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ViciousCycle Loyal user 210 Posts 
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As the wizard said in Monty Python and the Holy Grail , "Some call me... Tim!"
I've been studying aikido for the last two years... a martial art that depends upon misdirection, timing, and sleight of hand. The principles that make aikido work have been pulling me back in the direction of magic... something I left behind back before junior high. I like magic that uses everyday objects (or what at least what appears to be everyday objects.) When the everyday becomes magical, then life can be a little bit more surreal.... =) I'm from Chicago. I feel that I'm starting from a beginner's standpoint. When I was a kid, I leaned on tricks that relied on gimmickry rather than skill. But this time around, I want to take the time to develop skill..... |
Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts
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Welcome, to the Café. Done Aikido a few years myself, shodan fugakukai (Karl Geis via Tim Joe) and Yoshinkai. Always glad to have another MA type in the forums.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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Maro Anglero Loyal user FLORIDA 248 Posts
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Welcome to the Magic Café, I also trained in aikido, I am a Okuiri in Miyama Ryu Jujutsu. Glad to have you here with us.
Best, Maro
For the Magician: The hard must become habit, The habit must become easy, The easy must become Beautiful
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Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts
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Welcome to the Café
Cards never lie
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Jeff_Mash Veteran user Bay Area, California 328 Posts
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Welcome to the Café!
Your friend in magic,
Jeff Mash, CEO MJM Magic - "Magic for Magicians, Jokesters, and Mentalists!" http://www.MJMMagic.com |
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MagiCanada Regular user Vancouver 140 Posts
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Welcome to the Café!
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mark1991 Veteran user Boston, Lincolnshire, England 311 Posts
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Hi there,
Welcome to the Magic Café! Hope to see you around! Many thanks Magical Mark Watson (mark1991)
http://magicnewstelevision.com/mn/magicalmark
Magical Mark Watson - Christian magician, juggler, puppeteer, all-round entertainer and lover of Christ! |
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theAmazinbryan Regular user 127 Posts
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Hello
the martial arts seem to be in a lot of Magi's background .mine is JKD,Kali ,thai-boxing an MMA! Welcome ! On a side note a long tome friend was in akido with a teacher on crutches from m.s. I believe an he said his ability to throw him around was amazing ! looking forward to your growth bryan |
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Stuart Coyle New user Australia 62 Posts
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Welcome.
I'm yet another Aikido practitioner here. I have trained for several years with Ki society and Yoshinkan as well as a couple of other martial arts. I agree that the arts of magic and Aikido share some ideas. The big difference is that you don't do Aikido to entertain anyone. Cheers, Stuat Coyle |
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Ghosthunter New user 11 Posts
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Welcome to the Café!
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Killed_CZ Regular user Czech republic, Prague 173 Posts
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Hello and welcome to the café
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ViciousCycle Loyal user 210 Posts
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On 2007-02-18 19:55, Stuart Coyle wrote: I find that there are some simple magic tricks that have helped me understand aikido better. i.e. The trick where you can use one finger to prevent a person from standing up. Or the trick where the person is unable to balance on one foot because they find that they are unable to lift their other foot. Both of these are relatively simple tricks, but if you don't know how the trick is done, and it's being done unto you, you feel helpless. |
Autumn Morning Star Grammar Hostess Today, I corrected grammar in 1378 Posts
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Welcome to The Café. I have also studied Martial Arts: Qi Gong and Tai Kwon Do. You are in good company here, for lots of us find this sort of focus and movement helps us onstage. You will like it here in The Café. Enjoy!
Autumn
Wonder is very necessary in life. When we're little kids, we're filled with wonder for the world - it's fascinating and miraculous. A lot of people lose that. They become cynical and jaded, especially in modern day society. Magic renews that wonder.
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ibm_usa Special user In Your Mind, Ky, USA 722 Posts
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Welcome. I'm trained in tai-chi, it has taught me to stay focus. everything that you do that calls for focus such as martial arts or chess, they will help you in magic.
"You may think that i only talk of things from the past, you know, history, well magic is history"
-Guy Jarrett "Curiosity isn't a sin Harry, but it should be exorcised with great caution." -Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) http://www.jordanallen-mentalist.webs.com/ |
Posted: Jan 18, 2007 02:47 am 