Burning Question
Earlier I asked about the first ever magic performance. When I discuss this with my students, we always come to the same conclusion. Let me lead you to it:
Imagine you are at the beginning of time, the beginning (at least) of the human race. You are a 'caveman' or 'cave woman'. I guess everything was somewhat strange in those times. The process of learning and discovery must have been an exciting but scary experience. Our fight or flight response mechanisms were no doubt wound up ready for action at the snap of a twig.
As an aside, I understand that to this day that sound of a twig snapping brings fear to most of us.
Anyway ... imagine what one action would have seemed like pure magic to these people. I believe it was the creation of fire. In itself a powerful tool, useful for light, warmth and protection, as well as to cook meat and perhaps some other foods. But also destructive. Surely anyone ablle to create and harness such immense power would have been considered highly magical and treated with absolute respect.
This for me was the beginning of magic.
E X E R C I S E
So, my exercise for today, for you is:
What was the first magic you recall seeing?
Jot it down. Try to explain what was the effect and how it felt for you. As children many things are magical, aren't they? Perhaps, then, this had to be something extra special ... to get noticed over and above the natural wonders of the world.
Until next time
John Gordon
MASTER MAGICIAN
Disappearing Nightly!
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
www.TheAcademyForProfessionalEntertainers.com
Earlier I asked about the first ever magic performance. When I discuss this with my students, we always come to the same conclusion. Let me lead you to it:
Imagine you are at the beginning of time, the beginning (at least) of the human race. You are a 'caveman' or 'cave woman'. I guess everything was somewhat strange in those times. The process of learning and discovery must have been an exciting but scary experience. Our fight or flight response mechanisms were no doubt wound up ready for action at the snap of a twig.
As an aside, I understand that to this day that sound of a twig snapping brings fear to most of us.
Anyway ... imagine what one action would have seemed like pure magic to these people. I believe it was the creation of fire. In itself a powerful tool, useful for light, warmth and protection, as well as to cook meat and perhaps some other foods. But also destructive. Surely anyone ablle to create and harness such immense power would have been considered highly magical and treated with absolute respect.
This for me was the beginning of magic.
E X E R C I S E
So, my exercise for today, for you is:
What was the first magic you recall seeing?
Jot it down. Try to explain what was the effect and how it felt for you. As children many things are magical, aren't they? Perhaps, then, this had to be something extra special ... to get noticed over and above the natural wonders of the world.
Until next time
John Gordon
MASTER MAGICIAN
Disappearing Nightly!
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
www.TheAcademyForProfessionalEntertainers.com
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