Today I had a gig at a university that was about an hour drive out for me. I have to say it was one of the most unprofessional experiences I have ever had with event coordinators. When I got there, the coordinators did not greet me and show me around. They were already having activities going on in the room I would be performing and I sat outside the room waiting for them to finish. They then announced me about to perform without them ever even knowing I had arrived. When I go to eventually meet the coordinators they didn't allow me any space or time to setup. They also did not mention that this would be more of a parlour show rather than a small close up performance that I was expecting. Needless to say I was pretty frustrated with the event coordinators and I think it showed in my face and demeanor.
But when I actually got into performing and interacting with my audience, I quickly forgot all my grievances and started to enjoy myself. I was getting great reactions on all of my routines and it was easy for me to feed and build off of the energy of the room. And yes even my razor blade swallowing bit was met with people freaking out and applause afterwards. I'm still not impressed with the event coordinators but in the end I still had a great time performing.
I think even the worst day of being a magician is better than the best day doing anything else. I have worked plenty of office jobs but no job has ever given me the sense of fulfillment and accomplishment from doing a good job like magic can. I think it's because I use the audience's engagement and energy and use that to boost my own performance where as other jobs I can't do that.
I just thought I would share with you guys and get your thoughts on why you love magic.
But when I actually got into performing and interacting with my audience, I quickly forgot all my grievances and started to enjoy myself. I was getting great reactions on all of my routines and it was easy for me to feed and build off of the energy of the room. And yes even my razor blade swallowing bit was met with people freaking out and applause afterwards. I'm still not impressed with the event coordinators but in the end I still had a great time performing.
I think even the worst day of being a magician is better than the best day doing anything else. I have worked plenty of office jobs but no job has ever given me the sense of fulfillment and accomplishment from doing a good job like magic can. I think it's because I use the audience's engagement and energy and use that to boost my own performance where as other jobs I can't do that.
I just thought I would share with you guys and get your thoughts on why you love magic.