So yesterday I performed 5 and a half hours of close-up magic: the most time doing professional magic in a single day I’ve ever had to do. It was split up over three events, but still, I was in the car speeding to the next event as soon as one was over. Very hectic, but satisfying day, and it really solidified for me that this is something I really enjoy doing.
A few notes about my performances that night:
-For one, I found myself very much being “myself” at all the shows. For some reason, I was very comfortable, and was branching off, improving jokes and routines which went over very well. I passed out all of my remaining business cards too.
-When I first started performing magic professionally, I would go to events with my pockets stuffed with different props. Over the years, my pockets have increasingly lighter for various reason. However, I feel that they may have gotten too light. Yesterday, I worked with two decks of a cards, Holy Moley, Paperclipped, a sharpie, business cards, and sponge balls. No coins (I’ve found the washers make a great substitute, and with the recession, there is a great in-line joke to introduce them), no gimmicked decks, no magnets, nothing. Of course, I’m borrowing coins, rings, dollars, and napkins the whole night, but still, I feel I do need to add a little more variety to my walk around routine.
-My opening routines still lack magic within the first 15 seconds. I need to work on that.
-Drunk high schoolers make for an interesting crowd.
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