Does Real Magic Exist?
April 1, 2008
Hi Everyone,
This is Clifford, a fellow magician from far-away Goa in India. This is my first post on the Ellusionist blog.. and based on feedback, I intend to post regularly .. I will write mostly about the practical aspects of our art.. trying to look into the performer’s mind, find out what are the issues that arise there, and try to answer them based on my personal experience. Once in a while I will also write about important happenings in the Magic Scene in India. And if any one of you plans to be in this part of the world, do get in touch!
The topic I would like to touch upon today is “Does Real Magic Exist?”
As a magician you see a magic show and are watching an effect which you have performed dozens of times. Do you ever get thrilled or get transported into the world of magic after watching the same Chop Cup routine, which you are an expert at? It happens to me, and am sure it might be your experience as well. The question is, why did that happen? You know the effect backward. You know the logic and every step in the routine. But still the magic hits you !!!
If the performer believes that the ball penetrated a metal cup, his belief will be transmitted to the audience and they will believe the same. In my opinion, to create “Real Magic”, being skillful, or mastering the principles of the art of magic, are not the only criteria. You have to feel the magic happen. Your expression and your body language will convey this to your audience. It will convey the “Real Magic in you” to the audience.
So remember “Real Magic exists”. Yes, your magic is “Real Magic“.
David Blaine getting help from Daniel Garcia?
March 21, 2008
A little birdie has spotted Daniel Garcia on the streets of New York City along with the Mystery Man himself, David Blaine. Garcia is working with Blaine as a consultant for his upcoming special, which should be airing on ABC sometime in September. What will we see? Only time will tell. Congrats to Danny on such a cool gig!
Point of Clarification - As with most magic consultants, it is unlikely that Garcia will actually appear on-screen during Blaine’s special. In all likelihood, he is just working with Blaine on material for Blaine to perform himself.
Happy Birthday Teller
February 14, 2008
Teller is 60 today. Here’s a video, with commentary of Teller’s signature effect - Shadows:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un1pNtmYguA[/youtube]
Teller Speaks!
January 29, 2008
You’ve all heard Penn speak. It’s rare you get a chance to hear Teller. The usually silent Teller gave a talk for the Mind Science Foundation and he speaks, there is a lot to listen to.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5×14AwElOk[/youtube]
Penn & Teller’s Show up for WGA Award
January 2, 2008
Penn & Teller’s Showtime program, B.S! has been nominated for a Writer’s Guild of America Award in the comedy, variety or talk series category.
The WGA will be presented Feb. 9 in Los Angeles and New York.
B.S.! has been previously nominated and has won several awards in different categories:
Awards won
- Writers Guild of America: Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series (2004)
Nominations
- Writers Guild of America: Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series (2005, 2006)
- Directors Guild of America: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs (2006)
- Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming (Single-Camera) (2006)
- Outstanding Reality Program (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
- Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
- Outstanding Main Title Design (2003)
- Outstanding Main Title Theme Music (2003)
(Source Wikipedia)