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ecneret
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Posted: 06-07-2006 13:57 |
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heyy.
i've been into magic for about 5 months already... and i still have trouble performing.
i always get very nervous.. especially when theres a big group..
any tips on how to overcome that?
hee.
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RolandHenning
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Posted: 06-07-2006 14:41 |
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| 5 month? Don't worry, it took me about 5 years to overcome that problem. And another 5 years to have working repertoire that I can do whilst sleeping.
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dondoke
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Posted: 06-07-2006 15:55 |
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yep that's it ecneret, just keep on practising your tricks until you can do them blindfolded, and just go out there and get every experience you can get mate.
it will get better and better, but the first rule is practising your tricks until you can do them "whilst sleeping"
all the best
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ricky121
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Posted: 06-07-2006 17:13 |
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i had this problem to so have alot of people the way i sloved it was
practise hard the tricks you want to prefrom not the ones they wont you to
always show people your trick so you get some good patter how to handel the crowd ect
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cardchicanery
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Posted: 06-07-2006 17:35 |
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As Roland said, 5 months isnt long to get over nerves.
Try this:
1) get your routines untill you can do them in your sleep.
2) develop some opening lines to break the ice, get used to using peoples names and try to shake hands with people to help get rapport.
3) ENJOY IT!!!!!!. when you enjoy the magic, so will your audience.
4) try to do the easy tricks in your routine first.
5) before you perform, do some deep breathing. take a deep breath in, hold it for a few seconds and let it out slowly. repeat this 3-5 times.
Above all else, get out there and perform and you will become used to performing.
Best of luck!!!!
George
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Posted: 06-07-2006 18:22 |
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| I have been doing it 14 years now and still get nervous before a gig. Just chill and enjoy it !
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johndoe
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Posted: 06-07-2006 20:51 |
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| yes give it time and practice i dont think there is anyone who can say they never had or has this problem. Last edited on 06-07-2006 20:51 by johndoe
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MattJamesR
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Posted: 06-07-2006 20:57 |
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jennings wrote: Just chill and enjoy it !
Thats my line Jennings!!
Yeah, just relax and stay calm.
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e2x2e
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Posted: 06-07-2006 21:28 |
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| Ahh...I used to have the same thing. I'd say, pick your audience wisely, and make sure YOU HAVE CONTROL!!! Having control of the aduience makes everything much easier.
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spadesy
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Posted: 06-08-2006 00:24 |
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| If you don't get nervous before starting then there is something wrong.
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Castle
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Posted: 06-08-2006 00:36 |
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Keep with-it and I'm sure you'll do a splendid job friend!
Best Regards,
Erick Castle
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Narmis
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Posted: 06-08-2006 12:02 |
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Being nervous before a show is good, it keeps you on edge. Some say that if you arent nervous, then you no longer care about what you are doing.
It just takes time to get over it, but you must use that time to practice. When I started, I performed a lot to my family. They always encouraged me, and over time my confidence grew. After a while, I started to perform for others too, and then you forget about the nerves. Good luck!!
Sim
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ecneret
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Posted: 06-08-2006 15:42 |
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heyy.
thanks for the advice. really appreciate it alot..
i shall practise hard! =)
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tino92
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Posted: 06-30-2006 11:45 |
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| Don't worry they are just people.If you are young they understand few mistakes. Do easy tricks on routines. I have been in to magic for 4 years and I haven't seen necessary to make very difficult tricks. Magic is not that what you make, it's it what audiance see. Relaxing is too good to try slowly breathing is quite well to do it.
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NanoMachines
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Posted: 07-12-2006 03:13 |
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e2x2e wrote: Ahh...I used to have the same thing. I'd say, pick your audience wisely, and make sure YOU HAVE CONTROL!!! Having control of the aduience makes everything much easier.
I agree. You are doing magic not them. You make sure when you talk they listen. When you tell them to hold there hand like this, they do it. You must be in CONTROL. once you feel like your in control, the more you do it you will have confidence. Its like riding a bike. Once you learn to perform properly you will never forget.
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