Hi!

What do you think is the best thing to wear when doing street magic? Should we wear just a plain shirt or

with some pictures and words? This may be weird but often i found myself pondering on this question. Will

the audience get distracted?

Thanks!

-blue_mode_1

It depends on the image you would like to protray of yourself. For example, if u like to be casual, t-shirt and jeans would suffice. If u like to protray yourself as an expert, then dress in formal attire.

So think about the identity you would like to protray

Hi!

I usually portray myself as a short-sleeved guy with t-shirts and jeans.

Then again, if I do need to dress formally, Must i wear a coat, tie, etc.

Thanks.

-blue_mode_1

of cause for informal shows, i do recommend t-shirt and jeans, unless your audience are otherwise dresses appropriately.

I disagree; always dress a notch higher than your audience.

You are there to perform. Not to blend in with the crowd.

in some sense you are right. It really depends on the context and the image u want to protray to your audience

Personally, I feel that it always helps to stand out of a crowd as a performer. This is true whether you are doing street magic or not. I like to dress more formally. Long shirt shirt, black pant, blazer/coat. If you want something more "street", I think that is fine too depending on the situation you are performing in. But even with street wear, you can also stand out form the crowd. E.g. Cyril Takayama... in many videos, he dresses casually, but with a leather jacket over it. He still stands out while maintaining a "street" image. Or Criss Angel, his Gothic image definitely helps him stand out from the crowd even though his dressing is not formal in any sense (even more true for TV magic). Personally, I think the key is to stay out from the crowd - not whether you are wearing street wear or not.

Of course, if you are working in a corporate environment, you will want dress more formally as it exudes class and professionalism. Better to dress too formal rather than too casual if you are not sure. Just some thoughts.

Well I agree as well, we should dress for what the event call for but yet don't blend in with them.

Personally I want to have the image of MIB :g: but for singapore weather, I usually wear a black polo T-shirt or something along that line. Basically something cool B)

Blue_mode, can I ask in what context you are talking about?

As in, are you performing in a paid gig, or at a charity event (aka free service)? No offence here, but looking at your age, I suppose you are thinking in terms of performing for friends, or (gasp!!) stopping strangers on Orchard Road to do your magic?

Hi!

Haha! Actually, when i grow a little older, thinking of going pro or go to hospitals or going overseas to perform

to bring smiles to people. I also think of busking next time so i'm kinda getting prepared.

Thanks!

-blue_mode_1

In my opinion, for clothes, try not to wear long sleeves if you can help it, or roll up your sleeves when you do the tricks.

People always think we hide stuff in our sleeves, and so short sleeve, or rolled up sleeves will be good.

Well well well, nicely said :g: hope you can be able to reach your goal.

For what birder said is quite true B) no sleeve or short sleeve would usually be good. :!!:

Hi!

Actually, for me, i wear almost everything short sleeves. And if i'm wearing long sleeves, i push it up even if

i'm not performing :)

Thanks!

-blue_mode_1

I would not necessary say you MUST not have long sleeves.

Look, LU Chen performed with a jacket, sleeves down. David Stone performed with a jacket, sleeves down too. Cyril, performed with a jacket, sleeves down too.... there are too many examples I can think of.

What's important is not the sleeves itself, rather the action of pushing up those sleeves (in a undeliberate fashion of course) along the way in your act so as to show there is "nothing up your sleeves" literally.

People always suspect we are hiding things somewhere, somehow. I mean if we are to cater to all that, we must as well perform naked. Even that... they might suspect we are putting things up our bottom.

I don't know much about basking... but I do know it is a good idea to dress to part for people to take you seriously as a magician.

My advice:
- wear a jacket. you never know when you are going to need a topit. and there are more pockets for you to put your stuff.

- yes, you could certainly wear jeans if it is not a very formal event, but if it is... put on a shirt and pants. respect for the host.

- of course, if you are performing for the singapore paranormal society, then probably you want to look like max maven.

wow nicely said :!!: like the part where you

B) Well its true that eventually weather sleeve matter or not is a small issue. Just look natural will do, fits the event or location. -_-

Hi!

In truth, even when not performing, i DO NOT like wearing long sleeves as it is very stuffy. But in formal

events, i guess its a must wear with jackets and all. But when doing street magic, i'd prefer wearing short-

sleeved shirt with jeans as it is more comfortable i guess.

Thanks!

-blue_mode_1

Long Sleeves is about getting used to it. Wear it more frequently and you'll feel perfectly comfortable in it

Isn't that too much of an exaggeration? Hiding something in a sleeve is highly possible and practical, in a layman point of view, but taking it from somewhere where your hand can't reach without people seeing?

In conclusion, if you can help it, wear short sleeves, if you can't due to the event, then try rolling up your sleeves.

Eh... yes, it was MEANT to be an exaggeration.

But what I was trying to say is that:

- long sleeves, in and of itself, is never a problem. Just push it up for during performances. Some of you make it like it is such a big issue.

and I believe that proper dressing will enhance your prestige with both your host and audience. They will take you more seriously and reduce your chance of getting heckled.

I used to be a believer of the "street magician" look (eg: jeans, t-shirt) but the truth is, it works only on TV.

So that is your trade secret! :!!:

:off:

Saw this a bit late, but very true! :D

If you got a few camera crew following behind you, you can pull off almost anything.

Otherwise, you will want to wear something formal, to distinguish yourself from the bad amateurs that are harming the image we portray.