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I joined an online magic show (🙌

!), and it was super fun, in large part bc it was very interactive! Got me thinking about virtual performance media. People do concerts on Zoom, but they're not very interactive—could be on YT. What other forms make good virtual shows?

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Kevin Blake

@kevinblakemagic

· Apr 4, 2020

I'm starting to offer virtual magic shows to bring some joy in these odd times. Get in touch to hire me for your company's next digital happy hour! youtube.com/watch?v=Uzamnf

2:35 AM · Apr 17, 2020Twitter Web App

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If latency weren't awful, maybe an improv show could work well? You could get audience members involved if you were careful about the kinds of interactions you set up.

Andy Matuschak

@andy_matuschak

Apr 17, 2020

Way ahead of me! This sounds great. twitter.com/JohnMacGaffey/

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Andy Matuschak

@andy_matuschak

Apr 19, 2020

Update: attended The Second City's Zoom improv show tonight, and it was great! Fascinating to watch them develop techniques to make it work in a high-latency context. They used scenes with fewer back-and-forths between actors, less needing to "jump on" a moment.

Andy Matuschak

@andy_matuschak

Apr 19, 2020

Update: this morning went on a small-group tour of the rescue animals at sweetfarm.org! The turkey came and sat on the tour guide's lap.

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I wonder what stand-up comedy would be like if you could funnel audience laughter into the audio Like a laugh track for the viewers, but feedback for the performer?

Andy Matuschak

@andy_matuschak

Apr 17, 2020

It’s tricky: for the most part, people need to be muted to avoid feedback. The magician, Kevin, mentioned that he found it hard performing to a “silent auditorium.” People selectively unmute to react, but it’s not natural.

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