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magicgetsgirls Regular user 171 Posts |
Yep. That's a quote from the matrix. The entire quote is something similar to, "The matrix is an imaginary dream world pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth." Has anyone ever thought about doing a matrix type theme in a routine or act? I'm not talking about that putting cards on top of coins garbage, I'm talking about the movie.
The trilogy of the matrix is VERY VERY deep, and the idea of living in a dream world and being hidden from "the real world" is not at all original to the matrix. (Shadows on the wall, anyone?) My thinking is, if the movie could hold suspension of disbelief based off of this theme, magician's can most likely make some good mileage out of this idea. It may not even need to be cited as anything similar to the matrix, this could even just be a comparison between reality and perception. (Maybe show the differences between objective and subjective reality by using magic?) I'm blabbering now so I think I'll stop. Let me know what you think. Peter
Someone who can use his hands is a laborer. Someone who can use his hands, and his mind is a craftsmen. Someone who can use his hands, his mind, and his heart is an artist.
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
Peter writes: "The trilogy of the matrix is VERY VERY deep."
Actually, the trilogy of the matrix is VERY VERY derivative. The same theme appears in literally hundreds of authors' works. That aside, the idea of reality vs. illusion is a good one; it would almost have to be done by speech, with the magic illustrating it, rather than the other way around. I don't have any immediate ideas. Perhaps others do? We're waiting. |
Mike Wild Inner circle NY, PA, TX, MA, FL, NC 1290 Posts |
It's amazing to me how similar ideas present themselves to people of like interests, typically at around the same time. I have a routine coming out in a week or two wherein the premise is exactly that, perception or perspective of reality vs. reality itself. Reality being subjective to say the least. I've been doing it for years, but only recently decided to add it into volume 2 of my Tavern Magic series. Weird.
The routine is based upon what we (performer & audience) see, and how what we see changes based upon changes in our perspective. It would be a short trip from the patter that I use to the Matrix. I think that it's a strong and interesting premise with a lot of potential, as long as it's a journey that both the audience and magician take together. I don't like it as a "Twilight Zone" / Rod Serling kind of thing, where the magician comes across as an omni-present know it all, who's gracing the audience with his vast knowledge of coin placement and/or card locations. After all, isn't this what magic is all about... creating a shared, temporary, and magical reality?? Best, Mike |
Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
Have you read UBIK by Philip K. Dick?
It's one of the primary sources for the ideas in the movie The Matrix and does not suffer from the martial arts/music video/philosophy class cliff notes issues. It too takes place in a virtual world, and provides the reader with some sympathy for those who exist in that world. It tells a story leading to a premise that we all hope our world is not susceptible to, but the nagging doubts will linger. <g> For that matter, have you read any of Robert Heinlein's short stories?
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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magicgetsgirls Regular user 171 Posts |
Thanks for responding guys. Wildstone, HA! I love how this ALWAYS happens to me, and apperently I'm not the only one. LOL. I'd love to hear about your routine ideas. Oh and Peter, have you ever done a routine like that, where you basically just tell a speech and use magic to illustrate it? It sounds like a cool idea, but I'm not sure I could word it cleverly enough to keep an audience intrigued.
Jonathan, I would love to hear more about those books if you get the chance. Regards, Peter
Someone who can use his hands is a laborer. Someone who can use his hands, and his mind is a craftsmen. Someone who can use his hands, his mind, and his heart is an artist.
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts |
Love your ideas...
Just a tiny bit of polite caution, when you say... "I'm not talking about that putting cards on top of coins garbage, I'm talking about the movie." That "putting cards on top of coins garbage" is not "garbage"... Some here enjoy doing it and do it well... No hard feelings bro... I think and hope you said it in jest... It's just that it might offend someone who does perform it... But love your ideas on the topic at hand...
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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Richard Allen New user 66 Posts |
Not a bad idea, but as someone said, this is a classic theme in literary work.
--Richard Allen |
Stuart Hooper Special user Mithrandir 759 Posts |
Re: Illustrating ideas with the Art of Magic.
It's being worked on, and being done by a few. Try it. |
Partizan Inner circle London UK 1682 Posts |
Mr. Peter F Hamilton has a wonderful novel where the boundries between the living and dead realities are removed. allowing the dead spirits to come flooding back to find host bodies.
"You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus."
- Mark Twain |
Mike Wild Inner circle NY, PA, TX, MA, FL, NC 1290 Posts |
RE: "For that matter, have you read any of Robert Heinlein's short stories?"
Did he write a story about the Twins paradox, as it pertained to sub-light speed space travel and communication between earth and the space vessel using psychic abilities between identical twins?? I read a short story like that a long time ago, and have been trying to remember the author's name ever since. Heinlein sounds interestingly familiar. Best, Mike |
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