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Pop Haydn Inner circle Los Angeles 3691 Posts |
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Magic.J.Manuel Special user I have danced upon 663 Posts |
Hi Mr Haydn, thanks for the link. It is so true.
Also, I got your email about the new Hydrostatic Glass, and I think it looks very interesting. I saw a video of John Archer doing it at a bar and it was very funny to see other people try to get it to work. All the best, J.Manuel
Nothing would get done at all, if man waited so long that no one could find fault with it.
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gomerel Elite user 458 Posts |
Good thoughts from Miss Manners.
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Motley Mage Special user 572 Posts |
Most useful! Thanks, Pop!
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RiffRaff Special user 671 Posts |
Thanks for the link, Pop.
Miss Manners' strongest advice was her concluding remark: "But then, perhaps you should ask a professional. Miss Manners has never worked the streets." That's something that many of the people offering advice on this fourum should heed. |
Pop Haydn Inner circle Los Angeles 3691 Posts |
She is so full of it... She doesn't understand the way of the street.
Gazzo: "Hey, kid! Come watch the magic show! Come on! Drag your parents over here...They won't let you watch a magic show? Why, that's because they're alcoholics! They don't love you, kid! You should run away from home!" |
Magic.J.Manuel Special user I have danced upon 663 Posts |
I don't know which part of the answer is full of bull.
She starts with saying it is not for the timid or easily discouraged, and is satisfying. Then goes on to say there are many other acts competing for uninterested passers-by. Then you may need a permit. You should appear to be giving, not asking? It this where you disagree? I think most performers must give an entertaining experience even though you must ask for money at some point. Finally she says you need to start by doing some magic by yourself and not directly address people until they show some interest, which is exactly what Gazzo says for beginners in his Penguin Magic lecture. Gazzo's "character" is a bully, and while funny he does seem to almost assault kids, by the end of the show the people are afraid to not tip. He also admits that the style may not be for everyone.
Nothing would get done at all, if man waited so long that no one could find fault with it.
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fireperformer911 Special user 547 Posts |
Gazzo character is NOT a bully watch how much he smiles! He is good with kids! His kid volunteer when he uses kids have a good time! People tip him because they have laughed,been amazed and the most important been ENTERTAINED!!
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RiffRaff Special user 671 Posts |
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On 2013-08-15 20:51, Magic.J.Manuel wrote: You just proved my point. |
gomerel Elite user 458 Posts |
So, Miss Manners is not a professional magician. She is a very perceptive potential spectator. Kind of important to get that point of view, though, isn't it? Because of her "manners" orientation, she most likely would be turned off by Gazzo and also by Pop. I suspect both of those magicians sense which audience members would be receptive to their humor and which not.
My own orientation is like Miss Manners suggests. That is who I am. Although I show cons, I'm not going to copy Pop's style, although I think it is a hoot. |
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