Gospel Illusion

[misspriss]

Please could a few generous clowns, share in some detail what you do as far as gospel illusions and the patter to accompany it?

Thanks gobs and gobs!

[Fitzwilly]

Goto http://www.gospelmagic.com/ for a few good ideas.

Basically, most tricks can be used in a gospel setting in an "object lesson" sort of way if not in an out and out show. Baloo and I were talking a little along this vein in a thread just a week or so ago. And I am pretty sure there are mini discussions on a few threads. My patter varies depending on the theme or the message I'm trying to get across. If I am writing something totally new I start with the message, distill it down to a few key points, then I look over my bits. First I pull out the thicks that I am the most comfortable with, or that I really like the effect. Then I run through the motions of the effect, trying to see how I can work in the key points that I decided needed to be presented. If it works I'm golden, if not I try, try again. I make notes so I have the new bit around for the future.

[caiti_erin]

what is a gospel illusion?

[Jamz]

A gospel illusion is a magic trick used to teach a lesson from the Bible
or or to teach another Bible message

[caiti_erin]

oooooooohhh... that sounds like a brilliant idea although difficult sounding. (yes i do have faith in God - not many of my peers do)

[Baloo]

sounds like you could teach your peers a thing or three.

[misspriss]

Okay, thanks! I went there, checked every single last thing out. It's hard though not having actually seeing the effect up close and personal. I've learned my lesson buying magic just cuz it sounds good. Are you familiar with the one called "Face It"? I particularly like that one. Thanks, again

[caiti_erin]

my peers never listen to anyone talking about that, some even tease one guy for being christian.. i dont have a 'set religion' but i still pray when theres somthing bothering me! <3

[Baloo]

sometimes its nice to know that no matter what there is always someone that you knows cares about you. and I like to say Hi even when there is nothing bothering me. I do feel that if more people believed in something we may not have the problems that we do. my prayers go to those who don't believe.

[caiti_erin]

sometimes i just try to relay certain thoughts to the big man upstairs if im in a public place where you cant just go kneel down on a park bench