SLIKKER_THAN_AVG
Master Don Juan
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Hey guys just wanted to see if i could get some input on this.
For a few years now i have been interested in street magic..mainly using coins, cards, cigarettes..etc. I used to know a guy who could do some pretty crazy stuff and i sort of used him as an inspiration to see if i could become somewhat successful in that area.
I also have a few books on cards and coins and others..and i have found that some of the stuff could be a potential icebreaker..especially with Cold PU's on the street or whereever. I also sense that there is a balance to be maintained and not go overboard with your performances....since it will make you look like some sort of a street urchin and attention freak lol.
I can perfrom a few tricks with ease and am currently practicing some others in order to build up my repertoire. What do you guys think of this in terms of doing PU's? Im really interested in the social aspect of the art, as all good magicians have exceptional charisma and are instantly THE MAN...for example i saw this one guy at the bar who made a girl write her name on a five dollar bill..tear it up in pieces..made the whole thing dissapear..and reappear in the bottom of an empty beer bottle! Yeah needless to say..all the attention was now on him.
What do you guys think of this? Is using certain skills like this a crutch and a substitute? Personally i dont think so..if anything it enhances your ability to approach girls, as using this requires a lot of social skills, such as the ability to direct people through your words, misdirection, etc. I think that any skill would be handy, hell if you are great karaoke singer then use it to your advantage.
Id appreciate any advice for a novice magician in the making such as myself, or any thoughts on this subject.
For a few years now i have been interested in street magic..mainly using coins, cards, cigarettes..etc. I used to know a guy who could do some pretty crazy stuff and i sort of used him as an inspiration to see if i could become somewhat successful in that area.
I also have a few books on cards and coins and others..and i have found that some of the stuff could be a potential icebreaker..especially with Cold PU's on the street or whereever. I also sense that there is a balance to be maintained and not go overboard with your performances....since it will make you look like some sort of a street urchin and attention freak lol.
I can perfrom a few tricks with ease and am currently practicing some others in order to build up my repertoire. What do you guys think of this in terms of doing PU's? Im really interested in the social aspect of the art, as all good magicians have exceptional charisma and are instantly THE MAN...for example i saw this one guy at the bar who made a girl write her name on a five dollar bill..tear it up in pieces..made the whole thing dissapear..and reappear in the bottom of an empty beer bottle! Yeah needless to say..all the attention was now on him.
What do you guys think of this? Is using certain skills like this a crutch and a substitute? Personally i dont think so..if anything it enhances your ability to approach girls, as using this requires a lot of social skills, such as the ability to direct people through your words, misdirection, etc. I think that any skill would be handy, hell if you are great karaoke singer then use it to your advantage.
Id appreciate any advice for a novice magician in the making such as myself, or any thoughts on this subject.