Getting the Reaction you want...Magicians Only
My thoughts here are when we can go for a
specific reaction, or how I have arrived at the precise reaction I am aiming
for in my Birthday Card routine. Now, just because I have reached my goal,
doesn’t mean I am getting the “best” reaction. Only that I am getting my
desired reaction.
Recently, I blogged on the card to wallet.
Anyone who performs this, knows you will always get good/great
reactions.(What’s not to like?)
Quite often the spectators will anticipate that
“their card” is going to be in the wallet. This can play well as usually the
reaction is the “no way” anticipation reaction. You succeed in doing what they expected,
but still they know it is impossible.
In the “Birthday” routine the card I remove has
a happy birthday message on the back of their signed card. I use blank backs
and have colorful happy Birthday balloons and personalize the card with their
name printed on the card. (A nice giveaway.)
My goal was to have the spectator hold their
card...not realize it is a playing card...and of course not to have a clue
their signature is on the other side...and further having to coax them to turn
the card over.
These are the additions I have added over the
years to help achieve this reaction.
Joe Ferranti| Magician Ma|
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