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lui Regular user Berlin, Germany 108 Posts |
Hi sjballa147,
here is a strategy that seems to work well in Berlin. Maybe it can help you. Up to five close-up magician form a group and find a place were they can perform e.g. two days per month - an early and an evening show. The group will provide advertising material and get the biggest part/all of the entrance fee. The places will display the material, sometimes charge for the room and benefit from the increase of visitors. A spectator is charged 5-13 € (depending on quality/experience) for a 1:10 - 1:30 h show (25-40 visitors per show). While this won't make You rich it's a solid base to start from. Just consider all the advantages:
So where will you find like minded? I don't know the American magic scene, but any local magic club will be a good place to start. A magic shop will be another good place, since the owner usually has good knowledge about his customers and a high interest to keep them in business. |
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Frank Tougas Inner circle Minneapolis, MN 1712 Posts |
Based upon some good advice I've gotten from the Café, a reasonable starting fee would be twice the cost of the average meal per hour. The high end restaurants then would pay more than a lower end restaurant.
Remember we are hired by a business for the service we provide, not just because it is a cool gig. In the private sector you produce a valuable product or you are soon out of work. Frank Tougas
Frank Tougas The Twin Cities Most "Kid Experienced" Children's Performer :"Creating Positive Memories...One Smile at a Time"
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Paolo Venturini Veteran user Lucca (I.) - New York City 385 Posts |
Thinking something else... What about "Summer Camps" performing for kids (summer time, of course). Or you could have a part-time in a local magic shop, or have an agreement with a Toy Store's owner, advertising your two (or 3) times a week performances... In all cases you're rising their business, you'll get paid and, most at all, exposure and more experiences for you... You'll growing in magic and after that, you could perform gigs in restaurants and be paid as a semi-pro.
Good luck. Paolo Venturini |
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sjballa147 Loyal user Tennessee 278 Posts |
Thanks a lot all this advice is great. Any more venues good for closeup magic?
Thanks Shane |
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