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Kaliix Inner circle Connecticut 1984 Posts |
I just took a job doing an hours worth of walk around magic at a private high school about two weeks from now. I am new to magic and only know a couple tricks. I have a swengeli deck that changes the cards magically when I flip them the other way. I also this one trik where I count the cards into three rows of 6 or 7 and then I find the persons card. I think that one will work good on the table. The trick I really like is the zombie ball one with the stick. It looks so cool! I think the kids at the tables will love it. I just started learning this one sponge trick that ends with a big red ding dong. Theyll laugh hard at that one.
I think I need a couple more tricks though. can anyone tell me off a couple other easy tricks that high school students will like? Thanks-Kaliix! p.s. Other than the first sentence, the above post is a joke. My real question concerns a contract and whether anyone knows of website, or is willing to send me, a copy of a standard performing contract that I may use at this gig. Thanks.
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.
~Daniel J. Boorstin |
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
There's a simple confirmation letter in volume one of The Success Book (Magic, Inc.) That's pretty much what I use for most gigs. It's on page 107 in my copy of the book.
P.S. I didn't have to be told that that first part of the post was a joke, although a lot of amateurs may have to be told. lol |
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Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
Try the Complete Guide to Restaurant and Walk-Around Magic by Kirk Charles as well. He's got some great info on "locking down the gig" from a paperwork standpoint.
As to tricks for your gig, well, there's this little tube thingee with a cap that comes off with a hook inside. The tube has a rubber band inside it and you hook the rubber band with the hook, but nobody else can do it... I'm still working on it... :lol: Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
K. . . and you might want to try something called The Bra Trick; it's almost as funny as the ding-dong.
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gareth123 Loyal user Rotherham UK 245 Posts |
Do as I do
2 card monte card transpo bite out coin pen through coin coin unique RB coin deck d'lites hope any of these help at all gareth
*is tihs migac or am i sineg aonhter wlord in wihch i nveer lvied UNTILL NOW*
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Daegs Inner circle USA 4291 Posts |
http://www.online-visions.com/pro-files/0205.html
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Performance Agreement http://www.online-visions.com/pro-files/0205.html Read the whole article. |
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twistedace Inner circle philadelphia 3772 Posts |
Wow, that actually scared me that original post
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dlcmagic Special user 887 Posts |
Try Hustle Hustle by Joel Bauer. Besides being a great book
about the business side of magic there are contracts you can print out and use. |
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Kaliix Inner circle Connecticut 1984 Posts |
Daegs,
Thank you! That was exactly what I was looking for. And I hope the rest of you appreciated the joke. Don't know why I wrote it, really. I was just in that kind of mood. Cheers, Kaliix
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.
~Daniel J. Boorstin |
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green4magic Regular user 184 Posts |
Please let us know how the ding dong and bra routine goes over at the school.
You said a private high school - all boys, all girls, or mixed? After 40 years of performing, I am considering doing High School Assemblies. |
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Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
High school shows can be one of the most rewarding gigs you can do - or one of the most frustrating. One "secret" about working these venues is to treat the kids as if they were adults. If you "talk down" to them, do "fluffy bunny" little kiddie's scripts, they will either ignore you completely, complain about you Or have you as the main course for dinner.
On the contract side, make sure that you spell out ALL of your performing needs that the school has to provide, if any. Never assume that they will have a place for you to change, stow your bag or even park. Talk to the administrator about any theme to the evening and play to it a little - over doing the theme can be viewed by the kids as a bit lame in my experience, so do what you do best and laugh WITH the kids, never AT them. Even if you do a "sucker" trick. Take the sting out of it somehow by putting the laugh back on yourself. Jack Benny, arguably one of the most successful comedians in history was largely successful because HE was the target of most of the jokes and did his level best to make his cast members to look like the great people they were. Can any of us afford to miss this lesson? Hope this little extra helps! Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
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pikacrd Veteran user Florida 387 Posts |
Kaliix,
Please keep in mind that although the advice given on http://www.online-visions.com/pro-files/0205.html is good you may want to consult an entertainment attorney who is working in your area, or at very least contact an attorney who deals with contracts regularly and knows the laws of your state regarding contract issues. The problem with most of the contracts that I have seen magicians using is that one size does not fit all and magicians tend to try to use blanket contracts. You may want a contract that fits your specific needs drafted specifically for you. Laws change from place to place as I am sure that you are aware, what may be acceptable in Orange County CA may not fly in Orange County FL. One feature of a contract that most magicians leave out is the controlling state; that is the state whose laws will govern the contract if there is ever an issue. For example I work with contracts on a day to day basis in the state of FL but the contracts are written all over the country. My company is a Delaware Corporation but the contracts read: This Contract shall be governed by and construed in the accordance with the laws of the State of FL. Regardless of where they are drafted and what state that our clients live in. 90% of our business is done outside of the State of Florida but the controlling laws are those of the State of FL for legal reasons that benefit our company. This may be an extreme example of why you want to have someone look at or draft a contract for you, but never the less if there is ever an issue where the client does not pay you or withholds your payment you want to make sure that you are protected. I do know that in some states an entertainment contract is looked at as protection for the client and not the vendor you as the vendor want to make sure that you have as much protection as possible while abiding by the laws that govern the particular state that you are working in. If that was not confusing enough you may not want a contract but rather an Agreement. Most states consider an Agreement binding and fair between both parties. Agreements simply state that you as the Vendor Agree to do ______ and the Hiring party agrees you to pay you _____ for services performed. An agreement is considered Legal and Binding in most states and it is far easier to administrate but again I suggest that you contact your attorney to help you draft the document that you plan on using. Good Luck Kris
“Indubitably, Magic is one of the subtlest and most difficult of the sciences and arts. There is more opportunity for errors of comprehension, judgment and practice than in any other branch of physics”. William S. Burroughs 1914-1997 American Writer
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
Lee Darrow writes: "Jack Benny, arguably one of the most successful comedians in history was largely successful because HE was the target of most of the jokes and did his level best to make his cast members to look like the great people they were. Can any of us afford to miss this lesson?"
Frank Anderson (I believe) said, in a tribute to Benny after Jack's death, that when he worked for other comedians and he got the laughs in rehearsal, he would go back for the show and the comedian had the laughs. Benny was the sole exception. Every joke, Jack Benny gave the laughs to his supporting cast and made himself the butt of the gag. As Mr. Darrow says: "Can any of us afford to miss this lesson?" |
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EvanSparts Veteran user Michigan 333 Posts |
Thank whatever head of what ever religion you worship that was a joke. I was reading the post and happen to see how many post you had before I got to the punch line, and I thought how the hell does he have this many post. But seriously what a nice lesson that I hope some will learn from.
I like how you even misspelled Svengali. Nice Psychological subtlety. That sold me even more. |
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Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
Thank you for the kind words, Maestro Marucci. They are appreciated. Working such a gig can be very challenging and rewarding. By making the participants and the spectators a part of the fun, as opposed to being the butt OF the fun, an entertainer can create friendships and business relations that can last a lifetime.
This kind of sharing and the thought provoking posts that prompt the sharing is a large part of what makes the Café such an incredibly powerful resource. Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
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Eight Spades Elite user Ohio (northwest) 482 Posts |
I didn't get the joke at first. I was so fuming that I missed the last sentence. I couldn't believe so many people hadn't said anything about your outrageous comments.
Congrats, you truly got me! Wow, my heart was almost racing. I had even told my roommate how ridiculous you were before I realized it was a joke. I'm very impressed with that true magician fooler. -Christian
"Tricks are only the crude residue from which the lifeblood of magic has been drained." -S.H. Sharpe
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
This posts scares me. I don't think you're ready for this gig.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Eight Spades Elite user Ohio (northwest) 482 Posts |
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On 2005-01-27 01:45, MagicChris wrote: Tricked. Triicked. I guess magicians are fooled easier than laymen.
"Tricks are only the crude residue from which the lifeblood of magic has been drained." -S.H. Sharpe
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EvanSparts Veteran user Michigan 333 Posts |
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On 2005-01-27 10:47, Eight Spades wrote: Laughing my butt off, not only are we fooled easier it shows how people don't even read posts in their entirety |
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Jeff M. Gray New user Oklahoma City, OK 78 Posts |
Thanks Kaliix! I was laughing so hard by the time I reached the "I also this one trik where I count the cards into three rows of 6 or 7 and then I find the persons card. I think that one will work good on the table" that I was tearing up, it was so funny...
Wheeeeww...That took a lot out of me. Time for a nap... Posted: Jan 27, 2005 5:41pm ------------------------------------------------------ P.S.-(before I take a nap...) Sadly, I know magicians who still use the "bra trick" in their acts, for high-school aged kids... |
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