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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
I've seen a lot of Bizarre props on video lately but in performance they are received as "Funny" rather than truly Paranormal. Is no one even attempting to give a "Real" performance anymore?
I know it's far easier to just take the easy way out and laugh about everything, and don't get me wrong, Tommy Cooper is my Hero, but when it comes to Bizarre Magik I thought many more would take the time and exert the effort to make things at least appear genuine. Is it too much work? Or am I missing the right video's?
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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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
What ones are you looking at currently?
I've asked to be banned
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Michael_MacDonald 1964 - 2016 Washington 2034 Posts |
The beauty of bizarre is that it does not have to be scary. I agree that realism should be a bit more on a lot of the props but then that is really up to the performer and his use of scripting. I lean more to dark and realistic but I know some that gave great performance with bizarre comedy.
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
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On 2012-10-19 15:29, IAIN wrote: I honestly don't want to give the wrong impression. I respect many of the performers I've been watching and I don't want to "Knock" any of them. I realize there are many levels of entertainment and diving to the deepest levels of reality isn't every ones Cup of Tea.
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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Stoltz Veteran user 400 Posts |
I would like to PM you Slim, but your inbox is full, or something.
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Godzilla Inner circle Tied & Untied Witches on 5316 Posts |
I think most on here,are confusing 'Story Telling'magic,with 'Bizarre Magick'!
Like having Q&A,with a bell ? I can contact JTR,in a seance? In a seance,a spirit will contact you! You will not know whom they are,till they get there,and they will lie,too! I can't contact people on a phone,but I can contact a chosen spirit ??? I could rant on and on,about this! I have thought the same about,videos I have seen on here! They are doing a so called bizarre show,and the participants are on stage laughing. Looks like Comedy Magic,There is a time to lighten up the act,and give them a rollercoaster ride,I will give the funny,not my props! This is... JMO !
"If you watch Godzilla backwards, it's about a big ass lizard who helps rebuild a half burnt-down city, then moonwalks back into the ocean"
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Michael_MacDonald 1964 - 2016 Washington 2034 Posts |
http://www.online-visions.com/bizarre/index.html
http://www.dragonskull.co.uk/secrets/extra_lectures.htm lots of fun bizarre routines there on those links. they do have a dark tinge but not all doom and gloom. I prefer the darker presentations with a strong realistic plot as well but when I make the routines presentable for families I tend to lighten it up a lot so that the norms do not run screaming. it really depends on the setting I'm in what type of presentation I will use. |
Godzilla Inner circle Tied & Untied Witches on 5316 Posts |
The above first link! In all fairness,I just read the 'Vampire Bat'!
Do you really consider that as,Bizarre ? The other stuff may be much better,but I did not read!
"If you watch Godzilla backwards, it's about a big ass lizard who helps rebuild a half burnt-down city, then moonwalks back into the ocean"
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Michael_MacDonald 1964 - 2016 Washington 2034 Posts |
Peter has been a bizarre performer for many years, its not for me to define it for everyone. just to make my personal space in the field. EUGENE POINC also did some light hearted pieces.
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Godzilla Inner circle Tied & Untied Witches on 5316 Posts |
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On 2012-10-19 19:22, Michael_MacDonald wrote: Sorry,I thought you were giving a definition of, Bizarre !
"If you watch Godzilla backwards, it's about a big ass lizard who helps rebuild a half burnt-down city, then moonwalks back into the ocean"
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Necromancer Inner circle Chicago 3076 Posts |
Slim, my work walks that edge of creepy, funny, and potentially real.
Sorry I have no full routines for you on video, but my promo reels might give you a taste. Click on the links below. Best, Neil
Creator of The Xpert (20 PAGES of reviews!), Cut & Color, Hands-Off Multiple ESP (HOME) System, Rider-Waite Readers book, Zoom Pendulum ebook ...
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Your style is completely developed to handle any situation Neil, which explains such a great and long lived success.
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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Al Desmond Inner circle Secret Mountain Lair in Conifer, Co 1511 Posts |
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On 2012-10-19 15:24, Slim King wrote: I have a set of seven routines, the middle routine is pure comedy (but the props for the comedy routine are still in keeping with the era of the other props I am using) and I don't make any effort to making things "at least appear genuine." I make things entertaining. I leave it up to my audience to decide how paranormal the effects were. I don't believe in the paranormal. But at the same time I don't diminish the effects because of my belief. |
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