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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Doesn't anyone see this as a hoax post?
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Partizan Inner circle London UK 1682 Posts |
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Doesn't anyone see this as a hoax post? Yes. But, I think it is an important example of a real situation. If I were in his boots, I would study hard with a TT. Then he has a lot of effects at hand and can work with spectators' items (within limits).
"You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus."
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Hideo Kato Inner circle Tokyo 5649 Posts |
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On 2004-07-11 03:48, MagicChris wrote: Yes, TV people would never ask you to perform for TV without knowing what you can do. Hideo Kato |
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Jeff J. Special user Connecticut 787 Posts |
It could be one of those "Nick Jr." morning shows that gives kids a few seconds to represent their elementary/middle school.
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts |
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On 2004-07-11 03:48, MagicChris wrote: I assumed it was, which is why I gave such an inane answer. |
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Niko Special user England 599 Posts |
You are ignoring the people who gave posts trying to help you by asking you questions which may help them help you more.
Instead you ignored those posts and only listened to the posts giving you 'abuse'. If you bothered to read some of the posts, you'd find some people were trying to give you some good advice, and others would have given you some help had you answered the questions and given more detail on the reason you were given the opportunity to be on TV. -Niko
When you do something right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all.
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
A lot of people on this thread have given a lot of solid advice. If you were really needing help you would have enough material from the suggestions to keep you busy for years. By the way what channel are you on?
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MagicbyCarlo Inner circle has squandered his time making 1062 Posts |
I have this to say to Tony;
You have entered an area where there are many magicians both professional and amateur who take their craft very seriously and asked for something that doesn't exist and to some extent exhibits contempt for magicians and magic. Magic is not easy once you know the secret, as is so popularly believed by some who have never attempted to learn or entertain with it. To ask for any trick that doesn't require practice is like asking for a violin that plays itself, it just doesn't exist! Even the simplest of "tricks" require practice and an effective presentation Your request was akin to walking into a college or university and saying, "I don't have time to attend classes, but give me a diploma because I need it for a job." It was a mistake born out of ignorance and arrogance. You assumed that magic was just about tricks and that somewhere out there was an easy and instant solution to your situation. Well, there isn't. I know very little about you so I will not disparage your character or insult you. I just think you made a mistake in assuming that magicians in this forum would just be happy for you being on TV and hand you a piece of their craft. You came to this forum to seek help with a problem, but your problem doesn't have a realistic solution, because without some skill or practice there is nothing that meets the criteria for your "trick". You have, intentionally or unintentionally, insulted magicians and their magic and they are responding to you out of contempt. I'm happy for you, getting a TV spot, but I'm also sorry for you because of your impossible situation and that you assumed there was an easy solution. Don't take a job as an expert on rocket science and then try to learn it moments before you’re called upon to demonstrate your expertise. You'll just make a fool of yourself. I'm telling you this so that you can understand and learn, not to be mean or show you ill will. I hope that this has given you better understanding of the dynamics of what took place. Best of luck with your endeavor.
Carlo DeBlasio
<BR>Entertainment specialist <BR>and all around fun guy! |
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
Tony has failed to give any type of answers. Magicians are helping magicians all over this Café. People ask a real question and they have a real scenario and they get help.
Take a quick look around the Café. |
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paulajayne Inner circle London England 1160 Posts |
Tony
If you really want to impress the TV company inform them that even though you would love to do magic it is better that you do not as at present feel that your skill level is high enough. This is better than making a "fool" of yourself in front of lots of viewers and it will give you respect in the eyes of the TV company. If you do not have the skills, as you say in your first post, then do not do it. Paula
Paula Jay - Magic to Remember -
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blindbo Special user Bucks County, PA 790 Posts |
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On 2004-07-10 21:54, Joshua Lozoff wrote: Sure, everyone gets an opportunity except me. I offered to perform bypass surgery on NOVA, but no one responded. I even got a copy of Gray's Anatomy to prepare... |
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts |
Blindbo, that's a great idea but I'm sure it was a pain to read all of Gray's Anatomy. You should have looked for CliffsNotes.
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Logan Five Inner circle Northern California 1434 Posts |
Yeah.. I once saw this "magician" on the Jay Leno show about 7 or 8 years ago. He had one of these $1.200 Sword thru the Neck effects. Sword thru the neck is about one of the most self-working / no brain type of effects you can do. No chops are required, just know where to put the sword.
Well, just as the guy tried to push the sword in the stock, the "solid steel" sword went a little dodgy. Everyone in the audience saw how "soild" the sword was. This guy then proceeded to push the sword thru the ladies neck with not a very good audience responce. What was funny was that as the guy started to do his next trick Jay Leno asked him " Can you show us something a little more convincing ?" The audience roared!! Yup.. there are some folks out there who can't even do self-working tricks on T.V.
Self concept is destiny..
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hitmouse Loyal user 249 Posts |
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On 2004-07-11 10:30, MagicbyCarlo wrote: Oh come on. This is no more insulting to magicians than the many posts on this board which repeat the same tired old questions ad nauseam, or which are so witless as to make one gag. |
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Moonlit Knight Regular user U.S. 113 Posts |
Tony Rawls - as per your request - The first things that come to my mind include:
The Rubber Pencil - a pencil is made to look as if it is made of rubber Upside-down George - the picture of George Washington is made to turn upside down on a dollar bill Jumping Band - a rubber band is made to jump from two fingers to two other fingers Jumping Linking Paperclips - two paperclips are placed onto sections of a folded dollar bill and when the bill is pulled apart the paperclips link and fly off Even though these things are easy to do and the items can be borrowed, they may require some practice. As far as being “really good”, well, that depends on what your abilities allow - if you are just getting into magic, then the learning and performance of simple effects are at that time “really good” for you to perform. But, I must add that the tricks listed above may be unacceptable, based upon your need. After all, you’re looking for something that does not require slight of hand or practice. You also want to use a normal object that belongs to a spectator and can be borrowed. It has to be examined before and after and can be repeated. So, I have an idea for you that I believe would be workable. Now, I have been known to think a bit outside the box, so I believe the request is an easy one. Yes, it will belong to a spectator, it will have to if you do not have one (if it is available or if they will allow you to borrow it, that’s another story). It can be examined before and after (if one wishes to examine it, well again, that’s another story) There is an aspect of this that can be repeated several times if in fact you must and I believe you must. Unfortunately, you will need to bring or have available 2 objects - a scale and a large colorful blanket. (The blanket is used to make the show look big. This is show biz.) Once the stage is set with the scale and large colorful blanket, in a powerful and dramatic tone say the following : “What you are about to see, you will tell your children and grandchildren about. Not since the time of the great magicians has anyone seen what you are about to witness today. Unfortunately, in order for me to accomplish this, I will need the loan of a 489 pound gorilla.” Pause a bit, then state “ I would have brought mine, but he’s not well.” Pause, then repeat the request stating ”I’m serious. Does anyone have a 489 pound gorilla, preferably of the Eastern Lowland variety, although the Mountain Gorilla may be acceptable?” (Please note that male gorillas generally weigh between 300-500 pounds, so this is definitely within normal parameters. ) State, “This is the only thing I do that is suitable for this sort of audience. I refuse to bore you with anything less. So, does anyone have a 489 pound gorilla for me to use?” If no one has a gorilla for you to borrow, then you are off the hook, the audience may think you are an eccentric performer and the producer may not waste anymore time on you. If not, simply keep repeating the need of the gorilla. When you get tired of doing so, storm off stage being sure to make a lot of noise screaming and shouting, if you get the desire to do so. If someone does have the said gorilla and it meets all specifications, then all need not be lost. Tell its handlers and the audience “Now don’t be alarmed, you must set it free and move away in order for the miracle to work”. If the handlers refuse, thank them and say “due to your unwillingness to follow my direction, I no longer have the desire to perform”. But if they agree, scream “Are You Nuts! (running out the studio.) However, if you want to be a bit more daring - let them do as you have requested, then once free run out the studio screaming (We’re all going to die! A gorilla is on the loose!). If done correctly and you are lucky to have a slow news day and no one gets hurt, then you’ll be sure to be on the national news and in the papers as the crazy person who set free a 489 pound Gorilla! So go ahead - go for the publicity! Now, you may be thinking that you are not doing any magic, but doesn't magic reside in the mind of the audience? Getting people to wonder or laugh is its own magic. Most of us would prefer to gain this reaction by making miracles happen. Skill level and the willingness to apply oneself will limit ones success and what one can accomplish. We must work with what we have. If the something you have is nothing, then have fun in the nothing. I hope you make the right decision as to what to do. Best of luck.
"Join the dance... Follow on! With a twist of the world we go."
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