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Nouveau Pauvre · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by oDD_LotS

Nice to see another magician on the board!

I haven't been actively performing in a few years, but got back into it at my wedding last month.

As for a question, who do you think S. W. Erdnase reallywas?

I like the ES Andrews theory. I'm partial to anagrams. Were you in to sleight of hand stuff like that? Gambling and stuff?

whodini · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by Magician

Red Hot Chili Peppers? Cuz I'm way too much of a snob to like them.
And clearly you didn't get the "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" reference...

Nouveau Pauvre · Sep 25, 2008

^ Yah. That album was actually just a little before my time but to be completely honest with you no album saw more play when i was 14 then "Californication."

On the magic front, I'm very excited because it looks like I just picked up another regular gig performing at a restaurant called Trapeze. It is a really nice, modern place, about 30 minutes from DC or Baltimore. MD area SFers should check it out!

It's actually very funny how I got the gig. I went to the restaurant for an entertainers networking dinner which ended up being a big bust (I think half the people there were in some sort of multi-level marketing thing).

I wandered off and ended up performing for the (decidedly cute) hostesses, who called the servers over, who called the bartender over, who called a manager over, who called the owner over till I got a job offer.

I'm feeling really good about the magic right now.

AntiHero84 · Sep 25, 2008

So what's up with this new David Blaine stunt? I know it's a trick, but how do you think it's done?

Nouveau Pauvre · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by AntiHero84

So what's up with this new David Blaine stunt? I know it's a trick, but how do you think it's done?
Missed the Blaine special (that whole restaurant story I talked about took precedence). I'm going to download it and probably watch it tonight. Thanks to Kwilk for keeping me posted last night though. If I do have any idea how it's done I'm still not telling. Perk of being a magician.

j · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by Magician

^ Of course. inb4 "Do you believe in magic? In a young girl's heart"
Crap. So... yes?

sho'nuff · Sep 25, 2008

saw parts of the david blaine special last night, he takes a real punch to the abdomen from some ultimate fighter. kimbo slice i think is his name some big guy.

not sure how he does it but he takes two really hard blows to the stomach and david doesnt even fall down or grip in pain.

Nouveau Pauvre · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by j

Crap. So... yes?
lulz.

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

saw parts of the david blaine special last night, he takes a real punch to the abdomen from some ultimate fighter. kimbo slice i think is his name some big guy. not sure how he does it but he takes two really hard blows to the stomach and david doesnt even fall down or grip in pain.
This feat dates back centuries and I'm sure is actually what it appears to be - no trickery other then deep mental and physical preparation. It's quite impressive. It is rumored that Houdini's death was caused by the performance of this stunt (while this is unclear, scholars believe taking punches to the kidney during an act may have exacerbated a preexisting condition, accelerating his untimely demise.)

chrome_dout · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by Magician

Nope. Like most magicians, Harry Potter goes right through high school a virgin while harboring a borderline unhealthy attraction for petite Asian girls.

Haha, I got a friend with this problem...he kind of looks like Harry Potter too!

Swank · Sep 25, 2008

also...do you declaw the bunny before you stuff it down your pants or just trim his nails?

T4phage · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by Magician

...... I wandered off and ended up performing for the (decidedly cute) hostesses.... I'm feeling really good about the magic right now.
Nao we're talkin'!! You hypnotised her and got her number? Congrats for the job btw.

Nouveau Pauvre · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by T4phage

Nao we're talkin'!! You hypnotised her and got her number? Congrats for the job btw.
Thanks a lot. I am very excited to be working in such a classy place. Incidentally I did hypnotize the hostess - but I don't think my girlfriend would have been thrilled if I got her number.

Originally Posted by Swank

also...do you declaw the bunny before you stuff it down your pants or just trim his nails?
Nada, I can't keep the little bastard there because he always picks fights with the doves.

T4phage · Sep 25, 2008

Originally Posted by Magician

Thanks a lot. I am very excited to be working in such a classy place. Incidentally I did hypnotize the hostess - but I don't think my girlfriend would have been thrilled if I got her number.
Best of luck with it, and if I am ever in the area, I'll definitely drop in! and incidently,

:

... Chaotic neutral characters like to indulge in everything. This is the insurgent, the con-man, gambler, and high roller; the uncommitted freebooter seeking nothing more than self-gratification. This type of character will at least consider doing anything if they can find enjoyment or amusement.... Values flexible relationships with romantic partners ....

/endprotestations! edit: btw, have you read "Carter beats the Devil" by Glen David Gold, or some of Clive Barker's works? And a great magician's turnaround song that I like: The Police's "Wrapped around your finger"

redcaimen · Sep 25, 2008

Are the gracefully palmed joy buzzer and the deftly concealed whoopie cushion considered magic ?

savage · Sep 25, 2008

why don't magicians say "Abracadabra" anymore?

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