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i amd doing a competition play and in the play my character is a memeory that comes in and out of flashbacks i was wondering is there any way i can vanish off stage without just walking off in semi dark light ane this is just a high scool play so large sums of money are out of the question
Hi MARIO
There are many ways you could vanish without walking off.
The best method choice will be dependent upon a number of things like:
=> The stage conditions ie size, backcloth, wings, scenery, props
=> Lighting
=> What action happens at the moment of the vanish
=> Costume
=> The actor / actress
Is this a play you are producing or directing or are you the character?
If the latter ... who is directing it?
I am happy to discuss all this with ou and devise an appropriate practical method for achieving a theatrical vanish ......
..... so please answer the questions and when you reply, do so in PRIVATE mode .... or I'll be unable to offer solutions.
Until then...
John Gordon
MagicWorks
http://www.MagicWorks.co.uk
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I am a professional performer, and attained status of Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle and, over and above this highest degree, I am only one of 5 perfromers alive who has been awarded their coveted 'Silver Wand'. I perform at the highest level as well as train and coach both beginners and experts in learning a few tricks to creating a brand new award winning act. I ran The Summer School at The Magic Circle for many years as well as booked performers for the monthly public shows. I run a company called `MagicWorks` which provides magic for adult private and corporate events, television, film and theatre productions. I also hold training workshops and seminars, teleconferences and online training on using magic in business, performing at Trade Shows, Magic for Presenters etc and provide after dinner or conference talks and speeches all on the subject of business and personnel development. This includes creativity, presentation, online and offline marketing etc.
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Whilst I have been a performer for many years I now spend an increasing amount of time as a personal and business coach, using magic as a metaphor in my teaching and training sessions. I have several Internet Businesses that include Coaching and Mentoring entertainers in the whole business of self Branding, Promotion, Marketing and filling their diaries with bookings.
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