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Greg McMahan

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Born at an early age, Greg McMahan loved performing as long as he can remember. Beginning with shows for his parents, including brother and sisters as cast members, his whole family soon took to the stage at local theaters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

During the early 1970's, Greg developed an interest in magic, juggling, puppetry and clowning that has continued to this day. He's written instructional books for other children's entertainers worldwide, and has conducted seminars and lectures for various magician and clown organizations.

Since 1992, Greg has taught magic and other variety arts to thousands of children at Circus Camp, a summer day camp near Atlanta which teaches beginning circus skills.

In 2003 Greg traveled with the Clyde Beatty~Cole Bros Circus as their national spokesperson. Using the stage name "Wizard of Odd", Greg promoted the circus on local TV stations, radio and newspaper interviews and live appearances during the show's 9 month, 110 city tour.

His specialty is children's shows, and he loves seeing the smiles on his audiences faces!

After 50 years performing professionally in the Atlanta area as "Mister Greggy", having entertained at countless events ranging from birthday parties to the Governor's Mansion, Greg is now retired and living in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is available to strengthen your marketing materials with his extensive graphic design skills.

website: www.GregMcMahan.com

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Learn Magic Instant Author Kit by Greg McMahan

Many entertainers have discovered the goldmine in back-of-room sales. You can double or triple your fee by selling this book after your shows. Greg McMahan's Learn Magic Instant Author Kit is how it's done. It's 44 pages of magic tricks, gags, variety skills and more that you can print yourself. It's already written, illustrated and ready for you to add your name and contact info, even list yourself as the author. Selling this after your shows could result in hundreds of extra dollars per gig.

These are also great to print in small batches as handouts after shows or to supplement magic classes....

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Rocky Workshop by Greg McMahan

Spring Animal puppets are a powerful addition to any children's show and these notes will really improve your routines. If you use a spring animal or puppet in your show (or plan to), this ebook is for you.

Turn your ordinary spring animal puppet into a real character in your show...

  • Material & Tools you'll need: You're going to be working with leather, a metal spring, a tail and sewing. Here's the tools and materials used in the workshop.
  • Transferring the old spring into a new body: Usually the outer "skin" wears out faster than the spring. You may also want to convert a different animal...
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Rain or Shine by Greg McMahan

Working amusement parks or festivals can be quite challenging. It can also be one of the easiest gigs you will ever do.

  • Staying cool during the summer: Heat is a major concern when working amusement parks... be prepared.
  • Fewer props means less to carry around: You'll be walking many miles a day... don't carry a suitcase with you.
  • Be realistic: Know what you're getting into and map out what you want to accomplish. Then adjust your plans.
  • Don't get lost when everybody else is: Expect to be asked for directions hundreds of times a day... perfect opportunity for a gag or two.
  • Get the guests...
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Kids Think It's Funny by Greg McMahan

Routines and ideas to add plenty of laughs and fun to any children's show.

Chapters include...

One Hundred Balloons an Hour, a technique developed over thirty years of making balloon animals. Using this technique, you can do about 100 balloons an hour and still keep everybody entertained... without them waiting in a line!

Balloonology Seminar, a balloon twisting class that also works very well as part of a birthday party show or other children's event.

In the Days of Yore revives the old Monkey Bar trick, known far and wide as a sucker gag, into the centerpiece of a storytelling...

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Backdrop Designs for Pennies by Greg McMahan

Backdrops add so much to a show, but they can also subtract so much from your wallet. Here's a great resource for building inexpensive backdrops for as low as $30!

A good backdrop can really kick things up on a notch on attaining that professional look. Yet, they don't have to be expensive. Using materials you can find just about anywhere, even around the house, you can make your own backdrop for less than $30.

Many different types of backdrop systems are shown, and the pros and cons of each one discussed. There is a lot of information in these notes... extremely helpful if you want to...

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Balloon Shows by Greg McMahan

A full stage balloon show adds another options for booking, and can really set you apart from the competition!

Here are just some of the benefits you can offer your clients with a full-stage balloon show...

  • COLOR: That's an obvious benefit, and an attractive one. Never underestimate the power of a colorful stage.
  • SOUND: The sound of balloons being twisted is anything but "boring". Add fun background music, and you're set.
  • MOVEMENT: When balloons are being tossed about, shot off fingers, twisted and balanced, you have a non-stop sea of movement throughout the room.
  • AUDIENCE INTERACTION:...
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