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Brent McLeod Inner circle 1792 Posts |
Hi Guys-
For many years I have heard of Svengali & other pitchmen but recently have had the pleasure of working with & watching a great pitch here in New Zealand, Gus Arnold is opening a shop here soon & this mild mannered man from Germany has pitched in over 83 countries I helped him pitch at trade expos with a very slick routine based on his experience as well as promote flyers by the thousand for his shop-for 3 days we were swamped by people who love simple magic!!-I enjoyed every minute & at the end of 3 days was a real expert at this-great lessons for me!! performing this simple effect dozens of times each hour The most interesting days for me were at busy markets & main streets blocking the sidewalk watching Gus have huge crowds around his table & the way with humour he drew crowds & in less than 2 hrs had over $800 from Svengali decks sold to an fascinated audience Gus came along to our local IBM night recently & was a great hit with his pitch to the members who I think were impressed by there reactions to handling of an old classic Cheers -Brent |
mrunge Inner circle Charleston, SC 3716 Posts |
I have not seen (or heard of) Gus Arnold, but it sounds like he has a great "pitch."
The one I am familiar with is from Don Driver, who can be found on these boards. He has also made a lot of money with his, building crowds with ease, etc... I'd be interested to know if Gus Arnold's pitch is available for study. Brent, it sounds like you had a fantastic time and what a wonderful way to learn something new. Straight from the source. Mark. |
Brent McLeod Inner circle 1792 Posts |
Thanks for the reply Mark-appreciated
Anyone who has seen previous posts from me knows I perform many stage & cabaret shows & tour with a hypnotist as his opening act all over our country Watching a pitchman work the crowds & sell a very simple yet effective card trick done by an expert with humour & skill is as you say a great way to learn-the streets are your best source of whether your effects will work for an audience or not I don't know if he sells his idea but his routine is definetly one to be seen!!-I have now included this pitch & routine in many small venues asa a bit of fun after the big shows or comedy clubs etc & people are truley baffled by this classic card effect bought to new life-Im as surprised as anyone!! doesn't matter what you do but if its done in an entertaining way-Thats Magic!!! cheers -Brent |
DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
Brent,
Pitching is a REAL education.Wouldn't it be great if everyone that wanted to be a magician had to "pitch or busk" for a year before he/she could go out and do paid shows. Keep at it Brent and the best to you. Don |
Brent McLeod Inner circle 1792 Posts |
Don-
Thank you so much for your reply-I am truely humbled by this as well as a fan for many years. I agree totally that a Magician in the making or even an old Pro had a go at Pitching or busking-I quite often try new routines on the street prior to touring or theatre shows etc-You soon learn very quickly what works & how to entertain a crowd right in your face-my own stage & comedy club act improved so much by doing street festivals etc & now having the opportunity to pitch & also watch someone very good at this is yet another step in creating that act that we all hope to reach sometime!!!! Thanks Don Great words from the Master!! |
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