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So since a little kid (well im 13 so im not much of an adult) I've like to entertain people. Now im thinking of starting street performing but im not sure were to start. I know a few stuff like: playing saxophone, magic, breakdance, yoyo, parkour, skate and maybe something else. Any tips, ideas, info and help would be great.
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They care more about you than what you do so have fun and SMILE
First thing ... put together 6 minutes ... try to use all the stuff you can do:
come up with a beginning .... and an ending ... both need to be strong ... put anything weak in the middle.playing saxophone, magic, breakdance, yoyo, parkour, skate and maybe something else
try to get a laugh within the 1st 6 seconds
it will all change once you perform in front of people so think on your feet while out there
after you get the 6 minutes ... then do 10 ... then 20 ... then 45... then one hour ... then a second hour different from the 1st ... then back to 6 minutes for TV ... that should keep you busy when you aren't parkouring. -
Never ever touch a thing called a "unicycle".Comment
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Stab someone on your first day. That will give you some street credit, and none of the local gangs will give you much trouble.
(don't actually do that)Comment
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Fire
To add just a bit to what Karl said:
>Never ever touch a thing called a "unicycle"...
and spill lighter fluid on the ground...
and juggle torches while on said "unicycle"...
and drop one in the lighter fluid that, via gravity has made its' way into the audience...
bad things will happen.
also, don't do it with a flaming yo-yo either.
-RComment
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Wisdom of the sage brush
To quote:
"If it hurts... don't do it."
"If it's illegal... don't ask."
-Me
P.S. Don't rule out the stabbing part ...just yet.Comment
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back on topic.
wear sunscreen, but sunglasses can disconnect you from the audience unless it's a specific character choice.
drink lots of water.
don't smoke crack.
be appropriate to your character. Gazzo told me that "his" book of aggressive lines can work for anyone, and I don't agree.
You will go farther if you can write your own material rather than using or slightly modifying stock lines.
Pay attention to everything....Comment
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The Outcome
In the end a good show is always about the person doing the things not the things the person is doing.Comment
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My props poop
In the end a good show is always about the person doing the things not the things the person is doing.
Well said, Jesus... or to put it more succinctly, ""It's not about the juggle... it's about the juggler."
Of course, that doesnt include dog actsComment
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as M.Jagger sang, Īt's the singer, not the song." not sure who wrote it....
Listen and watch your audience; when they laugh, remember what you said or did, and use it again (and again).
Make sure you really love whatevere it is you are doing, because if you are successful you will be doing it thousands of times.
and try to have fun
Ciao -KevComment
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juggling dog
I'm working on it! I'm working on it!
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There not a thing! There great, look here's me on my unicycle =]Originally posted by Mr.Taxi Trix
Never ever touch a thing called a "unicycle".
If you go to my channel there is more uni videos like me on my 3 wheeler and stuff.Comment
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cool,. I want to learn how to do that.Comment
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I use to think a three wheeler was a thang with with training wheels!Comment
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