What brought you here?

la0o9 · 04-04-2011, 03:55 PM

And by "here", i didn't mean this forum, but actually the place you're at in society, student, magician or musician, which ever place you feel like talking about.

To me, i came here through a classic cups and balls routine i saw when i was a kid, feel in love with the impossible things i saw, and wished that i could do what i saw... now i could.

TheMisdirectingHand · 04-05-2011, 04:27 AM

To be honest, there was one person who changed my life. He's a friend I met over a game called GunZ Online. He is very philosophical, and an overall nice guy. He's the guy in my quote. In society, he taught me about class, and how to handle people who attack me with words. As a student, he really did not help me with my education. As a magician, he is the person who got me started. He was my role model. He himself was not a magician, but he knew basic moves (Backpalm, the French Drop, etc.). One day, he posted a video up... and I saw it. That was when I wanted to be a magician. Magic just seemed so badass because of him. Now, here I am.

s13zeTheDay · 04-05-2011, 05:07 AM

For me my basic interest in magic came from two friends (who did not know each other) who each did bits and pieces of magic. I then bought my first book (Bobo's Coin Magic) and tried little things from there on and off for a year or two. Almost two years ago though, I reread some of the book, got some decent reactions (as opposed to my parent's previous obligatory smiles), and I started buying more magic books/DVDs. I think my interest in magic really lies in the problem solving aspect. In general, I love problems, especially logical puzzles, and challenges. Magic really is a great exercise in problem solving- how to do one thing and make your spectator see something else. Also now in trying to create some effects, it makes you think "This is what I want to achieve, now how can I construct this from the bottom up to make this happen." It is also amazing when you are able to facilitate truly magical moments, and make everyone else just a bit happier.

la0o9 · 04-05-2011, 10:26 AM

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It is also amazing when you are able to facilitate truly magical moments, and make everyone else just a bit happier.

*cries*, man, that is truly the best thing i've heard in a while, that is actually one of the aims i put in my magic, nothing beats that feeling of pure ecstasy

Kieran Oloughlin · 04-06-2011, 10:29 AM

What brought me onto my computer right now is a completion of homework

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Did people know that science revision notes take about an hour and a half to write amazing!

Fruglemonkey · 04-06-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMisdirectingHand

GunZ Online.

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IF YOU PLAYED GUNZ, YOU CAN DO THE MUSCLE PASS WELL.

Anyway, with the topic at hand, I decided one day to be awesome, and here I am. As arrogant/bullshit/conceited that sounds, I just decided one day to be an awesome person. It's been working as far as I can tell, and, if it's not working, well, I still feel great.

la0o9 · 04-06-2011, 04:09 PM

just wondering... what does a keyboard played game have anything to do with your palm?

And please tell us the real reason you're who you are today... cause that sounds more like a joke than an answer...

Albert · 04-08-2011, 12:02 AM

I think Fruglemonkey is being very serious. Optimism is really a powerful weapon you know?

How I can to be who I am is somewhat similar to Frugle's now that I think about it. I would think of a goal I want to achieve (not a dream, because dreams are not supposed to be reachable) and I would believe that I could do it over and over again no matter how discouraging something was and so far, it's worked out pretty well for me.

Out of all honesty, optimism is really powerful and I really recommend everyone else here to adopt that view. You will also feel better about yourself as well

Fruglemonkey · 04-09-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by la0o9

just wondering... what does a keyboard played game have anything to do with your palm?

And please tell us the real reason you're who you are today... cause that sounds more like a joke than an answer...

Completely serious. What makes you think I'm joking?

Also, if you've ever played gunz, you'd understand what I mean.

TheMisdirectingHand · 04-09-2011, 08:15 PM

Albert · 04-09-2011, 11:49 PM

I still have nightmares about failing to do the butterfly step

la0o9 · 04-10-2011, 02:11 AM

damn it... copyrighted again...

Mark · 04-11-2011, 08:26 PM

Whoa.. can't believe I didn't reply to this yet.

So what brought me here?

*drumroll*

Dedication.

Albert · 04-11-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Whoa.. can't believe I didn't reply to this yet.

So what brought me here?

*drumroll*

Dedication.

That's not a very exciting answer!

We want more Mark-sensei.

la0o9 · 04-12-2011, 02:41 AM

i think his 20 questions video answered quite a bit already... but "dedication" is, tbh, quite a common answer... in fact, i think that's what brought everyone to where they are in magic, in life or simply in a little school project.

Mark · 04-12-2011, 08:20 AM

Indeed, it's the key to pretty much everything. However, I know way too many people that do things they aren't dedicated to and therefor don't do them well. Dedication is quite a life changer (may it be temporary like in a little project or permanent like in a hobby). It's a verb like love is a verb as you aren't just being dedicated to something or you aren't just in love with someone, it takes work and you will have to sacrifice yourself to do so.

If I would have to answer the question for one particular case, I wouldn't know what to choose from so let me answer it for some: I got here, in magic, by watching David Copperfield and David Blaine on TV and being pretty sure I could do those things too. I got here, in music, by having an older sister who played the piano before I was born and got me to play it too. I got here, creating this community, because I was tired seeing forums humiliating their members. I got here, in the entertainment industry, because I live in a very stressful environment and I offer everyone to take a break from that stress for a little bit and feed myself from the delightful reactions it gives (yay for everyone being happeh!).

Kieran Oloughlin · 04-15-2011, 11:08 AM

Hooray! for sensei-mark black belt-1 billionth dan

04-04-2011, 03:55 PM	#1
la0o9 Move monkey atm Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not where you'd want to go :P Posts: 747	What brought you here? And by "here", i didn't mean this forum, but actually the place you're at in society, student, magician or musician, which ever place you feel like talking about. To me, i came here through a classic cups and balls routine i saw when i was a kid, feel in love with the impossible things i saw, and wished that i could do what i saw... now i could. __________________ "Doubt isn't the same as saying people are bad, it simply means you actually care, 100% trust is nothing more than ignorance"~ Akiyama Shinichi- Liar Game "It's not the destination but the road to it that is worth the trip" "Be careful what you wish for... it might just come true"~ old saying "It's a small world, but only relatively" "Reality is not the world, it is the way humankind depicts the world, thus when you alter a person's way of seeing the world, you alter reality itself"

04-05-2011, 04:27 AM	#2
TheMisdirectingHand David Nguyen Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rosemead, California Posts: 406	To be honest, there was one person who changed my life. He's a friend I met over a game called GunZ Online. He is very philosophical, and an overall nice guy. He's the guy in my quote. In society, he taught me about class, and how to handle people who attack me with words. As a student, he really did not help me with my education. As a magician, he is the person who got me started. He was my role model. He himself was not a magician, but he knew basic moves (Backpalm, the French Drop, etc.). One day, he posted a video up... and I saw it. That was when I wanted to be a magician. Magic just seemed so badass because of him. Now, here I am. __________________ "There are three types of people in this world; •People who talk and never do: The Lower Class •People who talk and do at the same time: The Middle Class •People who do before they ever talk: The Upper Class A real man does not need to talk. We are the upper class." -Joseph Lau

04-05-2011, 05:07 AM	#3
s13zeTheDay Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 150	For me my basic interest in magic came from two friends (who did not know each other) who each did bits and pieces of magic. I then bought my first book (Bobo's Coin Magic) and tried little things from there on and off for a year or two. Almost two years ago though, I reread some of the book, got some decent reactions (as opposed to my parent's previous obligatory smiles), and I started buying more magic books/DVDs. I think my interest in magic really lies in the problem solving aspect. In general, I love problems, especially logical puzzles, and challenges. Magic really is a great exercise in problem solving- how to do one thing and make your spectator see something else. Also now in trying to create some effects, it makes you think "This is what I want to achieve, now how can I construct this from the bottom up to make this happen." It is also amazing when you are able to facilitate truly magical moments, and make everyone else just a bit happier. __________________ What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence. The question is, what can you make people believe you have done. --Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, A Study In Scarlet

04-06-2011, 04:09 PM	#7
la0o9 Move monkey atm Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not where you'd want to go :P Posts: 747	just wondering... what does a keyboard played game have anything to do with your palm? And please tell us the real reason you're who you are today... cause that sounds more like a joke than an answer... __________________ "Doubt isn't the same as saying people are bad, it simply means you actually care, 100% trust is nothing more than ignorance"~ Akiyama Shinichi- Liar Game "It's not the destination but the road to it that is worth the trip" "Be careful what you wish for... it might just come true"~ old saying "It's a small world, but only relatively" "Reality is not the world, it is the way humankind depicts the world, thus when you alter a person's way of seeing the world, you alter reality itself"

04-08-2011, 12:02 AM	#8
Albert DarkSleightZ Artist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 671 Donor Score: 110	I think Fruglemonkey is being very serious. Optimism is really a powerful weapon you know? How I can to be who I am is somewhat similar to Frugle's now that I think about it. I would think of a goal I want to achieve (not a dream, because dreams are not supposed to be reachable) and I would believe that I could do it over and over again no matter how discouraging something was and so far, it's worked out pretty well for me. Out of all honesty, optimism is really powerful and I really recommend everyone else here to adopt that view. You will also feel better about yourself as well __________________ "Bluffing is an important act to all strategies." - Lelouch Lamperouge

04-06-2011, 10:29 AM	#5
Kieran Oloughlin Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 414	What brought me onto my computer right now is a completion of homework ---------- Post added at 05:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:58 PM ---------- Did people know that science revision notes take about an hour and a half to write amazing!

04-09-2011, 08:15 PM	#10
TheMisdirectingHand David Nguyen Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rosemead, California Posts: 406	__________________ "There are three types of people in this world; •People who talk and never do: The Lower Class •People who talk and do at the same time: The Middle Class •People who do before they ever talk: The Upper Class A real man does not need to talk. We are the upper class." -Joseph Lau

04-09-2011, 11:49 PM	#11
Albert DarkSleightZ Artist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 671 Donor Score: 110	I still have nightmares about failing to do the butterfly step __________________ "Bluffing is an important act to all strategies." - Lelouch Lamperouge

04-10-2011, 02:11 AM	#12
la0o9 Move monkey atm Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not where you'd want to go :P Posts: 747	damn it... copyrighted again... __________________ "Doubt isn't the same as saying people are bad, it simply means you actually care, 100% trust is nothing more than ignorance"~ Akiyama Shinichi- Liar Game "It's not the destination but the road to it that is worth the trip" "Be careful what you wish for... it might just come true"~ old saying "It's a small world, but only relatively" "Reality is not the world, it is the way humankind depicts the world, thus when you alter a person's way of seeing the world, you alter reality itself"

04-11-2011, 08:26 PM	#13
Mark Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 935	Whoa.. can't believe I didn't reply to this yet. So what brought me here? drumroll Dedication.

04-12-2011, 02:41 AM	#15
la0o9 Move monkey atm Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not where you'd want to go :P Posts: 747	i think his 20 questions video answered quite a bit already... but "dedication" is, tbh, quite a common answer... in fact, i think that's what brought everyone to where they are in magic, in life or simply in a little school project. __________________ "Doubt isn't the same as saying people are bad, it simply means you actually care, 100% trust is nothing more than ignorance"~ Akiyama Shinichi- Liar Game "It's not the destination but the road to it that is worth the trip" "Be careful what you wish for... it might just come true"~ old saying "It's a small world, but only relatively" "Reality is not the world, it is the way humankind depicts the world, thus when you alter a person's way of seeing the world, you alter reality itself"

04-12-2011, 08:20 AM	#16
Mark Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 935	Indeed, it's the key to pretty much everything. However, I know way too many people that do things they aren't dedicated to and therefor don't do them well. Dedication is quite a life changer (may it be temporary like in a little project or permanent like in a hobby). It's a verb like love is a verb as you aren't just being dedicated to something or you aren't just in love with someone, it takes work and you will have to sacrifice yourself to do so. If I would have to answer the question for one particular case, I wouldn't know what to choose from so let me answer it for some: I got here, in magic, by watching David Copperfield and David Blaine on TV and being pretty sure I could do those things too. I got here, in music, by having an older sister who played the piano before I was born and got me to play it too. I got here, creating this community, because I was tired seeing forums humiliating their members. I got here, in the entertainment industry, because I live in a very stressful environment and I offer everyone to take a break from that stress for a little bit and feed myself from the delightful reactions it gives (yay for everyone being happeh!).

04-15-2011, 11:08 AM	#17
Kieran Oloughlin Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 414	Hooray! for sensei-mark black belt-1 billionth dan