Re: illusion or reality By: Lark Moderator / Adept
Post # 4 Mar 25, 2016
There is real magic, which is what we talk about here.
And there is stage magic or illusion which is what David Copperfield and Steven Frayne perform. They are very, very good at illusions which is why what they might do seems like real magic, but it is not.
If you wish to learn the sorts of things that David Copperfield does you need to check out one of the many websites on stage magic and illusions.
Re: illusion or reality By: Brysing Moderator / Adept
Post # 5 Mar 25, 2016
I spent a lifetime in showbusiness, and I met many stage Illusionists. And that's what they are, Illusionists. And believe me, it takes an army of stage hands, and an enormous amount of equipment, to do what David Copperfield, et al, do on-stage.
Real magic is not the same thing at all!
Thank you lark and brysing. But can i get some references about learnimg thos illusions!
Re: illusion or reality By: Brysing Moderator / Adept
Post # 7 Mar 25, 2016
Illusionists are extremely secretive. You would need to be a member of The Magician's Circle. A very, very secretive Circle!
You might learn a few card tricks; but nothing like the great illusions.
Well i agree with you but steven Frayne would freeze moving water. Is that too an illusion or something like elemental magic!
Re: illusion or reality By: Brysing Moderator / Adept
Post # 9 Mar 25, 2016
It's an illusion. Moving water will not freeze.
Re: illusion or reality By: Brysing Moderator / Adept
Post # 10 Mar 25, 2016
Check that. A moving river will freeze, at extremely low temperature. But it's a very slow process, and is caused by the upper surface moving slower than the under-current. But freezing moving water instantly is an illusion.
Re: illusion or reality By: Lark Moderator / Adept
Post # 11 Mar 26, 2016
You will not be able to find information about the sort of stage magic that David Copperfield and Steven Frayne do on this website. Spells of magic is not about stage magic. You'll need to search further on the web for a site that deals with that sort of "magic".
how strong an illusion could be that the water actually freezes
Re: illusion or reality By: Lark Moderator / Adept
Post # 13 Mar 26, 2016
Neither of the people you have asked about are using real magic. It is all sleight of hand. There is no actual magic involved. We have told you this I believe a sufficient number of times.
You have also been told that discussions of stage magicians is not appropriate for this Forum. I am locking this topic at this point.
