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  1. William Draven

    You've Got Talent: Part 6

    You’ve Got Talent: Characterizing the Presentation of Magic (Chapter 9-11 of 15) IX. Presentation Style “Hi I’m real, and he’s really fake.” How many times have we heard that line around fellow brethren? This is a constant subject for heated discussions between magicians. That...
  2. William Draven

    Improve Your Mind: Forum Contest for the Intellectual Magician

    I had posted something earlier today about improving this forum by improving your minds. The result was an outstanding amount of support from many forum leaders, as well as a kick ass prize support offer from Dee Christopher. Here's the deal folks. I'm going to take sign ups for the...
  3. William Draven

    You've Got Talent: Part 5

    You’ve Got Talent: Characterizing the Presentation of Magic (Chapter 8 of 15) VIII. Practice Like any skill, character building takes practice and time to perfect. This isn’t like a RPG game where you can design a new character should your last attempt fail. This is your career. It’s...
  4. William Draven

    Improve This Forum: Improve Your Mind!

    I've got a contest worthy of this forum. Enough with posting videos about the latest card trick. I say we demonstrate that the pen is mightier than the card to sword! I think we should pick a completely random subject matter and let everyone battle it out for a cool prize over submitting an...
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    You've Got Talent: Part 4

    You’ve Got Talent: Characterizing the Presentation of Magic (Chapter 7 of 15) VII. Research Anything worth doing is worth researching, and to correctly present the kind of character you want for your act you’re going to need to do some research. If you think about it, actors and writers...
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    You've Got Talent: Part 3

    You’ve Got Talent: Characterizing the Presentation of Magic (Chapter 6 of 15) VI. More Character Fun- Add Archetypes! If you really need a way to kick start your character building process consider picking from pre-existing character archetypes that are popular in modern...
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    You've Got Talent: Part 2

    You’ve Got Talent: Characterizing the Presentation of Magic (Chapters 4-5 of 15) Like an actor, your magician character needs motivations. Every single magical effect, plot, and routine you do should have motivations. Don’t bore me to death with a stupid card trick for the sake of...
  8. William Draven

    You've Got Talent: Part 1

    You’ve Got Talent: Characterizing the Presentation of Magic (Chapters 1-3 of 15) I. Introduction When I started doing magic some odd 26 years ago I really sucked at it. Of course I was nearly three years old too. From the time I could walk to even late into my twenties I would buy a...
  9. William Draven

    We're Coming For You...

    October 31, 2010
  10. William Draven

    New Website!

    I'm pleased to say that I've launched my first promotional website. This is still very much a work in progress but I'd be open to ideas, comments, members, and suggestions. http://www.williamdraven.webs.com Let me know what you think! Also... if I don't hear back on any initiative by...
  11. William Draven

    CRAP! Strong Magic - Out Of Print?

    I went to the bookstore yesterday to get a copy of Darwin Ortiz's "Strong Magic" only to learn that the book has gone out of print. DAMNIT! Does anyone have a line or resource to get a copy of this work? Even if it's a digital copy? Thanks, Draven
  12. William Draven

    BUSTED! Magic Gone Wrong - What's Your Story?

    Ever gotten in trouble for performing magic? Ever been on the (unjust) recieving end of someone's tyrade for only doing what you thought was a good thing? Ever get accused of doing something shaddy JUST because you are profeccient with slight of hand? I know I have. I almost got escorted...
  13. William Draven

    Inovation: What's Your Creative Process?

    I'll freely admit that an inovater I am not. I don't seem to have what it takes to constantly come up with new material in the same way as some of our T11 artists can. But for those of you who do create your own unique effects, I want you to show off! Tell us how it is you do what it is...
  14. William Draven

    Something is Seriously Wrong With The Forums

    I don't like to rock the boat, but I think I need to here. I think this point needs to be said. It goes along with that entire "further the art of magic" mindset that people here seem to subscribe to. Forgive me mods, but this one is going to get aimed at you. Know in advance that nothing...
  15. William Draven

    Work in Progress: Need Input.

    I'm working on a set of notes that could turn into a small essay about some of my thoughts around travel, working with other troupes, show and stage management, working with other venues, stage eticate, etc. More or less these are just observations I've made and some of my musings during my...
  16. William Draven

    Tinychat / iTricks

    The password seems to have changed for www.tinychat.com/itricks Does anyone know the new password? Thanks Will
  17. William Draven

    Anyone in Richmond, VA?

    If anyone is in Richmond, VA or lives near Richmond, I'm performing at the Kings Dominion theme park with the Freak Show Delux as part of Kings Dominion's Halloween Haunt event. Performance dates are from September 26th (Saturday) Through October 31st of 2009. If you are local and would...
  18. William Draven

    R.I.P Patrick Swayze

    Patrick Swayze, hearth throb from the 1980's and star of movies like Dirty Dancing, and Ghost died today peacefull in his home at the age of 57. R.I.P man. You will be missed.
  19. William Draven

    My New Video

    Okay, so here's the background on this video. I got a text msg that T11 Saturday Night Contest tonight (ending at 11pm) wanted a video about card magic that was original, unique, and creative. So after getting off work and rushing home, I kit bashed together the materials to perform this...
  20. William Draven

    Know Your Culture: Improvising With Cultures from Around The World

    Hola! Before I get into posting, and more to the point writting out a lengthy word project I wanted to poll the general populas here from the common user to even our own Theory11 artists and creative team. At work I am privledged to interact and improv off of guests from many diffrent...
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