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 Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject: The Heckler Stopper Method |
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This morning on a coffee high I had an intriguing idea... I thought of a great way in which a magician could avoid potential hecklers. This idea works in two ways, but allow me to explain.
If you are asked to perform, act as though you are in a hurry, you have a tight schedule, you are pressed for time, anything of the sort. Despite this "fact" you proceed to show them a trick on two. What does this create?
Considering it is more obvious on a psychologial level that you are doing them a favour and inconveniencing yourself, potential hecklers are less likely to actually bother you and let you continue. However, if a heckler breaks through this barrier, you can also use this excuse to pack up and leave without looking like a jerk yourself.
Despite the fact that it's really the heckler's fault that a magician prematurely ends a performance, people will sometimes believe the magician is being a jerk and stopping because typically, a lot of magicians will simply pack up and continue on to something else. However because of the method described above, you can use that as an excuse as well.
Simply say: "It's apparent that you are unappreciative of the time I have taken to show you some magic, so I will finish now."
You're off scot-free.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Any thoughts on this?
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surely the great Brian Miller must have SOMETHING to say!!
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Should've expected that
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Your approach is assuming that you are frequently performing impromptu for random people, or doing "street magic" as you like to insist actually exists. The easiest way to avoid the heckler confrontation in these situations is...don't do them! Restrict your performances to times when you want to perform, not when others want you to. Performing as though you're in a hurry or acting inconvenienced does not send a pleasant message to anyone, and is likely to antagonize hecklers rather than dissuade them. My thoughts.
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Well of course you wouldn't be a jerk about it when acting busy!
Street Magic DOES exist!
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No no no no that's not it at all! I'm talking about the art of busking and spontaneous acts of magic that peak the interest of onlookers. I never randomly ask on the streets.
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