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Neznarf Inner circle NY then AZ now 1840 Posts |
John Kaplan's Newest Fundraising Magic Course is called
"Night Magic" and it costs about $700. http://www.fundraisingmagic.com/upgrade/nightmagic.htm I know a lot of you have his other great offerings. The question is: Does anyone have his "Night Magic" Fundraising course. (The course is meant for the "solo" performer) So if you do have it, do you think it's worth the $$$$? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
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flourish dude Inner circle from ? But I know where I am going! 1195 Posts |
I would say it is good. I don't have it but I do have three other Courses of his. The only problem I ever had was it was geared for a "larger" show. I only do a 1 person show. I am not sure about the Night Magic. I did hear he had a 1 person program now, this may be it.
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
I have all Kaplan's courses including the preview version of Night Magic. This final edition has more art work from what I was told. I forgot what I paid ($298 maybe) because I already owned his other products when the offer was made over a year and a half ago.
It works like a "Murder Mystery" theater group where one individual performs for a small group of adult couples. The organzation uses the Kaplan Plan but instead of selling tons of tickets one only sells 50 tickets at 40 per ticket, still selling ad space and including piggyback sales. The organization has a magic dinner (Beef & Beer or Pasta meal), you provide the entertainment like a comedy theater group. I personally feel it would be better if more than one magician entertained, but that's my opinion. Do I feel Night Magic is worth $700. Yes, if you focus on applying it and working hard at it. Your show needs to be a good show obviously.
Dennis Michael
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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
I have to say that Kaplin's stuff is great and best of all it works.
If you really want to get out there and perform full time and make money then his programmes are the best. Unlike a lot those so called 'marketing gurus' that you see on the internet for magicians who claim to be experts and charging money for photocopied pieces of paper! Kaplin is actually DOING it and has a proven track record! No half pied ideas here, no wishy washy stuff, just tried and tested material from a guy who obviously is 'doing it' and doing it well. Nuff said!! I am a huge fan of his Santa by Satellite, this in my opinion is THE best marketing idea that I have ever seen for a magician at Xmas time. I saw it in action and it blew me away, so clever and after speaking to Mr. Kaplin I couldn't believe he was selling the franchise ...I'm in line for that one. What does it boil down to? If you follow his ideas (which I have) then you WILL make money and get the shows! Simple as that. He supplies everything you need.
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
Before you sock the $700 down, ask yourself these questions.
Casinos have single comedians who entertain the masses. (Joan Rivers for example) Mac King has one of the best Las Vegas Acts and it isn't an illusion show. Paul Romhany said above "Kaplin's Stuff is great and best of all it works." This is very true. You put the time and effort into Kaplan's Fundraising Programs, the rewards are worth it. Consider this. You get your full $700 back the first show you do. Are there additional fees, absolutely. You need to take Kaplan's material and redesign them with your name. You need to have the show equipment, a lighting bar set (Prosound and Audio), a Sound system with wireless mic for stage work. A package product of materials for the customer, and if you are going full force, you will need all the standard stuff, business cards, website, posters, banners, adcuts, etc. You need to be self contained. Night Magic is easier than the other plans because the other fundraising magic programs call for illusions, a stage hand, an assistant, and a means to carry the stuff (Van/Truck) with trailer. (Night Magic should fit into a van.) Hope this helps and doesn't scare you away. It is the best plan on the market. It requires committment. Once you have established a client base in your area, a group of organizations who make money, they will call you back each year, because you've made them happy and a couple of thousand dollars for their organization.
Dennis Michael
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Neznarf Inner circle NY then AZ now 1840 Posts |
DenDowdy
I will PM you
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Neznarf Inner circle NY then AZ now 1840 Posts |
DenDowdy
Thanks for the information you PM'ed me. It was very helpful and detailed, as are all of your posts. Thanks again...
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
Let me know if you buy it. The section related to Laughs Per Minute in the comedy section and Kids magic section all help to do a Comedy Night Magic Show.
Dennis Michael
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Zack Special user 551 Posts |
I'd like to hear more about this.
How is the concept different from his standard fundraising course? He says that this course will put you in front of adult audiences. Why is this geared to adults? Who's the clients? |
Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
Without repeating the above, your clients are small organizations, like local church socials, Kwanais, Rotary, Vol. Fire Companies, Unions, etc. They turn their meeting club into a social evening of comedy magic. It is themed based with, coctail hour, strolling magic, and table (restuarant type) magic, followed by a beef and beer meal or spagatii dinner, etc and ending up with a great (Hopefully) comedy show.
It is geared toward adults because the tickets are $40 each and the purpose of the evening is to have fun and support the organization. ($80-$100 a couple) If you want to do a similar fundraiser but for kids then it is an "Ice Cream Social". Why is this concept different from a "Standard" fundraising course? All of Kaplan's programs are "Full Blown Multi-level" fundraisers. Defining "standard fundraiser": You provide the show, the organization provides the audience, ticket sales only! 50/50 split or variation of that. Kaplan provides the artwork, and promotional material and methods to raise additional monies. See a longer detailed post on this: Kaplan's Fundraiser Program For instance, you get paid $2,000 for your Fundraising Illusion show, or $1,500 for your Comedy "Night Magic" Show. If the sponsoring organization does it right, they can pull in $35,000 (Yes, 35 thousand dollars. My local church does this each year. and I have all the paperwork to validate this.) Make no bones about this, it is not easy getting started, and convincing the organizations it will work, Some "creative thinking on your part will be necessary. Does it work? Take a look at Kaplain's Annual Schedule Read about how he does it: Kaplain's Fundraising Magic When you make this kind of money for an organization, they keep having you back each year. It's a commitment!
Dennis Michael
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Zack Special user 551 Posts |
Thanks Don,
Very well answered. I'm afraid that I still don't understand the difference between his BASIC course, and night magic. They both seem to be the same idea. It appears that the former is geared to illusion shows, and the latter to club acts. |
Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
Good Question Zack,
His basic program contains the piggyback fundraisers (mini-related fundraiser). His niight magic, disguards some, adds, some, adds routines, graphics, how to sell, and a lot more. It is more focused. Consider his basic program broad usage, and his night magic themed focused but using comedy instead of major illusion show. His night magic is a one-man show, and his basic includes a stage hand and an assistant. On a personal note, I would prefer, doing Night Magic with one or two others.
Dennis Michael
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Zack Special user 551 Posts |
Any idea why night magic is so much more expensive?
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
The only guess, is to limit the number of buyers. It's an open market if you can pull it off.
My second guess, is: You are really buying two packages. The first is his basic fundraising package and all the material that comes with that program, the books, the artwork, the newsletters, the whole package on how to do fund raisers. The second package, is the Night magic, including the radio 30/60 broadcast the changes in the origional package, and the additional art work for this package. Since I already had spent over $1,000 in his Christmas, Halloween and Origional package, I got a special offer which was reduced, but still several hundred. A Pre-announcement package (Several Years ago). The key is, can you do comedy and do a stand alone show? This is not an easy task to get started, but if you can do it, then you will get your money back the first show you do! Considering that, it's worth it. Den
Dennis Michael
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inhumaninferno Elite user 452 Posts |
Kaplan's materials are spot on and will help you make the money. View "Night Magic" as a fund raising magical dinner theater. You supply the show (close up and stage) the sponsor group supplies all else. Doesn't have to be flat out comedy, that is up to the performers' strengths. If you buy it and use it, the price is cheap.
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