Comments on: Are We Doing Them A Favor? http://www.intenselymagic.com/2006/06/are-we-doing-them-a-favor A different perspective of the strange little world of magic and conjuring Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:31:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Maximus http://www.intenselymagic.com/2006/06/are-we-doing-them-a-favor/comment-page-1#comment-82 Maximus Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:18:00 +0000 http://intenselymagic.com/2006/06/10/are-we-doing-them-a-favor/#comment-82 I believe there is a way to frame criticism in a constructive manner. Our Magic Roundtable group meets monthly and one of our recurring topics is "Works in Progress" evenings. Here is an excerpt from this months invitation: <br/><br/><br/>"On Thursday, June 29, we will be hosting another Works in Progress <br/>evening at the CMR. This is an opportunity to share with the group an <br/>effect that you have been working on and receive written constructive <br/>feedback that can assist in making the routine more performance-ready. <br/>If you have a performance piece that's unfinished or in need of help, <br/>please bring it along. Also bring a pen and some paper for writing <br/>notes. See you soon!"<br/><br/>Not everyone who attends performs. But everyone is encouraged to write a note with suggestions for those who do perform. These can be very helpful to a performer who is just starting out or to a seasoned professional. The important thing is that the suggestions must be framed in a positive manner. WRONG: "Dude you flashed, you suck!" Right:" IM, watch your angles on the right side you were flashing a bit. I think a slight adjustment of your stance can prevent this. Please see me after the meeting and I will show you what I mean." DM<br/><br/>If we say nothing and continue to applaud bad magic then we are all doomed! <br/><br/>Dan Mindo<br/><br/>magic-uncensored.blogspot.com I believe there is a way to frame criticism in a constructive manner. Our Magic Roundtable group meets monthly and one of our recurring topics is “Works in Progress” evenings. Here is an excerpt from this months invitation:

“On Thursday, June 29, we will be hosting another Works in Progress
evening at the CMR. This is an opportunity to share with the group an
effect that you have been working on and receive written constructive
feedback that can assist in making the routine more performance-ready.
If you have a performance piece that’s unfinished or in need of help,
please bring it along. Also bring a pen and some paper for writing
notes. See you soon!”

Not everyone who attends performs. But everyone is encouraged to write a note with suggestions for those who do perform. These can be very helpful to a performer who is just starting out or to a seasoned professional. The important thing is that the suggestions must be framed in a positive manner. WRONG: “Dude you flashed, you suck!” Right:” IM, watch your angles on the right side you were flashing a bit. I think a slight adjustment of your stance can prevent this. Please see me after the meeting and I will show you what I mean.” DM

If we say nothing and continue to applaud bad magic then we are all doomed!

Dan Mindo

magic-uncensored.blogspot.com

]]> By: Trickster http://www.intenselymagic.com/2006/06/are-we-doing-them-a-favor/comment-page-1#comment-81 Trickster Tue, 13 Jun 2006 03:13:00 +0000 http://intenselymagic.com/2006/06/10/are-we-doing-them-a-favor/#comment-81 if it stinks tell them it stimks.<br/>but be nice ;) if it stinks tell them it stimks.
but be nice ;)

]]> By: Scot http://www.intenselymagic.com/2006/06/are-we-doing-them-a-favor/comment-page-1#comment-80 Scot Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:52:00 +0000 http://intenselymagic.com/2006/06/10/are-we-doing-them-a-favor/#comment-80 Here's my .02 worth.<br/>I think it is important to encourage and applaud anyone (especially newbies) that will get up in front of other magicians and perform. However, I also think if the magic is bad (or could be better) then they (we) should be told in an encouraging and helpful way. I think this is a vital role of magic rings/assemblies/club. I've seen this in our IBM Ring and it is always done in a good way and no one has ever been upset. I mean, if I am doing something wrong or there is a way to improve, I want to know. Thanks I/M Here’s my .02 worth.
I think it is important to encourage and applaud anyone (especially newbies) that will get up in front of other magicians and perform. However, I also think if the magic is bad (or could be better) then they (we) should be told in an encouraging and helpful way. I think this is a vital role of magic rings/assemblies/club. I’ve seen this in our IBM Ring and it is always done in a good way and no one has ever been upset. I mean, if I am doing something wrong or there is a way to improve, I want to know. Thanks I/M

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