Fezzik,
Congrats and have fun. You'll be great. Have fun, smile, and really interact with the spectators. Don't just go through the routine. If someone says something funny, learn to play off of that. If you flash or make a mistake, who cares, blow it off and move on. Can't let that ruin your night.
Please do not just do all card effects. I actually get so many compliments by spectators by not doing more than two card effects. Mix in some other items...rings, rubber bands, etc.
Don't be afraid to get your business card out there. I bet you can land at least one gig from tonight's performance.
Let us know how it goes. Expect to be a little nervous and gittery. Once the adrenaline and reactions start coming...you'll get right into your groove.
Reverhart,
Thank you for the encouragement. I am very much so a people person, so interacting won't be a problem
. I like to adjust my effects to fit my spectators' personalities so they can better relate.
Sadly, I only have card effects (crippler, I know) well actually I have 3 rubber band effects as well, but thats it at the moment, I'm working on spongeballs and some money magic though.
I will most likely be doing only one or two effects at a time anyway ( "thanks for your time, enjoy your snack and have a nice day." *moves on to new group*) Of course birthday parties will be different.
My buisness cards are currently shipping right now, I do not have them available. (Again, a sad admittance
)
I will definatley let you all know how it went once I get home.
Nerves still hit me a bit, but when I do stuff I'm comfortable with, I usually do not shake at all.
Thanks again!
Your boy,
Fez