2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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THR 451 - Performing Magic

1 course unit
This course is a studio introduction to the performance art of magic.  While we read important works in the theory or philosophy of magic (by Eugene Burger, Juan Tamariz, Dai Vernon, Jeff McBride, and others), the primary focus is to train students in the effective performance of magic.  Some main areas of training will be sleight of hand, directing attention, the psychology of deception, scriptwriting, persona, audience interaction, and repertoire selection.  The course is being taught as an introduction, so no previous experience with magic is required.  What is required is a strong desire to perform magic for other people and a commitment to focused, disciplined, and creative work.  By the end of the semester everyone will have one or two quality performance pieces: that is, the beginning of a repertoire and knowledge of how to build upon it.  As a culminating experience, students will perform their pieces for and be evaluated by a jury of professional magicians.
Prerequisite(s): THR 150 - Introduction to the Art of Acting  or THR 250 - Acting I: Process  or permission of the instructor.



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