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denny_Corby Loyal user PA 240 Posts |
What do you wear with you do table hopping/ strolling magic. I know magicians who wear button up shirts with jackets, just button up shirts with ties with out ties. Does it just depend where your working or what?
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Rob Johnston Inner circle Utah 2060 Posts |
It depends exactly where you are working. If you are in a 5 star restaurant, you better be wearing a full Tuxedo.
I always go by the rule to be one step better dressed than the crowd.
"Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable." - Margot Fonteyn
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paulajayne Inner circle London England 1160 Posts |
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On 2004-09-08 14:20, Astinus wrote: I fully agree - Paula
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Flec Special user UK 585 Posts |
It can also depend on your act. The style of the venue is important though, I have read that you could tryt and follow the "one better" approach to dress. If your clients are casual, you go smart casual. If your audience is in suits, you wear tuxedo's. etc
If your act requires you to have a lot of props, then a jacket is essential. If you work with one pack of cards, some rope and some sponge say....you can get away with just a shirt and a waist coat. |
The Magical Duo New user USA 35 Posts |
What do women wear? Dresses, skirts, I can't imagine a tux and you can't ditch in a dress...
You've got to remember that these are just simple farmers. These are people of the land. The common clay of the new West. You know... morons. Gene Wilder BLAZING SADDLES
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Werner G. Seitz Inner circle 3131 Posts |
Quote: You can't ditch in a dress??
On 2004-09-08 20:40, The Magical Duo wrote: A dress would be about the best thing to include secret pockets and stuff..and to go unnoticed where they are... If I where slightly yo one side - I am not - I would prefer to wear a dress, just to be able to ditch anything anywhere at any time..
Learn a few things well.....this life is not long enough to do everything.....
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Chris Berry Special user 831 Posts |
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On 2004-09-08 14:20, Astinus wrote: While that was a rule I think is very good to follow, you do have to remember one other point (IMHO). Dress well, but dress for your character. Chris |
paulajayne Inner circle London England 1160 Posts |
Hi
Dresses and skirts rarely have pockets and female jacket pocket are so small that a normal deck sticks out. The sleeves cannot be used for sleeving or as a holdout as the are too fitted. I normally get my jackets tailored with bigger pockets and a toppit. So if a jacket cost £200 I then have to add another £100 for tailoring. Paula
Paula Jay - Magic to Remember -
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King Of Pop Veteran user Estonia 392 Posts |
I`d dress up like Michael Jackson in his "gangster" videos like Smooth Criminal or You Rock My World etc.
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The Magical Duo New user USA 35 Posts |
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On 2004-09-08 21:17, Werner G. Seitz wrote: OK, I will keep that in mind. Thanks a lot. Posted: Sep 11, 2004 1:08am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On 2004-09-10 06:40, paulajayne wrote: Hi Dresses and skirts ratly have pockets and female jacket pocket are so small that a normal deck sticks out. The sleeves cannot be used for sleeving or as a holdout as the are too fitted.. I actually don't ever fit my jackets; too big. That is good apparently. However, you are right, there are never enough pockets and they are too small...Thankfully, I can sew. I made a topit that I use in my shows. I just think that the jacket is so masculine... I normally get my jackets tailored with bigger pockets and a toppit. So if a jacket cost £200 I then have to add another £100 for tailoring. Paula ---------------------------------------------- Posted: Sep 11, 2004 1:10am ---------------------------------- Paula- I actually don't ever fit my jackets; too big. That is good apparently. However, you are right, there are never enough pockets and they are always too small. Thankfully, I can sew. I made a jacket topit that I use in my shows. I just think that the jacket is so masculine.
You've got to remember that these are just simple farmers. These are people of the land. The common clay of the new West. You know... morons. Gene Wilder BLAZING SADDLES
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paulajayne Inner circle London England 1160 Posts |
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On 2004-09-11 01:04, The Magical Duo wrote: Your "I just think that the jacket is so masculine." I get my jackets in bright colours - my favorite at present is a metalic purple. Others are red, light blue and white. Paula
Paula Jay - Magic to Remember -
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ToPher Regular user Somewhere 120 Posts |
If its a high class place Tux. An anywhere else its just a stylish suit with lots of pockets
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The Mighty Fool Inner circle I feel like a big-top tent having 2140 Posts |
I've seen some restaraunts (like a couple in Disney) where the magician wears a server's uniform. In one restaraunt, this uniform includes a vest & apron (which are useful for stealing & ditching) and in the other the servers wear 'boater' jackets, so it works out.
Everybody wants to beleive.....we just help them along.
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts |
I love that old quote "Dress like you have somwhere better to go after this". I always dress sleighty better and alittle more striking then the other guests. That doesn't mean a silver tux at a family restuarant but just go that litttle bit fruther.
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Big Daddy Cool Inner circle 1604 Posts |
You should dress like your character would dress, regardless of the venue. Period. I do not ever wear a tux. if the client want a tux magician I refer them to someone else. My clients hire Big Daddy Cool.
And what is all this talk about pockets? You only need two, because professional workers will only be performing 3-4 routines throughout the night. Right? |
BananaTop New user 23 Posts |
Suit For ME
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almagic Regular user 106 Posts |
Well, I will wear as bright as possible with shinny material.
I have enough when performing and the table behind me ask for a glss of drink from me (waiter). So from there I have change my costume to a tailcoat make of silver shinning cloth. Infact, I get a better respond. People are coming to me for magic not like the pass that you need to introduce yourself then they feel strange and think are you going to cheat their money... trust me, wearing a black tux or jacket. It still a office wear, everyone dress that way when they work or dinner. Try to wear something that, no one will wear except performer... people just get excited when you walk to them and they prepare to see you. |
Laughing Otter Loyal user Behind you! 205 Posts |
In a more casual atmosphere, I favor a full-cut skirt (side seam pockets!) with blouse and fitted vest. Think "I Love Lucy" for silhouette and flavor.
In a formal setting, I like a man's tuxedo jacket with a plain bustier rather than a shirt, and pleated pants. Once in a while, a bow tie is a fun addition. |
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