'Impromptu' category?

[Tam Laugher]

Hey, guys!

I want to hear your thoughts on an idea:
I'm a bit of a purist; I don't really like gimmicks, so I try to find effects that don't require them. Unfortunately, there isn't a category that only has impromptu magic in it (on the Wire or otherwise). If there was such a category then it would make it much easier to find my style of effects.
I just feel that it would save a lot of time. I can't be the ONLY one who would use this feature, right?!
Tell me what you think!

P.S: I have replied to some of your comments using another T11 account, so don't be confused by the different user-names!

Cheers

Tam

 

[FormlessMars22]

I don't like the whole Impromptu idea. By that I mean I think that it's more effective if a trick appears impromptu rather than actually being so, so with that in mind, I ask, What is really impromptu then? The point I'm making is that impromptu means something different to each person hence you really can't categorize it openly, however it would be pretty sweet to have an "Impromptu" section on The Wire. All in all it would actually work. Sweet idea.

 

[Tam Laugher]

I don't like the whole Impromptu idea. By that I mean I think that it's more effective if a trick appears impromptu rather than actually being so, so with that in mind, I ask, What is really impromptu then? The point I'm making is that impromptu means something different to each person hence you really can't categorize it openly, however it would be pretty sweet to have an "Impromptu" section on The Wire. All in all it would actually work. Sweet idea.

Thank you very much! Yeah, if I can get an effect done using only sleights, then I get more satisfaction. If I can do something without gimmicks then I will, but if not, sure, I'll use a gimmick!

 

[Alex Hancock]

Hey, guys!

I want to hear your thoughts on an idea:
I'm a bit of a purist; I don't really like gimmicks, so I try to find effects that don't require them. Unfortunately, there isn't a category that only has impromptu magic in it (on the Wire or otherwise). If there was such a category then it would make it much easier to find my style of effects.
I just feel that it would save a lot of time. I can't be the ONLY one who would use this feature, right?!
Tell me what you think!

Cheers

Tam

I really like this idea - maybe "gimmick free" would be a more useful description than 'impromptu' though?

 

[Ardius]

I'm kind of the same way. I'm not completely opposed to gimmicks, but if I can achieve the same effect without said gimmick, then I'd rather use the slight-of-hand method to reach the desired result. I'd love to see a "gimmick-free" section on the wire.

 

[Josh Burch]

For me impromptu effects just seem a bit more practical. If I'm performing casually for friends I may not have the gimmicks that I would like in order to perform. As a professional gimmicks can be a hassle. I perform a lot of walk around magic for parties and events and my pocket space is very precious. I can only afford to have so many props on me so the more that I can do with a deck of cards, my business cards and some coins the better.

 

[Cai Laugher]

I really like this idea - maybe "gimmick free" would be a more useful description than 'impromptu' though?

Sure, good idea! P.S: I'm using my other T11 account.

 

[Cai Laugher]

I'm kind of the same way. I'm not completely opposed to gimmicks, but if I can achieve the same effect without said gimmick, then I'd rather use the slight-of-hand method to reach the desired result. I'd love to see a "gimmick-free" section on the wire.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[Cai Laugher]

Goatears, it's great to find others who feel the same way abut this!

 

[Alex Hancock]

P.S: I'm using my other T11 account.

You have two accounts? Just curious - but why?

 

[Justin.Morris]

There was a time when I felt the same way. So I built an arsenal of impromptu tricks which was one of the best choices I made. However, then to accomplish some real crazy effects, I introduced gimmicks to achieve that. Now it doesn't matter. But it would be good to be able to search that category of effects.

 

[Tam Laugher]

You have two accounts? Just curious - but why?

Well, I say 'my' account; it's really my brother's. He was out riding a pony (as you do), so I logged on and spun the wheel for him. Then I answered these comments using the same account.

 

[Tam Laugher]

There was a time when I felt the same way. So I built an arsenal of impromptu tricks which was one of the best choices I made. However, then to accomplish some real crazy effects, I introduced gimmicks to achieve that. Now it doesn't matter. But it would be good to be able to search that category of effects.

I agree. You can only get SO far without using gimmicks. For some things you really have to use them. With card effects I try to only use sleights, but you can't (for example) levitate stuff without gimmicks, so you can't completely avoid them.