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mannimiguel New user 67 Posts |
A question for the working pros and others who are doing at least 50 shows a year...How many shows a month do you need to do to establish a groove where the quality of your show and interaction with the children is at a relatively consistent level. And how many years of performing (be honest!) was it before your show was as good as it currently is?
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trickychris Loyal user England 260 Posts |
I've been performing pro now for 7 years, and as long as you perform regularly (say at least twice a week) then you will constantly improve - even when you think your show is at a high standard.
I thought my shows were at a decent level 7 years back - I wouldn't have performed for the money had I not thought this. But looking back I cringe a little at what I was doing!! Its difficult to put a time scale on when I was happy with my show - the truth is; your show can always improve. And the sooner people come to terms with this the better. Chris |
Andy Wonder Special user Auckland, New Zealand 747 Posts |
Well said Chris. Although there is something I would like to add. There are magicians that get in a groove as you say although I think of it more as being stuck in a rut. You can always improve but unfortunately not everyone chooses to do so.
Andy Wonder, Auckland, New Zealand
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Billy Whizz Special user Plymouth, UK 576 Posts |
I've been performing for about 19 years now, 13 of those were just part time. My show really started improving when I went full time.
Every year it gets better, at the moment I look at my show and think it's the best it could be. But I know that this time next year, I'll look back at this years show and think it rubbish. If you look at my promo DVD, that was over a year ago, my show is much better now. But at the time it was recorded, I thought the show couldn't get much better. It's like anything really, the more you practice and perform, the better you'll get. Professional footballers don't get that good with just the occasional practice session, they have to train/practice evry day. |
alson Regular user 143 Posts |
It is nice if you get to perform your show numbers of times a day if possible . I did this for a couple of years on and off and found I could look and see what I needed adjust in my show to get it better. I think you can always make a show better. I thnk performing as much as you can can also help with your pacing and timing in your show.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
I need to do at least one show a week to stay sharp. If I do less than one show a week I become absent minded. If I'm doing multiple shows in a day I loose comcentration on the fourth show, but my shows are very physical, which means four shows equals four shirts.
have fun Al Angello
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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chris mcbrien Inner circle Chicago 1235 Posts |
I rehearse my script every week no matter how many shows I'm doing. Even during a "slow" week I'll run through my script. To stay sharp I set up my show in the living room and go through it. I echo others here about practicing. I work on scheduling my time between marketing, selling, rehearsal/practice and learning new tricks. Keeps me on my toes!
Chris PS> I always wonder what people must think as they see me in my car with my hand up in the air doing my vent routine as I'm driving..... |
mannimiguel New user 67 Posts |
Thanks everyone for the replies. I appreciate it.
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