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Michael238 Inner circle 1192 Posts 
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What is your favorite opener?
I open with either blooming flowers, or snacks alive by Martin Lewis |
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stu-di-doo Regular user Cumbria, UK 160 Posts
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Although only a newbie I open with the stiff rope to get a bit of audience participation going then happy / sad clown
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Emazdad Inner circle Plymouth UK 1954 Posts
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I don't open with a trick, I open with a funny introductive chat with the kids, where we learn their names, the magic word and they get introduced to the big balloon model that the best behaved gets to take home, After that I go into my first routine.
Yours Funfully
Clive "Emazdad" Hemsley www.emazdad.com "Magic is a secret, without the secret there is no magic" Remember there are only 3 types of people in the world, those that can count and those that can't. |
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Daniel Faith Inner circle Neenah, Wisconsin 1526 Posts
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I like opening with zombie routine using either an m&m doll or a sponge bob. Sometimes with a fun silk routine.
Daniel Faith
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Rupert Bair Inner circle ? 2181 Posts
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I use emazdads approach, then I use the book of smell, (spells) and when the say the magic word I use a an apperaing magic wand. then go into charlie the monkey routine.
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Andini Special user Columbus, OH 685 Posts
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I open with pretty much the same thing as emazdad. It's just a warm up.
I come out and say, "Are you all ready for a magic show!?" They yell back, 'yes.' "Raise your hand if you like magic...OK, hands down. Raise your hand if you have not seen my show before...OK, hands down. Raise your hand if you're seeing my show for the first time. (Same hands go up)Oh! It's the same people. Ok, raise your hand if you don't like raising your hand." The last line is a David Ginn line that always gets a laugh. The next warmup thing I do is on the Dave Dee video with his course and I don't think I should reveal it here. But, it gets the kids accustomed to clapping and having a good time. Then, I go into Rocky Raccoon. |
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phill Veteran user Connecticut 365 Posts
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I begin by using Ian Adair's Butterfly Puzzle. The optical illusion of two equal, then unequal curves. I use it as introducing them as the two caterpillar brothers "Sitenzee & Silencio". They remind us of the two big ideas to keep in mind during the show - staying on our back pockets and no talking while other are talking. If we remember to do these two things we'll have a beautiful (butterfly side) time.
peace, phill
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Rupert Bair Inner circle ? 2181 Posts
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Also you can say "How many people are here? Put your hand up if you're not here" and count them in silly voice.
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Bill Scarlett Veteran user Vermont 366 Posts
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I like to open with music and do a series of colorful productions, starting with feather flowers, silks and then silks that turn into a feather plume. This sets the mood and parents can see that this is a real show, not just a guy with tricks. I try to give the kids something I would be proud to do on any stage and I try to make it unique.
Just my opinion, but I feel that verbal warm-ups are a little hokey, definitely wouldn't fit my style. |
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Rupert Bair Inner circle ? 2181 Posts
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Do have to take a music system to every gig?
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Brian Roberts Regular user Georgia 200 Posts
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I open with Miser's dream. Just after my into, very upbeat music starts and the coins start to flow.
B. |
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Michael238 Inner circle 1192 Posts
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Do any of you use Martin Lewis' cardographic?
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Bill Scarlett Veteran user Vermont 366 Posts
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Matt,
I use a boom box, definitely low-tech but it's easy, inexpensive and it works every time. |
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Michael238 Inner circle 1192 Posts
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I also use a boom box.
You can get a real good one for less than 200 that realy plays clear and loud. |
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Daniel Faith Inner circle Neenah, Wisconsin 1526 Posts
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I use music too with my opening effects.
After the initial effect I go into a dialog with the kids much the same as you other guys. I think along the same lines as Bill. Show your skill right away. If not for the kids, for the adults.
Daniel Faith
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts
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On 2004-06-04 15:21, Bill Scarlett wrote: That's weird! I always thought that musical openings at kids parties (particularly from a smaller sound system) always seem a bit hokey. I guess I've seen one to many Copperfield wannabe playing new age music! |
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Emazdad Inner circle Plymouth UK 1954 Posts
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I don't do any musicical, 'magic at' magic routines in my show. I prefer to interact with the kids straight away and all my routines are 'magic with' and involve a helper.
My dress, professional manner, PA and well looked after props tell the audience that it's a proper show. My intro tells the kids we're going to have fun, which is the most important thing in a kids show.
Yours Funfully
Clive "Emazdad" Hemsley www.emazdad.com "Magic is a secret, without the secret there is no magic" Remember there are only 3 types of people in the world, those that can count and those that can't. |
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Bill Scarlett Veteran user Vermont 366 Posts
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On 2004-06-05 00:54, Nicholas J. Johnson wrote: Nicholas, No new age music for me, and I try to avoid doing my Copperfield imitation. My opening is to upbeat orchestral music and the colorful productions seem to really catch the kids attention and set the tone for the rest of the show. I think it helps with audience management too, because after the muscial segment, I don't have much trouble with talkers. I do another musical segment in the middle and to end my show. No one seems to mind the boom box and I think that setting up a full fledged sound system in someone's living room seems overkill to me. Hope this is useful info. Bill |
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Emazdad Inner circle Plymouth UK 1954 Posts
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How long is your show Bill?
Yours Funfully
Clive "Emazdad" Hemsley www.emazdad.com "Magic is a secret, without the secret there is no magic" Remember there are only 3 types of people in the world, those that can count and those that can't. |
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Bill Scarlett Veteran user Vermont 366 Posts
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My show is usually 45 minutes, half an hour for real little kids.
Bill |
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Posted: Jun 3, 2004 10:00 pm 