Grabbed from Soph

[magic_fratboy]

Ask me seven questions. Not just any seven questions though. No, to keep it interesting, use the seven questions as per below - just copy and paste the following, replace the blanks with something you want to know/ask (e.g., 3. Donkeys or sandcastles and why?), anything you want, personal, silly, surreal or deep, comment away and I'll answer honestly as I can! Then post this in your own LJ and see what kind of things people want to ask you!

*Only if you want to, of course. ;)


1. What do you think of _____________ ?

2. When did you last ____________?

3. __________ or ___________ and why?

4. What did you ______________?

5. What's your favourite ______________?

6. How would you ______________?

7. Who would you most like to ________ ?

Comments

[magic-fratboy.livejournal.com]

1. What do you think of other kinds of "magic" (card readers, psychics, ghosts talkers...)?

I hate those fuckers...maybe it's a little crass of me to say, but I really have a problem with some of them. Entertainers like you? It's fine...the money they collect is for the suspension of disbelief, they're not that different from us. It's when the illusion becomes a scam that I get seriously pissed. I'm a believer, too, so show me something real? And I'll be down with it.

2. When did you last attend a magic show?

I was INCREDIBLY fortunate to have seen Siegfried and Roy before the incident with the tiger. I'm sure it wasn't the last show I saw? But it was the most memorable. I mean, as much as the art has changed, they still can't be rivaled for their illusions. High volume show, fast-paced tricks, and theatricality you can't freakin' beat.

3. Scapism or mentalism and why?

Escapism. I love mentalism? But escapism impresses me more because it's a gimmick the audience is in on. They know how it's done...locks are picked, things are rigged, the agreement is made between illusionist and audience member not to worry about that. The fact is, escapes are seriously dangerous under most circumstances, and the trick is not getting loose. It's getting loose, staying safe and alive, and making it entertaining. It's also a showcase for a performer's physical ability. I like to think of it as magic athletics.

4. What did you do first after you discovered your levitating ability?

Honest? I spent half the day, starting at my office, hopping rooftops all over the city. Less traffic than driving, and I was careful enough to avoid being spotted. People can get really absorbed, ya know? Miss things right over their heads...

5. What's your favourite gooffing-off activity?

Working out at the gym. Few years ago, I turned to martial arts as a way to get in shape, and it's really been fun for me. I'm a green belt in shotokan karate. I'd be higher, maybe? But the school I used to attend closed down. These days I kickbox and take a tai chi class my gym offers, and I like it as a form of meditation. Real relaxing, it's very cool. But yeah, that's my best way to blow off steam. Plus the gym is the main place me and my best friends hang.

6. How would you approach a skeptic?

With honesty. Some are out to disprove everything, but the rest? They want to see something real, and they're very open. So I'd prove myself. Simple, unabashed truth. Then again, I'd never really go to someone with that, because the truth is? Most people ain't ready for the truth.

7. Who would you most like to become like some day?

Jeez, a lot of things really. As good as Houdini (dreaming), maybe make a name for myself as a real artist? Maybe just a husband and father, get to see my kids grow up. With my life expectancy, though, and what I know about my heritage...now I'm not so sure.

[magicsophie.livejournal.com]

1. I agree with you in the scam part. But I can't help but getting excited when they show me just a tiny bit of their abilities...

2. Oh, I saw them too! But that was years ago, when I just started my training. My tutor took me to their show. Yeah, they rocked.

3. "Magic athletics" sound cool. *smiles* But mentalism for me is more fascinating. Like you said, people know the deal with escapism. Mentalism on the other hand... has more mystery, let' say.

4. *laughs* I believe you there. The first time I was able to do a card trick, I run around my neighbourhood asking evrybody "Pick a card!". *giggles and blushes*

5. Woah, you're like a bodyguard! Impressive! *chuckles* I do some beach sports and drive my bycicle, but don't ask for much more movement from me...

6. You really are nice. I lost my patience with them...

7. You'd be a bit more optimistic. I'm sure you could be an awesome artist if you get your mind into it. I'd ask why you aren't sure about fatherhood anymore, but something tells me you won't tell me this neither because of the "danger"...