Hack Lines?

[Antonio Diavolo]

I know most of us tend to hate these things but there are a few I actually enjoy and use occasionally if it fits the situation. They're sort of a guilty pleasure of mine. Are there any you absolutely hate hearing? Are there any you actually like and maybe even use occasionally? Let me hear your thoughts!

Personally, I hate the "No, the clean hand" line. It just always seems mean in my opinion.

 

[obrienmagic]

Anything that completely belittles the spectator. Now there are some exceptions to the rule. For example Bill Malone can get away with this because you love his witty and quick style. However most magicians try to come off clever and end up just looking like an @$$. Like "don't worry, we will try shapes and colors next time" when someone doesn't find a card or something like that. "The clean one" line and anything a long these lines!

 

[Antonio Diavolo]

Anything that completely belittles the spectator. Now there are some exceptions to the rule. For example Bill Malone can get away with this because you love his witty and quick style. However most magicians try to come off clever and end up just looking like an @$$. Like "don't worry, we will try shapes and colors next time" when someone doesn't find a card or something like that. "The clean one" line and anything a long these lines!

I completely agree. By the way, I LOVE your stuff man. Thanks for the reply!

 

[obrienmagic]

I completely agree. By the way, I LOVE your stuff man. Thanks for the reply!

Thank you my friend!

 

[Antonio Diavolo]

Thank you my friend!

Just out of curiosity, are there any hack lines you find funny or have even used?

 

[obrienmagic]

I love the cheesy stuff. I used to work at the "Jungle Cruise" at Disneyland. So i really love the "groaners."

Like for example:
-"Now to Re-Cap What just happened" as I cap a sharpie.
-"Most magicians shuffle the cards like this to try to confuse you, but don't worry, I am not going to do that." After you just did a bunch of flourishes.
-While performing the rings "Do you see any holes? No? How about THIS BIG ONE???"
-"The balls actually Change.......places...." when doing sponge ball magic
-"Please say the magic words! ....... Please and Thank you..."

there are a ton more but these are ones just off the top of my head.

 

[Antonio Diavolo]

I love the cheesy stuff. I used to work at the "Jungle Cruise" at Disneyland. So i

Working as a magician at Disney must be awesome! Very fitting. Plus plenty of opportunities to come up with Disney related patter for tricks. I'd love to be able to do that. I love Disney parks and magic haha. Did you enjoy working there? Sorry if I am bothering you by the way.

 

[obrienmagic]

Working as a magician at Disney must be awesome! Very fitting. Plus plenty of opportunities to come up with Disney related patter for tricks. I'd love to be able to do that. I love Disney parks and magic haha. Did you enjoy working there? Sorry if I am bothering you by the way.

Never a bother!

Yes I did! One of the best jobs I have ever had!

 

[Antonio Diavolo]

Never a bother!

Yes I did! One of the best jobs I have ever had!

If you don't mind me asking, why don't you work in Disney anymore?

 

[WitchDocIsIn]

I have a rule - If I hear someone else use a line, I don't use it.

 

[obrienmagic]

If you don't mind me asking, why don't you work in Disney anymore?

I couldn't stand making minimum wage anymore at a job i had for 8 years. lol Fun but they don't pay you well at all!

 

[Antonio Diavolo]

I couldn't stand making minimum wage anymore at a job i had for 8 years. lol Fun but they don't pay you well at all!

Oh that sucks.

 

[William Draven]

 

[obrienmagic]

"Do me a favor" and "Would you help me with" are two of the ones i use most.... lol I realize that i need to change it, but it is hard because i have been doing it so long that i almost don't even think about it anymore and just blurt it out! lol

 

[Antonio Diavolo]

"Do me a favor" and "Would you help me with" are two of the ones i use most.... lol I realize that i need to change it, but it is hard because i have been doing it so long that i almost don't even think about it anymore and just blurt it out! lol

I don't consider those hack lines. Just my opinion, but they aren't cheesy really. It's just something you naturally say.

 

[Antonio Diavolo]

Lol I've seen this video. Great list. I think there's a part 2 as well.

 

[obrienmagic]

I don't consider those hack lines. Just my opinion, but they aren't cheesy really. It's just something you naturally say.

True, but they do eat up a lot of time in the show and can become very repetitive if said every 2 minutes lol

 

[Antonio Diavolo]

True, but they do eat up a lot of time in the show and can become very repetitive if said every 2 minutes lol

Ah. Now that makes sense lol.