Do you guys ALWAYS carry your supplies (Decks, gaffs ECT) On you? And also how often do you perform? Thanks
Performance?
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I always carry a ring, invisible deck, and regular deck. If I know i'm gonna perform I bring prophet, distortion, thread, or whatever. I usually perform like once or twice a day. but when I'm on break from college I perform at most once a week.
Most of what I do is in the mind - so I don't need props. I do sometimes carry extra stuff, like a different ring or a deck of cards, but since I can create a powerful moment without filling my pockets - I just don't carry props.
I would say I perform regularly, but rarely do full performances unless I'm getting paid. Most times I'm out with friends or at a party I end up doing something minor just to illustrate what it is I do (as it can be difficult to explain)
I would say I perform regularly, but rarely do full performances unless I'm getting paid. Most times I'm out with friends or at a party I end up doing something minor just to illustrate what it is I do (as it can be difficult to explain)
rubber bands on my wrist, usually some coins, maybe a ring and always a deck of cards (ungaffed). I hate carry extra stuff around so i try to use normal or borrowed items as much as possible
Well I work Monday through Friday so I only carry around a deck of cards usually during the week. But on the weekends I use my backpack and have about 3 or 4 decks of cards. 3 regular and a gaffed, multiple coins, possibly spongeballs because they're just fun sometimes, pens/markers, notepads for mentalism tricks, and what not. Its really not as much as it sounds. But I do have a bag, so its easier.
I always have at least my business cards with me, and there's a few things I can do with just those, but I do like to load myself down with crap when I can. I try to find opportunities to perform something or another at least a few times a week, preferably every day. I have a pocket belt that's part of my normal wardrobe and my costume, and it's always got decks and other props in it.
Christopher has the plan. . . especially if you think yourself a "Mentalist" in that we rarely need much more than what the brain can contain and one or two "basic" skills like Muscle Reading and Cold Reading techniques. However, I do tend to carry an SUC type wallet with me most of the time in that I use them in a manner that is NOT the usual peek wallet method. I frequently have my trusty Butterfly pad in my shirt pocket and my Mau Tou pendulum. I have a few habits of sort that require me to have several bits of paper, business cards, etc. in my pockets but I'll not go into what that's all about. But as a general rule, all these "extras" are for just in case moments in which I'm asked to perform and it becomes more than just a short demonstration (if I build a tip I will do more time).
Most people, at least in my day, moved into Mentalism so they didn't need to walk around a the Swiss Army Knife Magician, pockets overflowing with stuff. Like I said, Christopher has hit an important nail on the head here for others that want to be an actual "Mentalist" vs. being a magician that does mental styled material. However, magicians can take this same minimalist approach if they just educate themselves on what can be done totally impromptu with borrowed items; coins, shoe strings, finger rings, currency, match books, lighters, pens/pencils, etc. at most you will need a Thumb Tip and if you really have the addiction, a deck of cards. Granted, you can wear a few loops and even a gaffed finger ring or two or an expensive trick watch but it's totally unnecessary.
Most people, at least in my day, moved into Mentalism so they didn't need to walk around a the Swiss Army Knife Magician, pockets overflowing with stuff. Like I said, Christopher has hit an important nail on the head here for others that want to be an actual "Mentalist" vs. being a magician that does mental styled material. However, magicians can take this same minimalist approach if they just educate themselves on what can be done totally impromptu with borrowed items; coins, shoe strings, finger rings, currency, match books, lighters, pens/pencils, etc. at most you will need a Thumb Tip and if you really have the addiction, a deck of cards. Granted, you can wear a few loops and even a gaffed finger ring or two or an expensive trick watch but it's totally unnecessary.
I always carry a normal deck of cards in my backpocket and a ring . Today I went to the market and forgot my deck... I just felt empty , seriously ! When I know Im going to perform I usually take a normal deck , gaff cards , ring , rubberbands and business cards .