Marketing, Selling & Business Matters in Magic & Conjuring: page 1

The real secrets of the fund raising and promotion business. Every phase of the promotion business is fully covered in this huge tome. This ebook is without any question the epitome of fund raising courses. Please be advised. This book is for the serious student only!

1. Warning
2. The Twenty Five Real "Secrets" of the Telephone Promotion Business
6. 1. In The Beginning
9. 2. First Things First
18. 3. Our Sample Business Plan For The Big Office
22. 4. Booking A Sponsor
40. 5. Contracts
41. 6. The Sponsorship Agreement That Is Worth More Than The Price Of This Ebook
52. 7. What To Do With The Sponsor After You Have...

This ebook examines all the markets, promotional material, advertising methods and business strategies in finding, getting and keeping work as a professional magician.

This updated 2020 ebook contains 761 A4 pages with 242 chapters reflecting on the current markets and new information since its was first published in 2015. It also includes new chapters on Comparison sites and Virtual shows.

There is an accompanying video recorded in 2015, lasting 2 hours, 25 minutes discussing some of the key chapters within the initial publication.

He reveals everything from how much performers are...

A guide for successful marketing show business.

The Show Must Go On: A Guide for Successful Marketing Show Business by Timo Dante is the ultimate handbook for all performers looking to take their career to the next level. The ebook provides comprehensive information and practical tips for everything from planning a tour to securing sponsors and creating merchandise. The author, Timo Dante, is a successful performer himself and brings his years of experience to the topics covered in the ebook. He covers all aspects of marketing for performers, from promoting a show to funding projects. ...

Catapult your entry into the world of professional speaking! "Magically Speaking" has been compiled by long time professional speaker and magician Timothy Hyde.

An overview of the entire speaking industry with special focus on how magicians can make the transition into this lucrative field. Guest articles from speaker bureau owners, speaker coaches, marketing gurus and other magicians already working in this field. Some of the questions answered in this MasterClass:

What should a speaker have in their promotional press kit? Do you know the questions a speaker bureau will ask you if...

Make money performing at stores, malls and shopping centers with a one-man magic show.

If you are of average ability, this book reveals Tommy Windsor's exact plan for booking and performing a short, 15 to 25-minute magic act at stores in your area. The book tells you everything . . . how to book . . . how much to charge . . . how to play . . . sales gimmicks . . . the contract . . . and even reproduces all the ads and publicity the store can use. There are no ads for you to sell. With this, and one suitcase of magic, you can make $850+ per day, right near home, and still hold your regular...

The smart magician's guide to advertising and promotion, with over a hundred ways to advertise and get more dates. Learn insider secrets of advertising your act at a price that won't break the bank. Includes copy for advertising pieces, folders, and sales brochures, as well as suggested slogans for advertising giveaways.

One of the best pieces in the ebook is a treatise on how much to charge for your act. Undercharge and you've left money on the table, while overcharging can cost you the job. This is an ebook you won't be able to put down till you've digested every word. And you'd better...

In this ebook Topper shares everything he learned about the business and entertainment side of twisting over 200,000 fun balloon creations. What you MUST do and what you should NEVER do if you want to make money twisting.

Some of the things you’ll find in the ebook are:

• What I will NOT leave home without
• What MANY parents have told me about our competition
• What you do NOT want the parents to tell me about you
• What to do with kids that are standing in front of you
• What to do with kids in line
• What to say! (My Lecture called “The Phine Art of Silly Chit Chat!”)
• List of suggested...

Crowd funding is 'in'. Many try it. Many think it is an easy avenue to raise money, but often it leads to disappointment. Carl E. Jones aka Topper explains how he was successful in his first attempt to crowd fund a project. He covers:

• Why?
• Research
• Doing it!
• Pre-Launch Activities
• National Publicity
• Launch Day
• Focus On Your Donors
• Updating Donors & Others
• Campaign Management
• At The End & Beyond

1st edition 2013, 50 pages

Revised and expanded collection of valuable information for magicians and other variety acts, revealing how to get more money from your existing act.

The person who's fortunate enough to actually enjoy the work they do is indeed a lucky individual. And that's what you can do, too, with this updated guide that teaches you:

• How to play summer and winter resort hotels. What to do, how much others average, etc.
• How to play on cruises to Bermuda, etc., with all expenses and a profit. Makes an idea paid vacation.
• How a doctor turned free show requests into paying propositions. This info...

The owners of this ebook can purchase Businessassins 2 for half price.

The extraordinary art of 'killing'. With just your business card. You can choose to 'kill' instantly. Or you can choose to 'kill' remotely over phone. You can even 'time the kill' for many weeks or months later. Actually just one business card is handed over to the 'victim'. But the impact in the mind of the 'victim' will be far bigger.

Businessassins is especially for the mentalist to hand out his business cards. No 'magicky' methods. Appears like some unfathomable 'mind thing' to the 'victim'. And you will appear like a true mentalist. ...

If you already own Businessassins or buy along with this, you can get this ebook for half price.

The secret art of 'killing' with your business cards is further explored here with 3 more amazing 'killing systems', exclusively developed for the mentalist. The 3 routines explained are

1. UNIVERSAL ANSWER
2. ZODIAC ZAP
3. FAST FORECAST

Here is a rare release from the past by G. W. Magnuson. In the 40s, he put out a booking system for mentalists. It showed an easy way to get into theaters with your mind reading show. This system was used by most of the prominent mentalists in the 40s and 50s including Bob Nelson.

Believe it or not, this almost forgotten system still works today, but on a more limited basis. If you are a mentalist looking to fill in some of your open dates, then you may find Magnuson's ideas to be of use.

In the 40s and 50s, many top names mentalists were using this system to make a good living, while others not...

This recording gives all the secrets of grafting or pitching. Walt reveals the secrets that enabled him to earn a handsome living pitching such items as Svengali decks, the coin and glass, three card trick, and other tricks of the grafter's trade. You will find everything from the grafter's own language and terminology, to the pitches, and how to make the products.

Walt Lees is a born pitchman. His voice draws you in. It plays with your mind, you are getting interested, intrigued, fascinated, excited, until you can't hold it anymore - you must have this trick - you buy it, and the pitchman...

This ebook holds extremely valuable information for anybody who would like to become a pitchman or grafter who sells Svengali decks and other items. Even if you do not sell as a pitchman, but perform on the street or other public venues you will learn quite a bit from Walt Lees.

Some of the points discussed are:

• Which magic tricks are suitable for pitching?
• Types of pitching
• Earnings and rewards
• Requirements of a good pitchman
• Styles of pitching
• Choosing a good site
• Peek selling times
• What to have with you
• Dealing with complaints, hecklers, pilferers, non-buyers, aggro merchants,...

The amusement park and theme park business is an interesting opportunity for magicians. If you have ever wanted to experience this performing venue ... now is the time ... and this is the ebook. The Handbook For The Theme Park Magician will tell you all you need to know: how the parks operate, how they book their attractions, what to expect (both personally and professionally) and more.

You will be given sound and practical advice from a man (Wayne Wissner) who has made his living for many years in this lucrative field. Advice on your act, your assistants, your daily life (both on and off...

• How to secure Engagements.
• What's what about your printing.
• How to get a mailing list.
• What fee to ask.
• What to do after an entertainment.
• Hints on arranging your programme
• Etc.

9 pages

CRUISE SHIPS

• Do you want work on a cruise ship?
• What’s it like?
• What types of contracts are available?
• What is expected of you?
• Ship life - what’s it all about?
• How much do they pay?
• How many shows do you need?
• What kind of accommodation do they offer?

Everything you ever need to know about cruise liners. Inform yourself of all the ins and outs of this industry. Make the right choices.

Plus ‘contact addresses’ of cruise...

Before you take your magic show on the road, this ebook shares some vital tips with you.

Taking a large stage/illusion show on the road is a massive task that can be hugely rewarding and profitable. However, there are also many pitfalls that one needs to be aware of that can ruin you. This is a short ebook filled with concise information to guide you in the right direction so that you don't end up jumping in the deep end and making costly mistakes.

From market, research to planning your show and the types of tricks one should consider including transport, sound and lights, special effects...

Do you want to take your magic career to the next level?

From whom would you like to learn the real secrets of success in the magic business? Someone that has a little theoretical knowledge and lives in one-bedroom apartment and claims to know it all? Or someone that started with nothing and today has the global hands-on experience, lives in the dream mansion, drives the big cars, walks the talk and has actually done it all?

As a magician, you may not have heard of Wolfgang Riebe. Why? He never focused on the 'magic scene' - instead he focused on the 'layman out there' and building a mega...

What I wish I knew 30 years ago when I started my magic career.

Are you starting out, or fairly new to the magic profession? Are you an established pro that needs honest and open advice on how to become wealthy as a magician? This ebook should be the first and most important work in your magic book library. You may know secrets of magic tricks, but more importantly, do you know the secrets to a wealthy magician lifestyle?

Let's be honest, besides the handful of famous magicians...

• How many wealthy magicians do you really know?
• How about magicians that can retire comfortably tomorrow? ...

With social media, YouTube, and mobile magic videos becoming increasingly popular, opening animated video logos for magicians are a great way to add that 'professional' touch. Here are 15 different video logos supplied in both MP4 and MOV formats complete with a 'User Licence' to include these videos in any, and all of your video productions and use on all social media platforms.

As these are high-quality custom-made logos, they would easily sell for over $20 each and thus cost in the region of $300 and more, especially with an end-user licence included. This is a limited special offer on...

LIMITED RELEASE. ONLY 30 COURSES AVAILABLE!

For the first time ever. A verifiable, proven Comedy Cabaret Magic act that has been performed in over 150 countries, the world's top cruise liners, theatres, and global corporate events.

Why would anyone share a success formula? Wolfgang has had an incredible global career and believes that we all need to share the magic for future generations. This is his way of leaving a legacy for a group of select magicians who are serious about taking their careers to the next level.

• Learn from a professional that walks his talk and has lived the dream. ...

Tips for magicians to overcome stage fright.

Conquer the Spotlight is a concise, yet comprehensive PDF guide tailored specifically for magicians who grapple with stage fright. This ebook dives deep into the psychology of performance anxiety and provides numerous actionable tips to help magicians build confidence, captivate audiences, and perform at their peak potential.

• Chapter 1: Understanding Stage Fright
  • Exploring the roots of stage fright in magicians.
  • The psychology behind performance anxiety.
  • Embracing nerves as a catalyst for better performance.
• Chapter 2: Preparing Mentally...

The result of the 5 years working in the Thumbtack online market place Zachary Gartrell has written the guide to making more money and booking more shows using Thumbtack.com. Inside you will find a step by step guide to setting up a strong profile that sets you apart from other users on the site. Next, Zachary guides you through the process of sending convincing quotes that will get you hired.

Thumbtack is a competitive marketplace that connects service professionals with customers. When a customer uses Thumbtack, they type in what kind of service they want and offer some details about their...