I am a fledgling playwright working on an idea that incorporates Magic Tricks into the plot in a major way. Mainly Sleight of Hand type coin tricks although not really with coins! Is there anyone out there who could give me some advice in this area? If the play were to be produced then it is very important to me that the tricks are not revealed to the audience. I'm presuming this could be slightly tricky! If anyone in the London area is able to help then I would always be happy to buy them drinks in exchange for advice and I promise that I would respect the magic circle and the ethos and art behind the tricks!
Thanks
Urban
2006-10-24 23:44:28 · 6 answers · asked by urbanrt 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
The idea of the play's location would be a small fringe venue in London, a small intimate venue with good close up sightlines. The props will most likely be Bullets although some other forms of magic may be required such as pulling a folder impossibly large in comparision to the briefcase it is retrieved from. Still working on it!
2006-10-27 05:33:04 · update #1
sorry i cant help but good luck anyway
2006-10-24 23:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by djshazzi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can write the play but keep the secrets in an appendix section that you only make available when it is produced. In your play, reference the trick (ie Preston performs the "Wicked Queen") or write the patter you want referencing the illusion.
Sleight of Hand works best as close-up magic for a small group of people. Unless you're also planning on having a video camera project the illusion onto a large screen for the audience to see, much of the impact will be lost on the vast majority of the audience.
2006-10-25 09:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by dougeebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert in prestidigitation however a thought crossed my mind that whilst the audience may see a sleight of hand trick at the front, the people in the cheap seats would miss the action, why not use playing cards those being so much bigger than coins, and there are plenty of books on card tricks which may prove useful to you in your worthy endeavour. regards LF
2006-10-25 07:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by lefang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like an interesting play....however, beware of magic in theatre. For some reason, it doesn't transfer well. Shows like Amour & Merlin tanked. Also, previous posts about the appendix in script (perfect idea, seen it before) & potential issues with audiences being able to see the tricks are very insightful!!!
2006-10-25 22:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mention, "Sleight of Hand type coin tricks" and then, "not really with coins." What objects will you be using? There are specific maneuvers for coins, cards, billiard balls, cigarettes, CD's, ropes, thimbles, the list goes on and on....
Please re-list your question and state the exact prop you will use.
2006-10-26 02:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by potential tourist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the bottom of this page and click on United Kingdom, to get answers from people in London.
You posted in USA.
2006-10-31 21:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋