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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 31, 2020 8:15:56 GMT -5
"On October 31st, Halloween brings out the ghouls and goblins, creatures, and strange folk. They come creeping about the neighborhood seeking favors over trickery. People of all ages look forward to Halloween traditions. While dressing up and baking, we carve up glowing pumpkins. Children breathe life into storybook characters while practicing their trick or treat. In twos and threes, they traipse through the neighborhood, collecting their bounty in pillow sacks. A ghost, a pirate, a robot or Dorothy, and Toto. No matter their age, they come to the door. They knock or ring. Here and there, a screech or a boo! The crisp air and autumn colors set the mood. Seasonings fill our senses with a taste of autumn. We set forth on an adventure and finish with a warm apple cider around a flickering fire."
My notes: Do you have any fond memories of Halloween? Did you like dressing up? As a kid, I liked dressing up but was never into any face paints.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2020 14:14:07 GMT -5
I haven't really done anything for Halloween since I was a kid. Now I just help my staff to decorate our clinic for Halloween as the kids love it.
Hope everyone has a great Halloween this year.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 31, 2021 8:22:23 GMT -5
"National Magic Day each year on October 31st recognizes the thrill of seeing the performance art. It takes place during National Magic Week. Magic is a performance art entertaining audiences through the creation of illusions. The methods of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats use natural means. The person performing such entertainment is called a magician or an illusionist. Humans have likely created magical displays throughout history. One of the most renowned magicians was Harry Houdini. Known for his *escapology, Houdini had developed a range of stage magic tricks and made full use of the variety of conjuring techniques, including fake equipment and collusion with individuals in the audience. His show business savvy was as exceptional as his showmanship. The Houdini Museum is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Some Magic Categories: Stage illusions –a kind of large-scale performance on a stage. Parlor magic – a performance before a medium-scale audience such as an auditorium. Micromagic – performed close up using coins, cards, and other small items. It’s also known as close-up or table magic. This type of performance occurs in an intimate setting. Escapology – In this type of performance, the artist escapes from a dangerous situation such as being submerged underwater while handcuffed or dangling from a burning rope. Pickpocket magic – A distraction type of performance, the artist, makes watches, jewelry, wallets, and more disappear through misdirection. The audience witnesses the entire event. Mentalism – This type of performance stuns the audience with the artist’s powers of intuition, memory, memory, deduction, and other feats of the mind.
Many magicians take their talents and combine them. Whether they take to show to the streets or entertain children, they hone their skills in a variety of ways. Others travel with fairs or demonstrate their skills with corporate or trade shows. Also, audiences enjoy comedy and magic together."
My notes: While I myself was never good at doing magic tricks, they are quite fascinating to watch. I watched a show, can't remember what it was called, where some magicians revealed the secrets to how things were done.
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Post by lainee on Oct 31, 2021 14:54:17 GMT -5
As a kid, I remember going around all the houses yelling, 'Trick or Treat for UNICEF'! It was super fun! And, back then, it was common for kids to go alone, no parents... & it was fine Now, though, don't care about Halloween, but, I've always LOVED Autumn...favorite time of the year
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Post by Bob on Nov 26, 2021 18:14:09 GMT -5
I like magic. Trying to figure out how they did stuff.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 31, 2022 8:15:43 GMT -5
"Laugh out loud on National Knock Knock Joke Day! October 31st encourages telling a few funny knock knock jokes while going door to door. And the day is for jokesters of all ages, too.
A little history of the Knock Knock Joke: 1929: The game of Buff – A child with a stick thumps it on the ground using the following dialogue: Knock Knock Who’s There: Buff What says, Buff: Buff says Buff to all his men, and I say Buff to you again."
My notes: Interesting how it all started lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 31, 2023 8:39:05 GMT -5
"On October 31st, Girl Scout Founder's Day recognizes the founders and all the great things Scouting has done for girls since its inception. It commemorates the birth of the founder, Juliet Gordon Low. The day is special for all girls. It is a time to think about who we would like to be, let our imaginations run wild and turn those dreams into a reality. We can genuinely transform ourselves into something different—something more significant, bolder, and more daring than we ever thought possible." My notes: I think it's odd that this day was founded on Halloween! People may like this thread: Girl or Boy Scouts
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Post by lainee on Oct 31, 2023 16:55:07 GMT -5
Great memories! I was a Brownie and a Girl Scout...and, loved earning my badges Sold a few cookies, too
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