Hi there my name is Shane I'm 14 years old and I was reading through the post about close up venues and I was wondering what kind of venues would be good for me a 14 year old kid.

When I was 14 I was working a few birthdays.

Shane-
How long have you been into magic? Do you prefer stage and parlor work or closeup? I would say for a fourteen year old some good ideas might be to get a small birthday party/parlor show together. You might also want to think some small closeup routines for strolling magic, restaurants, etc. If you are just starting out, doing free shows for charity shows and the like is always a good idea.
-Michael

Ive been doing magic for about a year and I prefer closeup but I'm also starting to look into stage magic.
Thanks
Shane

Shane,

Dive right in and start working the Disney Cruise Lines!! 'Eh, or maybe that's too dramatic for a start. When I was your age- geesh it sounds like I'm over the hill when I say that, but anyway. When I was your age I worked restaurants. Hilton Hotels actually doing walk around close up magic. I'd recommend you start with close up. As it is less expensive than stage magic. At least- when I was your age (there I go again!) every cent I earned went towards a piece of magic. I took the Lance Burton route. He did the same. Well- probably all of us did at one time. 'Ya all know you spent a good bit of money when you first got into it!! But alas- that's my recommendation. Be wise though. Buy books. If you don't like to read- ah well tough. Ha; you'll learn to love it. Look into getting the Tarbell Course in Magic. Start from the beginning, hence Volume One. Hope this helps some. If you have anymore questions- feel free to ask.

best regards,
Matt Tomasko