Comments on: Magic Isn’t Just About The Tricks.

By: Ari

Ari — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:23:42 +0000

This is really inspiring, especially to us trying to develop our performance. I’m practicing with all the free time I have, to develop competent and smooth technique. But from talking to professionals, they have stressed the importance of developing character and personality. Is there something we can do to further this development, or do we need to discover it on our own path?

By: sean duffy

sean duffy — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:58:09 +0000

hi i do magic cause i wanted to do something differnt and i want to be the best at what i do. when i do a trick over and over again and pratice it over again i get happy cause i know the more i do it the closer i get to doing it right.but i do need help with the audience management part of my magic and my slight of hand and making a character for myself. so if you can help me that would be awsome and thank you for your advice and your time.

By: Kal

Kal — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:13:20 +0000

Powerful post, Spade. Thanks for sharing.

I’m only an amateur and a beginner magician, but I’m already astounding some of my friends and coworkers with just the tricks.

The problem I have is that I don’t know what kind of “persona” I express. I’m not funny like you, and I’m not spooky like David Blaine. I don’t know what I am! How do I discover “myself?” If I know what kind of persona I portray then I can improve and develop it so I can be myself, but a “bigger” self that creates more impact.

Thanks again for Rewind and your insights!

By: Chakeur

Chakeur — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:27:26 +0000

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By: EdwardLLC

EdwardLLC — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:56:56 +0000

I still remember the first time when i perform magic for my friends,they laugh,and amazed by the effects. That is the moment i realised that magic can be so fun and enjoyable,and i love to see people laugh after my performance. This is the reason why i started to perform magic and to understand more about magic. At the very beginning,i thought that magic is about strong effects. The more stronger it is,the more magical it will be. But i found out that everytime when i had performed a very high impact magic,i did not get what i want from my spectator..i felt like..something is missing..i practice my sleights all over and over..but the situation is still the same. After that,i tried to seek advices from my mentor and read some books.I had learnt that magic is not just about the effects,is about communication and the way you present it to your spectator.Juan Tamariz inspired me a lot in his book,’The 5 Points In Magic’ he stated that ‘neither the apparatus nor the effects,nor the decorations,nor the devices matter,if we fail to transmit a magical atmosphere’. Now i am starting out to perform in various occasions as a comedy magician,just like you,Spade..i always try my best to perform the best for my spectators. Everytime when i perform,i just hope that i can perform more,keep on going,and to become a true profesionals.Everytime when spectators laugh and applause after your performance,you will realise that you have achieve something great,and people will remember the moment. What i afraid is that everytime right before i perform,i afraid that i can’t perform the best for my spectators and they will feel disappointed. I always worry about this,i need some advices that can help me to overcome this problem. Your advices are much more appreciated..thank you..^^

By: samurironin

samurironin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:51:39 +0000

nice job spade…. i can relate and have taken a similar path.. very fruitful studying entertainment.

By: Bernard Lieberman

Bernard Lieberman — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:13:02 +0000

I perform because I enjoy the moments of suspension in disbelief. I know I’ve demonstrated something awe-inspiring when their is virtually no reaction…

No, I’m not talking about performing for people in a vegetative state, I’m talking about the ability to harness you and your surroundings to really unlock that unlimited potential of your user. Capturing every last drop of breath and power they have and not letting it fully go until you’ve finished your performance — that’s what I perform.

Something that I’d love to help with is making the transition from having a stage name and dealing with your given name. Do you have any recommendations on how you can transition between the two easily? For example, I’ve been playing around with ideas for a performance oriented name which I haven’t officially started to use as of yet primarily because I have so much material printed with my given name.

Thanks!
Bernie

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:01:31 +0000

Tell that to Teller.