Sibling Test

[JCwebs09]

why are sibilings so annoying when it comes to you doing magic?

becasue they have seen too much! (at least thats what they think)

for my test i always try new tricks for them (because they usually figure it out)
but if i can get the trick down good and they cannot see what happened then im ready to perform it.

a lot of people look away from their family the longer they do magic. But it is a great utility. My mom and dad will tell me when i flash (kindly) and my little sister will tell me if a trick is not to boring. my little brother helps me keep tricks simple (he doesnt always get things) and my older sister tells me if a trick is "cool" or not for kids my age.

just remember that your family can help you with your presentation and technique. use them to help you not make a fool of yourself in public.

thanks for reading and i hope it helps!

 

[Mxtt]

Yup, usually I'll test something out on my family or a select few close friends after I practice and feel like I can do it with my eyes closed. Much better than practicing in front of a camera or mirror because you can work on patter as well. =]

 

[copperfield 14]

When I was starting magic I showed my tricks to my sister and she loved them. I decided to show her the essentials like forcing, double lift, etc. Now she knows how I do my tricks. She starts acting bored when I do my tricks and I hate the fact that I once taught her my tricks.

 

[JohnHorus]

When I was starting magic I showed my tricks to my sister and she loved them. I decided to show her the essentials like forcing, double lift, etc. Now she knows how I do my tricks. She starts acting bored when I do my tricks and I hate the fact that I once taught her my tricks.

Lol I did the exact same thing to my little sis now she can figure the tricks out for her self and will sometimes make comments while i perform for family... so lately ive been sort of tightening up some of the screws in my routines.

 

[MitchellStafiej]

Family performances help in a lot of ways, but one of them is skill. Your family will almost always tell you what they saw or what they didn't see because they will be looking for something. After performing for your family several times, or in my case, almost every day, they will constantly be on the lookout for suspicious activity in your hands. Don't feel discouraged if they point something out, it will happen a lot. At first, you will feel a little angry and down, but if anything, your family's remarks will help you. *Just a small side note, your family won't tell anyone what they saw, they love you, they don't want to ruin it for you, it's not their intention. These remarks and pointers will give you the incentive to practice your sleights to the fullest extent and to be ready for the next time.

Families can be harsh, and they can be some tough cookies. But as I said, I don't think that that is their intention. One of my worst heckler/tough cookie experiences was when I was performing for my uncle. Now, there are some family members that will be a little more "rowdy" than others. Now this can really help you develop your crowd/spectator controlling skills. Practice ways to get out of certain "sticky" situations that you are in, or how to change the subject really fast. If you have trouble with this on the street, it would really help if you practiced it with your family as well.

How do you trick you family? Do you find that your family is constantly pointing out certain things, do you want this to stop? If so, then there is only one way to beat them... MISDIRECTION. I found, that the only way to get passed my families comments is to use misdirection. If this requires a change in patter and script, then do it, because misdirection is such a great tool that you can get the most practice out of with your family. My family is always staring at my cards, coins, sponge balls, etc. that using misdirection on them is GREAT practice for it. Getting their attention away from what they are deeply immersed in is so hard with family. They're so used to burning your hands that the only way to actually trick them, is to use misdirection. So technically, you're killing two birds with one stone. You are practicing a great tool and reaching your goal.

I used to think that performing for family isn't the real thing, but sometimes, it can be better. My house always has people in it, from my aunt and grandmother, to my uncle and his wife, there's always a party. For some great practice, fun and performances, call up your family and invite them for dinner, it'll be worth it.

Mitchell

 

[CardShark13]

I agree with you josh. Family is a great help. I have the most skeptical brother in the world. I consider him my "test dummy" I know that if I can pull off a trick with out him figuring out how I do it I am ready to preform for people.