Still... trying to improve on what I have.

When it comes to "must reads" regarding marketing, can you please give me some suggestions as to your top five?

And please, by all means elaborate. Feel free to expand it to tools, ideas, tips etc.

As always, my thanks in advance.

Try these

John Breeds "How to create magic and triple your income" practical magic wonderfully detailed chapter about how to do marketing, what to say on the phone, organising your flyers / posters / business cards

Samuel P Smith "The Confidential Day Care Booking Manual" (& cd) http://www.spsmagic.com/products.asp?product_id=b002 or http://www.spsmagic.com/products.asp?product_id=b028

David Ginn is also releasing "The only three ways to book your shows" http://www.spsmagic.com/products.asp?product_id=b014 or direct from David http://www.ginnmagic.com/

also try doing a web-search here on the Magic Café

Thanks guys!

Hey guys...i'll post a new thread but thought might be of interest to you, I'm hosting a free teleseminar on June 14th called 31 Sources Of Gigs if it'll be of interest to you? There isn't any pitch or anything: http://mentalunderground.com/webinar/31-sources-of-gigs/

Ken Groves- Breaking Down the Brick Walls of Show Biz! It is written by a ventriloquist, but applies to any variety act or comedian looking for work. An easy read, common sense material that is laid out for people who don't have a clue. And it works. You can get it through Lee Cornell at:

http://www.cornellpublications.com/groves-web.htm

Gravitational Marketing by Jimmy Vee is very comprehensive and valuable. Walt

Gravitational was excellent!

Book yourseld solid by Michael Port. A great resource and full of ideas and tips.

Great responses.

Thanks again everyone.