On 2011-01-15 05:07, Stucky wrote:
The only leg work is making some calls and sending some emails (if you have the budget, making some ads to go in the magazines). If you are not willing to work a little hard to sell something you believe in, then maybe you don't deserve to reap the rewards?

On 2011-01-15 19:48, willowtaylor wrote:
Stucky: Interesting perspective you have on how magic creators should behave. How many products have you put out there?

Christopher

On 2010-04-12 09:25, Kevin Cook wrote:

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On 2010-04-10 10:00, Richard Osterlind wrote: I have actually changed the professional lives of many performers working today. And I am proud of that!

This is the last I have to say on the subject and the last time I will ever partake in this seething hive of sin, the Magic Café.

Good day.

On 2011-01-23 16:58, truthteller wrote:
You write that being known by many is better than making ten dollars? Is that true? Always?

I know plenty of people who care not one lick for fame, but are interested in putting food on their table. Lots of people have millions of hits on their YouTube videos yet not a dollar to show for them.

Second, your position belies ignorance of the magic marketplace. Going through distributers often allows one to make more money on an item and keep costs lower through higher distribution, lower production costs. While one can sell products without a distributor, doing so rarely results in being able to lower ones price.

Finally, who are you to suggest that someone has placed too high a value on their work? Is it not their right to decide who gets access to the information and for what investment?

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