Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin said "A magician is an actor playing the part of a magician.” I firmly believe this.
To this end the AAMC has lined up John Sturk to conduct an improv workshop this month. While I understand it may be disappointing that there is an additional charge this month, it is for a good reason. What makes a magician entertaining is the delivery. The mechanics of our illusions are secondary to the presentation. We’ve all seen enough boring magic shows to understand this concept.
Participating in an improv workshop is one of the ways to sharpen our presentation tools. By learning how to roll with it using the concept of yes and…. Every entertainer of every level can benefit from the practice of spontaneous presentation with other people.
In the workshop it’s a safe environment to explore concepts of humor and delivery without fear of ridicule, we’re all here to improve the art together.
Unfortunately due to a family emergency I had to leave for Tennessee to help my sisters out of a major pickle. I am sad and a bit disappointed that I will not be there as improv exercises are some of my favorite things to do. Speaking of shows, the slate for the Parlor show is set, emails will go out Thursday evening when I get back with rehearsals beginning the following Thursday.
Cheers,
Sean
