Snack, Jim: 64 New Ways to Make
Magic Pay ©2003 Jim Snack, NY eBook, 237 pages |
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Comments: Was available as a PDF download or on CD
Contents (courtesy Dennis Michael at magicbooks.be):
9 Introduction
11 1. Arts Council Festivals
15 2. Auctions
15 - How It Works
16 - Make It Fun
16 - Preview Auction Items
17 - How To Get A Job As A Magical Auctioneer:
17 - How Much Can You Make?
19 3. Bar Mitzvahs And Bah Mitzvahs
23 4. Bus Companies And Motor Coach Tours
27 5. Busking Or Street Performing
28 - Choose A Good Location
29 - Gathering A Crowd
32 - Keeping The Crowd
33 - What To Do In Your Act
33 - Turning The Tip
34 - Closing With A Strait Jacket Escape
35 - Turning The Tip By Jeff Wawrzaszek
39 - Additional Resources For Street Performers
41 6. Colleges
47 7. Community Centers
49 8. Comedy Clubs
51 9. Concession Sales
55 10. Company Picnics
57 11. Corporate Films And Videos
59 12. Country Clubs
61 13. County Fairs
62 - What To Offer
63 - Adding Value To Your Show
64 - Tips For Working Fairs
64 - How To Get Booked
65 - How To Make Extra Money At Fairs
66 - Final Thoughts
67 14. Cruises
73 15. Day Care Centers & Pre-Schools
75 16. Drug Abuse Prevention Show
77 17. Emcee
79 18. Emcee/Co-Host For Local Television Show
81 19. Festivals
83 20. Firehouses
85 21. First Night®
87 22. Fundraising Magic Shows
91 23. Haunted Houses
93 24. Halloween Safety Magic Show
95 25. Hand Modeling
97 26. Historical Societies
99 27. Hospitals
99 - Performing For Patients
101 - Performing At A Hospital Sponsored Community Event
102 - Performing At Employee Recognition Events
105 28. Installation Dinners
107 29. Libraries
111 30. Magical Ringmaster
113 31. Medieval And Renaissance Fairs
115 32. Mental Health Facilities
117 33. Museums
123 34. Music Festivals
125 35. Nursing Homes
127 36. Odyssey Of The Mind
129 37. Play Consultant
131 38. Race Horse Tracks
131 - As A Strolling Performer
132 - Backstretch Employees
135 - Open Houses
135 - One More Idea
137 39. Reading Is Magic ®
139 - Turn Off The TV Week
142 40. Resorts
144 41. Restaurants
144 - What Works Well In A Restaurant
145 - How To Get Booked
146 - Tips On Working In A Restaurant
148 42. RV Parks
150 43. School Shows
151 - Back-To-Back Vs. Am And Pm
154 - Make It Educational
157 - Special Considerations For Different Grade Levels
157 - Primary (K-2) And Elementary (3-6)
158 - Working Middle Schools
158 - Working High Schools
160 - Marketing Your Show To Schools
166 - Corporate Sponsors
167 - More Ideas For Schools
171 44. Scout Blue & Gold Dinners
173 45. Shopping Malls
175 46. Producing A ?Stars Of Magic? Show
181 47. Store Promotions
183 48. Summer Camps
184 - State Police Summer Camp
185 49-58. Teaching Magic
185 - Private Magic Lessons
185 - Group Magic Lessons
186 - Teach An Adult Ed Course
187 - Teach Magic To Corporate Executives
189 - Teach Magic To Clowns
190 - Circus Arts School
192 - Workshops In Schools
193 - Community Summer Programs
194 - Teaching At Summer Camps
198 - Magical Circus Summer School Program
203 59. Television Commercials
207 60. Theaters
207 - Selling Your Show For A Flat Fee
211 - Partnering With The Theater
213 - Straight Rental Deal
215 61. Theme Parks
221 62. Trade Shows
221 - Why They Hire You?
222 - Stopping People At The Booth
223 - Pre-Qualifying Prospects
224 - Customizing Your Magic With Sales Messages
225 - How To Get Started
227 - What Types Of Businesses To Approach
228 - How Much To Charge
230 - Additional Suggestions
233 63. Victorian Strolls
235 64. Weddings
235 - As A Strolling Magician
236 - For An After Dinner Show
237 - Entertaining At The Rehearsal Dinner