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weirdwizardx Veteran user 389 Posts |
Hello to everyone,
Performing for a total stranger is a new world for me that I would like to try, How do you introduce yourself to a total stranger? (not in a what I would call a comfortable setting like a restourant or a social meeting) Any info will be appreciated Best wishes, Cristóbal |
walidosama Regular user algeria 107 Posts |
Just go to them and say 'hi am-yourName- I do magic would you like to see a magic trick ??'
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weirdwizardx Veteran user 389 Posts |
That could be one way...
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Dollarbill Inner circle Colorado 1005 Posts |
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On Dec 6, 2019, weirdwizardx wrote: How old are you Weirdy? 🙂 that plys a roll. 👌 |
Eldini Regular user Las Vegas 127 Posts |
Hi,
I like Tommy Wonder’s advice on this subject. Give them a little display of something magical. If they seem interested follow up with a full routine. If they keep walking or ignore you, you know they are not. Eldini |
Scorpio91 New user 13 Posts |
If I am on the street busking then I will play around with throwing and catching cards. Or doing something flashy to catch their attention. This creates the possibility that they will approach you.
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akashdeep617 New user 28 Posts |
Just go with a deck of cards in your hand and just say "PICK A CARD " . And trust me they won't say no. As when you ask them if you could show them magic you give them an out but by just telling them to do something they won't think much and will just pick the card unless or until they are really in a hurry and need to go. If you want to get a more detailed help of certain situations you can PM me I would be happy to help.
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Koolmagic114 Veteran user 319 Posts |
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On Dec 6, 2019, walidosama wrote: Not really the best way to start... You should really never give them the option to say "no". Would be pretty discouraging if you got 4-7 in a row to be "no"
Eddy
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disbelief New user 50 Posts |
Just be yourself. I find the least success when I try and be someone I am not.
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Jason Simonds Veteran user Pensacola, FL 318 Posts |
A magician once told me that magic is a gift for people. Most people don't ever get to see magic up close and in front of them. That feeling that I'm giving someone the gift of magic helps me get over any fears and nervousness when approaching a stranger.
If you are just getting started, the easiest way is while you are standing in a long line. Ask someone next to you, politely and with confidence, if they want to see some magic. It can be as simple as "Hey, you want to see a trick?" Or "Hey, can I show you a magic trick I'm working on, I need the practice." Sure, they might say no. If they do say no, just smile and say some other time then. But standing in line is boring and a trick is more exciting than that, so no rarely happens. Especially if you seemed confident when you asked. To help build confidence, start with a trick that you have practiced, rehearsed and feel comfortable performing. Don't do a long trick - you don't want to hold up the line. Look at each performance as a learning experience. Good luck! You got this. |
jolyonjenkins Inner circle United Kingdom 1181 Posts |
In my experience, if you ask people if they would like to see a magic trick, 9 out of 10 will say no. They're too busy (even when they're obviously not). It's not what they are expecting, they don't know what will be asked of them, and their defences go right up.
Jolyon Jenkins
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Jason Simonds Veteran user Pensacola, FL 318 Posts |
That's not been my experience. 90% of people I ask, say yes. So what do ya'll do if you don't ask people? Just assault them with magic? I mean I guess you could NOT approach people and NOT offer to show them magic. Of course, 100% of the time that has the same outcome of asking someone and being told no.
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Cread New user Wisconsin 4 Posts |
In my experience, the most important thing is to say you are a magician. It may sound obvious, but the word "Magician" seems to get people way more excited than if you said "Magic Trick". Magician just holds some power where people realize you are serious and probably good, while a magic trick could just be a bad pickup line.
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