Tarotist wrote:Oh, do it any way you like........................
Yes, I will, thanks. But I'm always open to the ideas of other performers, and I'm willing to try their suggestions.
For example, on the other magic forum (the green one), Paul McCrory made me aware of the "Rivers and Lakes" model from the world of computer game design. Here's a summary of what Paul shared with me:
The Rivers and Lakes model (also known as the String of Pearls model) involves imagining that your routines are made up of tightly scripted paths—the "rivers"—and looser, interactive segments where the audience has (or appears to have) more control (or "user agency" as game designers call it). These interactive portions are the "lakes". This approach allows you to manage one of the biggest challenges of interactive storytelling: finding the balance between a responsive experience and a satisfying journey that ends with a rewarding destination.
Paul has written a book for educators that uses the toolkit of the magician to help teachers develop stronger presentation skills. A summary of the chapter of his book, which discusses spontaneity and scripting, can be read online.
Marty