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fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
YOu see David Roth on Letterman? He handled Letterman well, and with a smiled the whole time. He said his plan was to do what he is the most comfy with. That way if Letterman talks and gets in the way he will know where he stopped and where to begin again.
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1274 Posts |
Heres Roth on Letterman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpBgDffoCqA that's just impressive. Roth just danced circles around him while Letterman interrupted, grabbed for his coins, etc. Actually sent chills down my spine. |
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mlippo Inner circle Trieste (Italy) 1227 Posts |
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On 2013-05-21 07:31, TheMag1cian wrote: Roth may not be the most entertaining performer, but he's top class in his stuff. And his management here is superb: He set his stage and had Letterman leave his seat to move over. Letterman was calling attention upon himself all the time and Roth just patiently waited and then went on with his script. And what's more, fooled the Hell out of Letterman. Watch his hysterical giggle at 2' into the video. And look at him trying to follow the single coin appearing and disappearing in Roth's hand until the moment the giant coin appeared. Look at his face! Kudos to a great artist (talking about Roth of course). Why couldn't others (Carey or Jay for example) have the same respect and treatment and choose the best stage for their number??? mlippo |
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fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
I like how the audience reacted to the jumbo coin production.
I would guess and say that the table set up was because he was doing all coin magic and needed a table, and he was there only to perform magic. Ricky Jay was thee primarily to promote the movie, and he did just one trick at Letterman's request. I think before Roth the audience was expecting something like Kmar the discount magician that Letterman used to have on just to make fun of. But to the audience, Roth must have looked like this nice little guy who comes out and does some amazing magic. |
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R.E. Byrnes Inner circle 1206 Posts |
"There's a routine by Woody Aragon based on Nick Trost's 18 Card Poker Deal: Blessed Poker. You can find it in "A Book in English"."
This seems like a strong, low-risk idea, and it can be made shorter or longer as needed. Apart from making quips any host would make, Letterman's legendary "messing with" performers doesn't seem to amount to a great deal more than asking 'are you forcing a card' and having some reaction to particularly horrendously executed, transparent moves (see Jesse Eisenberg's execrable control & snap change last week or so). Worrying about who the performance is "all about" seems mostly irrelevant and misguided. Also, while doing magic in the D-segment of Letterman is a big deal to those in magic, for most of the people watching it's the same opportunity to go to the bathroom or see what else is on as when some anonymous band is booked. Close-up magic translates preety weakly to television and even the very best performers make a feeble impression. |
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1274 Posts |
Anyone know which magician rocked Letterman the most? It would be interesting to see who had the best effect/performance on the show.
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bonedaddi Regular user 141 Posts |
Something from 'Keys to the Kingdom'.
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CardStudent New user Greer, SC 57 Posts |
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Close-up magic translates preety weakly to television and even the very best performers make a feeble impression. I believe there are exceptions to this. It depends on who the performer is and the effect he/she is doing. Love 'em or hate 'em, the fact that there have been entire prime-time network specials consisting mostly of close-up magic tells you it can play fine on television as long as it's done right. I'd like to see how Harry Lorayne would handle Letterman.
"Cards are the poetry of magic." J.N. Hofzinser
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OliveroG Regular user 167 Posts |
Michael Ammar rocked Letterman, he picked just the perfect material.
I hope you understand, my dear friend, that everything you are seeing is a lie, but everything you are feeling holds true.
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Ado Inner circle New York City 1033 Posts |
Except for the part where Letterman asks whether we'll here a big clunk when Ammar stands up... That's a failure.
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Gourmet Loyal user 289 Posts |
21 card trick
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1274 Posts |
Steve Cohen. Probably the best performance Ive seen on Letterman. Check it out if you havent already seen it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpSAI29kCog |
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R.E. Byrnes Inner circle 1206 Posts |
"there have been entire prime-time network specials consisting mostly of close-up magic tells you it can play fine on television as long as it's done right."
I'm curious: What's the most recent one -- just the most recent of these "network specials" that were "mostly close-up"? I can go through YouTube and find a bunch of clips of John Scarne and Harry Lorayne and Dai Vernon on the Tonight Show or Mike Douglas or the occasional show devoted to magic, but mostly from the pre-cable era of TV. And of courts there is "Close-Up Week" on Letterman, with magic safely booked late in the show. But the idea of any viable network, post 1980, devoting an hour of prime-time programming to close-up magic is implausible. At a minimum close-up magic on TV is much inferior to seeing it live, and more often than not it's deeply boring in comparison to the usual programming. |
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1274 Posts |
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On 2013-05-22 13:17, R.E. Byrnes wrote: I agree. I once had an idea for a reality tv series kind of like a "Big Brother" where a bunch of all star close up magicians stay in one house and have "close up" competitions weekly for different crowds and one magician gets eliminated weekly and the final magician gets a huge contract in Las Vegas or something. I think that would be stellar television. It would have the usual arguments and drama with ppl not getting along but imagine the pranks, illusions, etc. that would go on in that house? Ive since learned there's one being made as we speak. I cant wait for it to come out. I just wish did a copywrite and did it myself. Would that not be great television? Im sure a few Café posters will be among the house guests. It seems the casting has finished: http://www.realitywanted.com/call/16774-......aVsrmso4 |
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CardStudent New user Greer, SC 57 Posts |
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the idea of any viable network, post 1980, devoting an hour of prime-time programming to close-up magic is implausible. Al of David Blaine's ABC specials were mostly close-up, and they all aired on that network in prime time much later than 1980. Again, you may not feel that these specials were to your liking, but they were in fact broadcast.
"Cards are the poetry of magic." J.N. Hofzinser
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gabelson Inner circle conscientious observer 2137 Posts |
I was Letterman's head monologue writer for about four years. Over those four years, I showed Dave numerous effects. The one he told me impressed him the most? Pen through bill.
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CardStudent New user Greer, SC 57 Posts |
Fascinating! I get the impression, unlike (apparently) some other here, that he actually enjoys magic. I think he likes to be impressed by it, but just doesn't want to make it easy. Am I right about that?
"Cards are the poetry of magic." J.N. Hofzinser
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Alwow Special user Los Angeles 544 Posts |
Steven's performance provided enough intrigue and mystery to capture Dave's attention. The act also directly involved David on multiple occasions which required him to actively participate thus managing him appropriately essentially scripted for not only natural misdirection but, audience management. Basically, Steven knew his audience used a routine to not only keep the immediate spectator but, also attending audience involved as he took them down the path he wanted to.
Steven is truly a pro.
"Everything I show you is the truth... And the truth is the loveliest of lies"
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Sean Giles Inner circle Cambridge/ UK 3517 Posts |
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On 2013-05-23 16:25, gabelson wrote: Just googled you. You have an impressive career mate. You must have some fantastic stories best, Sean |
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TheMag1cian Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1274 Posts |
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On 2013-05-01 20:52, Zombie Magic wrote: I love the Biddle! So addictive. I love using it in Hauss' "LIT" to vanish their selection (among many other effects). It would fly by Letterman indefinitely! |
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