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EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1063 Posts 
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Are their other terms anyone uses for those who watch our entertainment besides Spectator or Audience? There must be more terms used other than, "Spec".
Target, Mark or Victim are not appealing.
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 8577 Posts
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In my effect descriptions I use VA - Volunteer Assistant, since they are no longer just onlookers.
I also use Witness or Referee if the VA is performing that function rather than holding objects
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Julie Inner circle 3380 Posts
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We like "audience helpers".
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EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1063 Posts
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Thank You two for the input.
I've noticed that magicians haven't come up with a 'shop talk' word for assistance and helpers. There is "talking" for when coins or props make a sound and there are numerous names for sleights and subtleties.
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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alan1954 New user 35 Posts
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"Minions"
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Chollet Regular user Don't be fooled by the fact I only have 158 Posts
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I often refer to them as participants, as this is what I want them to do on many levels: participate. Spectator sounds like a silent observer. However, I use these terms interchangeably amongst fellow magicians.
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EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1063 Posts
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Thank You, Chollet.
So far then, at this point there doesn't seem to be a slang or shop talk type of term to refer to spectators that at least isn't demeaning. Upon a search, the synonyms for "spectator" showed- bystander fan moviegoer observer onlooker sports fan theatergoer viewer beholder clapper eyewitness kibitzer looker looker-on perceiver playgoer seer standee watcher witness gaper gazer showgoer stander-by For "audience"- congregation crowd gallery gathering market public admirers assemblage assembly devotees fans following hearers house listeners moviegoers onlookers patrons playgoers spectators theatergoers turnout viewers witnesses showgoers
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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debjit Loyal user India 216 Posts
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Participants sounds good.
My new effect: www.penguinmagic.com/p/10638
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EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1063 Posts
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Yes, Participant sounds good but how about a magician's term or non-laymen's term for participants or audience? Example; I have seen the word "turtle" used to refer to a coin shell.
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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Chris K Inner circle 2446 Posts
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On Apr 30, 2018, Chollet wrote: Participant is the phrase I like. |
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drmolarmagic Regular user Brooklyn NY 142 Posts
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I like to jokingly refer to my volunteers as "my next lifelong fan"
gets a laugh and seems to diffuse anxiety...... Bruce |
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weirdwizardx Veteran user 362 Posts
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Participants, as in my magic I want them to feel being on an unique experience not a repeatable movie. Iwabt them to feel that if they were others or if some of the participants werent there, then the outcome (effect) of the cause would be different.
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