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theamazingarthur New user 21 Posts |
Looking for feedback (be cool about it). I have been doing this routine for a few years and want to know the following.
1. Is it a fooler? Do you know how it is done and does the audience know? 2. What can I add or take away to make it better? I'm trying to refine it a bit. 3. Do you like it? A few minutes into it you will think I am doing invisible deck...I assure you I am not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r5N53XP1qE&feature=youtu.be |
Chad Sanborn Inner circle my fingers hurt from typing, 2205 Posts |
I liked it!
But to answer your questions: 1. fooler? A. I have no idea how it works. and I doubt the audience does. 2. Additions? A. I would like you to point out that something is inside the dog after he eats the invisible card. The audience will be more clear as to why you are popping it. 3. Like it? A. Yes I liked it. The jokes were funny albeit dry. But then again, I like that style of humor. Keep up the good work. |
Shikanominarazu Loyal user 259 Posts |
I liked that a lot. I can't imagine that the audience knows how it is done, and like Chad I'm stumped.
I will very likely steal the "Scarface" joke btw. |
Thimblerigger New user 15 Posts |
1. I have an idea of 'how' it can be done meaning Kyla could be a plant. If that isn't your method then I have not a clue of how it works and neither does that audience.
2. I agree with Chad. 3. I liked it, it was good and I also learned that apparently Nebraskans are sensitive about their Redbox's or they aren't aware of what a Redbox is. Haha I also think it deserved a bigger reaction than what it got but then again a dull crowd is a dull crowd. |
Chad Sanborn Inner circle my fingers hurt from typing, 2205 Posts |
The reaction bothered me too. You did a great job on stage and the audience just wasn't into it. I think maybe shortening the routine would be a good start. It seems that maybe you lost them part way through. Perhaps, losing the box an just having the balloon dog already out. And instead of going into the audience to get another person to name a card, have the guy onstage who has the balloon animal do it. Less jokes and quicker to the finish I think will tighten it up.
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts |
I would agree with Chad on this one. I like your style, it seems to fit you...but some of the jokes seemed to go over their heads, with only a few adults laughing.
I had the same reaction with a couple of the "groaner" jokes from the Amazing Mind Reading Orange routine. I simply either re-wrote them, or eliminated them altogether. I think a slightly shorter, tighter routine would have kept their attention and perhaps garnered a better response in the end. LOVED THE EFFECT! It is definitely a fooler!
Mike Maturen
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theamazingarthur New user 21 Posts |
It is not a plant. I would hate to bring the balloon dog out without the box as there are a few jokes there and I love the anticipation of "what's in the box?"
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Thimblerigger New user 15 Posts |
Not a plant? Excellent, then that makes the effect that much more powerful indeed.
Might I suggest using a real Canine in your act? Yes, you wrap a let's say 3 of clubs into a slice of Bologna, feed it to them a few hours before the show and just let Fido hang around. (fantastic misdirection....have you ever been able to hold your attention on anything else if you've ever experienced a dog sniffing your crotch? No! It's impossible!) Do a simple force, then you go through the entire routine and you just wait until the dog has to empty its bowls, might be before you want them to but the audience will clearly see you did not in any way touch the feces and the trick will still work. (And here in the fecal matter Ladies and Gentlemen is.....) Then again, it might be several hours until the dog does his business and that's alright too because that will give everyone time to stretch their legs, go the the restroom and hit up the concession stand. It would be well worth the wait, of course that's just my opinion....I could be wrong. -- Steven Postscript: I do not condone feeding any living thing a slice of finely hashed/ground sausage made from pork, chicken, turkey, beef, venison or soy protein, or any combination of the aforementioned. Thank you. S. |
landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
I can only think of one possible way to work that.
I loved the whole routine. Don't change or cut a thing. Magicians are a dime a dozen; but funny, witty magicians who have a nice rapport with the audience, and are able to think on their feet--not so common.
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