"I put a spell on you", magic trick at a wedding.

[marylander1940]

 

A pair of newly weds have pulled off an incredible magic trick during their first dance.

 

 

In the video, Justin Willman and Jillian Sipkins dance to the song I Put A Spell On You, but just as the song ends the groom appears to levitate in front of his bride.

 

The crowd watching are astounded and begin cheering as the groom seemingly hangs mid-air.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/11862310/Bride-makes-husband-float-in-amazing-magic-trick-during-their-first-dance.html

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Put_a_Spell_on_You

[TruthBTold]

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I am horrified that a couple at their wedding insist on performing.

[Wolfer]

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I am horrified that a couple at their wedding insist on performing.

If there's one day a couple can be totally unapologetic about showing off, I do think it'll be their wedding day.

I wrote and performed a musical (with two friends) to propose to my ex-husband (rented out a theater and invited friends and family who were all in on it) and for our wedding we filmed a whole feature length movie musical and rented out a local cinema and showed it there for our friends and family. (The movie was a fictionalized version of how he and I met)

 

I absolutely loved our wedding day. We didn't have a party, only a nice, small and intimate dinner with friends and a handful of family members after the movie showing.

[+ honcho]

Suppose the bride is a musician and comes from a family where the father and other two siblings are string players

and there's a family quartet. Further suppose that there's a stand-in for the processional, but the bride

joins her family for at least one piece during the reception. Would you be offended at that?

[+ FreshFluff]

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I am horrified that a couple at their wedding insist on performing.

 

It's not my thing either, but I like traditional weddings with traditional first dances (not choreographed dance routines with the bridesmaids and groomsmen). I think these stunts distracts from the dignity and beauty of the ceremony.

 

It's their wedding day though, and if that's what they want, then they should do it.

[+ azdr0710]

if any magicians in the Forum know how they did that, would love to know.....PM me if you'd rather;)

[Diverdan]

I think it is beautiful, and it is THEIR WEDDING... how they want to celebrate is their business, not ours, IMHO. Their guests seemed to appreciate it and it is nice to see something original.

[jimboivyo]

the secret is the shoes and that rug he's on top of

 

michael jackson of all people patented this device-trick

[+ Gar1eth]

It's not my thing either, but I like traditional weddings with traditional first dances (not choreographed dance routines with the bridesmaids and groomsmen). I think these stunts distracts from the dignity and beauty of the ceremony.

 

It's their wedding day though, and if that's what they want, then they should do it.

 

I'm not into extreme, freaky stuff. But while I normally agree with you, Fresh, not so much this time. I think it looks like fun.

 

Gman

[+ Gar1eth]

PS Anyone besides me think the groom is cute?

 

Gman

[+ purplekow]

I was discussing this today with a bride who was seen for pre-wedding jitters. I asked if they were doing any performing and she said absolutely not. I must admit, I am a fan of a clumsy we really feel awkward dancing in front of people first dance. That always represents how people go into a marriage, willing but clumsy. They are trying to get the to move fluidly together but they are just a bit awkward. It is an old-fashioned notion, but I think it is the way people should start a marriage. In this day and age, people need their 15 minutes of fame and since the wedding isnt enough, they need to amp it up. Oh my good, he proposed, what are we going to post on facebook to show just how much imagination we have?

Other than that, i enjoyed the dance. I found the ending....magnetic

[+ Gar1eth]

Other than that, i enjoyed the dance. I found the ending....magnetic

 

Personally, I found the ending anti-gravitational!!!

 

But don't forget how handsome the groom is!!!He can eat cookies in my bed any night. Sadly (for me) I suspect he is going to be too busy with the bride to pay me a visit anytime soon.

 

Gman

[american executive]

I thought it was really cool. She is lucky... the groom is cute and looks like fun.

[+ purplekow]

Personally, I found the ending anti-gravitational!!!

 

But don't forget how handsome the groom is!!!He can eat cookies in my bed any night. Sadly (for me) I suspect he is going to be too busy with the bride to pay me a visit anytime soon.

 

Gman

if you bake it they will come. And so will you.

[bostonman]

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I am horrified that a couple at their wedding insist on performing.

 

I recently played the ceremony for a friend's wedding. When we met many years back (right before she married her first husband, who is a friend/colleague of mine as well), she was studying to be an opera singer, then down the line she decided she enjoyed teaching more than performing. (I played for her voice studio for many years.) Eventually she gave up teaching voice for another career.

 

As we were planning the music for this wedding, she mentioned to me that she was thinking about singing as part of the exchange of vows. I encouraged her to go for it, though she was nervous about doing it (she hadn't sung in a long while, and of course it would also be a very emotional moment and she was worried about making it through, lol). With our shared musical theatre past (her first husband was a director/theatre professor), she decided on "I've Never Been In Love Before" from Guys And Dolls. (Ironically, her first husband, who is still close friends with her, thought it was a great choice lol).

 

All I can say was that it was SO right - she sounded great, it was a beautiful surprise for her new husband, and the guests, some of whom didn't know anything about my friend's vocal talents, were very moved. There was a lot of buzz about the song after the ceremony, but none of it was negative. I don't think anyone, for a second, thought of it as anything more than a beautiful way to celebrate the moment.

 

I'm so glad she did it.

[rvwnsd]

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I am horrified that a couple at their wedding insist on performing.

Alternatively, the friends and family of the groom (a magician) might have expected them to perform.

[+ Gar1eth]

I recently played the ceremony for a friend's wedding. When we met many years back (right before she married her first husband, who is a friend/colleague of mine as well), she was studying to be an opera singer, then down the line she decided she enjoyed teaching more than performing. (I played for her voice studio for many years.) Eventually she gave up teaching voice for another career.

 

As we were planning the music for this wedding, she mentioned to me that she was thinking about singing as part of the exchange of vows. I encouraged her to go for it, though she was nervous about doing it (she hadn't sung in a long while, and of course it would also be a very emotional moment and she was worried about making it through, lol). With our shared musical theatre past (her first husband was a director/theatre professor), she decided on "I've Never Been In Love Before" from Guys And Dolls. (Ironically, her first husband, who is still close friends with her, thought it was a great choice lol).

 

All I can say was that it was SO right - she sounded great, it was a beautiful surprise for her new husband, and the guests, some of whom didn't know anything about my friend's vocal talents, were very moved. There was a lot of buzz about the song after the ceremony, but none of it was negative. I don't think anyone, for a second, thought of it as anything more than a beautiful way to celebrate the moment.

 

I'm so glad she did it.

 

I'm glad it went well.

 

I'm sure most of us know the song. But if not....

 

 

Gman

[Poppie]

Let's see them do that again .. this time a shirtless groom. Oh, and, leave the suspenders on.

[TruthBTold]

Bostonman - Beautiful song, who is the singer?

 

P.S. As to the thread, I only remarked that I was horrified at weddings where the bride and groom performed some other function than the traditional one. I did not say that the state should outlaw them or the federal government should raid them a la Rentboy. The other parts of the wedding party can do what they wish. Preferably the groomsmen should perform semi-naked pole dancing. You straight guys out there should come up with the function that the non-lesbian female part of the wedding party could perform.

[TruHart1]

Bostonman - Beautiful song, who is the singer?

 

...

 

The singer on this YouTube video is Lea Salonga, considered one of the best Broadway actress/singers around!

 

TruHart1

[+ FreshFluff]

I recently played the ceremony for a friend's wedding. When we met many years back (right before she married her first husband, who is a friend/colleague of mine as well), she was studying to be an opera singer, then down the line she decided she enjoyed teaching more than performing. (I played for her voice studio for many years.) Eventually she gave up teaching voice for another career.

 

As we were planning the music for this wedding, she mentioned to me that she was thinking about singing as part of the exchange of vows. I encouraged her to go for it, though she was nervous about doing it (she hadn't sung in a long while, and of course it would also be a very emotional moment and she was worried about making it through, lol). With our shared musical theatre past (her first husband was a director/theatre professor), she decided on "I've Never Been In Love Before" from Guys And Dolls. (Ironically, her first husband, who is still close friends with her, thought it was a great choice lol).

 

All I can say was that it was SO right - she sounded great, it was a beautiful surprise for her new husband, and the guests, some of whom didn't know anything about my friend's vocal talents, were very moved. There was a lot of buzz about the song after the ceremony, but none of it was negative. I don't think anyone, for a second, thought of it as anything more than a beautiful way to celebrate the moment.

 

I'm so glad she did it.

 

It's a reversal of the typical gender roles. The bride might tell a funny story, but it's usually the groom who speaks about how he was a committed swinging bachelor before the bride's beauty/charm changed him. There's something beautiful about seeing the truth from the other side too.

 

Ouch about the bolded part though! Hearing that would hurt if he still has any feelings at all for her.

[+ FreshFluff]

As far as honesty goes..Is there a song called "I've been in love before, but I saw in you my one chance to wear a white dress?"

[bostonman]

Ouch about the bolded part though! Hearing that would hurt if he still has any feelings at all for her.

 

No no - he loved the idea. They have been amicably divorced for some time now - they're still close friends, and I'm friends with both of them. It's all for the good.

 

The sad part is that he was unable to attend the wedding, because he's been in recovery from a serious illness. (He's back at home now, but was still in the hospital at the time of the wedding.) He would have been there if he could have, and we missed him. But so it goes.

[+ Gar1eth]

Bostonman - Beautiful song, who is the singer?

 

The singer on this YouTube video is Lea Salonga, considered one of the best Broadway actress/singers around!

 

TruHart1

 

Leah 1st became famous in the role of Kim in Miss Saigon in 1989.

 

It's a reversal of the typical gender roles. The bride might tell a funny story, but it's usually the groom who speaks about how he was a committed swinging bachelor before the bride's beauty/charm changed him. There's something beautiful about seeing the truth from the other side too.

 

I'm sure many of us already know. But this song is originally from the hit musical Guys and Dolls. One of the most incredible musicals ever written. It premiered on Broadway in 1950 and is still a perennially favorite musical among professional, community and school theater companies. There was even a revival this year on London's West End (I didnt know all this technical detail. I had to look it up. Thank gosh for Wikipedia. ).

 

Fresh-in case you didn't know-in the musical it's a duet between the two romantic leads who have just fallen in love-Sky Masterson, a professional gentleman gambler and Sister Sarah Brown, the head of the Save A Soul Mission (think Salvation Army). And somehow after trials, tribulations, and misunderstandings, these two crazy mixed up kids wind up together in the end. I hope I didn't just spoil the ending for any of y'all. Here is a video of a production. I like Sky in this. Sarah seems a bit off tune to me at times. But what do I know?

 

 

Preferably the groomsmen should perform semi-naked pole dancing. You straight guys out there should come up with the function that the non-lesbian female part of the wedding party could perform.

 

Truth, I don't think it's a bad idea at all having hunky straight guys in tuxedos showing of their hunky eye-candy-ness (although I'd prefer them to be gay-not that either the straight guys or the hunky gay guys would give me the time of day:(). But do you really think there are a significant number of straight men out in the 'audience' of the Forum to take your suggestion to heart?:D

 

 

 

Ouch about the bolded part though! Hearing that would hurt if he still has any feelings at all for her.

 

Fresh-what bolded part are you talking about?

 

As far as honesty goes..Is there a song called "I've been in love before, but I saw in you my one chance to wear a white dress?"

 

Very sad.

 

Gman

[bostonman]

Fresh-what bolded part are you talking about?

 

It was the part where I had said her first husband approved of the song choice. I too had wondered about his feelings at first, but he was totally fine about the choice.