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Timboslice New user 57 Posts |
Hello, I am a magician-mentalist working at a resturant on new years eve. I am performing for 3 seatings so its almost 5 to 12 which is long but I'm looking to have a wonderful time. Ive been to his reasturant before and am aware of the atmosphere and lighting just incase. But I don't know if I should do my magic Before the food is served or after when there done eating. Its seams like there are advantages on both options but your imput would be so helpful.
Tim |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
I would do it after personally. You KNOW you won't be interupted. On the down side you have to be conscious of them turning tables and such. Not a one size fits all answer here.
Danny Doyle
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Magic_Steve Inner circle Maryland 1476 Posts |
It all depends on the style of the restaurant. Some like to turn 'em and burn 'em, meaning they operate on a high turnover rate. Others encourage their guests to stay longer, and spend more in drinks and dessert. I used to be at a restaurant (Red Robin) where they turned over tables EXTREMELY QUICK. Less than an hour per table was their goal. Now I'm at a restaurant, where the average table is there for 1.5-2 hours at least.
Another idea is to possibly ask the management what they prefer. Good Luck! Steve |
Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Well... since he said there would be 3 seatings, it can safely be assumed they are at specific times.
It was not mentioned how far apart these seatings are, nor the seating capacity. I would imagine it would be best to start at the beginning, and pace one's self, looking for logical openings to approach the tables. This of course, requires a bit of mental organization so you know who you've covered, and who you have not. If this particular seating system of the restaurant is how I think it is, they plan to fill to capacity, feed the customers, and send them on their way, repeating two more times during the night. Because of this, early diners will possibly have plans elsewhere later that same evening. Therefore, some of them may decide to leave as soon as they finish eating, not necessarily waiting until their time is up. Knocking them down systematically from the beginning will help prevent missing tables that would have liked to have seen the magic. It will also prevent bottle-necking near the end of that seating time. The last seating is self-governing at the far end. People will hang as long as they are having a good time, the cash holds out, and they don't plow themselves under.
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Our 3 resident Pro's answered Tim, so...in a rare moment, I have nothing to add!
Thanks guys!
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Timboslice New user 57 Posts |
Thanks guys to much you cleared it out. Happy new years
Cheers, Tim |
Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts |
Work the wait for the next seating....
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Natanel Special user 739 Posts |
If there are 3 distinct seatings, it would seem that you could time it to work after they have eaten. I think this would be the more attractive option as it is rare (for me at least) in regular restaurant work due to the constant need to turn tables.
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
If you do perform after they are done eating, I suggest you alert the help that they should NOT be clearing plates, filling water glasses, asking if anyone needs more coffee, etc. Let them know that during your short performance, everyone will survive without more water.
I did this at a recent show where a company reserved a private room at a restaurant. I told them, "As soon as I go on, close the sliding doors so it's quiet, and there's no need to run around making sure everyone's ok and has water. Everyone will be just fine." The staff was more than happy to oblige as it means they had to do NOTHING during my 1 hr. show for those folks. Nobody needs their water glass filled during a magic show. It is an udder and complete distraction. Just like my spelling of utter. I suggest you do something similar with caterers/food servers at parties. Just tell them in a very friendly way that you're performing magic and while you're with a group, there's no need to approach for those few minutes. you're pretty damm sure nobody will need more bacon wrapped shrimp with a balsamic reduction during your 3 minute performance.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2008-12-31 12:24, Natanel wrote: That would entirely be dependant on the number of tables. The turning of tables has already been calculated by the fact that they have specific seatings. Also, as I mentioned earlier, diners at the early seatings may have other parties to go to, and may not hang long after they eat. New Years Eve... time and space are always at a premium. Frank, Great tip!
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Right after they get dessert. Few plates, and lots of time. IF they get a dessert that is.
Danny Doyle
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