At my restaurant I probably do 70% balloons 30% magic. How can I turn that around without causing a revolt?

Make your balloons disappear. Nyuk nyuk!




Or maybe try weaning in a little more magic and using a little less balloons a little at a time?

I agree with Theodore. Just slowly transition to the other side of the coin. It's not as noticeable as just flippin' the script tomorrow evening...
More importantly, think about what the restaurant hired you for. If they want you to primarily do ballons, you might be stuck unless they are willing to compromise. In the end, if you're not happy with the outcome, you can always walk away. Tough decisions! :p

Plink, you're a smart operator. Why swim upstream? It's the personalized connection that's most important.

If you really need to perform:
Make a balloon • do a trick • make a balloon • do a trick • make a balloon • get your tip • be ready to leave when the food arrives • leave your card "corporate magician & balloon artist, when time allows".

You might also consider some cool balloon effects like the new silk in balloon, cut and restored balloon or pressure. With cnr balloon you could then go right into making an animal.

I'd have a conversation with my contact at the restaurant and see what s/he thought about the change. Speaking of using balloons for magic: I think swallowing an inflated 260 is a cool effect.

You can do whatever you want as long as the patrons love you and come back to see you. I doubt the restaurant cares if you are making balloons or performing mime as long as they can see results.

The problem is that giant balloon hats are pretty easy to see so if you are doing magic it better be pretty good to get a big reaction too. Either loud reactions at the table or people constantly telling the restaurant how much they loved you.

Personally I'm happy to do 70% balloons and 30% magic at my current restaurants but I am also looking for another venue where it would be appropriate to do magic only.

I think if you have balloons with you they are going to be in high demand. That's just a fact.

Don't bring balloons and see how it goes!

Thank you all for your input It is a selfish thing on my part. Balloons are big and showy at a family night and is what draws. I'm working for the restaurant to fill seats, it's working. I figure I should do what I'm paid to do.

I perform the balloon swallowing, often. I find that I get many requests for it, when I perform it in an afterdinner show. Don't perform it for anyone before they eat - makes some people lose their appetite.