Real World Academy

Tutored by: Chris Congreave

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Timestamp Description
0:00:00 Loki Trailer
0:00:50 Academy Welcome & Introduction
0:09:10 Discussion on Gigs
0:13:10 Weddings & Corporate Events
0:15:00 Approaching a Group in a Mix & Mingle situation and introducing yourself
0:20:10 Dealing with distractions
0:21:30 Pocket Management
0:25:50 When to stop performing
0:27:00 Repeating effects
0:31:40 Mac Sandwich
0:33:00 Explanation
0:38:20 Thoughts on Sleights
0:39:55 It's Under Your Nose
0:42:40 Explanation
0:52:10 Thoughts on Modular tricks
Questions
0:54:00 How do you deal with people who ask to examine a gimmicked deck? (e.g. Roll)
0:58:00 How do you switch from a normal deck to a gimmicked deck?
1:00:50 How long is a good time to perform at a table?
1:02:30 Do you ever match tricks to the occasion?
1:03:05 How many tricks should you carry at a gig?
1:04:10 Carrying stand-up tricks
1:07:35 How do you deal with audiences that don't speak English very well?
1:09:30 When you get to a gig, how do you know which table to approach first?
1:13:35 How do you deal with the increasing temperature with outside gigs at weddings?
1:15:20 What are your thoughts on leaving a table?
1:19:40 Having effects for kids - Sponge Balls
1:22:20 Explanation
1:25:00 Break - Loki Trailer
1:25:50 Marmite
1:27:50 Explanation
1:29:55 Lanyard Gag
1:31:45 Approaching Tables
1:38:20 Table Decorations
1:39:45 People on Smart Phones
1:40:30 Performing to the people on the far side of the table
1:42:25 Alpha Males
Questions
1:47:20 How do you deal with the person who wants to sabotage a trick?
1:53:05 Have you ever had someone ask to borrow your cards and one-up you?
1:55:05 Table Set
1:55:40 Ropes/Fibre Optics
1:57:55 Chop Cup
1:59:55 Cards
2:04:10 Explanations
2:07:35 Ropes
2:10:30 Chop Cup
Questions
2:16:35 Can we use your gags?
2:16:50 Do you have sponge ball routines for children and adults or use the same routine?
2:17:20 How many tricks do you need per hour or do you go by number of guests?
2:18:45 Quick card opener
2:20:45 How do you make your way through a room when doing a mix and mingle event?
2:21:45 How do you handle a top table?
2:22:30 What wallet do you use?
2:23:50 Further thoughts on Alpha Males & alternative routine ideas
2:26:00 New Book information
2:27:45 I.D. Performance
2:30:20 Thoughts on table performance
2:31:30 Final comments
2:36:30 End - Loki Trailer