Hello, I have been doing magic, juggling, card manipulation, mentalism, etc.. as a hobby over 5 years now. I am looking to take the next step and become a professional. I have been reading and doing research and found a ton of recources/information, but I am having a hard time choosing what I should get first (Money is the issue.. ). I need opinions from people who have read/watched the materials im going to list below.
If you can point me to the right recources that will help me get on my feet faster (I know it wont happen instantly ) I will really appreciate it.
Just so you know exactly what im looking for here is my needs -
Need to form multiple acts - Childrens show, Stage show, Close up, Resturaunt, ETC... (I want to be able to perform at ANY venue, ANY time!)
Need to learn MORE about the business side of entertaining. I know the basics, but I need MORE.
How to get the job and KEEP the job/ways of getting repeat customers, etc...
I need all of the information it takes to become a professional SUCCESSFUL magician. If possible I would like to learn as much as I can through others and books so I dont have to learn the hard way. It may be the best way for some, but I think its the dumbest way. (Why not be successful from the beginning? )
Here are some of the recources I found and am looking at for future buys.
I plan on buying most if not ALL of them over time, but I need to know wich will help me more than the others first.
Hustle Hustle - Joel Bauer
Maximum Entertainment - Ken Weber (Just bought)
Strong Magic - Darwin Ortiz (Just bought)
Highway to Success - Elliot Smith and Ian Quick (just bought)
Find The Stuff That's You - Chris Carey
Acting for Magicians - Unknown
Beyond Deception - Tobias Beckwith
Designing Miracles - Darwin Ortiz
Making Magic Memorable CD - Michael Ammar
Negotiating Higher Performance Fees CD - Michael Ammar
Resturaunt Magic Business CD - Charles Greene
Live at The Jailhouse - Justin Miller, Dan Fleshman, Kirk Charles, Etc..
The Magic Menu - Years 1 to 11
Performing Magic for Children - Unknown
Books of Wonder - Tommy Wonder
The Secret Art of Magic - Eric Evans?
Seriously Silly DVD - David Kaye (I already have the book!) (Just bought)
Confidential Day Careing Manual w/CD - Samuel Patrick Smith
Five Points In Magic - Juan Tamariz
Entertaining on Cruise Ships - Paul Romhany
Foundations : The Art of Stage Magic - Eberhard Riese
How to Create Kid's Magic And Triple Your Income - John Breeds
Restaurant Worker's Handbook - Jim Pace & Jerry Macgregor
Sell Your Act with Poster - Samuel Patrick Smith
Beyond Secrets - Jay Sankey
Birthday Magician's Handbook - Dave Fiscus
Kid Control - Julian Franklin
The Art of Deception - Chuck Romano
Trade Show Secrets Revealed - Phil Kannen
Kids Think It's Funny - Greg McMahan
Little Book of Big Secrets - Bill Goldman
Tips: Real World Ideas of a Working Magician - Eric Henning
How to Make Money by Magic (e-book) - Paul Daniels and Andrew Lock
The Festival Entertainer - Keith Stickley
Handbook for the Theme Park Magician - Wayne Wissner
Making Real Magic - Richard Osterlind
Magic Mirror - Robert Neale
Magic and Showmanship - Henning Nelms
Let Me Tell You A Story - Barry Mitchell
Cue Control - Axel Hecklau
Creating Material and Making Your Performances Memorable by Kent "Knepper"? and Allen "__"?
There are other material products that I would like to list as well, but for now I think this list will do.
Any and all help/other recommendations is much appreciated.
Reviews on these are WELCOME.
Thanks again! - Mike
If you can point me to the right recources that will help me get on my feet faster (I know it wont happen instantly ) I will really appreciate it.
Just so you know exactly what im looking for here is my needs -
Need to form multiple acts - Childrens show, Stage show, Close up, Resturaunt, ETC... (I want to be able to perform at ANY venue, ANY time!)
Need to learn MORE about the business side of entertaining. I know the basics, but I need MORE.
How to get the job and KEEP the job/ways of getting repeat customers, etc...
I need all of the information it takes to become a professional SUCCESSFUL magician. If possible I would like to learn as much as I can through others and books so I dont have to learn the hard way. It may be the best way for some, but I think its the dumbest way. (Why not be successful from the beginning? )
Here are some of the recources I found and am looking at for future buys.
I plan on buying most if not ALL of them over time, but I need to know wich will help me more than the others first.
Hustle Hustle - Joel Bauer
Maximum Entertainment - Ken Weber (Just bought)
Strong Magic - Darwin Ortiz (Just bought)
Highway to Success - Elliot Smith and Ian Quick (just bought)
Find The Stuff That's You - Chris Carey
Acting for Magicians - Unknown
Beyond Deception - Tobias Beckwith
Designing Miracles - Darwin Ortiz
Making Magic Memorable CD - Michael Ammar
Negotiating Higher Performance Fees CD - Michael Ammar
Resturaunt Magic Business CD - Charles Greene
Live at The Jailhouse - Justin Miller, Dan Fleshman, Kirk Charles, Etc..
The Magic Menu - Years 1 to 11
Performing Magic for Children - Unknown
Books of Wonder - Tommy Wonder
The Secret Art of Magic - Eric Evans?
Seriously Silly DVD - David Kaye (I already have the book!) (Just bought)
Confidential Day Careing Manual w/CD - Samuel Patrick Smith
Five Points In Magic - Juan Tamariz
Entertaining on Cruise Ships - Paul Romhany
Foundations : The Art of Stage Magic - Eberhard Riese
How to Create Kid's Magic And Triple Your Income - John Breeds
Restaurant Worker's Handbook - Jim Pace & Jerry Macgregor
Sell Your Act with Poster - Samuel Patrick Smith
Beyond Secrets - Jay Sankey
Birthday Magician's Handbook - Dave Fiscus
Kid Control - Julian Franklin
The Art of Deception - Chuck Romano
Trade Show Secrets Revealed - Phil Kannen
Kids Think It's Funny - Greg McMahan
Little Book of Big Secrets - Bill Goldman
Tips: Real World Ideas of a Working Magician - Eric Henning
How to Make Money by Magic (e-book) - Paul Daniels and Andrew Lock
The Festival Entertainer - Keith Stickley
Handbook for the Theme Park Magician - Wayne Wissner
Making Real Magic - Richard Osterlind
Magic Mirror - Robert Neale
Magic and Showmanship - Henning Nelms
Let Me Tell You A Story - Barry Mitchell
Cue Control - Axel Hecklau
Creating Material and Making Your Performances Memorable by Kent "Knepper"? and Allen "__"?
There are other material products that I would like to list as well, but for now I think this list will do.
Any and all help/other recommendations is much appreciated.
Reviews on these are WELCOME.
Thanks again! - Mike
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