Dave Silk: Children's Entertainment, The Business
Silk, Dave: Children's Entertainment, The Business
©Unknown Dave Silk
Softcover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 40 pages
Dave Silk: Children's Entertainment The Business
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Comments: On the business side of doing shows for children. Not specifically focused on magic, but most of the topic apply across the board.

Contents (from book ToC):

1 Getting Started
2 Juggling
2 Balloon Modelling
2 Musical Entertainers
3 Mime Artists
3 Puppet Shows
4 Punch and Judy
4 Clowns
6 Face Painting
6 Advertising
8 Working for Agents
9 Running Your Own Agency
12 Catering For The Whole Party
14 Catering For The Food
15 Getting Extra Work
18 Telephone Technique
19 Gifts and Give-A-Ways
21 Getting Even More Work
26 The Ups and Downs of Clowning
26 Merchandising
27 Free Publicity
28 Magical Societies
29 Putting On You Own Variety Show
31 Hygine and Cleanliness
32 On the Road
33 Getting Paid
34 Using Live Animals
35 Liability Insurance
36 Booking Confirmations
37 Parking
39 Contracts
40 Useful Addresses


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