Just a word of warning, Im drinking. Read this at your own risk.
I dont know why I said that, most of you love my drunken ramblings. First I would like to say that Captain Morgan is so much better than that cheap shit Ive been drinking lately. Next I would like to make an admission. I have come to the conclusion that, magically speaking, I have an egg fetish. I have a book; The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic and I really want to create an egg routine. Ive always had a fascination with egg magic, dont ask me why. And while Im on the subject, I HATE CARD TRICKS! I hate them with a passion. There are only a few that I like and will perform. Oh, and that notebook I got from work, I would love to put it to good use. Unfortunately I dont think Ill be able to, at least the way I want to. I have this idea in my head about going to the library and making note of various things I find in their magic books (all in the 700s of the Dewy Decimal System), but there is one problem; Ive been to all of the libraries in driving distance that I know of and their magic books, well, kind of suck. The KCK annex has had the same seven magic books for at least twenty years. You used to be able to find old magic books on ebay for a good price but now, forget that shit. They want far more than they are worth these days. OK, I admit, they want more than I can afford. I would love to have access to a magic library with old books, like about 50 years old or more. If I had the money Id put one together myself, but unfortunately I havent won the lottery yet.
Continuing on the magic theme, I really miss performing, more than Id care to admit. When I was performing I was god awful, at least in my own estimation. In case you were wondering why I stopped performing, Ill tell you. I love magic. I think its the greatest art form, the greatest application of a few sciences and the greatest performance material I know of and, in my own estimation; I just wasnt good enough for the high regard I have for magic. Looking back on my life I see that was a mistake. I may have been a hack but I forgot one thing, everyone is a hack when they start out; its called paying your dues. I didnt realize it then, but I think I can make up for it now. I have now finely figured out my niche. I want to do magic that uses as many ordinary things as possible. There is stuff out there that any laymen off the street can tell its a magic prop, whether it has anything to do with the trick or not. People are automatically suspicious of magic boxes, and they would be right to do so. The use of the obvious gimmicked props is a handicap, at least in my opinion. Many magicians, at least the ones that I have seen for the most part, are far too dependent on this crap than on their own skill and creativity.
Of course even if I do get an act together, where the hell am I going to perform it? While Im thinking about it, Im going to write to a magician that I truly admire, Gene Anderson. Youve never heard of him, but, from what Ive seen, hes one of the greatest minds in magic from the standpoint of creating an act. It take a lot to impress me and this man has done it. Ive only seen him in a Abbots Magic video that I got from my friend Curtis, but he defiantly knows his stuff.
There, Ive sent it. I asked for some advice in analyzing my magic and I really hope he does reply. Ive been a member of the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and I have never had anyone who broke down act analysis like he did.
I don't normally read blogs of people I don't konw but when I logged in to the site one of the SG's Inga posted a blog that caught my eye. She refered to this website Genpets.com, calling it messed up, funny or whatever she said. I took a look and I had to respond. I seriously wish I would have come up with this idea.The sad part is I would probably get one if it was real. I may send it out to my friends saying this is what they can get me for Christmas. The sad part is I know a couple of people who would think this was for real.
Its only 10:20 but I think Ive drunk a bit too much. I may have to stay up for a bit just because I dont want to risk lying down and having the room spinning and bad things happening.
Oh, and before I forget, pumpkin pie if fucking awesome.
I dont know why I said that, most of you love my drunken ramblings. First I would like to say that Captain Morgan is so much better than that cheap shit Ive been drinking lately. Next I would like to make an admission. I have come to the conclusion that, magically speaking, I have an egg fetish. I have a book; The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic and I really want to create an egg routine. Ive always had a fascination with egg magic, dont ask me why. And while Im on the subject, I HATE CARD TRICKS! I hate them with a passion. There are only a few that I like and will perform. Oh, and that notebook I got from work, I would love to put it to good use. Unfortunately I dont think Ill be able to, at least the way I want to. I have this idea in my head about going to the library and making note of various things I find in their magic books (all in the 700s of the Dewy Decimal System), but there is one problem; Ive been to all of the libraries in driving distance that I know of and their magic books, well, kind of suck. The KCK annex has had the same seven magic books for at least twenty years. You used to be able to find old magic books on ebay for a good price but now, forget that shit. They want far more than they are worth these days. OK, I admit, they want more than I can afford. I would love to have access to a magic library with old books, like about 50 years old or more. If I had the money Id put one together myself, but unfortunately I havent won the lottery yet.
Continuing on the magic theme, I really miss performing, more than Id care to admit. When I was performing I was god awful, at least in my own estimation. In case you were wondering why I stopped performing, Ill tell you. I love magic. I think its the greatest art form, the greatest application of a few sciences and the greatest performance material I know of and, in my own estimation; I just wasnt good enough for the high regard I have for magic. Looking back on my life I see that was a mistake. I may have been a hack but I forgot one thing, everyone is a hack when they start out; its called paying your dues. I didnt realize it then, but I think I can make up for it now. I have now finely figured out my niche. I want to do magic that uses as many ordinary things as possible. There is stuff out there that any laymen off the street can tell its a magic prop, whether it has anything to do with the trick or not. People are automatically suspicious of magic boxes, and they would be right to do so. The use of the obvious gimmicked props is a handicap, at least in my opinion. Many magicians, at least the ones that I have seen for the most part, are far too dependent on this crap than on their own skill and creativity.
Of course even if I do get an act together, where the hell am I going to perform it? While Im thinking about it, Im going to write to a magician that I truly admire, Gene Anderson. Youve never heard of him, but, from what Ive seen, hes one of the greatest minds in magic from the standpoint of creating an act. It take a lot to impress me and this man has done it. Ive only seen him in a Abbots Magic video that I got from my friend Curtis, but he defiantly knows his stuff.
There, Ive sent it. I asked for some advice in analyzing my magic and I really hope he does reply. Ive been a member of the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and I have never had anyone who broke down act analysis like he did.
I don't normally read blogs of people I don't konw but when I logged in to the site one of the SG's Inga posted a blog that caught my eye. She refered to this website Genpets.com, calling it messed up, funny or whatever she said. I took a look and I had to respond. I seriously wish I would have come up with this idea.The sad part is I would probably get one if it was real. I may send it out to my friends saying this is what they can get me for Christmas. The sad part is I know a couple of people who would think this was for real.
Its only 10:20 but I think Ive drunk a bit too much. I may have to stay up for a bit just because I dont want to risk lying down and having the room spinning and bad things happening.
Oh, and before I forget, pumpkin pie if fucking awesome.