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theory11 roundtable discussion : b.Smith + Dan White

Sorry if I duplicate questions.

Both: Have you achieved the desired image you want to be seen as? Is there a higher level of fame you would like to shoot for, or possible even a lower notch? Are you happy with what people think of you as a magician?

Both: Do you see magic more as an art, to be preserved and only let out to those who are worth it, or a practice, to be gushed out? Or both? If you said art, why do you think magic deserves a spot in history? If you said a practice, then how far would you like to see magic go?

Both: What do you think about the future of magic? It appears youth are taking a hand on the industry, both creating and performing. What are your thoughts?

Both: How long do you practice a day? A week?

Both: What motivates you to perform magic/cardistry?

Both: Are you more of a performer or a creator?

Both: What are some of your major accomplishes in your magic/cardistry career?

Both: What is your advice when it comes to hecklers?

Both: What is(are) your job(s) like? What do you do in a normal day?

Both: If you could meet one magician/cardist, dead or alive, who would it be?

Both: What type of magic is your favorite? Ex. Card, coin, rope, etc.

Both: Do you prefer being clean and impromptu, or are you more of a gimmick person?

Both: Why can't we see you hanging upside-down for 60 hours?

Both: Do you think David Blaine is crazy or brave? Or both?

Thanks.
 
1. How did you create the polaroid change, was it just a method? or did you have the idea first.
2. Who is your favorite magician to watch?
3. What was your favorite effect from the db special?
4. What do you do to create new effects? Jam session? random ideas?
5. How do you practice? Like in front of a mirror?
6. what was your favorite magic related event ever?
7. If you could do one effect, what would you do?
8. What is your favorite effect you created.
9. How do you like to structure your routines (best trick first, second, third)
10. How many decks of cards do you go through in a week?
11. What was the most inspirational dvd or book you read?
12. what got you into magic?
13. How did you meet david blaine
14. What made you decide to release your creations.
15 what made you decide to create magic.
 
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Sorry if I duplicate any questions.

More questions: Favorites!

Both: Favorite deck of cards (Besides theory11)?

Both: Favorite magic trick?

Both: Least favorite magic trick?

Both: Favorite dead performer? Favorite living performer?

Both: Favorite magic trick that you really want to be able to perform but cannot?

Phew! Just in time!
 
Sorry if time is up, but maybe you can address a question still:

I'm just curious what you think is the best amount of time an attention grabbing trick should last. How long should one spend explaining the situation to the audience? Should it be a silent and fast flash of magic?

Thanks
Peace
:)
 
b.smith: what can you say about justin millers post here in the forums that your one of the most creative guys in the industry he knows...

dan white: how did you think the dive of death went????
 
I'm late i know, I auditioned for the Magic Castle today! yayz!

If you'll accept it, here is my question, directed towards both Dan White and b.Smith:

If you were forbidden from using 1 sleight for the rest of your life which would it be?
1) Double Life
2) Top Change
3) Pass (any type)
 
For All Three of You:

I'd love to learn about the defining moment that made you decide that you were going to throw yourself into magic. And if it was when you were performing an effect (and it was the reactions that got you) what trick were you performing?
 
Podcast has been posted - listen to it here. Tonight's prize winner is TheoryGV - congrats. You'll receive a PM within the next few hours with info on how to redeem your prize. Enjoy the podcast and until next week, JB out. For serious.
 
B. Smith whats it like to be able to be in the presence of Doug Hauss the creator of Flow he is sooooo Dreamy.
Bob your material makes so much since and it all seems so well thought out it has been a pleasure to help putt out your fine material.