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stempleton Inner circle 1443 Posts |
I've decided to participate in a local arts fair showcasing artists and their "wares." My primary goal is for publicity/marketing purposes, but in order to qualify I'll be offering basic balloon twisting, as well as some BOR items I sell. Obviously I would like to entertain as well, but since I primarily present on stage I would like to ask what would be some appropriate close-up effects for those who visit my table.
I am considering the following, and would appreciate any feedback on additions/deletions. Tagged (Richard Sanders) Sugar Rush Vanishing Lifesavers (Gospel version, tied in with a postcard handout) Coin, Brass, Copper (if I can get it down!) Annihilation Deck and/or Invisible Deck Spongeballs Thanks for any input. |
Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
If you want 50 kids around your table, just show up with a rabbit
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stempleton Inner circle 1443 Posts |
HaHa!
Yeah, I thought about that, but being outside I did not want to subject "Bungee" to the heat, even if under a canopy. Also, I've been to previous festivals of this type, and most are adults, so I'm sure I'll see more of them. Balloons for the kids that accompany them. |
Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts |
In my experience of developing business at an Expo that magic tricks are not a value; within a short time the kids that you have performed a trick for will tell the other kids and they all come back to see you perform, but everyone already knows the ending, spoiling the surprise.
I let the kids pet the rabbit while I explain how great my show is to the parents; in addition I also take email address and the date of the child's birthday and promise not to add them to a mailing list, just one email about a month before the birthday to remind them I'm alive and performing and if they don't reply, I destroy the email address In the heat, I line the bottom of the pan I keep the rabbit in with ice and cover the ice with thick towels, then the rabbit can lay down and cool off. I don't allow the kids to pet the rabbit unless the parent is present with the kid I personally would be careful about giving out balloons at a fair; When I'm performing at a home for a birthday party I send out a confirmation letter in advance mentioning a rabbit and balloons being at the party and I'm not responsible for adverse reactions caused by fur or latex. At a fair giving a small child a balloon and then having an adverse reaction may result in an insurance claim; if you do give out balloons, I would suggest that you make sure that the parent is present and gives permission. This is just my policy while conducting business and a caution for you of potential pitfalls. This is my fair set-up, notice one rabbit in the bus in front of the doors, that's were he stays when I park the bus; the pan on the table is where he stays for the kids to pet him |
themagiciansapprentice Inner circle Essex, UK 1381 Posts |
I've tried both approaches
best seems to be a show on the hour (or every two hours)for 20 minutes in between I use my dog arm puppet and balloon busk (often I work with a partner so we take it in turns with our puppets) - audiences love me using a large Filbert pump as they are still a rarity I sell BOR - but little moves good for publicity and the costs get covered - but you won't get rich unless you have a face-painter with you - they make much more in most fayres
Have wand will travel! Performing children's magic in the UK for Winter 2014 and Spring 2015.
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