I just got an interview at a restaurant (Gaotr's Dockside for FL magicians) and they want to see what I have. Any suggestions about what to show and what to talk about? It is not till Friday so I am going to reread Jim Sisti book and Jim Pace book on restaurants.

I hate interview situations like that. You don't have the energy from the table tap into. I always try to do magic for an hour for free in order to show what I do and how I fit in the flow of the restaurant. In cases like this I just hit them with my best stuff and smile. Good luck!

William,

As I have said before, I would really refrain from trying to perform for the GM in a situation like this. If they want to see what you're able to do, then they can watch you when you offer your free night. That way, they can not only see your talents, but they can also watch the guests reactions.

You may show them something 1 on 1 that may not impress them...but their opinion doesn't really matter...it's the guests impression that counts.

If they INSIST on seeing something...keep it short and sweet. Something that takes less than a minute to pull off and is highly visual. Some ideas (IF YOU MUST) would be:

1. Pick 2 differnt cards. Control both to top. Spring one from the deck and CATCH IT (do not drop it). Then do your favorite color change.

2. Ring Flight.

These two ideas would take all of about 30 seconds at most. Again...keep it visual and quick.

GOOD LUCK!

Christopher

Thanks, I will be either doing it for the GM or for a table. I will suggest a table. Bu if I have to do 1-on-1 I think I might do my eclipse wallet routine.

If you do only get the opportunity to perform for the GM pull out all of the stops and blow him/her away! But, like Christopher mentioned, he (or she)really needs to see what you can do FOR them. It's all about the guest reactions to your magic. Good luck and please let us know how it goes.

Good luck buddy...!

Let us know how it goes! Which Gators are you at btw? I live out by UCF, and would love to see you work!

How about a color change
the card that changes will be a blank card with the words
" Welcome to Gators... we hope to entertain you this evening."
Make it seem as if you are just making this up for the GM.
That is if you must do something for the GM.
You will want to impress them, he or she by adding the name of your restaurant when ever possible... They are kind of quirky that way

Great info, Jim.

I agree with Jim too. Sometimes tricks may not impress the GM but if the objects used advertises the restaurant, the GM may see things differently.

Thanks Jim, I might do that. Maybe Steve Dacri's Signature Wild Card. I'll go look around to see what I can find

And I like to say great lecture you did in Orlando Jim, and I can't wait to read you book that I just got.

Let us know what you did please...
never mind that just say if you got the gig.

Jim

Gator's in TI????

Wow that will be a hellva drive!!

If it is you could catch Jim Pace's lecture again on the Thursday nite before in Largo @ the Largo Cultural Center. Check out http://tampabaymagicclub.com/ScheduleTBMC.html

Hey Jim call me!!!

I will do both, just for other people who might have the same problem. Also I can write it down and have it on my computer for reference. But I will tell how it went too.

Also I might post something tomorrow or Thursday, on what trick I plan to do, for feedback.

Thanks again for your advise. I will keep checking for more advise.

William

For all who care I think that I will do Chris Kenner's 5-speed if the GM want to see a trick 1-on-1 with the end of the trick be a blank face card say "Welcome to Gators... we hope to entertain you this evening." or something like that.

Here is a link to a video of 5-speed for those who don't know it.

http://www.theory11.com/1on1/#artist:4/p......video:42


Also it will be the Gator's at Winter Springs.

I thonk you have to do a quick trick, easy to follow.
5-Speed is a multi step routine.

My favorite trick for this situation is a Bill switch. It's quick and its not a card trick.

For this situation I don't recommend a card trick. A coin trick is good, a bill trick, or a ring trick.... It seems that you are not prepared.


When is your interview?