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mecky008 New user 13 Posts |
This coming Thursday (March 3) I have an interview at Earls for doing Tablehopping. I'm quite nervous but feel that I'm ready. Any tips on how to present myself to the manager? (She is a female).
The real art of magic distracting your audience with your eyes body and mouth while your hands do the real work....
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
Be PROFESSIONAL, do material that you can do in your sleep and for heaven's sake...don't hit on her!
Break a leg! Cheers!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
astoundingbruce Regular user Burlington, WI (USA) 127 Posts |
If she seems unsure about whether to hire you, offer to do one night (or afternoon -- whatever time slot she is considering you for) for free. Do that gig as if you are getting paid. Some customers will want to know why you are there, and you can tell them that the management at Earls is considering having you perform regularly. Ask if the customers like that idea, and if they do, have them mention it to the manager (or just write it on the comment card, if there is one).
Also, during your interview, let the manager know that you do not accept tips. This will give you a little leverage to negotiate a higher fee. (Personally, I'd rather have money I can count on rather than rely on tips.) Then, do not take tips! If a customer offers a tip, tell them that it would mean much more to you if they would fill out the comment card and mention that they liked the magician (you). A steady flow of favorable comment cards will insure that you continue to work at Earls. On occasion, a customer will offer you a tip as they are leaving. In that case, they probably will not go back to their table and fill out a comment card. So just tell them that it would mean a lot more to you if they would return to Earls on Tuesday night (or whenever it is you perform). Some of this advice is controversial, but it has worked for me. Hope it helps!
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CyberMage New user 63 Posts |
I mentioned this in another thread here, but I just got through with an interview with a restaurant owner and got the gig. What I did was make sure that I interviewed during a time when I knew the restaurant was not busy so that I could plan to perform for a few of the wait staff in addition to the owner. This gives the owner a better idea of how a table will react to your act. Just ask the person you are interviewing with if she would mind if you had a few of the wait staff over to see the magic.
Kudos to you for getting an in-person interview. In my experience the odds of getting the gig are about 85%. If the manager wasn't interested, she wouldn't have asked you to interview. Just be sure to perform your best 5-7 minute routine as you would at a customer's table, and try to get a few of the wait staff to be there to watch. Good luck |
mecky008 New user 13 Posts |
Will do. Right now I am thinking of doing a trick with a TT, Graffiti by Jay Sankey, Out of this World and spongeballs. Maybe cups and balls too... But my cups and balls routine is not as strong as it could be..
The real art of magic distracting your audience with your eyes body and mouth while your hands do the real work....
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mgical Regular user 195 Posts |
Keep in mind that the manager might not be happy about you taking up space on customers tables.
Stick to your strengths, so avoid the cups and balls for now. If you can keep the magic in your hands you avoid having to shift the salt and drinks to make space. Sponge balls always plays better for a female audience so this is a good thing. What are you providing for her (if you don't have the magic menu books get them, they are great) you give her a way to keep customers happy when there is a long wait in the kitchen etc. Performing for the wait staff is a good tip, they are your best friend in getting the job and you can be their friend too make sure they know you are not there to take their tips away, that in fact chances are they will make more. |
mecky008 New user 13 Posts |
I just went for the interview. I was really nervous but I think I might have gotten it. Oh well, I'm only fourteen.
The real art of magic distracting your audience with your eyes body and mouth while your hands do the real work....
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