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TomBoleware Inner circle Hattiesburg, Ms 3773 Posts	Posted: Aug 8, 2026 05:45 pm 0 I’m all for using pen and paper. But let’s not overlook that word ‘automatically’ doing it for you. And that's what good programs can do for you. That means a lot and especially for the kidshow magicians sometimes doing 8 or 10 shows a week. Calling and booking all the shows themselves is a job. Some days they don’t know if they’re coming or going. I can see where a good computer program could be a big help. It's something like an office assistant to remind you of what’s going on without having to dig through paperwork you did six months ago. Tom “You Don't Have to Be in Who's Who to Know What's What” – Sam Levenson The Daycare Magician Book https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/amazekids/the-daycare-magician/
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 22973 Posts	Posted: Aug 8, 2026 06:17 pm 0 That is what a calendar is used for. The word automatically only helps if the information is entered correctly and completely. When you do that on a calendar, it automatically pops up when you turn the page. Most use a Google Calendar for events and you can set reminders. The point thomasR is making is simply that it saves no time at all. Electronic programs still need a level of organization. If you are not willing to put that amount of work in, don’t be a business. Danny Doyle <BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell
TomBoleware Inner circle Hattiesburg, Ms 3773 Posts	Posted: Aug 8, 2026 10:49 pm 0 ThomasR, are you using the AI-assisted Google Calendar. From what I hear, when you move from manual methods to an AI-assisted Google Calendar, you aren’t just upgrading your tool, you are changing your speed from walking to flying. The Old Way: When a client calls, you have to flip to the exact date in your notebook or app. You type the gig title, manually click the start time, scroll to set the end time, type out the load-in time, and copy-paste the venue address. It takes 10 to 15 manual steps. The AI Way: You just type or voice-command one messy sentence: "Schedule a 45-minute birthday show next Saturday at 2 PM at 123 Main St, and add a 30-minute load-in buffer." Gemini instantly understands the duration, interprets the date, maps the address, blocks out your setup time, and builds the invite in one second. You just state your intent and it’s done. One second ain't long. Tom “You Don't Have to Be in Who's Who to Know What's What” – Sam Levenson The Daycare Magician Book https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/amazekids/the-daycare-magician/
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 22973 Posts	Posted: Aug 8, 2026 11:26 pm 0 Quote: On Aug 7, 2026, thomasR wrote: Quote: On Aug 6, 2026, magicant wrote: It's when you want to message them for venue information, email them the day before the event and thank them the day after. Also when you wish to automatically send out an email to an important client 2 weeks before their review date for the next years bookings. This is where a reliable system comes in place and saves you hours. Being able to with just one click add them to a list of clients, create an event and immediately open up an invoice ready to hit send saves so much time and arguably makes you look more professional when they receive a contract with signature, and payment page all in one. You can create saved e-mails in G-mail. It's a much better way to go since you can actually customize them based on each individual you are sending to. Copy and Pasting info onto an invoice template doesn't take long. I'm not sure where I'm saving the time? Yep. Says it all. Danny Doyle <BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 22973 Posts	Posted: Aug 8, 2026 11:57 pm 0 And before this goes the way this always goes everyone remember I said using an auto response was and is a valid way to do things. I said to each his own. George, thomasR and Mindoro and I simply do it a different way. I have not been negative or said anything about anyone or how they do things. Not a single word. Maybe now some of that nonsense can hopefully be avoided. We’ll see. Danny Doyle <BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell
thomasR Inner circle 1284 Posts	Posted: Aug 9, 2026 03:15 am 1 Quote: On Aug 8, 2026, TomBoleware wrote: ThomasR, are you using the AI-assisted Google Calendar. From what I hear, when you move from manual methods to an AI-assisted Google Calendar, you aren’t just upgrading your tool, you are changing your speed from walking to flying. The Old Way: When a client calls, you have to flip to the exact date in your notebook or app. You type the gig title, manually click the start time, scroll to set the end time, type out the load-in time, and copy-paste the venue address. It takes 10 to 15 manual steps. The AI Way: You just type or voice-command one messy sentence: "Schedule a 45-minute birthday show next Saturday at 2 PM at 123 Main St, and add a 30-minute load-in buffer." Gemini instantly understands the duration, interprets the date, maps the address, blocks out your setup time, and builds the invite in one second. You just state your intent and it’s done. One second ain't long. Tom I'm not - I use the Calendar on my Mac (almost said I use ical... I'm getting old!). Takes 30 seconds tops to open the app, find the date, add the date, and then set it in the proper color to notify me what it is. I feel like the voice command would take just as long and then I would want to double check that it was added correctly. I don't think voice commands would take any longer though.
TomBoleware Inner circle Hattiesburg, Ms 3773 Posts	Posted: Aug 9, 2026 04:05 am 0 Thanks. I was just curios. My son works in New Orleans as a special projects manager for a large corporation and while down there last week I overheard him talking to someone about AI-assisted Google Calendar. I think he was recommending it to that person. But yes, it sounds like you got it worked out. Tom “You Don't Have to Be in Who's Who to Know What's What” – Sam Levenson The Daycare Magician Book https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/amazekids/the-daycare-magician/
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