Most magicians never get paid. Not because they're not good enough - but because they're focused on the wrong things.
They spend years learning harder tricks, chasing perfect technique, and trying to impress other magicians ... while never performing for real people, never building connections, and never turning their skills into income.
This book fixes that.
Stop Thinking Like a Magician is a practical, no-nonsense guide to going from hobbyist to paid performer - even if you're just starting out.
With a Foreword written by Steve Gore. No theory. No fluff. No unrealistic promises. Just real-world advice based on what actually works.
What You'll Learn
- How to build a simple, reliable set that actually gets reactions
- Where to find your first real audiences (without waiting to be "ready")
- How to turn free performances into paid bookings
- The exact types of gigs that are easiest to break into first
- How to approach restaurants, events, and venues the right way
- Why most magicians stay stuck - and how to avoid it
- How to start building consistent income from your magic
This isn't a book about complicated sleight of hand. It's about getting paid. Whether you want to: perform at parties, pick up weekend gigs, build a side income, or eventually go professional. This gives you the path.
- Foreword
- Chapter 1: Stop Thinking Like a Magician
- Chapter 2: Borrowing the Stage
- Chapter 3: Your First Professional Set
- Chapter 4: Where the Money Is
- Chapter 5: Your First Gig
- Chapter 6: Approaching People
- Chapter 7: Turning One Gig Into the Next
- Chapter 8: Marketing on a Small Budget
- Chapter 9: Pricing
- Chapter 10: Becoming the Go-To Magician
- Chapter 11: What This Actually Pays
- Chapter 12: Going Further
- Epilogue: Now It's Your Turn
1st edition 2026, PDF 163 pages.
word count: 30575 which is equivalent to 122 standard pages of text
