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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
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On Apr 24, 2017, charliecheckers wrote: Glad it's worked out for you. I think I read somewhere else you got connected with the White House because of it. Good on you guys. I bet that was an amazing experience. |
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TomBoleware Inner circle Hattiesburg, Ms 3163 Posts |
Getting answers is as simply as ASKING and you can always keep asking until you find the answer you wanting. But most people hate asking more than one question and feel better with learning from books/videos or investing in the other means of learning like workshops, etc. Nothing wrong with that, but Robert is right, the simply easy way to get an answer is to ASK. Lot of free answers out there.
ASKING is a shortcut to success for sure. And in the beginning once you have the basics down pat it’s only a matter of building relationships with key people to the point that you feel comfortable with asking questions. Another key is to never reach a point where you stop learning. Don’t allow your business to become so routine that you can’t see room for improvement. And if this requires spending money to take some advanced classes with some experts, I say go for it. Tom
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https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/amazekids/the-daycare-magician/ My Blog - https://boleware.blogspot.com/ |
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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
Episode 12 - An Interview with Clay County Fair Manager, Tasha Hyder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Ju0oKoQMs |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
I wanted to wait to do this until things settled down a bit. Robert and I were discussing this subject and he thought it might be a good thing to ask in the thread. So if ONLY Robert can answer it might be a good topic.
We were discussing how there are different types of performers at fairs. There is no such thing as a "fair" performer in general in that they have different acts doing different things. I will let Robert himself elaborate on this. There are many levels, and the way you book them is different, the way you approach the show is different and many things are. Robert said it would be a good thing to discuss. I was of the opinion that we would get too many opinions as opposed to one who is there. Robert has said many times he is a "type" of fair act, but indeed he sees and watches and knows acts on pretty much all levels so will have some insight into the idea. I personally have some fairly dated information so I do not want to elaborate. Roberts info is a bit more current on the subject to say the least. So if you still read here man take it away! It will clear up a bunch of misconceptions that people have. (Probably a few I have myself.) And before anyone starts to cry about this being some sort of attack nonsense PLEASE understand Robert and I discussed this weeks ago. It is not an attack, it is furthering the discussion. (Robert would not cry about it obviously as we discussed it. I mean the usual suspect.)
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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thomasR Inner circle 1189 Posts |
For what it's worth, the artist I work for as a Lighting Designer regularly headlines large state fairs.
The only other experience I have is my company was hired to do a 20 minute circus show, plus walk around magic entertainment for a county fair once (not local, a few states a way). We set up next to the main stage where the country music acts played and were basically the pre-show entertainment. It was an interesting experience. I did walk around magic, in addition to coordinating and running sound for the circus show. I bring that up to echo what Danny said... That's 2 different personal experiences I have with fairs. Obviously quite different, but both fall under fair entertainment. |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Yes yes yes! Exactly. 2 personal experiences, 2 "fair" experiences and 2 totally different experiences.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10586 Posts |
I thought you asked no one to post, only Robert? This is going well.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Well to be fair (See what I did there?) I'm not in charge of who responds. I just thought it might be more clear is all.
Also Robert is not at our beck and call. It is after all fair season ramping up so he is probably busy.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
Plenty of different types of acts within the fair market. From grandstand headliners all the way down to hypnotists.
I don't talk about grandstand performers as I'm adamant about maintaining my lane of experience. We a tually just had a round table discussion at a convention last week entitled "Stationary entertainment vs strolling." Several suggested the name wasn't reflective of actual grounds entertainment. Some strolling acts move during their act. Others are stationary but move their act each set. Them there's me, who is in fact stationary but just considers myself grounds entertainment. So what's in a name? |
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RobertSmith Veteran user 330 Posts |
Fair Question Episode 013 |Fairs & Snapchat Geofilters
https://youtu.be/OvXHwzbhnCM While this episode is geared more toward fairs marketing their events, it's absolute fire. How could you utilize this technology to boost awareness of your business? -Robert |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
ALWAYS the goal! I don't care what business you have.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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