Alright guys I've just returned from my first wedding reception gig.
I showed up early, scoped out the tables, met the D.J. and MOST importantly became friends with the photographer. This came in handy throughout the night because as people crowded around me and enjoyed the magic she was snapping away. We made a deal that I would give her a free gig at her place and she would send me the professional photos for my website. She must have taken at least 40 shots with a nice Digital Canon cam. We exchanged business cards.
Old people in their 70s and 80s who were there did not want to see magic at all at any point in the night. Everyone else thought that it was awesome and wanted me around them the entire night.
A few tips:
1.) Keep tricks short and sweet. Spectators at receptions are distracted easily by all the other stimuli, music, people, etc.
2.) Everything was done in my hands or the specs. There was absolutely ZERO room on the tables with all the silverware, cups, plates, decorations, napkins.
3.) Everything was reset effects.
4.) Keep track as to which tables you've already hit up, this can be difficult when there is a huge reception and people move around everywhere.
5.) Music is loud so you have to speak up a bit.
6.) It was tough to hand out any business cards without looking tacky but most of the groomsmen wanted them so I gave them some on the way out.
7.) Do not bother trying to find the father or mother of the bride / groom. They are running around like crazy and don't want to be bothered.
8.) Guys, if you are good looking and single....this is definitely a gig you want. WOW. Too bad I'm married. Lots of hotties coming up all night flirting. Ha Ha. That was just an added bonus.
My effects were:
1.) sloppy triumph
2.) Biddle Trick
3.) Crazy Man Handcuffs followed by STAR GAZER
4.) Mismade dollar
5.) A mental trick with a prediction and woode chips called "Free Will"
6.) WARNING by Kostya ( used this sparingly throughout the night when I had to time do reset this) People flipped out and loved this effect. I did it outdoors where all the smokers were out on a deck.
This was a great gig. I can't wait to do more strolling magic at weddings. I'll be posting pics in the next few days when the photographer edits and sends them to me.
I showed up early, scoped out the tables, met the D.J. and MOST importantly became friends with the photographer. This came in handy throughout the night because as people crowded around me and enjoyed the magic she was snapping away. We made a deal that I would give her a free gig at her place and she would send me the professional photos for my website. She must have taken at least 40 shots with a nice Digital Canon cam. We exchanged business cards.
Old people in their 70s and 80s who were there did not want to see magic at all at any point in the night. Everyone else thought that it was awesome and wanted me around them the entire night.
A few tips:
1.) Keep tricks short and sweet. Spectators at receptions are distracted easily by all the other stimuli, music, people, etc.
2.) Everything was done in my hands or the specs. There was absolutely ZERO room on the tables with all the silverware, cups, plates, decorations, napkins.
3.) Everything was reset effects.
4.) Keep track as to which tables you've already hit up, this can be difficult when there is a huge reception and people move around everywhere.
5.) Music is loud so you have to speak up a bit.
6.) It was tough to hand out any business cards without looking tacky but most of the groomsmen wanted them so I gave them some on the way out.
7.) Do not bother trying to find the father or mother of the bride / groom. They are running around like crazy and don't want to be bothered.
8.) Guys, if you are good looking and single....this is definitely a gig you want. WOW. Too bad I'm married. Lots of hotties coming up all night flirting. Ha Ha. That was just an added bonus.
My effects were:
1.) sloppy triumph
2.) Biddle Trick
3.) Crazy Man Handcuffs followed by STAR GAZER
4.) Mismade dollar
5.) A mental trick with a prediction and woode chips called "Free Will"
6.) WARNING by Kostya ( used this sparingly throughout the night when I had to time do reset this) People flipped out and loved this effect. I did it outdoors where all the smokers were out on a deck.
This was a great gig. I can't wait to do more strolling magic at weddings. I'll be posting pics in the next few days when the photographer edits and sends them to me.
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