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daleshrimpton wrote:oh come on mate, Its hardly non pc to use these standard lines in order to remember a spectators name.
molesworth wrote:Do you not think people will have heard all those jokes (and I use the word loosely) since the playground and be sick of them?
The4thCircle wrote:"Really? That was my name when I was a girl!"
daleshrimpton wrote:I have a soft spot for say stop when you get the urge.
Discombobulator wrote:I don't do stage so there are no volunteers.
It is only with close-up and mostly in pubs where I would use these lines.
Discombobulator wrote:molesworth wrote:Do you not think people will have heard all those jokes (and I use the word loosely) since the playground and be sick of them?
I find that lots of stuff that we used to laugh at as kids becomes new and funny to the next generation. It goes in cycles.
magicrob wrote:I really wish there was a book with all of these bits of business available (even the corny oldies) - we tend to dismiss them, because we've heard them so often, sometimes forgetting that our punters haven't![]()
One of my faves, when having a card selected is: "Do you want that one, or are you going to change your mind?" If they say 'keep', just follow-up with, "Oh, so you're happy with the mind you've got?!"![]()
molesworth wrote:magicrob wrote:I really wish there was a book with all of these bits of business available (even the corny oldies) - we tend to dismiss them, because we've heard them so often, sometimes forgetting that our punters haven't![]()
One of my faves, when having a card selected is: "Do you want that one, or are you going to change your mind?" If they say 'keep', just follow-up with, "Oh, so you're happy with the mind you've got?!"![]()
Make your mind a blank...that was quick!
There was a good thread on another forum with all these as lines to avoid. I will PM you the link if it is material you actually want to use!
magicrob wrote:Go for it, Moley; I love vintage Cheese![]()
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