Types of Magic Performance

Types of magic performance

• Stage illusions are performed for large audiences, typically within an auditorium. This type of magic is distinguished by large-scale props, the use of assistants and often exotic animals such as elephants and tigers. Some famous stage illusionists, past and present, include Harry Blackstone, Sr., Howard Thurston, Chung Ling Soo, David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, and Harry Blackstone, Jr..
• Platform magic (also known as cabaret magic or stand-up magic) is performed for a medium to large audience. Nightclub magic and comedy club magic are also examples of this form. The use of illusionettes (small tabletop illusions) is common. The term parlor magic is sometimes used but is considered by some to be pejorative. This genre includes the skilled manipulation of props such as billiard balls, card fans, doves, rabbits, silks, and rope. Examples of such magicians include Jeff McBride, Penn & Teller, David Abbott, Channing Pollock, Black Herman, and Fred Kaps.
• Micromagic (also known as close-up magic or table magic) is performed with the audience close to the magician, sometimes even one-on-one. It usually makes use of everyday items as props, such as cards (see Card manipulation), coins (see Coin magic), and seemingly 'impromptu' effects. This may be called "table magic", particularly when performed as dinner entertainment. Ricky Jay and Lee Asher, following in the traditions of Dai Vernon, Slydini, and Max Malini, are considered among the foremost practitioners of close-up magic.
• Escapology is the branch of magic that deals with escapes from confinment or restraints. Harry Houdini is a well-known example of an escape artist or escapologist.
• Mentalism creates the impression in the minds of the audience that the performer possesses special powers to read thoughts, predict events, control other minds, and similar feats. It can be presented on a stage, in a cabaret setting, before small close-up groups, or even for one spectator. Well-known mentalists of the past and present include Alexander, The Zancigs, Axel Hellstrom, Dunninger, Kreskin, Derren Brown, Guy Bavli and Banachek.
• Theatrical séances simulate spiritualistic or mediumistic phenomena for theatrical effect. This genre of stage magic has been misused at times by charlatans pretending to actually be in contact with spirits.
• Children's magic is performed for an audience primarily composed of children. It is typically performed at birthday parties, preschools, elementary schools, Sunday schools or libraries. This type of magic is usually comedic in nature and involves audience interaction as well as volunteer assistants.
• Online magic tricks were designed to function on a computer screen. The computer essentially replaces the magician. Some online magic tricks recreate traditional card tricks and require user participation, while others, like Plato's Cursed Triangle, are based on mathematical, geometrical and/or optical illusions. One such online magic trick, called Esmeralda's Crystal Ball, became a viral phenomenon that fooled so many computer users into believing that their computer had supernatural powers, that Snopes dedicated a page to debunking the trick.
• Mathemagic is a genre of stage magic that combines magic and mathematics. It is commonly used by children's magicians and mentalists.
• Corporate magic or trade show magic uses magic as a communication and sales tool, as opposed to just straightforward entertainment. Corporate magicians may come from a business background and typically present at meetings, conferences and product launches. They run workshops and can sometimes be found at trade shows, where their patter and illusions enhance an entertaining presentation of the products offered by their corporate sponsors. Pioneer performers in this arena include Eddie Tullock and Guy Bavli.
• Gospel magic uses magic to catechize and evangelize. Gospel magic was first used by St. Don BoscoTurin, Italy to come back to school, to accept assistance and to attend church. to interest children in 19th century
• Street magic is a form of street performing or busking that employs a hybrid of stage magic, platform and close-up magic, usually performed 'in the round' or surrounded by the audience. Notable modern street magic performers include Jeff Sheridan and Gazzo. Since the first David Blaine TV special Street Magic aired in 1997, the term "street magic" has also come to describe a style of 'guerilla' performance in which magicians approach and perform for unsuspecting members of the public on the street. Unlike traditional street magic, this style is almost purely designed for TV and gains its impact from the wild reactions of the public. Magicians of this type include David Blaine and Cyril Takayama.
• Bizarre magic uses mystical, horror, fantasy and other similar themes in performance. Bizarre magic is typically performed in a close-up venue, although some performers have effectively presented it in a stage setting. Charles Cameron has generally been credited as the "godfather of bizarre magic." Others, such as Tony Andruzzi, have contributed significantly to its development.
• Shock magic is a genre of magic that shocks the audience. Sometimes referred to as "geek magic," it takes its roots from circus sideshows, in which 'freakish' performances were shown to audiences. Common shock magic or geek magic effects include eating razor blades, needle-through-arm, string through neck and pen-through-tongue.

History of Magic

You might refer to magic as a man standing on a stage pulling rabbits out of a hat. But if you know the history of magic it might change your mind.

Cave men and how magic started

Magic has been practiced for a very long time. In fact it goes back as far as 50,000 B.C. Can you believe it, 52,000 years ago magic was started?

Prehistoric people who buried cave bears probably started "magic". They probably did this as a magic rite (spell). Scientists believe those drawings and carvings are a form of magic. For example, hunters would probably draw animals or hunting scenes before going on hunting trips. They probably believed that the drawings would come to life while they were gone. They believed in its power but it didn’t actually work. By drawing the scenes they gave themselves self-confidence. That was their magic.

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Roman’s magic

Ancient Egyptians used amulets, magic figures, and rites as their magic. Magic was very important to them because they believed that it would provide them with crop, punishments, and rewards, and keeping the pharaoh happy. Ancient Greeks and Romans tried to tell the future through dreams and crystal balls. They also consulted priests to get information from their gods.

Middle ages

During the Middle Ages, Europeans believed strongly in magic. Almost all Europeans believed in its power. At the same time they also thought it was sinful. At that time alchemist (chemists) searched for two very valuable substances, the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life. The philosopher's stone was believed to change iron, lead, and other metals into gold. The elixir of life was a miraculous substance that could cure diseases and lengthen life.

1500’s-1700’s

From the 1500's to the1700's, belief in magic continued spread around the world. Even the highly educated people believed in its power. For example, Sir Isaac Newton studied alchemy. People by this time were tired of witchcraft.

People believed you could tell a person’s character in many ways, such as studying a person’s hand, facial features, or even the moles on their skin. After about 1600 magic lost our attention because of scientific advances. Scientists revealed that magic was not real, it was our mind playing tricks.

Magic today

Magic today is way different than hundreds of years ago. Some people still believe in witchcraft or still read their horoscope in the daily newspaper, but we mostly use it as entertainment. It is also with us in superstitions, such as a lucky penny or a rabbit’s foot.

Many Kind of Magic

Lately aka magic trick in Indonesian television world again flying in Indonesia thanks to the events of The Masters on RCTI. The event aims to find a new magician that has spent two sessions in which Joe Sandy out as a winner and Limbad as the winner in session 2. Furthermore, Joe Sandy and Limbad be sought who pitted for a better tomorrow on May 1, 2009. Saia not really follow the show from the beginning but note the very interesting saia variation magic type that was performed at The Master Session 2. There Limbad which carry the flow Corbuzier Deddy said Fakir Magic, Denny Darko who rely on the ability of the brain and prediction or Romedhal the play relies on hand speed.
Just as that delivered by the jury that it is difficult to determine who deserved to win because each participant brings a different flow. Like the essay contest, the race was not specified what its theme. As a result it is possible that until the final are two different types that are equally worthy of winning.
Because of the Masters event was saia to be interested to find out the actual type or flow in the magic that just about anything. Even in English magic called Magic will but there are no supernatural beings aid element in a magic show or magic. David Copperfield was first rumored that he could never perform magic fly, directly showed a rumor that he used the help of spirits. However, it refuted the rumors after leaving a video that shows how the trick was done. The video is now widely spread on youtube.
Based on information available at the warehouse all the information is named Simple, mentioned there are several types of flow and magic performances. On the Wikipedia page that does not separate between the flow and type of show so here saia split between the two to be easier.
Magic Flow
1. Escapology
Escapology is the mengkhusukan sulapp show themselves with the show the magician to escape from bondage or captivity. Suppose the magician entered into a tube containing water while chained. After a closed tube of cloth, several minutes later after a tense atmosphere began the magician thing I knew was free. This type of magician who was famous was Harry Houdini. One of the master magician [forgot his name ^ _ ^] has also been practicing this type of show escapology. Entrapment is entrapment he used the usual dress worn on the madman in the Mental Hospital. 2. Mentalism
Here the magician makes it look like he can read minds, predict something, or control people's minds. Saia think we all already know who for example in Indonesia, namely the Dedy Corbuzier. Deny Darko is also a mentalist same can be said as Dedy Corbuzier. 3. Bizarre Magic
Menggunakakan magic show effects of mystical, fantasy or horror in his performance. Limbad in the event the Master may be said to be a magician Bizare Magic because he brings a mystical effect on performance. He seemed to just want to communicate with the ghost bird and did not want to talk to other people. After communicating with the ghost bird he can do things that surprise the audience. 4. Fakir Magic
Fakir Magic is a stream which kono originated from India where the magician seems to have a supernatural power. He can be resistant to scratches sword or other sharp objects. Lie on top of nails and other strange tricks. As Dedy Corbuzier, Limbad was one magician Fakir Magic. He could not climb the stairs from the sword wound and even run over by a kind of bulldozer without injury. This magician will never reveal his secret. He was deliberately left the impression of mystery in front of an audience and make the audience wondering how it could be done. 5. Mathemagic
Magic show that combines magic with math. Joe Sandy who never made the box contains the digits that same amount in a vertical horizontal, or Deny Darko which calculates the number of digits, called the audience to say this kind of magic memeprtunjukan. 6. Online Magic Trick
Modern Magic is a program where pesulapnya computer. Usually the trick used is an illusion eye only. An example is this.
Type Performing Magic
1. Stage Illusion
Here the magician perform in front of an audience in large quantities and is performed in the room or stage is very large. This type of magic usually uses a large property-property, animals such as tigers or unusual elephant as well as using the help of an assistant and model. Magician is a very popular type is the David Copperfield 2. Platform Magic [also called Cabaret Magic or Stand-up Magic]
Unlike the first, magic platform is a magic show that is usually held in front of an audience who are not too large as in the club or café. Property that is used quite simple such as coins, cards, rope, or fabric. Even if the animal is usually a magician using small animals such pigeon or rabbit 3. Micro Magic [also called Close-up Magic or Table Magic]
In this magic show the distance between the magician and the spectators are very close. Frequent fact that even the audience are invited to take part magic plays dealing with the magician at a table. Propertiyang used very simple like a card or coins. Dedy Corbuzier displays the type of show like this by inviting the VJ Marissa in the final event the Master session 2 yesterday. Indonesian magician who also often use this model is Damian. Damian's just that more often demonstrates the Street Magic [type is in order next, please be patient ^ _ ^] 4. Theatrical Seanches
Type this show is very strong mystical atmosphere. Here, as if a magician associated with spirits of people who have died and after that the magician be able to do something extraordinary. 5. Children Magic
Magic show aimed at children as an audience. 6. Street Magic
Magic performed on stage and do not use people who encountered the magician as a volunteer at random in the show. This magic place such as in a street or park or other places. The term Street Magic dipolerkan by David Blaine through his show who had the editorial Street Magic. In Indonesia there is also a magician Street Magic is Damian. Street Magic purely used for the consumption of TV to catch the admiration of the target sukraelawan who invited all of a sudden it 7. Corporate Magic
Magic show that was ordered to advertise something. Again and Lahi Dedy Corvuzier is an example. In performing his magic in the event the Master he always said, oil products advertise the event sponsors.
Conclusion
Although there is some flow of magic and might still not appear in the top magicians will but sometimes it is not too saklek on stream which he attended. Indeed Dedy Corbuzier Mentalist looks mengkhusukan ourselves as though at the beginning of its appearance showed he was also the impression that he was also adherent Bizare Magic with the ability to bend spoons just by the face. Limbad who also appeared in Fakir Magic mengkhusukan yourself also in the final performances of The Master 2 turned into escapologist in action to free ourselves from the chains. 

Thats all a kind of magic. I hope this report make all of you understand about a kind of magic.
Dear Magician, Yuanda.