How to Make a Living as a Professional Magician: Business First, Sleight-Of-Hand Later

How to Make a Living as a Professional Magician: Business First, Sleight-Of-Hand LaterYou may be able to pull off an impressive card trick, but can you recruit new clients and tailor your show to different occasions? In the only guide of its kind, professional magician Magnus shows you the ins and outs of managing your career in magic. His tried and true methods will convert you presto, change o into a successful professional. Magnus will help you with developing the persistence and conviction you'll need for a career in close up

You may be able to pull off an impressive card trick, but can you recruit new clients and tailor your show to different occasions? In the only guide of its kind, professional magician Magnus shows you the ins and outs of managing your career in magic. His tried-and-true methods will convert you -- presto, change-o -- into a successful professional.
Magnus will help you with developing the persistence and conviction you'll need for a career in close-up magic, making your pitch to potential employers, and promoting and marketing your act. He'll advise you on the tricks that will provide you with the most mileage -- the time-tested audience-pleasers that can be performed in a wide variety of situations -- and the best ways to practice them to ensure a smooth execution. His advice on cultivating skills that contribute to a successful performance, getting along with coworkers, and handling hecklers will save you untold aggravation and smooth the path toward a magical career.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 02/13/2019
ISBN: 9780486826127
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.50d