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PaulPacific
Loyal user
The Barefoot Boy
235 Posts
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Posted: Mar 31, 2008 11:30pm
Well, you have all been patient with me up until now but the wait is finally over. Instead of replying to all the numerous PMs and emails I have received, I have simply decided to serve my Onion here.... raw.
The hype has been brewing for a number of days now with nearly 3000 views in the Onion thread. I have been cooking this Onion along the same lines as what we have all read in magic ads over the years; "No sleights, no gimmicks, no gaffed cards, no electronics, no stooges, no kidding!"
Well, the Onion method requires no overhead, no cold calls, no managers, no mailings, no envelopes, no paper cuts, no hassle and (believe it or not) no effort.
The method is simplicity itself. I lay in bed and wait for the phone to ring. Period!
Now I realise this may disappoint some who are used to all the conventional systems out there which require lots of time & effort. I'm quite sure the conventional systems work well, but I knew they would not work for me mainly because of my lack of interest in mainstream marketing. My Onion system works well for me & works for the others on this forum who have implemented it for their acts.
A number of you have enquired about the name. Let me set the record straight here... My friend, Mark Lewis once asked me how I manage to get any work at all; knowing that I refuse to send out mailings or get on the phone. I calmly explained, "Well Mark, to be honest, I simply lay in bed & stare at the ceiling and wait for the phone to ring. Work just COMES to me."
He said, "It's no good laying in bed and waiting for gigs.. You might as well think of ONIONS and it would be as equally effective!"
I simply said, "well... It works for me!".... and it DOES work for me! AND IT WILL WORK for YOU too! There are people on this very forum who are already using my system to increase their bookings and as can be seen from their testimonials, they too find the system powerful and effective.
Another ingredient to my Onion is to have a really good act! I know it sounds cliche but it really is true. Word gets around very quickly and a tight, polished and professional act is a MUST for my system to be as effective as it can be.
Many of you have expressed interest in paying for this system and sending me money.. I figured because Spring is in the air I would share my Onion rings with everyone!
Enjoy my Onion and happy bookings!!
Paul ;-)
Blessings on thee, little man,
barefoot boy with cheeks of tan...
Outward sunshine; inward joy,
Blessings on thee, barefoot boy! :-D
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magicofCurtis
Inner circle
Los Angeles
1644 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 1:14am
So what is it?
Curtis Lovell II
www.MagicofCurtis.com
www.myspace.com/magicofCurtis
Los Angeles CA USA
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Mindpro
Veteran user
368 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 1:57am
???
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petekoloz
Loyal user
USA
255 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 2:02am
This stinks...
If I had to live my life over, I'd live over a saloon. ( W. C. Fields)
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joshlondon17
Special user
San Diego, CA
685 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 2:28am
Where can we learn more about this?
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topandball
Regular user
New England
131 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 4:01am
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On 2008-03-31 23:30, PaulPacific wrote:
The method is simplicity itself. I lay in bed and wait for the phone to ring. Period!
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Am I right in thinking this answers any questions about what this marketing method consists of?
"Gamblin' Sam from Birmingham, I learned this game in Vietnam"
R.I.P. Haynes, the ORIGINAL "Gamblin' Sam"
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Doc Dixon
Elite user
Pennsylvania, USA
437 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 8:22am
Isn't today National Onion Day in the US?
Check Out This video and some of my magic on my website.
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Al Angello
Inner circle
Collegeville, Pa. USA
6365 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 8:43am
Happy onion day everybody, or whatever date it is on your calendar.
"There's a big old goofy man
dancing with a big old goofy girl
OOHHHH baby
It's a big old goofy world"
John Prine
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FunTimeAl
Special user
873 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 9:13am
Like I said,
Since I've started using this method, no cold calls and my performing schedule has stayed the same.
...I am a busker though 
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Donald Dunphy
Inner circle
Victoria, BC, Canada
4610 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 9:26am
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On 2008-03-31 23:30, PaulPacific wrote:
Well, the Onion method requires no overhead, no cold calls, no managers, no mailings, no envelopes, no paper cuts, no hassle and (believe it or not) no effort.
[snip]
Another ingredient to my Onion is to have a really good act! I know it sounds cliche but it really is true. Word gets around very quickly and a tight, polished and professional act is a MUST for my system to be as effective as it can be.
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In order for you to have a really good act, doesn't that require lots of "effort"? How is that "no effort"?
- Donald 
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Timothy Drake
Inner circle
2101 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 9:40am
Hello Donald,
Me thinks you and others have been strung along for the last month so that Paul can have a good laugh at you all on today April 1st. Don't take much of his PR for the Onion too seriously as it was a clever but fiendish setup.
Paul... you're a sick sick man. You'll do well in show biz! I don't want to get on your bad side. Congrats on a well executed stunt.
Happy April Fools Day.
Best,
Tim
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Skip Way
I.B.M. forum Staff
Raleigh, NC
2750 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 9:41am
Lord, they look and yet they do not see...<Shaking Head slowly>...
"I'm nuts and I know it. But so long as I make 'em laugh, they ain't going to lock me up."
-- Red Skelton
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magico563
Veteran user
UK, sheffield.
372 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 9:50am
So Paul you are telling me, all the hyping up everyone did in the last thread was so you could slap one on us for april fools!!! Well that is fantasic and I give you a pat on the back!!
Thanks, magico563:-)
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Ken Northridge
Special user
Atlantic City, NJ
863 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 9:58am
If you are trying to remind everyone, “if it sounds too good to be true, it is” you’ve done a good job.
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Donald Dunphy
Inner circle
Victoria, BC, Canada
4610 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 10:01am
Hi Tim -
I knew something wasn't quite right about The Onion thread, and that's why I didn't chime in on earlier. I had my suspicions that it was a joke, or a wind-up.
But at least he should have told us you can have a bad act, and have the phone ring off the hook, without marketing.
- Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Timothy Drake
Inner circle
2101 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 10:05am
Hi Donald,
My skepticism for "new marketing methods" prevented me from clicking on the original thread even once so I was spared. I did click the Onion thread and realized I had skated past this one. LOL If I had participated in the earlier thread I would have called it as I saw it and thought it was fluff. I would have wasted a lot of time trying to pry more info out of Paul and would have become a perfect prey for his scheme. Thank goodness I didn't ever visit that original post.
Best,
Tim
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Michael M.
New user
Ex-Brit in the USA
34 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 10:24am
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On 2008-04-01 10:05, Timothy Drake wrote:
Hi Donald,
My skepticism for "new marketing methods" prevented me from clicking on the original thread even once so I was spared. I did click the Onion thread and realized I had skated past this one. LOL If I had participated in the earlier thread I would have called it as I saw it and thought it was fluff. I would have wasted a lot of time trying to pry more info out of Paul and would have become a perfect prey for his scheme. Thank goodness I didn't ever visit that original post.
Best,
Tim
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Yes, thank Goodness! Dear me, Paul has committed some kind of mortal sin in having an April Fool's laugh!
I fear many of you take yourself so SERIOUSLY that you have a hard time having fun anymore,....creative constipation, as it were!
I thought it was very funny! After all, April Fool's Day is probably the only "entertainer's" holiday on record...that is, if you know your own history!
I side with Skip here, and am also shaking my head slowly, but also with a very Chesire Grin that will not fade soon.
I think Paul's method for his "onion" is painfully clear to those who went:
"huh?"
He stays in bed and waits for the phone to ring.
And if you are like Paul, and have an outstanding show, perhaps...just perhaps...you can do this!
Gentleman, put your other foot forward and have a wondrous April Fool's Day!!!
Congrats to Paul on a great, traditional pot of fun!
Mike
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Donald Dunphy
Inner circle
Victoria, BC, Canada
4610 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 10:29am
I thought it was fun!
- Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Timothy Drake
Inner circle
2101 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 10:30am
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On 2008-04-01 10:24, Michael M. wrote:
Yes, thank Goodness! Dear me, Paul has committed some kind of mortal sin in having an April Fool's laugh!
I fear many of you take yourself so SERIOUSLY that you have a hard time having fun anymore,....creative constipation, as it were!
Mike
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Mike,
Me thinks you missed the point. EVERYONE thought it was clever, funny and well executed. I'm not seeing the seriousness you mention.
Best,
Tim
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Donald Dunphy
Inner circle
Victoria, BC, Canada
4610 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 10:34am
With so much talk of onions, I'm going to have to go out and buy some beano.
- Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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johnnymystic
Inner circle
North Adams Ma.
1583 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 10:35am
I just woke up and my wife tells me I have had two calls for shows already this morning, thanks Paul!
Happy April Fools Day everybody!
I drink cheap tequila and vomit
I cannot eat hot wings...acid reflux
I never inhale
I can put a field dress on a deer
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Al Angello
Inner circle
Collegeville, Pa. USA
6365 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 10:47am
Tim
You weren't in on it but you were never fooled. Good for you, because there is no substitute for word of mouth.
Yes Johnny like you I have done nothing today and still booked two jobs. Have a good April fools day everyone.
"There's a big old goofy man
dancing with a big old goofy girl
OOHHHH baby
It's a big old goofy world"
John Prine
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Dannydoyle
Eternal Order
10590 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 11:45am
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On 2008-04-01 09:58, Ken Northridge wrote:
If you are trying to remind everyone, “if it sounds too good to be true, it is” you’ve done a good job.
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No. Paul was making a joke. He had help, it had no underpinnings. Just April Fools Day.
Tim, good spidey sence.
Danny Doyle
Semper Occultus
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell
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petekoloz
Loyal user
USA
255 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 11:57am
Too bad it had to end.
I was looking forward to suing Paul.
Or at least get a legal injunction...
If I had to live my life over, I'd live over a saloon. ( W. C. Fields)
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Michael M.
New user
Ex-Brit in the USA
34 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 12:48pm
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On 2008-04-01 11:45, Dannydoyle wrote:
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On 2008-04-01 09:58, Ken Northridge wrote:
If you are trying to remind everyone, “if it sounds too good to be true, it is” you’ve done a good job.
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No. Paul was making a joke. He had help, it had no underpinnings. Just April Fools Day.
Tim, good spidey sence.
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My bad, for some reason I read that as negative, me thinks!
(blooody forum..if only we could actually hear each other!)
Now I'm off, I'm investing in bridge property, Paul says it's very lucrative....
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10274 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 12:53pm
I'm in bed with my laptop. Just laying here (with bare feet) and I got 3 calls!
Paul, you're a genius. My sock's off to you!
Love,
Frank
www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic
Trophy Husband, Father of the Year Candidate,
Chippendale's Dancer applicant, Unofficial World Record Holder.
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PaulPacific
Loyal user
The Barefoot Boy
235 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 4:01pm
LOL ALL! Thanks for being great sports.
..... but to be honest, this actually IS the method I use to get corporate work as a Mentalist believe it or not!
Blessings on thee, little man,
barefoot boy with cheeks of tan...
Outward sunshine; inward joy,
Blessings on thee, barefoot boy! :-D
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Rada
Special user
507 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 4:37pm
Paul 'Freakin' Pacific!!!!....absolutely hilarious...I bit on it, not going to lie.
Maybe this is some kind of diversion though to get the heat off Paul and to actually keep his secret and not reveal it...lololol....guess we will just never know.
Honestly Paul, I have been doing this method for some time now, I do work the phones a bit, but for the most part I relax and wait for the phone to ring - AND it usually does....goes to show that a good performance will go a long way.
Thanks Paul for making me laugh...see you on Facebook!
Michael
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Rada
Special user
507 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 4:38pm
Paul 'Freakin' Pacific!!!!....absolutely hilarious...I bit on it, not going to lie.
Maybe this is some kind of diversion though to get the heat off Paul and to actually keep his secret and not reveal it...lololol....guess we will just never know.
Honestly Paul, I have been doing this method for some time now, I do work the phones a bit, but for the most part I relax and wait for the phone to ring - AND it usually does....goes to show that a good performance will go a long way.
Thanks Paul for making me laugh...see you on Facebook!
Michael
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Paddy
Special user
Milford OH
842 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2008 6:41pm
I will admit, Yes I knew it was all an April Fools thing when I started it by asking about the "onion" method. LOVED the responses!!
Peter
Performing wonders of the world with skill and artistry
http://www.scho-lan.com
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