from You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkFJ6z0ouiQ |
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mrswilson New user Kaiserslautern, Germany 23 Posts |
This is soooooooooo funny! I love it even more now that I know what it is!
I will try to translate that into German. Unfortunately I think German doesn't sound that "round" and "easy going". But, I'll try. Whenever I have done it, I'll make a video myself and put it on youtube Why haven't I heard of that earlier?! Thank you so much ...Nicole
Anything is good and useful if it's made of chocolate!
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
I'm glad you like Bill Malone's routine and I'll be waiting for your video too, Nicole.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
I tried translating it into German, but it came out sounding like a cabaret act at one of "Those" clubs in Berlin.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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kentfgunn Inner circle Merritt Island FL 1639 Posts |
I think I found the original poster who spoke of the soul of the cups. I hear he's a real jerk.
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On 2008-07-20 10:44, kentfgunn wrote: I have a set of RNT2 Cups and the Johnson cups. I prefer spun cups. I was unecessarily waxing enthusiastic when I posted the above silliness. I've had the good fortune to speak to the Jakester on more than one occasion. I was mostly expressing a preference for, someone I consider a friend. The one set of cups I own, that I use the most are also spun. They were the first set of cups I spent more than a hundred bucks on. They're the cups I've tossed in the air, banged with a wand and crammed little and big spheres into, thousands of times. To me they have a bit of me in them. I realize that's a snippet of poetic nonsense. The real magic isn't in the props, nor is it in the magician. The real magic is when: with your props, aided by your abilities as a PERFORMER, you give your audience the experience of magic. The magic only happens in their eyes, truly only in their minds. It happens all too rarely with me as the performer, I hope you guys have better luck!!! I still like my Sherwoods bestest! |
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Kent:
This is one of the most insightful posts I have seen in a long time. Many years ago, when I was first trying to be a pro, a fellow named Dick Oslund lectured at our magic club. He started his lecture with a question: "How much magic do you own?" One fellow said, "I own a shoebox full of magic." Another said that he had a whole warehouse full of it. Some put a dollar value on it. When he finished taking answers, he said: "All of you are wrong. You don't own ANY magic. You own props, books, costumes, tricks and you might know some techniques, but you don't own any magic." "Magic exists only in the spectators' minds. It's the feeling that you provoke in their minds with those props, books, costumes, etc. It's intangible. And it exists only at the time of the performance and when they are recalling it." You have hit upon the point he was making. Well said. BTW, he had a second question he asked: "If you were putting on a show somewhere, you already had the hall booked and paid for, and you had $1800 to spend on the show, how would you spend it?" Let's have some guesses, then I'll tell the forum how he replied.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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kentfgunn Inner circle Merritt Island FL 1639 Posts |
Bill,
I'd spend the money on voice lessons. |
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Robert Kohler Special user Fayetteville, Arkansas 520 Posts |
I'd spend it on magic lessons......
We judge ourselves by our intentions - others judge us by our actions.....
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Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts |
I'd spend it on advertising & press
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three. Elayne Boosler
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
I'd pocket the money and do the show I've already got. Maybe I'd buy some new clothes to upgrade the garb I've already got...
*due to the editorial policies here, words on this site attributed to me cannot necessarily be held to be my own.*
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
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On 2008-11-13 16:07, Richard Evans wrote: BINGO! Give the man a cigar! That's the answer. Some of the fellows started discussing purchasing this illusion or that one. Dick's response: "If you don't already have an act, then why are you booking a show? Buy advertising."
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts |
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On 2008-11-13 16:18, Bill Palmer wrote: Can I smoke it in here, or do I have to go outside? :smoke:
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three. Elayne Boosler
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Smoke it here. Steve won't mind.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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