Fame Is Spreading

Dylan P.

Dylan P.

Apr 20, 2008
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Well, I have been fully dedicated to magic for six years now and plan to keep on doing it and make a profession for myself. At first it started off as an obsessive hobby that I couldn't stop doing and eventually escalated to the point where I was performing for Teachers, friends, and even random people. But as of this year I have suddenly realized how much my fame is spreading.

In the start of the year at High School I started performing for random tables of people at luncha nd eventually word got out to teachers about it all and theyb started to request tricks, which was very fun to fool a smart-ass science teacher and makje his jaw drop to the floor. It was cool.

Then, before Thanksgiing, and gain before Xmas, I visited the elementary school my mom teaches at and amazed some kindergarteners, first graders, second graders, and third graders. The teachers loved it and they always ask me to come back each year. And I always do. My mom even lets me skip school on those days.

But then I started getting noticed anymore. Al of a sudden a lady I worked with asked if I would be willing to put together a forty-five minute show for her daughters birthday. I agreed and that's what I am up to right now. In addition my hockey coach asked if I would do the same show at his daughters Birthday. I said I would love to. All the more publicicty. And a handsome paycheck and free cake and Ice ceam I might add.

Also, my school newspaper interviewed me and I am getting my picture taken tommorow to be placed alongside the half page article and interview.

I also a scheduled to do a large private party for about 40 families of New England Buisness owners. A weekend getaway if you will. It will be forty families. I am scheduled to do a forty-five minute show for the kids then 2 hours of strolling in the dining hall and bar for the adults. All close up cards adn what not. That is getting me a BIG paycheck plus HUGE tips. And the people who hired me say that I will most likely be offered other parties to attend by the other people if I do a good job. More publicity.

And Yestertday I was talking to some employees who wrok in the service desk in the grocery store I work at (I was about to punch in and they were on break.) And they asked to see a trick. So I did a quick one and the store manager saw me do A color change and asked me to do a trick. I did De Ja Vu and he freaked out and couldn't stop complimenting me. Later he made me perform for Him, The night manager, and the assistant manager and they all had a good laugh.

Now, sometimes at the store we have things called "Open Houses" where you get a big coupon book and you come in and try a bunch of free samples and all that. and it gets BUSY. Basically people come and have a good time, eat some food, get discounts and al that. The store manager says that he's going to find out when the next one is and he'll give me a dollar raise for that day and he'll schedule me for about 4-5 hours but I won't really work. I mean I'll be a magician instead. He'll even advertise me in our sales books.

So basically I am very amazed and happy at how well my fame is spreading right now. I feel like I am really starting to bewgin my dream of becoming a profession. I understand that I am no where near pros like b?laine and Copperfeild yet but everyone must start some where, right???

Please share your stories...

OH!!! And for the even with the buisness owners in June they told me to find a fanny pack or something to keep tips in. Any ideas???

Maybe the assassins pouch. Does anyone know where to get one???
 
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tokyoUW

Sep 26, 2007
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Tokyo, Japan
No offense, but put the cards down, stop skipping school, and start studying more. It is cool you are doing well, but the mere fact that I had to read through a wall of spelling and grammatical errors trying to guess what some words were, is really sad. Even if you are planning to make Magic your profession/career when you grow up, which is great and I wish you luck, right now, school needs to be your number one priority.

I am concerned because some of the posts I have seen from magicians still in high school, sound as if they don't really care about being at shool. They go on about how they break rules by bringing cards out in class anyway, and how they don't even care they are breaking the rules, etc... This is a bad way to say, "hi, I am wanting to be taken seriously as a professional."

I wish you good luck, and in no way am saying, "stop practicing your magic." However, the years you are in school, and especially if you plan to go to college, you really need to make studying your top priority. You would be surprised how important being able to write a grammatically correct sentence really is when you enter the real world.
 
JDENredden

JDENredden

Jan 17, 2008
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tokyoUW said:
No offense, but put the cards down, stop skipping school, and start studying more. It is cool you are doing well, but the mere fact that I had to read through a wall of spelling and grammatical errors trying to guess what some words were, is really sad. Even if you are planning to make Magic your profession/career when you grow up, which is great and I wish you luck, right now, school needs to be your number one priority.

I am concerned because some of the posts I have seen from magicians still in high school, sound as if they don't really care about being at shool. They go on about how they break rules by bringing cards out in class anyway, and how they don't even care they are breaking the rules, etc... This is a bad way to say, "hi, I am wanting to be taken seriously as a professional."

I wish you good luck, and in no way am saying, "stop practicing your magic." However, the years you are in school, and especially if you plan to go to college, you really need to make studying your top priority. You would be surprised how important being able to write a grammatically correct sentence really is when you enter the real world.
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Thats true.

JDEN
 
praetoritevong

praetoritevong

Nov 20, 2007
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Sydney, Australia
tokyoUW said:
No offense, but put the cards down, stop skipping school, and start studying more. It is cool you are doing well, but the mere fact that I had to read through a wall of spelling and grammatical errors trying to guess what some words were, is really sad. Even if you are planning to make Magic your profession/career when you grow up, which is great and I wish you luck, right now, school needs to be your number one priority.

I am concerned because some of the posts I have seen from magicians still in high school, sound as if they don't really care about being at school. They go on about how they break rules by bringing cards out in class anyway, and how they don't even care they are breaking the rules, etc... This is a bad way to say, "hi, I am wanting to be taken seriously as a professional."

I wish you good luck, and in no way am saying, "stop practicing your magic." However, the years you are in school, and especially if you plan to go to college, you really need to make studying your top priority. You would be surprised how important being able to write a grammatically correct sentence really is when you enter the real world.
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Good point, and importantly, well said. Please do keep this in mind.

With that said, Dylan, congratulations on your success. I've experienced similar periods where it feels like a lotta things are picking up and a lotta work is getting paid off, so I know how it feels, enjoy it, and make the most of it, so don't linger on it too much, but get to it.
 
DrGonzo

DrGonzo

Dec 29, 2008
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Colorado
Congrats. Its wonderful that you are doing good. Keep it up, and dont let anbody stand in the way of your dreams. As it has been said, education is very important...knowledge is power. The world after the high school years can be a cut throat environment. I do not know what you are looking for in college, but it might be a good idea to look into business/management and maybe finance if you want to be a professional magician. After all, if you are making a living with performing it is a business...just my two cents.
 
blahblah

blahblah

May 19, 2008
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manchester
lol everyone in my school knows who I am (its a little bit of a weird school though) so it doesnt count.

have you tried a publicity stunt? try it with this sales night thing, as in "im going to -do something inccredible- at the open night, come on, get some food, and watch the show"

that would really get alot of publicity thing ;)
 
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SKSleighofHand

Jul 14, 2008
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Well, I am glad that you are continue to put dedication towards your magic. Since that you are an honor roll student, it should not be a problem, as long as you put school first before yourself.
 
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7uPyOuRs

Dec 29, 2008
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tokyoUW said:
No offense, but put the cards down, stop skipping school, and start studying more. It is cool you are doing well, but the mere fact that I had to read through a wall of spelling and grammatical errors trying to guess what some words were, is really sad. Even if you are planning to make Magic your profession/career when you grow up, which is great and I wish you luck, right now, school needs to be your number one priority.

I am concerned because some of the posts I have seen from magicians still in high school, sound as if they don't really care about being at shool. They go on about how they break rules by bringing cards out in class anyway, and how they don't even care they are breaking the rules, etc... This is a bad way to say, "hi, I am wanting to be taken seriously as a professional."

I wish you good luck, and in no way am saying, "stop practicing your magic." However, the years you are in school, and especially if you plan to go to college, you really need to make studying your top priority. You would be surprised how important being able to write a grammatically correct sentence really is when you enter the real world.
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I agree with you. I had to stop for a while to get back in school and what not.
 
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