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EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1857 Posts	Posted: Feb 26, 2018 12:24 am 0 Are their other terms anyone uses for those who watch our entertainment besides Spectator or Audience? There must be more terms used other than, "Spec". Target, Mark or Victim are not appealing. How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9997 Posts	Posted: Mar 16, 2018 10:45 am 2 In my effect descriptions I use VA - Volunteer Assistant, since they are no longer just onlookers. I also use Witness or Referee if the VA is performing that function rather than holding objects "the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst eBooks at https://www.lybrary.com/ken-muller-m-579928.html questions at ken@eversway.com
Julie Inner circle 3876 Posts	Posted: Mar 17, 2018 12:09 am 1 We like "audience helpers". Julie & Co.
EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1857 Posts	Posted: Apr 4, 2018 08:04 pm 0 Thank You two for the input. I've noticed that magicians haven't come up with a 'shop talk' word for assistance and helpers. There is "talking" for when coins or props make a sound and there are numerous names for sleights and subtleties. How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
alan1954 New user 43 Posts	Posted: Apr 14, 2018 12:51 pm 1 "Minions"
Chollet Regular user Don't be fooled by the fact I only have 191 Posts	Posted: May 1, 2018 03:06 am 1 I often refer to them as participants, as this is what I want them to do on many levels: participate. Spectator sounds like a silent observer. However, I use these terms interchangeably amongst fellow magicians.
EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1857 Posts	Posted: May 1, 2018 03:22 am 0 Thank You, Chollet. So far then, at this point there doesn't seem to be a slang or shop talk type of term to refer to spectators that at least isn't demeaning. Upon a search, the synonyms for "spectator" showed- bystander fan moviegoer observer onlooker sports fan theatergoer viewer beholder clapper eyewitness kibitzer looker looker-on perceiver playgoer seer standee watcher witness gaper gazer showgoer stander-by For "audience"- congregation crowd gallery gathering market public admirers assemblage assembly devotees fans following hearers house listeners moviegoers onlookers patrons playgoers spectators theatergoers turnout viewers witnesses showgoers How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
debjit Loyal user India 213 Posts	Posted: Aug 22, 2018 11:00 am 0 Participants sounds good. My new effect: www.penguinmagic.com/p/10638
EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1857 Posts	Posted: Aug 23, 2018 08:06 am 0 Yes, Participant sounds good but how about a magician's term or non-laymen's term for participants or audience? Example; I have seen the word "turtle" used to refer to a coin shell. How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
Chris K Inner circle 2545 Posts	Posted: Jan 22, 2019 06:44 pm 0 Quote: On Apr 30, 2018, Chollet wrote: I often refer to them as participants, as this is what I want them to do on many levels: participate. Spectator sounds like a silent observer. However, I use these terms interchangeably amongst fellow magicians. Participant is the phrase I like.
drmolarmagic Regular user Brooklyn NY 168 Posts	Posted: Jan 13, 2020 02:27 pm 1 I like to jokingly refer to my volunteers as "my next lifelong fan" gets a laugh and seems to diffuse anxiety...... Bruce
weirdwizardx Veteran user 389 Posts	Posted: Jan 19, 2020 11:27 pm 0 Participants, as in my magic I want them to feel being on an unique experience not a repeatable movie. Iwabt them to feel that if they were others or if some of the participants werent there, then the outcome (effect) of the cause would be different.
EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1857 Posts	Posted: Nov 2, 2020 03:56 pm 0 Good one, Bruce. Now we just need a term for it. How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1857 Posts	Posted: Mar 11, 2024 06:57 am 0 In honor of the lovely Alyson Hannigan I now often refer to my audience helper as my Alyson. -Not while performing an effect but as a descriptor when explaining an effect to other performers. How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.