I don't do much creating outside putting my own spin on effects of other artists. But I think I've come up with something pretty special, working method and everything. But I want to be smart about this, so I was wondering what the most efficiant route to go is when researching the originality of an effect. Because as far as I know there is a boatload of published material out in the world, and itd be pretty difficult to hit them all and still have time to eat. So, if anyone could point me in the right direction, thatd be wonderful.
well whatever you are working with contact as many people with knowledge of what you are working on...if i'm going to do a card effect, you best beleive lee asher is who i'll hit up, also talk with students of vernon, as well as less known magicians....why??? they have some gem of ideas sometimes...and it can be a key component to what you need....
i remember wayne houchin's stigmata, when i first saw it i knew how it went why??? dude when i was little thats how we use to create temporary tattoos, i mean they were so dead on, that it would take months to come up even with extensive washing....houchin's way was no revolutionary of performing but his application used was still slick...
but to make a long story short, when you are creating, the effect you are trying to create is probably already a premise of something else, find out that artist, or magician, and pick their brain...that what i'm currently doing to Doc Eason. trust me all advice he gives me is going right into my notes....
