Magic is the art of diverting the attention of the audience by
creating an illusion that amuses them and creates an impact that
something extraordinary had been performed. The act is
definitely entertaining. Nevertheless, the reality is that it is
just an illusion.
However, the income that the magicians derive from performing
such activities is not an illusion. It is real money. They use
the money that they have earned to buy their necessities in
order to survive.
What most people sometimes forget is that magicians are people,
too, who need a job to earn a living. They do not have powers
like what they appear on stage to create money and make it
appear on top of the hat.
That's why it is important for every magician to know how to
increase their bookings because it is the only way they can
increase their incomes.
For people who want to know how to land a gig as a magician,
here is a list of some tips that can be used:
1. Print ads can do the job.
If a magician really wants to increase his bookings, onet way to
advertise his craft is to place a "one column inch"
advertisement in the newspaper. This size is already enough to
catch the attention of people who are trying to find magicians.
Best of all, with this size, the price "magicians" have to pay
is very affordable.
2. Perform your best on every show.
It is true, indeed, that people will cease patronizing something
if they have found out that it's not worth their money. For
magicians who want to always have bookings waiting for them, it
is best to stop counting their schedules and pay attention to
their presentation.
It would be better if they will hone their skills and improve
their craft so that they can always have the best entertainment
they can provide to their audience. From here, bookings will
soon follow. This is because one of the most effective forms of
advertisement is through the "word of mouth."
If people like what they see they will talk about it. Their
praise will spread among peers and social groups, which in turn,
will reap more bookings.
Boiled down, there's no secret in marketing the business in
order to earn a booking. What magicians should always remember
is that it is important to improve their skills in order to earn
a booking because it is through their performance that the next
show will follow.
About the author:
Preston Houer has been involved with the art of illusion and
sleight of hand for over 30 years. Let Preston show you how to
Have Fun With Magic. Visit His Site Today!
http://www.have-fun-with-magic.com
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