Hey Chris!!! Thx for all the tips!!! I live in Hong Kong and it was the Chinese New Year festival so a bunch of relatives came over to eat. I did the 2 minute stand on toilet thing, the "I'm in charge" thing, the finger squeeze.... and I absolutely NAILED it. This video really helped me a lot. Thx so much!!! Oh and when will you "make" a new deck? Cuz I love your deck designs.
Thank you for this Tipps i Think they are very helpful :) and I also thinking that them will help me on my way to fell much more comfortable in performance
Things that make me confident when I perform: 1. Good outfit. When you feel good about your looks, you just seem a better entertainer from audiences perspective. 2. Great tricks. I know tricks that work best for me and I only not know how to do them but I also know how to perform them. 3. Showing off. Do flourishes and suffle a deck or just play with rubber bands etc. Makes you seem more mysterious. They may even ask if you're magician. Be bold and flashy. 4. Knowing your environment. I usually perform on a local mall or cafe. Those are places where I hang out with my friends and they make me relaxed. 5. Nice crowd. My audience is usually either my friends or random-ish people who are like my friends friends friends or something like that. Connect and ask names. Look into their eyes. I've been practicing for 1,5 years now and I start to feel good about my performances. Chris' videos have been a great help
The 3rd one works really good I did it once and people just came up to me asking if I was a magician and then I showed them a trick and blew their mind even though it was a simple trick
Sometimes i think of just giving up in magic coz i have no resources, no support,no money but when i see ur videos it just inspires me so much that i will do anything but i will not give up in magic. Thanx for the videos. U r my favourite magician ever!
hi dhariya.. i guess u r fropm india. there are a lot of people involved in magic here. u probably should get in touch with magicians living in ur state
Hey dude, don't let that hold you back!!! I am also a starving artist starting a more serious journey into magic than I have in the past... it was, due in part to a similar mindset that delayed me so long (oh, can't afford to get started)... But there are soooooo many effects you can start with that are completely inexpensive and which use everyday objects you will find about your house... My magic collection has grown in a matter of weeks through this realisation and I have spent only like... $20 on cards and sharpies... I also purchased two cheap starter kits (for the invisible thread and thumb tip... although I wish I had just bought higher quality individual items over the kit) Run with the insipration Chris gives you dude! You can do it! Check out Jerek 1:20 for some card ideas and Jay Sankey for ideas with everyday objects... these three guys, Chris, Jerek and Jay have been a HUGE help in understanding that this is not the hurdle it seems to be!!!! HAVE A MAGICAL DAY! Makros the Black
Chris, I've watched videos about approach anxiety before and all I've ever seen in those videos were people telling me to just be more confident. I never felt satisfied with those videos but in this video is giving me the bump in courage I needed to take to take my finesse to streets! Thanks for amazing content as always.
Hi Chris. I've been entertaining for years. Mostly kids. Tonight I have a gig at a "Very posh" restaurant. Got my tricks ready (3 x 3 + extra for special people). Practiced and suddenly I got the shakes. So I hunted you down for a little bit of "go get 'em Tigress'. Thanks. I have noticed that one thing that really boosts my performance and confidence is that dreaded 4 letter word: PRACTICE...um maybe 8 letters. And have my sets, setup for easy access and reset. Just as a bit 'o insight for tonight. * Back left pocket: Deck o Card - Biddle trick/ 2 card Monte/ B-Wave * Back right pocket: Paper Clipped with special deck to perform for host / Color Monte * Front left Vest Pocket: Mirage et trios/ Charming Chinese challenge/ 3 coin trick * In front right and left: Ribs & Whiskey and Hopping half. After I make my first round (about 90 people) I return with Cups and balls in hand, Rope in back left pocket and P'sychd in front right. Having practiced these for a few hours last night with Boyfriend and a cheat sheet in my little carry case, I believed my confidence should be up and I should be ok. Still got the shakes so Thanks for that Boost. Steph
Hi Chris. Well your tips worked. I performed at the Lanam Club in Andover Ma. And it was SOOOOOO Crowded. 90 people PACKED into a 20 by 30 space. There as more space available but they all wanted to be in one room. As I gathered up my courage, I approached and performed. All my sets were ready but mostly I performed Sanders Fiber Optics Rope trick, Hopping halves, 2 card Monte and Paper clip with a cups and balls thrown in. The best laid plans and such. Overall a huge success though. Thanks again for the tips. Totally worked for me. Steph
lol I used to watch street magic videos and noticed that the magician always involves the cameraman more. so i thought that I should get a "camera man" so it would not be awkward cause people wouldn't mind seeing a trick for a video. it ACTUALLY feels alot more comfortable and its very natural reason to have someone else you know with you. even if they aren't recording, the act of them being there is a real help. give it a try with your friends trust me its really good.
If someone comes up to me with a person filming them, I, sort of, sub-consciously feel as if they are more legitimate, more renowned, them someone who does not. Now, I know this isn't always the case, but it does help validate the randomness of someone coming up to you to perform a trick. You know it's for a video, it's not as awkward.
When I was at college I got interested in photography. I'd never even dream of talking to a complete stranger - unless I had a camera in hand. Then it seemed perfectly reasonable to confidently ask random people to do all sorts of things in order to get a particular shot. They very often said no, of course. But the camera being there completely changed ME, even if it didn't change them. And if they did say no I didn't feel any of the rejection I would otherwise have felt. So yes; a camera being present can produce some very odd psychological effects!
OMG CHRIS YOUR AMAZING!!!! these tips didn't only help me get a small magic gig but helped me get my first job and because i was working confidently i got a pay rise and now instead of earning $15 per hour i am earning $20 per hour. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
Anyone here from germany, because i always want to do streetmagic, but for me it seems to be way more difficult here in germany to find someone who want to see magic, then in the usa or canada. I will try your tipps and hopefully i will get some good feedback because i´m a very very shy person and i am not that brave. So i´m going to test your tipps. Mr. Ramsey you are the magician who i look up to. Everything you put out there helped me with my live so much. Thank you for being an inspiriational person. PEACE
Yes i know that, but i think he started magic after he went to canada, so he may haven´t done streetmagic in a small city in germany. That why i asked for someone who has done streetmagic in smaller citys
I'll do Magic in Germany, although in a bigger City on a regular basis (DoubleLifted Magic on UA-cam, I'm the tall guy) and you are absolutely right. It IS harder to perform here. In the US for instance people are used to strangers just talking to them but over here it is very rarely seen, except when they wanna sell you stuff. I'll try to help. First, Chris did say that vulnerability makes you seem human, but being shy makes people not take you serious. I know you can't just make anxiety go away since i was super shy too back in the day. So here is what I would do: Grab one of your buddies, hit the town, either by day or night (bars and clubs work great) and just approach people. It seems scary i know but you'll definently HAVE to learn how to overcome your anxiety. Talk to girls, groups of dudes, doesn't matter. You will get funny looks. You will get rejected. It WILL suck. BUT over the course of just one day/night you will develop such a thick skin, that you don't even need to pep talk yourself or anything of the sort. Trust me, Man i did exactly this. Once you learn that people are just regular people and nothing really bad is going to happen you will have SUCH an easier time to approach. Reguarding approaching for magic this is what I always do here in Germany: Literally walk up to someone, deck in hand and say "Hey i'm gonna show you something cool, pick a card" and 99% of the time. They will. German people are more distant and cautious about strangers but what this does is it doesn't give them time to think about it. Note Chris' bit about being alpha. You just come up and order them to pick a card. They will obey. TL;DR get out of your comfort zone, just approach someone and order them to pick a card. They will. Trust me.
Got the same problem years back... I live in the south in a small town. Yeah it's super hard but here is my advise: self confidence as Chris claims is the key to approach people, but in Germany ( you know the mentality..) do not ask if the wanted to see am magic trick! You will fail 99% of the time. Create interest, ask a question, where they couldn't reject you with a 'No, I don't wanna see a trick', like the flaming wallet for instance ask if they lost their wallet, they'll shut up and look at you, light it and dang there you go, you broke the ice.
Sebastian Schachner Hast so Recht! Ich glaub in Deutschland denken alle, das ist nur was für kleine Kinder. Was noch dazu kommt ist, dass die meisten Deutschen einfach nur sehr schwer mit Fremden kommunizieren können/wollen.
Spot on! I'm a Hypno-Therapist, among other things, NLP is something I use ALL the time. Not to control people as much as for clear and simple communication. I got over stranger anxiety by taking the mental attitude of having something important to impart, something someone else needs to know. It usually takes the form of a sincere compliment to break the ice. You've done a great job Chris!😎
I have tried to explain this to some friends many times but they just can't keep it in their head when it comes time to not cave in or back down or etc.. idk how or why but I used to be extremely shy as a kid and teenager but then idk what happened but I started realizing exactly what you were saying about how others follow the leader and it has pushed me very far in my life, it's not having to be the biggest chest in the room but a simple acknowledgment that I'm not one who folds or is just going to blindly get in line and follow because I have a brain and I try to keep it sharp. It's sort of crazy just how dull the world has let their brains become and I cant help but feel that it really shifted when everyone got online everyday and saw others supposedly doing better than everyone else. When in reality a lot of those people's lives are way more crap and twisted then the people who feel belittle from seeing those posts. Always tell yourself that no matter how bad you think it is, it's really not a big deal in the grand scheme of things and that there are way, way, worse things that could happen than someone saying they don't have time to see a trick or they were floored by your magic ❤❤❤
This video and this channel brought me from that kid who knows a cheesy card trick to a pursuer of the Art of sleight of hand and card manipulation. I still have a long way to go but I've never been so passionate about something, I only wish I found it earlier in my life. Thanks Chris!
Hey thanks Chris! I have been looking for something like this for a while. I LOVE walk around but I started doing much more stage mentalism over street work and it because of that I started to feel much more anxiety on the street. This helps so much!
This is amazing. As a professional magician I can tell you, so these tips work. It's not new for me but this is a summary of what I've learned from years of performing. I wish I had learned this years ago. My life could've been way easier if I had seen this when I started.
This was an awesome video and it was really helpful! One thing to add though, when you are apeaking to a person or a group, dont speak from your throat and mouth, use your chest and gut instead, it really helps me whenever I am performing for someone
Thank you for this video Chris! Some very helpful tips, not just for performing tricks to strangers but also for approaching people in general. I really enjoy your videos! You've inspired me to practice with cards on a daily basis. Was so surprised to find how much this makes me feel better and more confident of myself. Cheers!
love the cap, love the vid. Certainly good tips which will help me for performing. I'm only a beginner, yet tips that other top magicians like yourself have also said, do a simple easy trick, something maybe self-working or very little sleights (and practised a lot)and i've found that helps. For a fairly serious video with good advise, you still make me chuckal with your twin bro named Chris. Good acting.
thanks so much for making this kind of videos, its nice to see your expiriences to help us to get better in magic, or more important, life in general. love from venezuela chris, big fan
i like how people comment "first" even before they could have possible ever finished watching the video first. do you think they even watch the video after commenting? anyway... non hat wearing nerdy Chris is as on par as ever... good job bro.. amazing
Same, but the worse thing is that it happened on the FIRST freakin' day of class and the one that confiscated it is not a teacher but the freakin' PRINCIPAL!!! DAmn straight!!! After that day I live with humiliation until the very last day of class but now I think the whole class had forgot it by now... *P.S. It happened on my 3rd year of highschool :(
I perform magic for my friends on a daily basis, even though cards ain't allowed, I always create magic and see if the effect has a good response. Anyway, WHY ON THE TEACHER. lmao
I haven't ever really had problems with performing for people but a few of these tips I feel like could still help me so I'll make sure to keep them in mind next time I perform for someone.
This is AWESOME! You mix acting as the 'rookie magician' (which is hilarious) and you give out good tips. I love how you incorporated that! This was surprisingly helpful, and I hope you do more!
awesome tips! I watch all your vidoes. I'm known around my college as the magic man, people come up to me and ask to see tricks! also you have the best deck collection! totally jealous
Every damn word u said in this vid is TRUE. Everything is based on how we are perceived. Most importantly others aren't mind readers (unless they r magicians lol). They don't know you or what ur thinking and feeling. THAT'S the key. Stand tall!! U can do it Chris!
Great tips! Realy best tutorial for begginers. Not tricks or cardistry but how to aproach people. For many and me personaly this is the hardest part. Thanks for that. Oh and amateur Chris is awesome. You have some acting talent. You guys are like Clark Kent and Superman :) Keep up the great work!
You are a life saviour, chris. Technique might be a problem, but the bigest problem I have is the fear to perform. Even though i have performed before (not to unknown people but classmates and friends). This is why it has been such a long time since I have performed. I will trully use these tips and hopefully i will be more confident. thank you
What a great and inspiring video! It actually helped me not only perform the same day, but actually socialize easier. Here is an idea, make a video of Chris (the awkward version) perform magic for people in the street with a camera that isn't visible by the audience... That way, he will be like the average new magician and I personally thing that will motivate many people to actually try and perform for strangers.
This video is exactly what I was hoping you'd put out. I start trembling when performing for someone new or of importance so I will try these tips out and get back to you. Thank you.
Chris, once again you show me how its done man. Thanks to you I was able to establish myself as a person at a restaurant yesterday when I brought my family and friends. I did every single thing u said and I got caught int hr bathroom standing on the toilet by some random guy but it all worked out and eventually people started asking me to do more and more. Keep up the amazing work man. Oh and nice hat👌👍
I was in a recovery placement unit (I attempted suicide) and another 17 year old kid named Xavier came in and we finally got the nurses to allow cards in the building, so we got a deck of cards. he showed us crazy awesome magic, along with his ambitious card rutuine, he taught me the tenkai palm. the next day I got out and started searching magic, watched you, bought RRtoCM and I'm about 5 months in!
Thanks so much Chris, i have always wanted to preform street magic but ive been a bit nervous up to now. However, i really feel like going out and giving those tips a try.
hey chris, could you make a video sometime about all the different types of card stocks and card finishes? i know many people are interested in eventually producing a unique deck of theirs but the differences between all the types of cards are not clear. if you know a place where we can find answers that would be great too. most places ive checked are either incomplete or too indetailed/vague to provide enough value. thanks!
I'm not sure if anyone has added this bit, but smiling goes a long way. I worked in retail and sales and I'm currently going to business school and something that I took from my classes and work is that you feel a lot happier and more relaxed when you smile, even if it's just for a few seconds. It can completely change the way you carry yourself almost instantly and you'll instantly be more approachable to other people.
Dude this is awesome! Perfect timing, I've been practicing magic for a few weeks now and I just got back from trying a few tricks out in public! I've always been timid in nature and I really, really liked the "creating a bridge" tip where you pinch your fingers when something goes right! I'm going to give that a try next time I'm out, thanks Chris!
Hey Chris! Great tips man! Been using a few those. Did not know about the physical and mental trigger, that one is good to know, and the interview tip will be handy. . . . .so thanks for those. Here are a few things I have either been told about or picked up that help with performance/approach anxiety. 1. To help lessen your hands being noticeably shaky (you really cannot keep them from totally shaking, unless you use a beta blocker) you can contract/tighten/squeeze the muscles in both or one leg (the whole leg). Do this for a few minutes and it will help lessen your shaky hands and make them less noticeable. 2. Do vocal warm ups pre performance. Singers and stage actors do this to help with annunciation on stage and when I was doing theatre it helped tremendously. So for instance, say out loud a bunch of different tongue twisters and humming at different volume levels will help with volume control. 3.If you have time, before you even leave do some jogging/jumping jacks in place. This releases endorphins (which you talked about endorphins briefly). This should also make you feel more relaxed. Obviously if you do this enough you will get sweaty and showing to a performance all sweaty is a big no no. So do it just for a few minutes. 4. Watch a funny video and laugh. Seriously! Laughing is great relief if your are stressed. Keep up the videos Chris!!
Chris, this is the most useful video I've seen so far. I'm a young magician and I have never performed for some strangers, I think I'll start thanks to your tips. Thank you!
really love this video thankyou chris ramsay 🙏🏼 sometimes i also feel nervous when to approach people doing magic trick but when i see this video hopefully i can do a magic trick at strangers confidently. once again thankyou very much...
I totally agree with what you say man 👍, i still suffer the magic shakes lol, but one thing i can say is, don't be afraid of failure, because failure is a part of learning magic, the more you fail the more youl get comfortable with messing up, youl be able to fix it over time youl have to understand failure to overcome this, remember if you mess up just act like (DOH) so the audience think this was ment to happen use this to your advantage and work your way around it make a little comedy out of it, 1 tip I've learned is go to pubs where people are drunk, it has dark lighting, because these people probably won't remember you the next day lol, so this is easier on your mind mentally 👍
Man those are such good points. These tips help A LOT!! Performing can be hard but with the right push and the motivation (and the tips lol) everything can go smoother. Thanks Chris👍
This was such a good video. Thank you so much, dude. That tip of engaging people to talk about unfamiliar topics really hit home for me, since I've always tried to avoid that. Keep on sharing, please!
Hey Chris thanks for this vid. It helped me a lot. I preform magic around local bars in my area and I never wanted to walk up to strangers. With your tips, I dragged my buddy with me one night and started standing straight and I must have preformed to 30+ that night. Wasn't the greatest tricks I've done but it was a start. Thanks man.
Awesome tips Chris!👏🏼One thing I like to do is get out my cards and start playing with them like doing a spring or cyclone flick or just small stuff to get kids and adults kind of glancing my way. Then after looking down at my cards for a while, I'll look up and catch someone's eye and say "You guys wanna see something cool?"
Was going back and watching some old videos and this actually really helped! I'm currently in a public speaking competition for school and I couldn't have seen this at a better time!
Definitely going to try the standing in the power position. I did a small show in my school with about 30 people and got so conscious about justifying everything I did I let my nervous get the better of me. I got great feedback but because of my nervous I didn't enjoy the performance and give the tricks the justice they deserved. Btw loved when you mentioned positive reinforcement - A level psychology operant conditioning
Thanks, Chris! I've been waiting to hear what you had to say about approach anxiety. I have social phobia but have been practicing card magic for about two years. I've performed for all of my friends and family but just can't get over my fear of others. I've decided to have my next "performance" be at work. There's about 10 people in my office and they know I work with cards. The moment I pull out a deck, I know I'm going to have a bigger audience than I've ever had. So I've been pretty nervous about it - and I know these people. I'm going to take all of your tips seriously - I may even try a stranger before I try it at work... if I can summon the stones to do it. Anyway, thanks again! Love your work, I'm a big fan.
Man, i just love the way you present your stuff. How you creat a persona or a character to show a point or give exemples, it is funny it is awesome. Love your work, i'm aways been spired by your videos, your uncommon aproach of things (good stuff) and i hope that maybe one day i will find my own way/style into magic just like you did...but for me oc... haha Keep up the great work! :)
This is great advice for any human! Love it, life skills. I don't watch your vids for puzzle solving and magic alone.. you have something special upstairs and I do thank you for sharing what you've learned. Ha.. keep calm and solve a puzzle! Great channel!
I have used the "my friends dared Me tactic" at uni... definitely works, especially when approaching an attractive group of girls and the nervs skyrocket
i think confidence is the key on magic and not all magicians teach or give some tips to, at least feel the confidence, great video men , great hat too ! jajaj
Thanks sooooooooo much Chris! I am trying to get some experience in performing for people and this video has helped me so much. Love your channel, as long as your here here I'll watch you.
I love every one of your videos that feature a "second" Chris, even the one where all you did was talk about squarespace, it's always really cool and funny thanks bye congratulations yay
You have raised some very good points here chris, well done ... its helped me loads bro thank you very much for your time
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Loved your video. As an amateur magician I actually relate to most you said, I will definitely use these tips often! Oh, something that i noticed. Once i was doing some tricks on a bar to a group of friends, and I asked if they liked magic. Funny enough in the end the person that was showing the best corporal signs was the one that said "not really", so don't be frightened by the guys / girls that tell you that! Chris! Love your videos! Thumbs up!
good shit as always. good points,good pointers. practicing in front of the mirror to see my angles is a huge one for me. or video myself to see where I go wrong before I perform for people.
greatttttt video! probs my favorite! in addition to having wingman/men, they can also help u pick your next audience which i can attest to when i got hired to perform in a place where i dont know anyone. literally those wingmen i met were the first people i approached that night!
Hey Chris, I've been checking out your videos for a few months and you have helped me a lot, not just in magic but just in general! This video was very insightful and helpful and one of my favorites. I've been going through a rough patch for the last few years and stuff like this really helps lift my spirits and gets me motivated. Thank you for the content! I love when you talk about some of the history of magic and all that, I'm really into that! Thank you for all of your time Chris! P.S. More compilation videos please! Peace!
Hey dude I just wanted to add something. If you go to a social event i.e. Bar, restaurant, party etc... always look the part, because if you look like a hobo at a restaurant no one will feel comfortable or might even want you near them so say if you go to a bar just wear something like casual clothes (e.g. Jeans and tshirt), restaurant suit or nice clothes just look the part so that you can fit in and people will feel comfortable
I really enjoy your videos. your sense of humor is really funny, you know you're making fun of yourself, and it's pretty great. wonderful entertainment again Chris. I also want you to know that these tips help me in my current job working in retail. keep up the great work man!
usually everytime i try to do a magic trick to my family or friends i start shaking for no reason but hopefully with this tips might help me to overcome my fears thanks Chris
Hey Chris!!! Thx for all the tips!!! I live in Hong Kong and it was the Chinese New Year festival so a bunch of relatives came over to eat. I did the 2 minute stand on toilet thing, the "I'm in charge" thing, the finger squeeze.... and I absolutely NAILED it. This video really helped me a lot. Thx so much!!! Oh and when will you "make" a new deck? Cuz I love your deck designs.
That's great! Congrats!
You forgot to answer his question.
i think that was the point
I’m from Hong Kong too!
Thank you chris your one my favorite magician
I hope this video will help some of you out! The best way to get over it is to just get out and do it!
Chris Ramsay You're the best
Chris Ramsay Thanks for this tips.
Chris Ramsay thanks I'm feeling way more comfortable and confident
Thank you for this Tipps i Think they are very helpful :) and I also thinking that them will help me on my way to fell much more comfortable in performance
Chris Ramsay thanks
Things that make me confident when I perform:
1. Good outfit. When you feel good about your looks, you just seem a better entertainer from audiences perspective.
2. Great tricks. I know tricks that work best for me and I only not know how to do them but I also know how to perform them.
3. Showing off. Do flourishes and suffle a deck or just play with rubber bands etc. Makes you seem more mysterious. They may even ask if you're magician. Be bold and flashy.
4. Knowing your environment. I usually perform on a local mall or cafe. Those are places where I hang out with my friends and they make me relaxed.
5. Nice crowd. My audience is usually either my friends or random-ish people who are like my friends friends friends or something like that. Connect and ask names. Look into their eyes.
I've been practicing for 1,5 years now and I start to feel good about my performances.
Chris' videos have been a great help
The 3rd one works really good I did it once and people just came up to me asking if I was a magician and then I showed them a trick and blew their mind even though it was a simple trick
Sometimes i think of just giving up in magic coz i have no resources, no support,no money but when i see ur videos it just inspires me so much that i will do anything but i will not give up in magic. Thanx for the videos. U r my favourite magician ever!
Cheers!
Thanks for replying😊
hi dhariya.. i guess u r fropm india. there are a lot of people involved in magic here. u probably should get in touch with magicians living in ur state
Backyard Magic yes i m from india in Gujarat but i dont think that people here are involved in magic.... if u know can u tell me?
Hey dude, don't let that hold you back!!! I am also a starving artist starting a more serious journey into magic than I have in the past... it was, due in part to a similar mindset that delayed me so long (oh, can't afford to get started)...
But there are soooooo many effects you can start with that are completely inexpensive and which use everyday objects you will find about your house...
My magic collection has grown in a matter of weeks through this realisation and I have spent only like... $20 on cards and sharpies... I also purchased two cheap starter kits (for the invisible thread and thumb tip... although I wish I had just bought higher quality individual items over the kit)
Run with the insipration Chris gives you dude! You can do it! Check out Jerek 1:20 for some card ideas and Jay Sankey for ideas with everyday objects... these three guys, Chris, Jerek and Jay have been a HUGE help in understanding that this is not the hurdle it seems to be!!!!
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Hey Chris, I haven't won a giveaway yet, but I think watching your videos is a great enough gift! Keep up the good work man!
Chris, I've watched videos about approach anxiety before and all I've ever seen in those videos were people telling me to just be more confident. I never felt satisfied with those videos but in this video is giving me the bump in courage I needed to take to take my finesse to streets! Thanks for amazing content as always.
You explained WHY being humble is good, which is so much better than just saying being humble is good. Thanks man. I get it now.
these can also be used for everyday life Chris! Thank you so much, love this.
Hi Chris.
I've been entertaining for years. Mostly kids. Tonight I have a gig at a "Very posh" restaurant.
Got my tricks ready (3 x 3 + extra for special people).
Practiced and suddenly I got the shakes.
So I hunted you down for a little bit of "go get 'em Tigress'.
Thanks.
I have noticed that one thing that really boosts my performance and confidence is that dreaded 4 letter word: PRACTICE...um maybe 8 letters.
And have my sets, setup for easy access and reset.
Just as a bit 'o insight for tonight.
* Back left pocket: Deck o Card - Biddle trick/ 2 card Monte/ B-Wave
* Back right pocket: Paper Clipped with special deck to perform for host / Color Monte
* Front left Vest Pocket: Mirage et trios/ Charming Chinese challenge/ 3 coin trick
* In front right and left: Ribs & Whiskey and Hopping half.
After I make my first round (about 90 people) I return with Cups and balls in hand, Rope in back left pocket and P'sychd in front right.
Having practiced these for a few hours last night with Boyfriend and a cheat sheet in my little carry case, I believed my confidence should be up and I should be ok.
Still got the shakes so Thanks for that Boost.
Steph
Hi Chris.
Well your tips worked.
I performed at the Lanam Club in Andover Ma.
And it was SOOOOOO Crowded.
90 people PACKED into a 20 by 30 space.
There as more space available but they all wanted to be in one room.
As I gathered up my courage, I approached and performed.
All my sets were ready but mostly I performed Sanders Fiber Optics Rope trick, Hopping halves, 2 card Monte and Paper clip with a cups and balls thrown in. The best laid plans and such.
Overall a huge success though.
Thanks again for the tips.
Totally worked for me.
Steph
lol I used to watch street magic videos and noticed that the magician always involves the cameraman more. so i thought that I should get a "camera man" so it would not be awkward cause people wouldn't mind seeing a trick for a video. it ACTUALLY feels alot more comfortable and its very natural reason to have someone else you know with you. even if they aren't recording, the act of them being there is a real help. give it a try with your friends trust me its really good.
That's true in some cases, but I've seen people who just hate being on camera. So it doesn't always work. Thanks for chiming in!
If someone comes up to me with a person filming them, I, sort of, sub-consciously feel as if they are more legitimate, more renowned, them someone who does not. Now, I know this isn't always the case, but it does help validate the randomness of someone coming up to you to perform a trick. You know it's for a video, it's not as awkward.
When I was at college I got interested in photography.
I'd never even dream of talking to a complete stranger - unless I had a camera in hand.
Then it seemed perfectly reasonable to confidently ask random people to do all sorts of things in order to get a particular shot.
They very often said no, of course. But the camera being there completely changed ME, even if it didn't change them. And if they did say no I didn't feel any of the rejection I would otherwise have felt.
So yes; a camera being present can produce some very odd psychological effects!
super stoked my church just asked me to perform close-up magic at their super bowl party. Thanks for the tips will definitely use them! Thanks man!
OMG CHRIS YOUR AMAZING!!!! these tips didn't only help me get a small magic gig but helped me get my first job and because i was working confidently i got a pay rise and now instead of earning $15 per hour i am earning $20 per hour. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
Anyone here from germany, because i always want to do streetmagic, but for me it seems to be way more difficult here in germany to find someone who want to see magic, then in the usa or canada. I will try your tipps and hopefully i will get some good feedback because i´m a very very shy person and i am not that brave. So i´m going to test your tipps. Mr. Ramsey you are the magician who i look up to. Everything you put out there helped me with my live so much. Thank you for being an inspiriational person. PEACE
Did you know? Chris is from Germany.
Yes i know that, but i think he started magic after he went to canada,
so he may haven´t done streetmagic in a small city in germany. That why i
asked for someone who has done streetmagic in smaller citys
I'll do Magic in Germany, although in a bigger City on a regular basis (DoubleLifted Magic on UA-cam, I'm the tall guy) and you are absolutely right. It IS harder to perform here. In the US for instance people are used to strangers just talking to them but over here it is very rarely seen, except when they wanna sell you stuff.
I'll try to help. First, Chris did say that vulnerability makes you seem human, but being shy makes people not take you serious. I know you can't just make anxiety go away since i was super shy too back in the day. So here is what I would do:
Grab one of your buddies, hit the town, either by day or night (bars and clubs work great) and just approach people. It seems scary i know but you'll definently HAVE to learn how to overcome your anxiety. Talk to girls, groups of dudes, doesn't matter. You will get funny looks. You will get rejected. It WILL suck. BUT over the course of just one day/night you will develop such a thick skin, that you don't even need to pep talk yourself or anything of the sort. Trust me, Man i did exactly this. Once you learn that people are just regular people and nothing really bad is going to happen you will have SUCH an easier time to approach.
Reguarding approaching for magic this is what I always do here in Germany:
Literally walk up to someone, deck in hand and say "Hey i'm gonna show you something cool, pick a card" and 99% of the time. They will. German people are more distant and cautious about strangers but what this does is it doesn't give them time to think about it. Note Chris' bit about being alpha. You just come up and order them to pick a card. They will obey.
TL;DR get out of your comfort zone, just approach someone and order them to pick a card. They will. Trust me.
Got the same problem years back... I live in the south in a small town. Yeah it's super hard but here is my advise: self confidence as Chris claims is the key to approach people, but in Germany ( you know the mentality..) do not ask if the wanted to see am magic trick! You will fail 99% of the time. Create interest, ask a question, where they couldn't reject you with a 'No, I don't wanna see a trick', like the flaming wallet for instance ask if they lost their wallet, they'll shut up and look at you, light it and dang there you go, you broke the ice.
Sebastian Schachner Hast so Recht! Ich glaub in Deutschland denken alle, das ist nur was für kleine Kinder. Was noch dazu kommt ist, dass die meisten Deutschen einfach nur sehr schwer mit Fremden kommunizieren können/wollen.
I used these tricks just minutes and oh boy! they actually work. I feel the difference right away!
Man! I love this guy. Chris, you are awesome
One thing that I use is trying to stay calm and talk naturally with the person. This helps a lot.
Spot on! I'm a Hypno-Therapist, among other things, NLP is something I use ALL the time. Not to control people as much as for clear and simple communication.
I got over stranger anxiety by taking the mental attitude of having something important to impart, something someone else needs to know. It usually takes the form of a sincere compliment to break the ice. You've done a great job Chris!😎
Thanks!
I have tried to explain this to some friends many times but they just can't keep it in their head when it comes time to not cave in or back down or etc.. idk how or why but I used to be extremely shy as a kid and teenager but then idk what happened but I started realizing exactly what you were saying about how others follow the leader and it has pushed me very far in my life, it's not having to be the biggest chest in the room but a simple acknowledgment that I'm not one who folds or is just going to blindly get in line and follow because I have a brain and I try to keep it sharp. It's sort of crazy just how dull the world has let their brains become and I cant help but feel that it really shifted when everyone got online everyday and saw others supposedly doing better than everyone else. When in reality a lot of those people's lives are way more crap and twisted then the people who feel belittle from seeing those posts. Always tell yourself that no matter how bad you think it is, it's really not a big deal in the grand scheme of things and that there are way, way, worse things that could happen than someone saying they don't have time to see a trick or they were floored by your magic ❤❤❤
This video and this channel brought me from that kid who knows a cheesy card trick to a pursuer of the Art of sleight of hand and card manipulation. I still have a long way to go but I've never been so passionate about something, I only wish I found it earlier in my life. Thanks Chris!
This is so helpfull chris... ure one of the greatest magicians I've met
I loved tips three to five. Psychology is a fascinating subject. Thanks for sharing, Chris!
Everyone down in the comments complaining about how they didn't win lol. Just be grateful that Chris is helping your magic from every other angle.
Going in on some close up magic tonight..wish me luck, brother!
Hey thanks Chris! I have been looking for something like this for a while. I LOVE walk around but I started doing much more stage mentalism over street work and it because of that I started to feel much more anxiety on the street. This helps so much!
This is amazing. As a professional magician I can tell you, so these tips work. It's not new for me but this is a summary of what I've learned from years of performing. I wish I had learned this years ago. My life could've been way easier if I had seen this when I started.
This was an awesome video and it was really helpful! One thing to add though, when you are apeaking to a person or a group, dont speak from your throat and mouth, use your chest and gut instead, it really helps me whenever I am performing for someone
Thank you for this video Chris! Some very helpful tips, not just for performing tricks to strangers but also for approaching people in general. I really enjoy your videos! You've inspired me to practice with cards on a daily basis. Was so surprised to find how much this makes me feel better and more confident of myself. Cheers!
love the cap, love the vid. Certainly good tips which will help me for performing. I'm only a beginner, yet tips that other top magicians like yourself have also said, do a simple easy trick, something maybe self-working or very little sleights (and practised a lot)and i've found that helps.
For a fairly serious video with good advise, you still make me chuckal with your twin bro named Chris. Good acting.
Notice the hat?
Chris Ramsay Capbeast.com?
thanks so much for making this kind of videos, its nice to see your expiriences to help us to get better in magic, or more important, life in general.
love from venezuela chris, big fan
When can we get the hat
will the hat be available??
Yes I saw that you have a hat on your head.
i like how people comment "first" even before they could have possible ever finished watching the video first. do you think they even watch the video after commenting? anyway... non hat wearing nerdy Chris is as on par as ever... good job bro.. amazing
So happy that you started posting more frequently! Keep it up, bro! Peace!!!
The 3rd tip is very interesting, I need to try that :)
I made a magic trick to a teacher, now i don't have cards.
:(
:( I know the feel.
Same, but the worse thing is that it happened on the FIRST freakin' day of class and the one that confiscated it is not a teacher but the freakin' PRINCIPAL!!! DAmn straight!!! After that day I live with humiliation until the very last day of class but now I think the whole class had forgot it by now... *P.S. It happened on my 3rd year of highschool :(
lol
Also, I got my cards back after that.
I perform magic for my friends on a daily basis, even though cards ain't allowed, I always create magic and see if the effect has a good response. Anyway, WHY ON THE TEACHER. lmao
I haven't ever really had problems with performing for people but a few of these tips I feel like could still help me so I'll make sure to keep them in mind next time I perform for someone.
This is AWESOME! You mix acting as the 'rookie magician' (which is hilarious) and you give out good tips. I love how you incorporated that! This was surprisingly helpful, and I hope you do more!
awesome tips! I watch all your vidoes. I'm known around my college as the magic man, people come up to me and ask to see tricks! also you have the best deck collection! totally jealous
I'm kinda upset that I just seen this 3 years late way to late. Great video Chris. Seriously. This helped just with my self-esteem. Thank you
wow thank you chris. now i overcome my fear on performing magic on stranger at school. i follow all of your steps. and it work THANK YOU chris
Glad to hear it!
Every damn word u said in this vid is TRUE. Everything is based on how we are perceived. Most importantly others aren't mind readers (unless they r magicians lol). They don't know you or what ur thinking and feeling. THAT'S the key. Stand tall!! U can do it Chris!
Great tips! Realy best tutorial for begginers. Not tricks or cardistry but how to aproach people. For many and me personaly this is the hardest part. Thanks for that. Oh and amateur Chris is awesome. You have some acting talent. You guys are like Clark Kent and Superman :) Keep up the great work!
You are a life saviour, chris. Technique might be a problem, but the bigest problem I have is the fear to perform. Even though i have performed before (not to unknown people but classmates and friends). This is why it has been such a long time since I have performed. I will trully use these tips and hopefully i will be more confident. thank you
Wow, great video Chris! Very informative and just the right amount of humor. Keep this going :D
What a great and inspiring video! It actually helped me not only perform the same day, but actually socialize easier. Here is an idea, make a video of Chris (the awkward version) perform magic for people in the street with a camera that isn't visible by the audience... That way, he will be like the average new magician and I personally thing that will motivate many people to actually try and perform for strangers.
This video is exactly what I was hoping you'd put out. I start trembling when performing for someone new or of importance so I will try these tips out and get back to you. Thank you.
Chris, once again you show me how its done man. Thanks to you I was able to establish myself as a person at a restaurant yesterday when I brought my family and friends. I did every single thing u said and I got caught int hr bathroom standing on the toilet by some random guy but it all worked out and eventually people started asking me to do more and more. Keep up the amazing work man. Oh and nice hat👌👍
I was in a recovery placement unit (I attempted suicide) and another 17 year old kid named Xavier came in and we finally got the nurses to allow cards in the building, so we got a deck of cards. he showed us crazy awesome magic, along with his ambitious card rutuine, he taught me the tenkai palm. the next day I got out and started searching magic, watched you, bought RRtoCM and I'm about 5 months in!
great tips, thanks for sharing!
i think starting to perform for friends is the first and most important step. you can get so much from that.
4:47 What I probably look like when tryna pick girls up
Lmao
Lol
I have read a lot of books on performance and approaching, and it has never been explained better than this! Good job Chris!
Appreciate that!
Keep up the great work @Chris!
Thanks so much Chris, i have always wanted to preform street magic but ive been a bit nervous up to now. However, i really feel like going out and giving those tips a try.
hey chris, could you make a video sometime about all the different types of card stocks and card finishes? i know many people are interested in eventually producing a unique deck of theirs but the differences between all the types of cards are not clear. if you know a place where we can find answers that would be great too. most places ive checked are either incomplete or too indetailed/vague to provide enough value. thanks!
I'm not sure if anyone has added this bit, but smiling goes a long way. I worked in retail and sales and I'm currently going to business school and something that I took from my classes and work is that you feel a lot happier and more relaxed when you smile, even if it's just for a few seconds. It can completely change the way you carry yourself almost instantly and you'll instantly be more approachable to other people.
this is not only for magicians but for all. thanks man.
Dude this is awesome! Perfect timing, I've been practicing magic for a few weeks now and I just got back from trying a few tricks out in public!
I've always been timid in nature and I really, really liked the "creating a bridge" tip where you pinch your fingers when something goes right! I'm going to give that a try next time I'm out, thanks Chris!
I was really scared today at the store to approach people but this video really helped me !!! Thank you !
Hey Chris! Great tips man! Been using a few those. Did not know about the physical and mental trigger, that one is good to know, and the interview tip will be handy. . . . .so thanks for those.
Here are a few things I have either been told about or picked up that help with performance/approach anxiety.
1. To help lessen your hands being noticeably shaky (you really cannot keep them from totally shaking, unless you use a beta blocker) you can contract/tighten/squeeze the muscles in both or one leg (the whole leg). Do this for a few minutes and it will help lessen your shaky hands and make them less noticeable.
2. Do vocal warm ups pre performance. Singers and stage actors do this to help with annunciation on stage and when I was doing theatre it helped tremendously. So for instance, say out loud a bunch of different tongue twisters and humming at different volume levels will help with volume control.
3.If you have time, before you even leave do some jogging/jumping jacks in place. This releases endorphins (which you talked about endorphins briefly). This should also make you feel more relaxed. Obviously if you do this enough you will get sweaty and showing to a performance all sweaty is a big no no. So do it just for a few minutes.
4. Watch a funny video and laugh. Seriously! Laughing is great relief if your are stressed.
Keep up the videos Chris!!
Chris, this is the most useful video I've seen so far. I'm a young magician and I have never performed for some strangers, I think I'll start thanks to your tips. Thank you!
I'm from the Caribbean and I'm the only one that does cardistry/magic.U been my sensei since the beginning
really love this video thankyou chris ramsay 🙏🏼 sometimes i also feel nervous when to approach people doing magic trick but when i see this video hopefully i can do a magic trick at strangers confidently. once again thankyou very much...
I totally agree with what you say man 👍, i still suffer the magic shakes lol, but one thing i can say is, don't be afraid of failure, because failure is a part of learning magic, the more you fail the more youl get comfortable with messing up, youl be able to fix it over time youl have to understand failure to overcome this, remember if you mess up just act like (DOH) so the audience think this was ment to happen use this to your advantage and work your way around it make a little comedy out of it, 1 tip I've learned is go to pubs where people are drunk, it has dark lighting, because these people probably won't remember you the next day lol, so this is easier on your mind mentally 👍
Man those are such good points. These tips help A LOT!! Performing can be hard but with the right push and the motivation (and the tips lol) everything can go smoother. Thanks Chris👍
Jesus man thanks A LOT! I'm now feeling much more confident just by watch the video
This was such a good video. Thank you so much, dude. That tip of engaging people to talk about unfamiliar topics really hit home for me, since I've always tried to avoid that. Keep on sharing, please!
When Chris talks about neuro linguistic programming in a video
Awesome stuff! The Hero Pose was featured on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. I'll work on an act that will INCLUDE this pose at the end! Thanks, Chris!
Hey Chris thanks for this vid. It helped me a lot. I preform magic around local bars in my area and I never wanted to walk up to strangers. With your tips, I dragged my buddy with me one night and started standing straight and I must have preformed to 30+ that night. Wasn't the greatest tricks I've done but it was a start. Thanks man.
Awesome tips Chris!👏🏼One thing I like to do is get out my cards and start playing with them like doing a spring or cyclone flick or just small stuff to get kids and adults kind of glancing my way. Then after looking down at my cards for a while, I'll look up and catch someone's eye and say "You guys wanna see something cool?"
Was going back and watching some old videos and this actually really helped! I'm currently in a public speaking competition for school and I couldn't have seen this at a better time!
Definitely going to try the standing in the power position. I did a small show in my school with about 30 people and got so conscious about justifying everything I did I let my nervous get the better of me. I got great feedback but because of my nervous I didn't enjoy the performance and give the tricks the justice they deserved.
Btw loved when you mentioned positive reinforcement - A level psychology operant conditioning
Thanks, Chris! I've been waiting to hear what you had to say about approach anxiety. I have social phobia but have been practicing card magic for about two years. I've performed for all of my friends and family but just can't get over my fear of others. I've decided to have my next "performance" be at work. There's about 10 people in my office and they know I work with cards. The moment I pull out a deck, I know I'm going to have a bigger audience than I've ever had. So I've been pretty nervous about it - and I know these people. I'm going to take all of your tips seriously - I may even try a stranger before I try it at work... if I can summon the stones to do it. Anyway, thanks again! Love your work, I'm a big fan.
loved the new amateur Chris character , it's really funny 😂😂😂,keep it up bro
i am a realtor and this helps alot with that. thanks very much from north carolina and dont forget to send some cards. :)
Man, i just love the way you present your stuff. How you creat a persona or a character to show a point or give exemples, it is funny it is awesome.
Love your work, i'm aways been spired by your videos, your uncommon aproach of things (good stuff) and i hope that maybe one day i will find my own way/style into magic just like you did...but for me oc... haha
Keep up the great work! :)
This is great advice for any human! Love it, life skills. I don't watch your vids for puzzle solving and magic alone.. you have something special upstairs and I do thank you for sharing what you've learned. Ha.. keep calm and solve a puzzle! Great channel!
I have used the "my friends dared Me tactic" at uni... definitely works, especially when approaching an attractive group of girls and the nervs skyrocket
This Chris guy is awsome. Makes the video much more interesting. Keep it up!
Dude this lighting is spicy as hell A+
Super helpful! I nailed a great trick in front of someone I hadn't showed magic to before! Thank you
i think confidence is the key on magic and not all magicians teach or give some tips to, at least feel the confidence, great video men , great hat too ! jajaj
11 people who dislike this video obviously have stupid hair and a bad shirt.
Chris Boyce its ironic that your name is chris lol
Performing for elementary students next month and I have to approach them. Using these tips will help a lot. Thank you Chris
Good luck!
Great video man! Love it. I'd also recommend everyone here to watch the TED talk - fake it before you make it! Keep the videos up! Cheers from CA
Thanks sooooooooo much Chris! I am trying to get some experience in performing for people and this video has helped me so much. Love your channel, as long as your here here I'll watch you.
I love every one of your videos that feature a "second" Chris, even the one where all you did was talk about squarespace, it's always really cool and funny thanks bye congratulations yay
You have raised some very good points here chris, well done ... its helped me loads bro thank you very much for your time
Loved your video. As an amateur magician I actually relate to most you said, I will definitely use these tips often!
Oh, something that i noticed. Once i was doing some tricks on a bar to a group of friends, and I asked if they liked magic. Funny enough in the end the person that was showing the best corporal signs was the one that said "not really", so don't be frightened by the guys / girls that tell you that!
Chris! Love your videos! Thumbs up!
good shit as always. good points,good pointers. practicing in front of the mirror to see my angles is a huge one for me. or video myself to see where I go wrong before I perform for people.
I am a PUA Practitioner, and this magician gave a better tips to beat approach anxiety than any other PUA existing around.
greatttttt video! probs my favorite! in addition to having wingman/men, they can also help u pick your next audience which i can attest to when i got hired to perform in a place where i dont know anyone. literally those wingmen i met were the first people i approached that night!
I'm not a magician but this video has taught me a lot.
Thank you from 3 years in the future.
Chris! i have been looking for tips like this!! now i have ideas how to not feel rejected by my magic. thanks man
Thanks so much, I already feel that I can go out and use these techniques to make it easier to approach people. You're awesome Chris!
Hey Chris, I've been checking out your videos for a few months and you have helped me a lot, not just in magic but just in general! This video was very insightful and helpful and one of my favorites. I've been going through a rough patch for the last few years and stuff like this really helps lift my spirits and gets me motivated. Thank you for the content! I love when you talk about some of the history of magic and all that, I'm really into that! Thank you for all of your time Chris!
P.S. More compilation videos please! Peace!
super helpful tips I hadn't heard of the pinch tether idea i will certainly try it
Hey dude I just wanted to add something. If you go to a social event i.e. Bar, restaurant, party etc... always look the part, because if you look like a hobo at a restaurant no one will feel comfortable or might even want you near them so say if you go to a bar just wear something like casual clothes (e.g. Jeans and tshirt), restaurant suit or nice clothes just look the part so that you can fit in and people will feel comfortable
Definitely useful, you gave some great tips similair vids on yt dont, I plan on using some. Keep up the awesomeness 😄
Thanks so much for the video. I just got my first gig so I'm definitely going to use these tips. Thanks keep it up!
I really enjoy your videos. your sense of humor is really funny, you know you're making fun of yourself, and it's pretty great. wonderful entertainment again Chris. I also want you to know that these tips help me in my current job working in retail. keep up the great work man!
Great advices :) You probably went through all these yourself huh. Thanks for realising what we go through too and sharing these advices.
usually everytime i try to do a magic trick to my family or friends i start shaking for no reason but hopefully with this tips might help me to overcome my fears thanks Chris