kids show help

[danielmontagne]

hi,
i'm booked for a chrismas, to do magic for the fireman's kids
i have some ideas , like rope routine, sponge ball, maybe chinese rings, balloon sculpture, simple card tricks, maybe rocky racoon (but my style is not so good as david williamson, i'm more calm) d lite
if someone can help me , i would be happy
thanks

 

[Aaron.Williams]

How old are the kids? Later on this month, I'm doing a birthday party for 7 year olds for the first time. Here's my lineup
Sponge balls, cups and balls, magic coloring book, almost impromptu rising card, dime and penny trick, hot rod, card penetration frame.

 

[Moore Majik]

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[danielmontagne]

How old are the kids? Later on this month, I'm doing a birthday party for 7 year olds for the first time. Here's my lineup
Sponge balls, cups and balls, magic coloring book, almost impromptu rising card, dime and penny trick, hot rod, card penetration frame.

5 to 10 years old, what's hot rod ?

 

[RealityOne]

Later on this month, I'm doing a birthday party for 7 year olds for the first time. Here's my lineup: Sponge balls, cups and balls, magic coloring book, almost impromptu rising card, dime and penny trick, hot rod, card penetration frame.

Aaron:

I would be cautious about using the magic coloring book, dime and penny, hot rod and penetration frame for 7 year olds. The magic coloring book is a little too young - most 7 year olds dont color in coloring books. The dime and penny may be too small for a group to see and the mere disappearance of the dime may not impress that age group ( it would be stronger if you could use it as part of the routine. Similarly, gimmicks like the hot rod and penetration frame may not play well for that age group.

I'd be glad to help you with some other ideas for your show... shoot me a PM if you want to talk.

hi,
i'm booked for a chrismas, to do magic for the fireman's kids
i have some ideas , like rope routine, sponge ball, maybe chinese rings, balloon sculpture, simple card tricks, maybe rocky racoon (but my style is not so good as david williamson, i'm more calm) d lite
if someone can help me , i would be happy
thanks

The ideas are good. Depending on your budget, there are a lot of resources for routines using those props. Let me know if you want some suggestions for where to learn routines.

If it's a Christmas show you might want to do some effects that relate to the holiday. You can get star shaped sponge balls and maybe use red and green rope.

One other effect to consider is Snowstorm (in China). It would make a great closer.

Let me know if I can help you out in any way.

 

[RickEverhart]

Reality One is dead on. I do many kids shows and the coloring book plays well for ages 3-to-6. 7 is ok but you if you have some older kids in there they may not be too impressed....even with good patter. A hot rod routine is great for close up but just like dime and penny, the audience will never even see it.

You may want to do something with a funny cut and restored rope routine, card routine with JUMBO cards, silks, mismade flag routine, die box, stratosphere (my favorite closer for kids show), hippity hop rabbits, mirror box, etc. You need things to play big and visual with that age group.

 

[danielmontagne]

Aaron:

I would be cautious about using the magic coloring book, dime and penny, hot rod and penetration frame for 7 year olds. The magic coloring book is a little too young - most 7 year olds dont color in coloring books. The dime and penny may be too small for a group to see and the mere disappearance of the dime may not impress that age group ( it would be stronger if you could use it as part of the routine. Similarly, gimmicks like the hot rod and penetration frame may not play well for that age group.

I'd be glad to help you with some other ideas for your show... shoot me a PM if you want to talk.



The ideas are good. Depending on your budget, there are a lot of resources for routines using those props. Let me know if you want some suggestions for where to learn routines.

If it's a Christmas show you might want to do some effects that relate to the holiday. You can get star shaped sponge balls and maybe use red and green rope.

One other effect to consider is Snowstorm (in China). It would make a great closer.

Let me know if I can help you out in any way.

thanks for your answer, nice idea the red and green for the rope, and snowstorm too
yes , you can help me especially on card tricks
thanks
daniel

 

[RealityOne]

thanks for your answer, nice idea the red and green for the rope, and snowstorm too
yes , you can help me especially on card tricks

Feel free to PM me.