Anna is a good card magician. Nice persona when she’s not insulting you. She’s best with the card gymnastics, but I’ve never been a fan of finger slingers. But that’s just my personal taste.
The first problem was she wasn't quick enough to realize what she was dealing with in her choice of volunteer . Mel may be the nicest lady on the planet. I don't know her. But, as soon as she demonstrated that she was the kind of volunteer who wasn't focused and a bit dim, (during an act is NOT the time to give the benefit of the doubt) “Oh I didn’t know I had to count them!” There were only FIVE. Anna should have changed gears like you do with a child volunteer that won't be able to follow directions. Second - You immediately upon that realization switch to the volunteer who you know is quick AND on your side, ie: Howie. Mel then becomes the observer, but, it will appear like you are simply dividing up the tasks in the trick between the volunteers. ... If your persona is that of a wise ass you better have the mileage to know how to pull it off .
“Anna jokes “wow, she can read!”
Rule number 1 never insult your audience. 😏
Anna is a good card magician. Nice persona when she’s not insulting you. She’s best with the card gymnastics, but I’ve never been a fan of finger slingers. But that’s just my personal taste.
The first problem was she wasn't quick enough to realize what she was dealing with in her choice of volunteer . Mel may be the nicest lady on the planet. I don't know her. But, as soon as she demonstrated that she was the kind of volunteer who wasn't focused and a bit dim, (during an act is NOT the time to give the benefit of the doubt) “Oh I didn’t know I had to count them!” There were only FIVE. Anna should have changed gears like you do with a child volunteer that won't be able to follow directions. Second - You immediately upon that realization switch to the volunteer who you know is quick AND on your side, ie: Howie. Mel then becomes the observer, but, it will appear like you are simply dividing up the tasks in the trick between the volunteers. ... If your persona is that of a wise ass you better have the mileage to know how to pull it off .