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Emazdad Inner circle Plymouth UK 1954 Posts |
We all take enquirys from bookers for dates that we're fully booked on, If you find that they can't change the day to fit your diary so you can't do the party for them do you reccomend anyone else? Personally when in that situation I reccomend Billy Wizz and Chris The magician here in Plymouth and they do the same. They are my mates and I know they do very good shows,(I would never reccomend anyone who wasn't good) the punters are always impressed that we are being so helpful. They often come back to us next year. Do any of you do the same or are you a "Sorry I don't know/reccomend others type". What are your views on this? I know there are some people who refuse to pass on names.
Yours Funfully
Clive "Emazdad" Hemsley www.emazdad.com "Magic is a secret, without the secret there is no magic" Remember there are only 3 types of people in the world, those that can count and those that can't. |
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
I don't have a problem with this.
Dennis Michael
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Billy Whizz Special user Plymouth, UK 576 Posts |
I think it's a great idea, I might try and find an Emazdad and Chris the magician in my area too!
Cheers Billy |
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p.b.jones Inner circle Milford Haven. Pembrokeshire wales U.K. 2642 Posts |
HI,
I Reccomend Jugglestruck who are friends of mine. they do magic, puppets, juggling ext. we always pass on jobs to each other. what i dislike is when people ask me what other ents are like and I know their Cr*p I tend to say that I have not seen them work and perhaps they should ask the performer for some ex clients of thiers that they can speak to about the show, but when it is a good client of mine I feel really uncomfortable. Phillip |
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
In my opinion, it would be downright uncivilized not to pass along the name of someone you know is competent if you can't do the show.
It would be unfair to the booker (leaving him or her in the lurch); unfair to the other performer (doing him or her out of a job, just due to greed!); and unfair to yourself not to do it (because it is one more brick in the road to making you a lesser person). Good on you, Emazdad; you are fortunate to have a couple of other performers of that calibre and you are all fortunate to be able to rely on each other. |
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Vilago Loyal user 230 Posts |
I wouldn't have any problem with this. However, here's a true story...
When I was a teenager, another magician was asked for my telephone number by a potential client. Rather than just give it, he ended up booking the show as my "agent", and called me saying that he wanted me to do a show for him as he was overbooked. After the show the client and I spoke and I was told about my newfound "agent", plus I found out he kept 15% of the booking fee for himself. Moral - Recommend if you will, but don't try to steal part of the fee! You don't get a "finder's fee" for recommending! |
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charliemagic Special user 545 Posts |
My two cents:
I live in long Island NY. There are many magicians here & the competition is tough..A group of us do recommend each other & if hired we send each other a 'thank you' in the form of $. This is the relationship a few of us have. |
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Andy Wonder Special user Auckland, New Zealand 747 Posts |
I act as a booking agent for another magician that has a similar show to mine. It works quite well for us. He has a regular Monday to Friday job and is too busy during the week to deal with telephone inquiries. He does not have to worry about any marketing because he rides on the back of mine and takes all the jobs I can't do when I am fully booked.
He loves to perform at kids parties but does not want to have it interfere with his day job. It is a good situation for both of us.
Andy Wonder, Auckland, New Zealand
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Vilago Loyal user 230 Posts |
Charlie,
Sending a $ thank you is one thing...expecting (or stealing) a finder's fee is something else, right? But I understand what you're saying... |
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Emazdad Inner circle Plymouth UK 1954 Posts |
I see we all sing from the same hymn sheet, I can't understand these people who flatly refuse to pass on other names to bookers.
Anyway I'm away for a few days now so I'll take this opertunity to wish you all a very happy, prosperous and magical new year
Yours Funfully
Clive "Emazdad" Hemsley www.emazdad.com "Magic is a secret, without the secret there is no magic" Remember there are only 3 types of people in the world, those that can count and those that can't. |
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Cheshire Cat Special user Wilmslow, UK 941 Posts |
Sorry, different hymn sheet. Under no circumstances would we recommend anyone these days other than for Punch and Judy which we don't do. Have learned the hard way years ago - had a parent phone me back after the party and say: "if I were you I'd forget recommending this guy, you are doing yourself a dis-service" - never felt so annoyed, let-down and embarrassed. We simply say: "better ask your friends or parents at school. They get to see other entertainers, we don't". So maybe we thrive on being "different" - being "downright uncivilised!" or "laying bricks to being a lesser person" (!) - just entering our 25th year so getting by on it! (and what use is a forum without opposing views?) Happy NY.
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charliemagic Special user 545 Posts |
Vilago
You & I are on the same 'track'! I agree 100%. |
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mslj New user Bradford, England 95 Posts |
The only work I want to be responsible for is my own. There are people I could suggest but although I am clear that I in no way accept any responsibility for the bad performances of others, bookers and clients often have less clear understanding. If I suggest another person and they mess up I do not want to be accountable for recommending that person.
Consequently I avoid passing on specific names and numbers. |
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JamesinLA Inner circle Los Angeles 3400 Posts |
I actually have no problem with a percentage as a finder's fee. But I wouldn't go over 10 percent. I'm used to working with agents, and 90 percent of something is better than 100 percent of nothing.
Jim
Oh, my friend we're older but no wiser, for in our hearts the dreams are still the same...
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Vilago Loyal user 230 Posts |
JamesinLA,
Sure, as long as you KNOW ahead of thime that there's a finder's fee involved... |
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Cheshire Cat Special user Wilmslow, UK 941 Posts |
Well said MSLJ. Us northern English folk know how to call a spade a shovel don't we?
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Billy Whizz Special user Plymouth, UK 576 Posts |
Recomending someone else is OK,as long as you've seen their show and know what you're recomending. I've seen Emazdad's show which is why I wouldn't hesitate passing his number on. I would never pass anyone I had never seen. Like you say, it will come back on you.
All the best, (hungover) Billy Whizz hic! hic! hic! |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
I get alot of calls. That is why I need others as backups. But instead of recommeding someone else I set up someone else. I find out what magician is available. I let him know what I have to offer. If he gives me an approval, I tell my customer to send me a deposit. The deposit is my finder's fee. I send the magician out to collect the balance for himself. I do the same with moonbouncers, clowns, djs, etc.
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JSMagic Loyal user Boston 202 Posts |
I agree with Billy, because if you recomend someone you havnt seen and the parent doesnt like the party, theres probably a chance they would get mad at you...
If a magician is not intending to "trick" a spectator, why is every "trick" called a magic "trick"?
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Cheshire Cat Special user Wilmslow, UK 941 Posts |
But we all get "lots of calls" Dynamike. You are not wanting to let any of them go are you? In years gone by musicians would have called you a "fixer". Often referred to these days as an "Agent". We've been there, seen that and done that! In 1988 ran a Government Registered Entertainment Agency for a short while. Great success in booking acts out on Summer Contracts but any one nighters, whether they were bands, pianists, magicians or whatever, we knew full well they were handing their own cards out! Is it really worth the hassle of worrying about the actions/conduct/reliability of others (that's if you DO worry), for just a few dollars or pounds deposit or commission? There are guys in every City who think they are going to start organising others - ok if you want to be organised I guess!
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