theory11 SNC - roundtable discussion - Tom Isaacson
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Q1: What was the best / worst reaction you received when you performed Prophet?
Q2: Have you ever been called out on "flashing" while performing prophet? if so, what did you say / do?
Q3: In your opinion, what would be the most amazing effect imaginable (something completely outlandish.....something that would only be achievable through REAL magic).
Q2: Have you ever been called out on "flashing" while performing prophet? if so, what did you say / do?
Q3: In your opinion, what would be the most amazing effect imaginable (something completely outlandish.....something that would only be achievable through REAL magic).
1. If you have two gigs then what are your favorite effects to preform to people?
2. When did you get interested in magic and who was it that inspired you to continue?
3.What’s the last trick you saw that fooled the crap out of you?
2. When did you get interested in magic and who was it that inspired you to continue?
3.What’s the last trick you saw that fooled the crap out of you?
Hey Tom,
I've been in love with magic for about 2 years and I've been performing for friends, family, and the occasional stranger every chance I get. I'm constantly working to improve my performance and presentation of magic.
Do you have any advice for a magician trying to get some exposure? What's the best way to get the word out and get people talking? How did you first start making a name for yourself?
Thanks,
-Matt
I've been in love with magic for about 2 years and I've been performing for friends, family, and the occasional stranger every chance I get. I'm constantly working to improve my performance and presentation of magic.
Do you have any advice for a magician trying to get some exposure? What's the best way to get the word out and get people talking? How did you first start making a name for yourself?
Thanks,
-Matt
Question # 2
I found that a lot of young magicians including myself have faced a point of self-doubt. For a long period I stopped performing because I was not confident in my abilities as an entertainer. Coming from a pro, I'm sure you could give some great advice on how to overcome those feelings. How do you gain confidence in magic? Do you have any tips or advice on how not to get discouraged when performing or even practicing? Thanks,
Creep
I found that a lot of young magicians including myself have faced a point of self-doubt. For a long period I stopped performing because I was not confident in my abilities as an entertainer. Coming from a pro, I'm sure you could give some great advice on how to overcome those feelings. How do you gain confidence in magic? Do you have any tips or advice on how not to get discouraged when performing or even practicing? Thanks,
Creep
Submission 1:
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Yo Tom it's Zachmonky.
If you were forbidden from using one of the following sleights, which would it be?
A) Top Change
B) Double lift/turnover
C) Any type of pass
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Hope this gets aired!
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Yo Tom it's Zachmonky.
If you were forbidden from using one of the following sleights, which would it be?
A) Top Change
B) Double lift/turnover
C) Any type of pass
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Hope this gets aired!
1. What got ya started? What got you into it? Houdini? Copperfield? Bunnies lol?
2. Judging by your age (not that your old) id say that you started learning sleight of hand before the video revolution... What do you think of these videos replacing alot of the older books? And do you think its better now or before?
3. Worst magic moment? Worst mess up? Worst reactions? Something that went wrong? Anything having to do with something not going right lol... whats the biggest and worse thats happened to you?
2. Judging by your age (not that your old) id say that you started learning sleight of hand before the video revolution... What do you think of these videos replacing alot of the older books? And do you think its better now or before?
3. Worst magic moment? Worst mess up? Worst reactions? Something that went wrong? Anything having to do with something not going right lol... whats the biggest and worse thats happened to you?
1) What are the phases that you go through when creating a trick?
2)What was the first trick you came up with?
3) How long do you play with the idea before creating a trick.
2)What was the first trick you came up with?
3) How long do you play with the idea before creating a trick.
Three questions for Tom
How do you feel about the way that magic/illusions have evolved over the years, from pick a card any card, disappearing silk, to things such as king rising levitation or even prophet?
What is your perspective on how magic/illusions are connected with art and drama, or how it effects who you are and what your personality is?
How do you feel about the way that magic/illusions have evolved over the years, from pick a card any card, disappearing silk, to things such as king rising levitation or even prophet?
What is your perspective on how magic/illusions are connected with art and drama, or how it effects who you are and what your personality is?
Submission 2
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This is sort of a personal question.
If you had the choice of becoming a World Renowned, and respected Magician, OR a World Renowned Pilot, which would you choose?
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This is sort of a personal question.
If you had the choice of becoming a World Renowned, and respected Magician, OR a World Renowned Pilot, which would you choose?
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elliotcarver
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Alot of people won't admit that magic helps in real life: your social life, girlfriends,...
They believe magic should be kept seperate and they think it can look quite nerdy.
What are you opinions on this? Do you let magic be your life? Or don't you want it to influence the rest , and do you for example keep quiet that you do magic to your close friends?
In one question: how do you let magic affect your life?
Elliot
They believe magic should be kept seperate and they think it can look quite nerdy.
What are you opinions on this? Do you let magic be your life? Or don't you want it to influence the rest , and do you for example keep quiet that you do magic to your close friends?
In one question: how do you let magic affect your life?
Elliot
1) Other than Prophet, which variation, or the original, of Pat Page's Easy Money do you like best?
2) Do you think a multiple bill change is more powerful than a single bill change to a lay audience?
3) Does the denomination of the bills matter in a multiple or single bill change? Does the spectator react the same even if the denomination is lower?
2) Do you think a multiple bill change is more powerful than a single bill change to a lay audience?
3) Does the denomination of the bills matter in a multiple or single bill change? Does the spectator react the same even if the denomination is lower?