Real Man's E$P

Just got home from busking. I went out too early (and it was chilly!) But I persevered and the busking gods delivered :) More importantly: I experimented with my craft and was happy with the results. In fact, my best $how/Hat came from a set where I wsa breaking in my new 'psychic' routine (that's right, I'm putting the $ into E$P!) I'm jazzed to further explore the routine and do it again tomorrow!

One of the unequalled bonuses of busking/street performing is the creative freedom to do whatever the fk you wanna do... your only judge is the audience... and if it's not good enough, you'll find out quick! That brutal honesty that can/will make you a better performer. I'm blessed to have this as part of my life (I've felt that way for 30ish years now!)

 

Was doubly excited when I arrived home to find a sweet package from Anthony Miller / RFA Productions. I've been a fan of the "Real Man" design for a long time (I often close my busking set with this effect/prop) and Tony's current rendition is downright diabolical (and of course, it's super well made.) I'm adding this to my pocket immediately. Double jazzed to test drive this wallet tommorow!

 If you're interested / curious bout the Real Man's Speed Loader, here's the info:

http://rfaproductions.com/products/realman_speedloader.html

That's the magic-news for the day... time to relax and enjoy a local festival!

 

Much Ado About Nothing

Rained out today, so I’m at home working and working out: did some meditation, a lil yoga + an hour at the gym & now I’m currently rehearsing a new sequence (designed ta pack small and play big.)

The routine is “Much Ado About Nothing” (literally!) My hopes are with just 3 envelopes and a few clips (plus a piece of rope that’s already part of the act) that an audience and I are able to connect, have some fun & maybe even be amazed!

*But it’s main intent is to “Lure With Spectacle”!

Will it work?   Stay tuned!!!

Connjure @ YouTube

Over the past week, I've put a few new things up on YouTube  (where I've been spending my free time, as opposed to writing these blog posts...)

I have lots to learn and have full intent to improve these vids as time goes on

for the time being... I'm looking looking for beta testers and constructive criticism

here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/user/connjure

all comments / questions will be answered as they come in
(on each you tube video)
&
suggestions for future videos are also welcome

Please like and subscribe
& as always
thanks for your time, interest & energy

City Park

Spent part of the afternoon in NOLA's lovely "City Park" (shooting some test video...)

If you find yourself in New Orleans with free time; a trip  to City Park will make your brain happy. Whether you're a family looking for a group event, a romantic duo or an artist looking for inspiration, you'll find what you seek here.

I'll def be spending more time there...

A high spot in High Spots

Love love love this plot
and
Caleb Wile's construction is outstanding
(also a great trick to 'personalize')

#highspots
#bigtimewrasslin
#magic'skindredartform

More Morelli

If you haven't heard, Calen Morelli has a new kickstarter up:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1244286655/strange-things-happen-a-street-magic-show-by-calen

I think Morelli is one of the top creative minds of this generation and I'm sure this project is gonna be must-see-magic-tv

Who's Calen Morelli? Check out his "show reel"

If you're not familiar with Calen, do yourself a favor and correct that now
https://www.google.com/#q=calen+morelli&*

Judgement Day

I spent some time today watching magic "contests"
Fool Us, Wizard Wars and America's Got Talent

I also watched some recent magi-magic-contests (Mostly FISM winners.)

so, now I'm thinking...

If magic "contests" are going to be a thing,
I'd like to see at least some of them being judged by the laity.

Note: I'm a big fan of Penn & Teller's "Fool Us." I think it provides an amazing showcase for close-up magic (that otherwise would never be showcased.) I also think their recent "Wizard Wars" had some merit.

America's Got Talent is a step in the right direction, but... yeah, it has issues (for example, we have a German, a Brit, an Australian and a Canadian judging the american talent... and that's the least of their problems.)

I'm a fan of anything that brings our art(s & crafts) to the laity, but, when it comes to showcasing magical offerings for judgement, I really think at some point, joe Q public needs to be part of the judging.

More than anywhere I else, I believe this to be true for magic-convention contests. Please oh please put some laymen in those judges seats (at least some of them.)

Magic is an art meant to be enjoyed many ways (including inbred ways: like trying to fool your kindred spirits... a guilty pleasure I enjoy as well.) I'm just saying, it's an Art meant to be consumed by the public... and if we are to be judged as great magicians, the public should have some say-so in that judgement.

... but who am I to judge?