Packs Small Plays Big - Eric Bedard
Eric is a full-time working professional, has been for many many many years, and he has one maxim that he has always kept to:
he’s only going to use material that packs small and plays big.
Because any professional will tell you traveling with a lot of drop, especially these days with airlines, losing baggage all the time, can be a nightmare. So might not figure out how to fit it all into your hand luggage?
A few years ago, Eric released a project under that title, the detailed some of his favorite routines. Truly a lesson in making something small play for a larger audience. And definitely a theme that we like to dive into here on magic on the go..
There’s so much to learn from his work here.
Huge thanks to Eric for giving the content to all of us here at Magic on the go.
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1 BEDARD ON TABLES
One of the toughest things about traveling, as a magician, is the table situation. Eric has a rather creative approach!
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2 BEDARD - BURNT & RESTORED LIST
ATTEMPT AT YOUR OWN RISK - any trick with fire requires smart handling. Please be careful, we are not responsible for bozos who burn their house down! (kids must get adult supervision)
That said, its a terrific opening concept that will definitely get attention! Fire magic often requires permits...
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3 BEDARD - CANE & FLASH BALL
You may look at this as a simple few quick tricks, but I truly believe that the plot line here, the framework, the IDEA of 'dad was a magician and he would leave stuff all over the house', is a super flexible concept and can be applied to many of those quick tricks rotting in that cardboard box i...
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4 BEDARD - THE MOUTH COIL
Here is a fun quick bit that can fit anywhere into your show. Eric has a fun presentation, AND I think this is just a springboard to get you thinking more about mouth coils in general.
Don’t be deceived by how simple this is, mouth coils are actually quite magical to lay people!
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Sudden Thoughts on the Mouth Coil
As I sit here watching Eric’s video on the mouth coil, I was struck with a few ideas that I just had to put down, so here they are! I love that, with Magic on the go, I can instantly add thoughts and ideas!
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5 BEDARD - COINS ACROSS
I’ve covered how to make Coins Across play on stage before, in the GALI GALI video, and now to add to that knowledge here’s Eric take. Not just his take but a routine he uses ALL THE TIME. A super valuable routine to add to your ever growing repertoire :)
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6 ERIC BEDARD - BRAIN POWER
THIS is one of Eric's SIGNATURE routines, see how he adds fun and impact to the Paper Bag Card Stab!
It's really awesome that Eric has shared this with us, so please don't use verbatim, use it as a springboard for your own awesome act!
Don't forget to check out SUPERSTAB the paper bag card stab...
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Eric Bedard - The Early Interview
This is not the interview that I did with Eric for Magicians Only, this is one that was on his DVD collection from a few years back.
The full hour and a half Steve Valentine/Eric Bedard Magician‘s only interview will be available soon on Apple podcasts and everywhere else.
Meanwhile, get to k...
