Hey everybody. Ok so I was just informed today that my school was having a talent show this december. Since I am not experienced with stage magic, I need your help. Can you guys help me get an idea of what I could do? Thanks guys!
Hey everybody. Ok so I was just informed today that my school was having a talent show this december. Since I am not experienced with stage magic, I need your help. Can you guys help me get an idea of what I could do? Thanks guys!
How big is the space? There are lots of close-up effects that can be used for a larger audience, as long as the room is small enough that they aren't way back. Focus on things that aren't card based, primarily, but Angle Zero and This 'n That both work well in a small-stage setting. Pressure is also a winner in those situations, and there are a lot of fun thread based tricks that you can do. HAIR and LIFE both come to mind.
For the love of wynns man. Do you know how impossible that question is to answer without knowing key important data like
* How long of stage time do you have?
* How big the stage is?
* How big the theater is?
* How many people will the theater seat?
* What their projected attendene is?
* Do they have sound, or expect you to provide your own?
* Do they have someone who can work with you for lighting and audio ques?
So forth and so on.
My best advice is pick three maybe four effects that are very visual, and adapt them for stage use. Use spectators when and where able.
Tossed out deck, and predictions work well. Ring boxs also play good. Comedy effects like bra from hankerchiefs are good gags, and lets not underestimate the power of a 10 foot pole produced from your fly.
Also, the amount of time you'll have to rehearse the routine in private and on the stage will play a big role too.
All the best to you.
How big is the space? There are lots of close-up effects that can be used for a larger audience, as long as the room is small enough that they aren't way back. Focus on things that aren't card based, primarily, but Angle Zero and This 'n That both work well in a small-stage setting. Pressure is also a winner in those situations, and there are a lot of fun thread based tricks that you can do. HAIR and LIFE both come to mind.
I liked all the suggestions draven made, but I assume you are used to cards? (i have to because I do not know you)
Just do what Mac King does, shove a magic trick full of entertaining presentation. I do believe someone has once said his entire act is closeup magic performormed on stage.
When you realize you are stealing from a local bank. Matter can't be created or destroyed, you just have to figure out a way to TRANSPORT matter to you. Do you get my theme? or do I need to use public TRANSPORTATION.
(and no I am not talking to you fool, do I need to write a letter and TRANSPORT it to you personally? )