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JackScratch Inner circle 2151 Posts |
It takes all types. Afraid I tend to look for mor depth in both my relationships and my magic.
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chidzuyo New user 37 Posts |
I just smile. People usually don't probe further and will leave it at that.
I notice that if you say things like, "I can't tell you." It actually arouse their curiousity and encourages them to ask more. |
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mmreed Inner circle Harrisburg, PA 1432 Posts |
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On 2008-11-19 15:21, Justin Style wrote: Justin, I know a 420lb bald guy with lots of backhair that never bathes.... he wants to know how its done... and hes willing to go that extra mile!!! I'll send him your way...
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
:dancing: Let the schooling begin
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
I've always been a fan of "Impromptu limmricks" ever since reading Lear's "Book of Nonsense"
"The trick's got a secret it's true... it doesn't actually appear from the blue! But if you really must know then you'll ruin the show... And that's why I must keep it from you!"
*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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Rockabilly Regular user Victoria, BC, 158 Posts |
When posed with that question, I tend to look at the spectator and with a confused look on my face looking deep into their eyes say "I haven't got a clue", then after a beat or two of silence, shake my head as if shaking the cobwebs away and move on to the next effect. Gets a good laugh, and keeps them from asking again during the routine.
Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That'll teach you to keep your mouth shut.
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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
For me it depends on the situation. For example if a kid asks I usually respond in a way that's encouraging such as from books. So I might way, "Oh, I learned it from books. You can learn just about anything from books. Go to your library and I'll bet you'll find some. It takes a lot of practice so you'll have to work at it. But it can be a lot of fun".
Other then that it depends on the atmosphere. Sometimes it's ok to give a witty or joking response. Of course I can always ignore the question if I want to. The power of deafness. LOL Ron Jaxon |
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fxdude Loyal user Hollywood 241 Posts |
I wave my fingers in the air and say in a mysterious voice "It's Magic" People usually laugh and leave it at that. A few times people have said "haha, no really, how did you do that?" I do the same thing again and then they usually realize I'll probably just keep doing that so they leave me alone
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Mike Melito Loyal user 263 Posts |
".... Well, I'm in these clubs and they made me sign these forms saying I couldn't reveal anything...."
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Mike Melito Loyal user 263 Posts |
".... Well, I'm in these clubs and they made me sign these forms saying I couldn't reveal anything...."
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MagicB1S Inner circle Knoxville Tenn. 1039 Posts |
I always reply " Very Well"
"There are Tricks To All Trades.... My Trade is all Tricks"
"An amature practices until he gets it right. A Professional Practices until he can't get it wrong" www.Themagicchest.webs.com bobswislosky@yahoo.com |
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Vick Inner circle It's taken me 10+ years to make 1120 Posts |
Why are they asking and what % of your audience is asking?
If everyone you do magic for asks ..... consider working more on your presentation. Study performance, theory, presentation and theater If it's just one or two of your audience, they are complementing you. Direct their question, with something like .... "Oh, did you like that?" "Yes" "Perhaps I can show you something else you'll enjoy" ..... go into story for next piece of magic. Then you've acknowledged their question without answering and gotten back into your routine with added support from your audience
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pradell Special user Alaska 560 Posts |
First Kid asks: How do you do that?
Answer: It's all done with wires, mirrors and strings. Second Kid shouts:I know how you did that!! Response:I know how I do all my tricks! Third Kid yells: I've seen that one before! Response: I've seen it about 1000 times. Fourth Kid blurts out: I saw you do that one at last year's show! Response: Hey, don't tell anyone and we'll fool the kids who haven't seen it yet! Fifth Kid notes: Hey, You're sweating! Response: Some day you'll sweat too! Kids often test the magi. We're like substitute teachers: fair game. Our mettle is on the line. If you give answers to these types of questions calmly and don't get frazzled they'll soon realize they can't undermine you and move on to enjoying the show rather than trying to win the power game. :magicrabbit: |
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MikeyM71 Regular user Chesapeake, OH 153 Posts |
Quote: I'm going to try to remember that!On 2008-11-20 14:34, gaddy wrote:
<BR>Mikey M.
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