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mOzerian Loyal user Sydney, Global 230 Posts |
Hello,
I recently got a radio spot for a show I'm in, Triple Deception, with two other lads. I've never done a radio spot before. We plan to discuss what we do, and obviously promote the show. Yes I plan to do at least two effects, most likely a swami based prediction and maybe a pulse stopping. Please does anybody have any advice on doing radio shows, how to handle the radio announcer, how to plug the show effectively, how to get bookings out of it.... cheerio.. |
Jim Snack Inner circle 1338 Posts |
The old joke goes:
“Last week I performed this trick on the radio. Over one hundred people called in to say they couldn’t see how it was done!” But seriously, if you can figure out a good trick to do on the radio it can really spice up an interview. Mentalism works well. Definitely get the audio CDs "Radio Magic" by Banachek. You can listen to actual interviews. It's great. Find it at: http://www.magicinspirations.net/ Here are a few additional thoughts from Volume One of my Sucess in Magic Course: Your job is to help the host entertain the listeners, so think of ways to make it easy for the host and fun for everyone. Before contacting a radio personality listen to his or her show for a few weeks to get the feel of the show. Make sure your stunt fits into the format of the show and appeals to the show’s listeners. For example, a while back I heard magician Chris Angel promoting his “Mind Freak” show in New York City on the nationally syndicated Howard Stern radio show. He did a blindfold stunt which involved describing what, if anything, women where wearing. It gave Howard Stern lots of opportunity to make witty comments about the stunt. Send a press release to all the DJs on the station, not just the one you will be interview by, especially to disk jockeys and news editors on the morning and afternoon “drive time” shows. The “drive time” is from 7:00 -9:00 AM and 4:00 - 6:00 PM, when people are commuting in their cars and the audience is large. Include interesting facts or stories relating to magic so they can "talk up" your appearance beforehand. After the interview, stop by the receptionist’s desk on the way out. Do a quick trick so he or she will remember you and leave your business card. Often people will call the station after the interview and the receptionist should have your contact information to give to the caller. Also, remember to send a thank-you note to the host after the interview. Good luck. Jim Snack |
mOzerian Loyal user Sydney, Global 230 Posts |
Thank you Mr Snack, some sound advice there..
It all went quite well, I ended up doing a pulse stopping, which went down fantastically.. cheerio.. |
magicaldj1 Regular user Madison, Wisconsin 122 Posts |
Wish I had seen this post earlier. I used to be a radio dj. If you ever need more advice on this either pm me or email me.
Andy |
ufo Inner circle Phoenix, Arizona 1185 Posts |
Magic mantra:
Listen to Jim! Having been a radio host for 6 years, my experience showed that the key to a good interview of any type is when the guest is articulate, and interesting! After that, make sure you provide the host with the facts about the show you are promoting as well as sample questions that you have great answers to! Good luck! -Ed
"What's your drug?" she asked. "Hope" he said, "The most addicting one of all."
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