theory11 — Magic Tricks & the World's Finest Playing Cards
what is your opener card trick to perform ?
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did someone watch Vincent's material recently?
what kind of stuff do you do? I do a card flurry - but then again I don't present myself as a "magician" either.
To answer the initial question 80% of the time I would perform a peek and then go from there.
There are a few different paths I go down but it depends on my ability I am presenting.
There are a few different paths I go down but it depends on my ability I am presenting.
When I'm working I often open with Eddie Fechter's "Be Honest, Where Is It?" (2CM) because the effect starts with a good hook (hustling on the streets, and "teaching" them how I do it), which in turn allows me to build some rapport and interest and talk to everyone and get them involved in what I'm doing. I also like that it allows me to move more into their personal space, but at the same time is not intrusive by asking them to do anything that feels embarrassing or asking to borrow something right off the bat when they don't even know me. My favorite part though is getting the chance to talk to everyone and get them involved and hopefully laughing before the moment of magic even hits. And then when it does, and they turn those cards over, everybody is now interested in what I do and the reaction is always a big one that comes in unison. Overall, it's a good effect with a good hook that allows me to lead a conversation, move closer into their space without being intrusive, get to know everyone's personality types a little, get everyone involved and invested, and have some fun byplay along the way.
If the people I approach already seem to be in a fun mood, entertaining themselves (and aren't looking for anyone to entertain them) I'll usually go into some more quick and visual magic--which is often Ring Thing (Garrett Thomas) followed by my rubberband routine that ends with SLR by Paul Harris. After that the door is open for one or two effects more that require a bit more focus on their part.
If I'm not working, and I'm just out doing magic, I'll open with anything that feels casual and conversational. "Hey, want to see something cool with that bottle? Yeah? Cool. Let me see that bottle cap too..."
If the people I approach already seem to be in a fun mood, entertaining themselves (and aren't looking for anyone to entertain them) I'll usually go into some more quick and visual magic--which is often Ring Thing (Garrett Thomas) followed by my rubberband routine that ends with SLR by Paul Harris. After that the door is open for one or two effects more that require a bit more focus on their part.
If I'm not working, and I'm just out doing magic, I'll open with anything that feels casual and conversational. "Hey, want to see something cool with that bottle? Yeah? Cool. Let me see that bottle cap too..."
I use a mentalism effect created by a friend of mine. It is quick, direct, amazing and nearly as powerful as invisible deck. Perfect for a mentalist or card worker. Heres what it looks like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tkiKskxmtw
Cool effect. Your friend, however, did not create it; I've seen the method used for the same type of effect a few times. Good pick for an opening effect though.
Yesterday was a good example of, "Hey, I hear you do magic".
I do Dr. Daley's with my own presentation glued on.
The same thing happened again yesterday, so twice within the hour and I knew I would only be able to show her one trick so I proceeded with Search & Destroy, that's just what felt right at the moment and I definitely made her day.
I do Dr. Daley's with my own presentation glued on.
The same thing happened again yesterday, so twice within the hour and I knew I would only be able to show her one trick so I proceeded with Search & Destroy, that's just what felt right at the moment and I definitely made her day.
Yes, I've been watching A LOT of his material lately. I perform mostly card effects, and my style is very classical and natural. I stay away from really bold moves or anything that looks funny. And I'm a big fan of old card magic, especially from Harry Lorayne.
Nice man, I'm a huge Vincent fan as well, although I wish magic was always presented like he does it - the fact is most performing scenarios aren't like that. Even still, his work is amazing, I just wish I could do more of it. Harry is fantastic, I'm still trying to sift through all the Apocolypse(sp?) volumes.
I love either bold, or discrepant moves - as long as they're (psychologically) invisible to the spectator.