Glass Walking: Stage Presentation and Fakirism

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A fakirism routine explained and demonstrated

Borja Montón breaks down the glass-walking routine drawing from his own experience. The recording includes technical explanations, material preparation, stage organization, and a commentated performance.

Narrative, sound, and timing

Fear and overcoming it serve as the themes for the stage patter. The instructor explains how to foreshadow what is about to happen, give intention to pauses, and use gestures to build tension.

The role of sound in audience perception is also analyzed, alongside how to maintain continuity while setting the stage. The explanation ties the verbal presentation together with the layout of the props and the pacing of the routine.

Preparation and participation

The lesson covers the preparation, maintenance, transport, and setup of the props. Borja discusses which tasks he delegates to an assistant and how to coordinate them with the script to avoid delays that slow down the act.

The masterclass further explores spectator participation and paying attention to their positioning and reactions during the performance. These approaches form part of the recorded routine's explanation.

Demonstration and finale

The instructor performs a demonstration with commentary on the execution and his own feelings. Afterward, he examines when is the best time to finish: he compares the impact of the initial outcome with repeating it and explains why he discards certain variations.

The original material contains statements that minimize the risk and should not be taken as a safety guarantee.

The recording is approximately 27 minutes long. No props need to be purchased or prepared to view this content.