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Rory Raven Special user Providence, RI 514 Posts |
Greetings, all --
I'm trying to get a show up and running, and having a sponsor would help. Have any of you worked with a sponsor to help foot the bill for venue rental, advertising, and other costs associated with a show? How did you find them? What do they generally like to see in a proposal? What has been your experience? Any input is appreciated. (Well, almost any ....) Thanks! Rory
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." -- Groucho Marx
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Scott O. Inner circle Midwest 1143 Posts |
Depends on what type of show and who the sponsor would be. Here's a link to an old discussion about this. http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......rum=44&5
Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time you will reap a harvest, if you do not give up. Galatians 6:9
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nucinud Inner circle New York, New York 1298 Posts |
Most sponsors I have talked to want a lot of guarantees. They want you to have a following. They want to be assured that the seats are filled.
"We are what we pretend to be" Kurt Vonnegut, jr.
Now U C It Now U Don't Harry Mandel www.mandelmagic.com |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Unless you can GUARANTEE how many people their name wil be in front of, it is tough to find them.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
magicofCurtis Inner circle Los Angeles 2545 Posts |
Well you can get smaller sponsors for local events like the local coffee shop or sporting good store pretty easily. IF you are asking for $100 to $500.
For the big boys you really need to get a PR rep or a sponsor rep. They are hard to obtain. Danny hit it right on the nose they want to know where their logos will be, how many people and a plan of action for PR. The PR firms for major companies usually make the decision. For our international shows we have had sponsors and usually the show promotor obtains them from the past programs. When Remax sponsored us for a TV show they required the entire script.... and edited the heck out of it. Walmart and Target does have local community event sponsors which is easier to obtain if you are asking for a small amount. Good luck...
Curtis Lovell II
http://www.CurtisLovell.com http://www.MagicofCurtis.com www.facebook.com/curtislovellii Los Angeles, California - U.S.A. |
Bill Nuvo Inner circle 3094 Posts or 2742 Posts |
http://www.performers.net/library/me-sponsor.html
Some good info |
Rory Raven Special user Providence, RI 514 Posts |
Many thanks to all of you for your input.
Mr. B -- that's a great site you recommended. Still happy to hear from anyone else about this. Rory
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." -- Groucho Marx
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Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7563 Posts |
If you are interested in exploring the idea of finding sponsors for school shows, Barry Mitchell talks a little bit about the topic on his CD, "The 10 Commandments of Selling Your Program."
- Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Kevin Ridgeway V.I.P. Indianapolis, IN & Phoenix, AZ 1832 Posts |
Curtis touched on it some...but it can be taken much further. You need to be prepared to provide media metrics or hits and track how their money is being spent. We are on a large sponsored tour right now and there is a ton of work that goes into, not just getting the sponsor, but in keeping and justifying them. Make sure you are clear on what you are offering them and be sure you can back it up!
Kevin
Living Illusions
Ridgeway & Johnson Entertainment Inc Kevin Ridgeway & Kristen Johnson aka Lady Houdini The World's Premier Female Escape Artist www.LadyHoudini.com www.livingillusions.com |
Rory Raven Special user Providence, RI 514 Posts |
For me, I'm looking to line up a sponsor or sponsors for a series of shows at one venue, not for a tour.
I suppose the same advice as offered above applies. Rory
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." -- Groucho Marx
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Every sponsorship I have had has come through extensive work.
Smaller ones are possible, but never forget the most important part. Mostly sponsors are interested in a spacific demographic. When tickets are sold to shows like a magic show, there is a large overlap in demographics. So you need to show how many of the demographic you will hit every show, how you will use the name of the company in your show, and how this is going to translate into exposure for the company in a positive fashion. A proven track record of gathering the demographic of the company is needed, or a relationship with that company.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7563 Posts |
Hi Rory -
Have you considered doing fundraising shows, partnering with a local community group (instead)? I've heard that John Kaplan has some excellent information on this subject (and I've seen him in action -- so I know he is a master). - Donald P.S. I just checked the link that Scott O. posted, and John's materials are mentioned on that thread, too.
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Rory Raven Special user Providence, RI 514 Posts |
Hi, Donald --
No, that hadn't ocurred to me. Good idea. Thanks! Rory
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." -- Groucho Marx
visit www.roryraven.com today! |
James Munton Inner circle Dallas, TX 1199 Posts |
I can recommend the following audio program:
Sponsorship and Promotion for Magicians There are so many "worth-the-price-of-admission" ideas on this excellent audio interview. Best, James |
Wade Live Veteran user Earth 322 Posts |
A friend and I were sponsored by the The Tony Smith Ambassador Foundation... Were doing a lot of promotion this summer for the foundation!
http://www.ttsaf.org Tony Smith is an entrepreneur from Georgia whose passion for the arts drove him to create a foundation that seeks to support fresh, undiscovered talent not usually seen through traditional means. Through these programs and grants, he hopes to provide the opportunity to ambitious, creative people who have longed to attain their artistic dreams. Were the first team that have been sponsored for this style of show. Lot's of fun stuff in the near future!! - Wadini |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
This is more of an "investing angel" and it is a fantastic idea.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
Wade Live Veteran user Earth 322 Posts |
If you got why not help right?! haha! Tony is an amazing person with TONS of contacts in the corporate realm.... His real profession is international finance and travels all over the world helping millionaires secure their earnings. Were performing for a man that's worth $750 million dollars next week! His name is Bob Congel and he wants to turn his mall into the world's largest-and Syracuse into the tourist capital of New York!
http://www.destinyusa.com/ "Investing angel" is more accurate. heheh |
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