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JSMagic Loyal user Boston 202 Posts |
Hey guys (and ladies) - Before I start I want to say thanks to everyone who has helped me out and replied, my magic career is doing good so far! However, im still getting farmilar with the business. I have done 5 shows. 4 of them being birthday shows (my name is just starting to get around!!) - The first one, I was nervous but was ok. The 2nd was also ok. The 3rd show at an arcade wasnt great but could have been worsew and this past weekend i had my 4th and best show. it was 100% perfect. Nice quiet enviorment, plenty of space, half boys/half girls, perfect audience, said everything i expected them to, participated, screamed, laughed and had a great time! I had a girl say that my show was the best shed ever seen and it made my day! You have no i dea, it was 100% perfect. I have a show on the fourth of july, i have a show this saturday and i was just called by a lady that had heard about me from a pwerson at my mothers work, this lady is about 5 towns away, 20 minutes away so my name is being heard! Im 14 (once gain, i say it) and she offered me a show with 9 year olds. From my expierence im not to excited. Im not sure how my magic will suit these kids. Some of it is good but some like run rabbit run i hav e a backup plan for with 20th century silks. Im just not sure if i'll be ablwe to control kidsw who are only 4 years away from me. Im not sure if they will enjoy the show. I know I need as much expierence as I can get im just unsure about this one. Any thoughts? Im in a situation but its ok because if I don't take this job, I still have one This Saturday. im leaning twords denieing it, im just not sure ifim expierenced enough to handle 9 and 10 year olds. Also-Please be honest! You can come right out and say I shouldnt do it for any reasons, it will help me more then hurt me!!! Once again, I appreciate all of everyones help and look forward to hearing your opnions! Josh
If a magician is not intending to "trick" a spectator, why is every "trick" called a magic "trick"?
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Chad C. Inner circle 1522 Posts |
Josh,
Being fairly new myself, (a little less than a year), my advice would be to go for it and get the experience. There is a big difference between 9 and 14 year olds as I'm sure you know, and you shouldn't have many problems controlling them if you controlled your previous audiences fairly well. I started with the same basic show and just changed a few things with the different ages, and I have performed for kids between 5 and 11. With the older groups you can add in some card effects that the younger groups wouldn't really be able to do. I don't know what tricks you perform, but most can be used for a fairly wide audience, just change the presentation a little. Good Luck whatever you decide! By the way, congratulations on your early successes! It's always a great feeling when you're told by others how good a job you are doing--all those hours of practice are paying off! Keep up the good work and keep us posted on your progress! |
JSMagic Loyal user Boston 202 Posts |
Thanks Chad - Josh
If a magician is not intending to "trick" a spectator, why is every "trick" called a magic "trick"?
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
JS,
Go for it! You'll never know how you'll do unless you try! Back in the mists of time (!), when I was around your age, I did the same type of shows that you are referring to; mostly they went well but a few didn't. However, I learned from the ones that went partly wrong. Even if you totally screw up (which I doubt you will!), it's not a loss if you learn something from it. The actor, Dustin Hoffman, once said: "When I'm rocking on the front porch of the old folks' home, I want to regret the things that I did, not the things that I DIDN'T do!" So go for it! |
harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
I learn more from by "bad moments" in shows than the A+ ones.
Keep growing and glowing. The juiciest fruit is out on the limb. Harris Deutsch Laughologist
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
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Hill Inner circle 1164 Posts |
Best of luck!
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Rupert Bair Inner circle ? 2179 Posts |
I agree with the I learn more from by "bad moments" in shows than the A+ ones. I've done a show this morning and learned a lot as ive done a few new tricks today and I think because it was a longer show than normal I had to add a few things I don't normally do so, I must practise these new effects. I did a show at a local primary school last week and it was one of the best shows ever, I love that feeling, lets christin it the 100% feeling!
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