I have finished editing my kids show down to length; just a few key effects. I also put the audience reactions back in the "lights, oh my!" video.
Today I also wanted to post about some inspirational words about card magic that i found today posted in the Dan & Dave Community forums (sweet forums btw!)
- Relieving Tension - I used to get the shakes all the time when I performed, but once I learned to relax, they went away. Thanks Aaron Fisher.
- Letting my Spectators Hold the Cards - The more they participate, the more they feel they were a part of the magic. Thanks, Paul Harris.
- Doing Less - The less arbitrary movements I make in the course of a trick, the more streamlined it becomes. Thanks Paul Le Paul
- Using the Proper Sleight for the Right Trick - Every sleight was developed for a reason. I should use it for said reason. Thanks Paul Le Paul.
- I Don't Have to be Good at Card Tricks - If I've done my job, my audience should never know how much I practiced. Thanks Guy Hollingworth.
- Obscurity is a Good Place to Start Looking for Good Card Work - Just because I've never heard of a move doesn't mean it isn't worth my time. Thanks, Arthur Buckley and Dai Vernon.
- Be Natural - No one should ever suspect anything. Thanks, Erdnase and Larry Jennings.
- Cards Have the Capacity to Convey True Creativity - They do. Thanks, Chris Kenner and Paul Harris.
- Card Tricks are Useless - But they can still be beautiful. Thanks, John Bannon.
- Timing is Everything - Card tricks are easy. Magic isn't. Thanks Lennart Green and Pit Hartling.
- (Bonus) Perfection is attainable. Thanks, Ricky Jay.
Letting my Spectators Hold the Cards - The more they participate, the more they feel they were a part of the magic. Thanks, Paul Harris.
Doing Less - The less arbitrary movements I make in the course of a trick, the more streamlined it becomes. Thanks Paul Le Paul
Using the Proper Sleight for the Right Trick - Every sleight was developed for a reason. I should use it for said reason. Thanks Paul Le Paul.
I Don't Have to be Good at Card Tricks - If I've done my job, my audience should never know how much I practiced. Thanks Guy Hollingworth.
Obscurity is a Good Place to Start Looking for Good Card Work - Just because I've never heard of a move doesn't mean it isn't worth my time. Thanks, Arthur Buckley and Dai Vernon.
Be Natural - No one should ever suspect anything. Thanks, Erdnase and Larry Jennings.
Cards Have the Capacity to Convey True Creativity - They do. Thanks, Chris Kenner and Paul Harris.
Card Tricks are Useless - But they can still be beautiful. Thanks, John Bannon.
Timing is Everything - Card tricks are easy. Magic isn't. Thanks Lennart Green and Pit Hartling.
(Bonus) Perfection is attainable - Thanks, Ricky Jay.