Saturday Night Contest / roundtable + Doug McKenzie

[j.bayme]

Tonight is Saturday, December 6th, and earlier this past week a video was posted in the media section featuring Doug McKenzie in the new show FRINGE on Fox. As producer for David Blaine and close friend of Bill Kalush, Doug sees more magic than just about anyone and has expertise in all areas of sorcery.

Tonight, we'll be holding a special edition theory11 roundtable discussion with Doug. This is our eleventh recorded roundtable discussion, with past discussions available in the archive.

Ask any question you wish - everything is fair game. We will select some of the best questions to be answered live in a podcast posted tonight at 11:30pm EST. Questions should be relevant, topical, and appropriate in order to promote a great discussion on card magic, working with DB, Flicker, New York City, magic on television, coin magic, Flicker, and everything in between. And Flicker.

All questions must be submitted on or before 10:00pm EST. One random member whose question is asked during the podcast will receive a 6 pack of Split Spades, shipped on the house. Ask away, and look forward to having a great discussion tonight.

UPDATE : This roundtable discussion has concluded. Listen to it now at THIS link.

[Donald C.]

What got you interested in magic?
What was your first effect?
What inspired you to create Juan bill switch and or phoneomenon?
What is your favorite type of magic? [ card , coins etc. ]
How long did it take you to perfect flicker?
Why did you create Flicker?

[Creeper]

Do you flourish?

[Magic Man4293]

Do you flourish?

Gee how long did it take you to come up with that one?



-Michael

[lord_of_magic]

What is your favorite trick with an everyday object?

[tally-ho]

1 which do you prefer card or coin magic?
2 how did you get started?
3 what is your favorite effect to perform
4 what is your favorite effect to watch
5 who/what is your biggest inspiration?
6 what was it like working with david blaine?
7 what is theory11 to you?
8 what age did you get into magic and why
9 what kind of music do you listen to
10 favorite kind of sandwich? trick and delicious food
11 coins of choice
12 cards of choice type and colour
13 thoughts on gimmicks
14 favorite everyday object magic tricks
15 any tips for aspiring magicians

[Sam Woody]

Do you think magicians want to be flourishers, or flourishers want to be magicians?

[nexusmagic]

Are you tired of non original tricks?

Do you in courage change in magic?

To patter or not to Patter that is the question. (that was just a statement but give your views about patter.)

Cameras are you tired of them?

How long have you stayed awake on a shoot or other event?

Do you have any pets?

What college did you go to and what degree did you major in?

"No Coke, Pepsi"
Which Cola do you like best?

Have you been to Colon Michigan?

If you did have you been to Abbots?

If you could have any profession would you still chose magic? That is assuming you consider performing magic as your profession.

In your opinion how is magic different from mentalism?

Why cards why not balls, thimbles, or silks for manipulation?

What is your first magic trick learned?

What is your first Published flourish or trick?

How did you meet David Blaine?

Have you met Criss Angel?

Is there any more productions Tv wise you are helping out on?

Have you performed onstage?

If you did was it easier to perform on stage or on the street?

Well thats all I have, I hope that is enough.

As you can tell I do not know much about you but am looking forward to finding out more about you and what you do.

[Jack Webster]

1) what was it like working with David blaine

2) how old were you when you got into magic

3) how did you get into magic

4) who is your favorite magician to watch

5) what is your most valued item in magic

6) what do you think we should use for video chats here other than stickam?

edit:

7) what do you think is wrong with magic

8) cards or coin?

9) whats the favorite trick you have created

10) How was working with Joshua Jackson?

[MagicSanj]

*Sigh... another round table? Oh well...

I'll think of some questions later I guess.

Hope you guys benefit from this discussion...

Take care everyone,

-Sanj