Hi!
I am a 16 years old magician from Montreal, and I consider myself a little above the intermediate magician. I do a lot of card work, but I also perform effects with ropes, coins, rubber bands and everyday objects. I practice each trick I learn with dedication, and I have spent the last 3 years focusing on acquiring proper technique. My goal was to learn as much as possibe, and then choose specific tricks to create routines, sets, shows, and start performing professionally. This is where I am now.
My biggest problem is I have no idea where to go. I want to perform as much as possible to gain experience, but I don't know where to do it. Some people tell me to do kid's shows, but I have never done anything like that: in fact, the magic I perform is mainly for kids 10+ and adults. A formal close up/stand up show would be ideal, or even table hopping, but then again, I don't know where to start. I am confortable doing stand-up and close-up.
The only times I performed for money was at my dad's company event doing table hopping in a restaurant, and a small show with 5 12 years old childrens.
I have business cards with my email and my website printed on them, and I left the other side blank to perform effects such as Toosh. I also have a domain name matching them, and I am currently building the website.
Also, if you think I shouldn't be worrying about those concerns now, and that I should do orientate myself toward something else, feel free to tell me!
My questions are:
- Considering my young age, where would you advise me to go to gain experience performing in different situations?
- Depending on the type of magic you suggest me to perform, how much should I charge?
- How would you design a website to make it appealing? What are keys things I should include?
Thank you very much for taking the time to answer
Best regards,
Marc-Antoine Denis
I am a 16 years old magician from Montreal, and I consider myself a little above the intermediate magician. I do a lot of card work, but I also perform effects with ropes, coins, rubber bands and everyday objects. I practice each trick I learn with dedication, and I have spent the last 3 years focusing on acquiring proper technique. My goal was to learn as much as possibe, and then choose specific tricks to create routines, sets, shows, and start performing professionally. This is where I am now.
My biggest problem is I have no idea where to go. I want to perform as much as possible to gain experience, but I don't know where to do it. Some people tell me to do kid's shows, but I have never done anything like that: in fact, the magic I perform is mainly for kids 10+ and adults. A formal close up/stand up show would be ideal, or even table hopping, but then again, I don't know where to start. I am confortable doing stand-up and close-up.
The only times I performed for money was at my dad's company event doing table hopping in a restaurant, and a small show with 5 12 years old childrens.
I have business cards with my email and my website printed on them, and I left the other side blank to perform effects such as Toosh. I also have a domain name matching them, and I am currently building the website.
Also, if you think I shouldn't be worrying about those concerns now, and that I should do orientate myself toward something else, feel free to tell me!
My questions are:
- Considering my young age, where would you advise me to go to gain experience performing in different situations?
- Depending on the type of magic you suggest me to perform, how much should I charge?
- How would you design a website to make it appealing? What are keys things I should include?
Thank you very much for taking the time to answer
Best regards,
Marc-Antoine Denis
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