Day 55
I just did a very interesting effect that used from a magician named Palms Harry…just kidding, his name is Paul Harris – the effect was called Twilight Angels – it’s a very connected effect, where an angel moves beside the other angel on the back of a card. I used the presentation of two people finding each other – I did it for this pretty girl, and she said, “you should never do that effect for someone you don’t want to sleep with immediately” – I told her I don’t do magic for that reason, but I am glad she enjoyed it…I took her number anyway, haha.
It is interesting, the more I read and learn in magic, the more I realize how much work I have to do. However, I am starting to build sets –and am starting to see how to build a show. I still can’t do the methods to all my things without focusing on stuff, so I will have to be patient to show these things until I can do it naturally, while focusing all my attention on interacting with the spectator.
Also, I realized that the massive amount of drugs I was taking to control my ADHD was causing OCD, which made me talk about stupid s**t that didn’t matter…sorry for my last few entries. I think everything is cool now – I called my Mentor and apologized, he was cool – we may meet up again for a few more sessions.
Love the last paragraph. HAHA!
Well, here's my entry. Definitely no match to Morgician's...
Day 56
Boy! Am I tired...I just got back from a long night at this new bar, "Se7en".
Tom invited me to come with him this afternoon, after explaining how he thought 'I was ready'.
So we went into the bar, and immediately the bartenders and the regular customers started shouting out and cheering for Tom. I heard a few people shout "Tom the magic guy!" and I even heard some guy say "Tom! The bomb!" (I guess he was drunk).
After Tom said hi to all his friends, we sat down at the bar, and people surrounded us, and urged Tom to perform magic. Out of nowhere, Tom told everyone "Guys guys...Today, my friend is going to perform for you!". I was so surprised and shocked. Everyone started cheering and begged me to perform magic for them.
I didn't know how to react, and every time I looked at tom for help, he just nodded and silently urged me on. Shaking from the nervousness, I fumbled through my pockets for cards. I then proceeded to perform another trick by Paul Harris, "The Invisible Palm". It was amazing! Not just for my audience, but for myself! It was the first time I performed an effect for my than 5 people, and I was literally surrounded by cheering drunk men. I managed to keep them under control the whole time, and made sure they didn't touch the cards on the table.
After that, I didn't stop for another hour. I took breaks every 2 tricks or so, walked around and chatted to some people about my magic. Many of them we're interested in me performing in events for them, and although I gave them my email if they wanted to hire me, I avoided trying to market myself so much because I know I still have a lot to learn before doing paid gigs.
At the end of it all, I performed for around an hour and a half (including the breaks). When I finished my last trick, I spoke to Tom and asked for feedback. He gave me some tips here and there, but he said I did an excellent job overall. He was so proud of me, and so was I.
It really was a great night, but most of all a great experience and stepping stone in my magic. I realize now why I do magic- Because of nights like these.
My mentor is coming back tomorrow morning. I can't wait to tell him what happened tonight!
