Fabs
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Posted: Apr 7, 2024 06:08 pm
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Dear all,
I am into magic for a couple of years. But it has always been very challenging for me to perform. I actually don't know why that is - or maybe I do know. I work as a trainer, coach and speaker. I also play in a theater group. Speaking freely infront of lots of people doesn't worry me at all. But doing a magic trick for my family scares the crap out of me. Next to being a hobby magician I really want to include magic/mentalism into my trainings as a way to inspire people. Therefore I plan to overcome my fears and get out a lot more.
I hope (and believe) that the cafe and all you lovely people will be a part of my journey.
Greetings
Fabian
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Russo
Inner circle
So.California / Centl.Florida / retired Florida
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Posted: Apr 7, 2024 08:12 pm
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Your in a Theater group - ( I also at 86, also the Prop builder, plus 76 years in Magic) - and through out ALL my Schooling, a Drama Major - SOOOOO when doing an effect (1 st practice) Pretend,TELL YOURSELF YOUR A "MAGICIAN" doing Magic - It's a PART, like in any other Play. - be dramatic <> to know you better, fill your 'profile out more, see mine -- Best to you > Ralph
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Fabs
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Posted: Apr 8, 2024 09:00 am
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Hi Ralph,
thank you so much for your reply! My extreme nervousness with magic has to do with the fear of messing up something. Talking, acting and playing a role is not so much the problem. But I also figured, that I try to be oversecure with my handlings and slight of hand. On the other hand, my experience is, that I learn so much more from performing than from practicing. For me it is a very interesting learning experience about myself.
I like your hint: Feel like a magician - not like someone who just learns to be a magician.
Greetings
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imgic
Inner circle
Moved back to Midwest to see
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Posted: Apr 9, 2024 01:08 am
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Welcome to the cafe. Yes, doing magic is different than getting up and speaking...but it's just a fun once you do it.
If you're a trainer, look for books by Dave Arch on "Tricks for Trainers" various magic routines and how to incorporate them into training.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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55john55
Regular user
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Posted: May 4, 2024 09:51 pm
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Hi, Would it help if you "acted" by using whatever works for you in an improv setting? If your goal or expection is to never mess up I think you will be disappointed. When I started to accept the fact that I would occasional botch something and it was up to me to fix the situation somehow and accepT that as part of the challenge that I became more comfortable. I is certainly not perfectr, but I enjoy it a lot more! Best of luck!
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Good to here.