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mage/wizard magic tricks?

Started by FusionFountain, May 21, 2013, 01:16:32 PM

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FusionFountain

howdy!
so i got hired to be a general character this year and I decided to be a wizard (i have a separate post if anyone would like to help out with my costume ideas ^_^)
basically i have my character and i know basic cards tricks but if anyone knows of any good "wizard-y" tricks i could go with around the general public i would be much obliged

PollyPoPo

Find a local magic club or inquire at a store specializing in magic, entertainment items.

In addition to basic card tricks, there are lots of what would be considered "close-up"magic tricks that you could pick up that would be good for lane type acts.  Pulling a coin from someone's ear, pulling voluminous scarves from a small object, one ball becoming many, etc.  All take practice, of course, to make them believable.

Good luck.
Polly PoPo
(aka Grannie)

Gauwyn of Bracknell

#2
If you do any card magic, try to not to use modern cards (Bicycle, Aviator, etc) - try to use period looking ones, maybe even Tarot cards.  Many 'off the shelf' magic can be modified easily to give it a more period feel. (I have seen my share of modern day props being used and it just does not work)
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Aderin

when I think wizard I think fire. Look into some fir magic tricks because I know if I saw fireballs I'd be given mad tips :)
"There is always hope." - Aragorn

Life is the School, Love is the Lesson.

FusionFountain

Quote from: Aderin on May 23, 2013, 10:50:10 AM
when I think wizard I think fire. Look into some fir magic tricks because I know if I saw fireballs I'd be given mad tips :)
This is exactly what I was looking to hear how to do actually :)

Sitara

Flash paper for a quick burst of fire mayhap. Since you had mentioned this is for MNRF, I'd suggest a trip to Twin Cities Costume and Magic in St. Paul. They carry pretty much everything and could likely give you some good ideas.
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Gauwyn of Bracknell

Flash paper needs an ignition source. There are some small finger pots for flash cotton and will work with paper ( you don't want to use a bic lighter ): ). TC magic will be able to help like Sitara said.
Born 500 years late

Gauwyn of Bracknell

Aderin

Quote from: FusionFountain on May 23, 2013, 11:44:08 AM
Quote from: Aderin on May 23, 2013, 10:50:10 AM
when I think wizard I think fire. Look into some fir magic tricks because I know if I saw fireballs I'd be given mad tips :)
This is exactly what I was looking to hear how to do actually :)

Well Fusion Fountain, I will be expecting you at Carolina's Renaissance Festival this year and lots of fire! I know you wouldn't disappoint a lad who loves fire, would you?  ;D

In jest of course, happy times to you and your wizardry! Hope to see some fire this year none the less!
"There is always hope." - Aragorn

Life is the School, Love is the Lesson.