Monday June 20, 2011
My last night. I’m sad. Where's my tissue? I love performing here. No worries, I’ll be back. Soon.
In the afternoon I had a student (Joe is his name) coming over who wanted to learn a couple of card tricks. I met him on my first night here and he asked me if I was able to teach him. As I like to share magic, I was very honored to do so. Joe is very enthusiastic person who really practices. I taught him a couple of magic tricks which will take time to get down. However, once he has them mastered he has a couple of miracle up his sleeve. We also talked a bit about the theory of magic and I hope to meet him again and see him perform.
Mondays is usually not that busy at the bar. I was prepared for that so I took it easy and made my performance more intimate. I tried new material and closed with my act that got a silver medal at the last Dutch convention.
Often I see magicians perform for just the people in front or worse, even to themselves with no interaction whatsoever. But if you can include the people in the back as well, you can create a unique experience for the whole group. How can you do that? I do this by showing a selected card to everyone or by interacting with the people in the back as well. It makes the group bigger and it shows you pay attention to the ones that are standing in the back. As a reward they'll tip you. It's a small effort, but it makes a big difference.
In the afternoon I had a student (Joe is his name) coming over who wanted to learn a couple of card tricks. I met him on my first night here and he asked me if I was able to teach him. As I like to share magic, I was very honored to do so. Joe is very enthusiastic person who really practices. I taught him a couple of magic tricks which will take time to get down. However, once he has them mastered he has a couple of miracle up his sleeve. We also talked a bit about the theory of magic and I hope to meet him again and see him perform.
Mondays is usually not that busy at the bar. I was prepared for that so I took it easy and made my performance more intimate. I tried new material and closed with my act that got a silver medal at the last Dutch convention.
Often I see magicians perform for just the people in front or worse, even to themselves with no interaction whatsoever. But if you can include the people in the back as well, you can create a unique experience for the whole group. How can you do that? I do this by showing a selected card to everyone or by interacting with the people in the back as well. It makes the group bigger and it shows you pay attention to the ones that are standing in the back. As a reward they'll tip you. It's a small effort, but it makes a big difference.
Now I often explain a card trick. Most magicians would throw me burning in the river, but if they can do a simple card trick, they will appreciate more when they see another magician perform magic. They feel honored that you give them a sneak peek in the world of magic. It's all about sharing, isn't it?
I had a great time talking and interacting with my audience. Bar maids, hair dressers, DJ’s, military men, students, etc. I made many new friends and I hope to see them soon in the near future!
I had a great time talking and interacting with my audience. Bar maids, hair dressers, DJ’s, military men, students, etc. I made many new friends and I hope to see them soon in the near future!
Fritz with a Z is a professional magician, residing in the capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam. He has performed all over the world for lay audiences as well magicians. His specialty is close up magic and you can find him on www.fritzmagic.nl His favorite day is Wednesday.
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