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Oh wow. I feel so honored! Well, here goes:
The year of 2008 has been, by far, the most productive year in my magic so far. When I look back on last year, I realize just how much material I have accomplished and perfected. In the beginning, I wasn't really performing much at all, and I would only use a few basic tricks if someone asked me to perform. I had practiced other material but I never had the guts to actually use it.
Throughout the year, my repertoire of sleights grew tremendously and I really started to fall in love with sleight of hand. The classic pass is probably my greatest achievement this year. It started out as any beginner's pass does: horrible. I'm am extremely pleased with myself that I use my pass almost every day I perform and it is invisible and natural. I also started going out and performing more. To me, performing is what magic is all about. Why spend years endlessly practicing sleights and routines that you are never going to use? I was stuck at a dead end and never showed anyone my magic. This all changed when my mom had some friends over for dinner. Mothers being mothers of course, she told every one at the table that I did magic. After agreeing to show them something, I did a color changing deck routine I had invented recently. The performance went really well and the reactions and praise were extremely rewarding. This “jump start” got me out performing a lot and my confidence was boosted to amazing levels. I am very surprised with myself as I am generally on the shyer side. Performing magic has made me more outgoing and I am much more comfortable talking to random strangers and making friends.
Recently, flourishing and cardistry have begun to enter my repertoire. In 2009, I wish to switch my focus to flourishing and really dedicate some time into practice and thinking of new, unique flourishing ideas. With the purchase of Dangerous - Motion in a few days, I am extremely excited to begin my journey with entirely new fresh material. I also hope that eventually I will be able to blend cardistry with my magic and continue to work on both. I will constantly be performing as much as I can and always be trying to improve what ever I am working on.
I also want to begin doing children's shows and start saving money for college. I have a buddy who is very interested and I think it will be a lot of fun. I have always loved performing for children and seeing the look of wonder sweep across their faces. It always reminds me of when I was a little kid and I saw magic for the first time.
I am so glad I decided to join the forums here. Theory11 has given me an incredible resource for help, advice and inspiration. We have seen amazing things from you in the past, and I look forward to see what lies ahead.
Cheers,
_CC
Oh wow. I feel so honored! Well, here goes:
The year of 2008 has been, by far, the most productive year in my magic so far. When I look back on last year, I realize just how much material I have accomplished and perfected. In the beginning, I wasn't really performing much at all, and I would only use a few basic tricks if someone asked me to perform. I had practiced other material but I never had the guts to actually use it.
Throughout the year, my repertoire of sleights grew tremendously and I really started to fall in love with sleight of hand. The classic pass is probably my greatest achievement this year. It started out as any beginner's pass does: horrible. I'm am extremely pleased with myself that I use my pass almost every day I perform and it is invisible and natural. I also started going out and performing more. To me, performing is what magic is all about. Why spend years endlessly practicing sleights and routines that you are never going to use? I was stuck at a dead end and never showed anyone my magic. This all changed when my mom had some friends over for dinner. Mothers being mothers of course, she told every one at the table that I did magic. After agreeing to show them something, I did a color changing deck routine I had invented recently. The performance went really well and the reactions and praise were extremely rewarding. This “jump start” got me out performing a lot and my confidence was boosted to amazing levels. I am very surprised with myself as I am generally on the shyer side. Performing magic has made me more outgoing and I am much more comfortable talking to random strangers and making friends.
Recently, flourishing and cardistry have begun to enter my repertoire. In 2009, I wish to switch my focus to flourishing and really dedicate some time into practice and thinking of new, unique flourishing ideas. With the purchase of Dangerous - Motion in a few days, I am extremely excited to begin my journey with entirely new fresh material. I also hope that eventually I will be able to blend cardistry with my magic and continue to work on both. I will constantly be performing as much as I can and always be trying to improve what ever I am working on.
I also want to begin doing children's shows and start saving money for college. I have a buddy who is very interested and I think it will be a lot of fun. I have always loved performing for children and seeing the look of wonder sweep across their faces. It always reminds me of when I was a little kid and I saw magic for the first time.
I am so glad I decided to join the forums here. Theory11 has given me an incredible resource for help, advice and inspiration. We have seen amazing things from you in the past, and I look forward to see what lies ahead.
Cheers,
_CC