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The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:40 pm
by JohnM
Yesterday in NYC I was asked to perform impromtu for a handicapped person who had just finished an MMA fight. I had to lay down on the mats to do it and I was on my elbows. I was being filmed from the side but it seemed to work out well. Later we went to lunch at a crowed bar and I performed Think A Drink with three people at once. My wife was like "No, do it one at a time." I NAILED it. I so wish we filmed that, it would have been great to have.

Next, I pulled out Bird Brain and messed up twice in a row. A good performance is like catching lighting in a bottle.

Simon when we meet in London and go Pub Crawling in a couple of weeks, I would like to make a video of Think A Drink and Bird Brain in a pub, so if you can charge up your iPhone, that would be great.


Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:04 pm
by Brett H
That is awesome! Sorry to hear that Bird Brain didn't work out as planned, but great that your signature 'Think A Drink' works like a champ.

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:13 pm
by SimonC
Cool!! what a great moment to catch on film, magic at its best, that "wait, what?!" moment :)
we'll get a think a drink video done, I know just the pub... ;)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:21 pm
by Roberto B.
What a fantastic and original video....first time a see magic performed on the ground!!....great performance!!

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:01 pm
by PeterW
Great video! It captures what magic is all about, the look of marvel and surprise in the spectator!

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:12 pm
by SimonC
just watched it again, you actually got a "WTF!" that's the wax seal on any magic performance ;)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:31 am
by BluBob
John,

There's the "magic" in MAGIC! (so powerful)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:01 am
by David DeTenyo
Now that is one great and original video :) Well done John and thanks for sharing this!
So you guys are planning to meet in London, cool :) Have fun!

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:44 am
by JohnM
Thanks for the compliments guys.

Yes Simon and I are meeting up in London the week of May 10th. If anyone wants to join us let me know and I will get you the details when we know them.

Wait until you see what happens when FunStuffOnly teams with Jenzo Harmonics in person for the first time. #watchforit

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:09 am
by SimonC
Can't wait, going to find some unsuspecting brains to fry :) I know Brother Bor was thinking of coming to London soon too. Got some good pubs to show off :)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:17 am
by JohnM
Please join us if you can Rob.

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:03 pm
by Pete1805
Great video john :D

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:00 pm
by BillD
A great magical moment...well done John :D

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 7:28 pm
by Rob Rand
Wonderful video John! I had actually the intention to visit London / Simon at the end of May, the week of 10 May is an all of a sudden shock to me, must check if that's possible for me :)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:49 pm
by VictorS
Just watch the John`s video. Great performance John ! Magic is a very effective medicine for the people who look at it. It makes sad people laugh, sick people cured, stressed people become happy and at the end it brings miracle to the world ;)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 10:20 pm
by John B.
Great video John! Glad to hear you are going to meet up with Simon! Make sure he takes you to see Hamley's it is fantastic!

Simon, I may be in London later this year for work- will keep you posted.

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 10:41 pm
by VictorS
JohnM wrote: Yes Simon and I are meeting up in London the week of May 10th. If anyone wants to join us let me know and I will get you the details when we know them.
Would like to join but it will be very expensive for me John to travel to London. I`m quite lucky and happy that I can meet Bob for the Asia FSO member meeting and now it will be held at London for Europe and US FSO member meeting. That`s great ! Wish you both (and Rob) a very great time on the magical day. Ensure that you are fully recharged, save the energy before the meeting because you will never have enough time to discuss magic :) Look forward to see nice pictures and videos of you guys. :) :)

Cheers,
Vic

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:09 am
by BillD
Hi John, when you are in London try and also find time to visit Davenports Magic......the shop was founded by Lewis Davenport in 1898, and is the oldest continuously owned magic shop in the world.

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:16 am
by SimonC
It' already on my itinerary Bill ;)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 5:19 am
by kellebotond
Great Video!

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 9:57 am
by Jaime C.
Sponge magic is always great! Nice one John :)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 12:50 pm
by gazpratley
nice video john!! iam very much looking forward to hearing all about your London trip with si on the tenth, please make sure you video some of your antics and shenanigans lol,im sure you both will have a super time!.

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 12:52 pm
by SimonC
We're meeting up on Tuesday if you can make it gaz :)

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 5:29 pm
by JohnM
Yes anyone who can get to London please do. I am also free on Wednesday to meet with any of you. If you want to meet up, communicate through the forum. I am not sure if my cell phone will work.

Re: The Amazing Azzam in Action

Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 5:35 pm
by SimonC
for readers in England a 'cell phone' is a 'mobile' ;) John I'll have you talking like a cockney before the week's through ;)
now get down them apples an' pears and on to the rub-a-dub. maybe grab a ruby in the way home me old china ;)