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montgomerymagic New user 62 Posts 
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GREAT Book to have in your arsenal. On SALE!
Banquet Magician`s Handbook by David Charvet Banquet or "after dinner" shows offer one of the most lucrative fields to the working magician In every town or city, every day, banquets are held where entertainment is needed In this book, David Charvet and a panel of experts share the real secrets of how to succeed in this market. **You Will Learn...** •Contracts •Choosing tricks & routines •Before you arrive •Pre-contract questions •Follow-up & repeat bookings •Audience anticipation •Advertising and booking •Using agents •What clients look for in an act •Illusions for banquets •The show site •At the show •Theming effects •Lighting & sound •Types of banquets and which ones use entertainment •AND MORE! On Sale $3.99 Regularly $19.95 http://themagicwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/fin......=#BB4989 |
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts
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I found the book very elementary to actually performing or getting booking for Banquets. Nothing on prospecting at all.
If you have studied or did any selling at all, then what is covered in this booklet, you already know. It is very out of date for todays internet capabilities. If you know nothing about building a show, or performing for such an event, then of course the book will enlighten you on the basics. Agents, there is no such thing as agents anymore, and if their are, they are only in huge metropolitan cities. |
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10606 Posts
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I agree, nothing great or new here, mostly very elementary things you likely already know, hence the price. Very limiting info and perspectives. I think you would gain more just form hanging around and participating here. Also a bit outdated.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts
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Seems overpriced at $3.99.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Tim Friday Elite user 485 Posts
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First off I would like to welcome newcomer montgomerymagic, thanks for posting. It is a shame that we are so bashing rather than welcoming of our newcomers, especially when an on topic and valuable post is made.
Thank you for posting about this book, I have a copy and have been wanting to read it so it is good to know you found value in it. It never hurts to review the basics and you never know when you might learn something new. Thanks again for stepping up and making a post. |
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10606 Posts
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Not a single person here "bashed" or said a single thing about montgomerymagic. Comments were made on the product, not the person. Not sure where you are twisting this from.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts
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On Sep 19, 2016, Tim Friday wrote: Did I miss the announcement of your promotion to hall monitor? How about you try to make just one post without being critical of other members? Your CONSTANT nagging really makes it tough to take you seriously in the least. Wiry about how you post and let others do the same.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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cheesewrestler Inner circle Chicago 1157 Posts
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The book was written in 1996. Unless it has been updated, it probably should not be sold as anything other than a piece of magic history.
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montgomerymagic New user 62 Posts
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On Sep 19, 2016, Tim Friday wrote: Thank you for your kind words. I bought this book years ago and it has great insight from some of the greatest working pro's in the biz. Did I tell you I'm a big fan of Plato as well. Talk about insight. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. Plato |
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montgomerymagic New user 62 Posts
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For those that would like a better idea of what this book is about and its useful content here it is. Although there are a few "out dated" things in this book over all it has some great information.
Acknowledgements .......................................................5 Introduction ...................................................................7 PART ONE Types of Banquets...................................................... 9 The Act .....................................................................13 . Illusions On The Banquet Platform..........................17 Sound and Lighting ................................................. 21 The Zaney Lights-Walter "Zaney" Blaney............29 Getting The Job............................; ......................... 33 The Performance..................................................... 39 Repeat Bookings .........................................................51 PART TWO-Words From The Wise An Agent Speaks -Becky Stroebel ........................ 55 You'll Never See Your Name Up In Lights, But ...-George Johnstone ..........................69 Club Date Biz -Stan Kramien................................. 81 Banquets and Bucks -Dick Newton...................... 87 "Bread and Butter" Banquets -Walter Blaney ..........95 |
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10606 Posts
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Is this your book?
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Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7565 Posts
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When the book first came out, and I read it, I was fascinated with the idea of the Zaney lights.
However, nowadays that would be replaced by using LED lights. For example, something like this. (Here's a link to a bundle of 4.) Because they are rechargeable, you don't even have to plug them in at the venue. No cords to trip over. No heat from the bulbs. More compact than the old way. - Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts
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On Sep 20, 2016, montgomerymagic wrote: Which one do you think you were with this topic?
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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montgomerymagic New user 62 Posts
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Thanks for sharing Donald. I always appreciate and enjoy a constructive discussion.
Technology has come a long way and LED's are awesome. I was so intrigued with Walter's light system I built a set years ago and I have to say they not only did their job when I needed a little more light but they were easy to setup and pack up after each show. (I attached a picture of the set I built years ago.) Click here to view attached image. |
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montgomerymagic New user 62 Posts
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On Sep 20, 2016, Dannydoyle wrote: Thank you for proving Plato's point. 
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Tim Friday Elite user 485 Posts
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I viewed the initial responses as dismissive and disrespectful to what could have been a productive discussion, as well as unwelcoming to a newcomer. When there is potential for a good discussion but it gets shut down because of cyberbullying I am not going to stand by and do nothing.
I am glad that things are getting back on track and a better discussion is taking place. Some of the responses have been "this book is outdated and elementary" or something to that effect. However many books that have been out for several years have solid principles. It is not the age of the book but the principles that are taught, and sometimes the simplest principles are the very things we need to be reminded of. Furthermore many people reading this thread might be at the level where this book would be just what they need, yet now they may never look at it because it was shot down so quickly. Take "The 7 Habits" by Stephen Covey. When you read the principles in that book you more than likely say "that's common sense." But then why is it so few people do them? It is important to reminded of the basics. |
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Robb Inner circle 1291 Posts
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Well, for $3.99 if there's even ONE idea in the book that teaches you something, I would say that's worth the price... Except the time you take to read a book that is maybe largely irrelevant to today's market... So actually I'm not sure!
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts
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On Sep 20, 2016, montgomerymagic wrote: Why does a question that requires introspection cause you to hurl insults? Isn't that what Plato was cautioning against? Not so easy to live up to an arrogant position is it?
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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montgomerymagic New user 62 Posts
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On Sep 20, 2016, Dannydoyle wrote: Why would I be trying to be insulting towards anyone? I was speaking of the Wise Men that contributed to this book. Sorry if you have mistaken ("Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Plato) this as an insult towards you. My apologies!
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts
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I think you know that "thank you for proving Plato's point was an insult. That was the answer to the question that required introspection. But you knew that. You do not wear feigned ignorance well.
Passive aggressive insults seem intelligent. But they are really not.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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