Make Money with Magic

Traditionally, magicians start doing tricks for their family and friends. Some day, if they pursue the hobby, they feel a desire to earn a few dollars with it. The technology of being paid for performing is considerably different from the craft of performing the magic. Most magicians have no idea of how to get gigs and be paid for them. This book solves this problem. It lays out a path to go from nowhere to getting money for doing shows. It is practical and direct. It uses a concept called a Magic Quest during which the novice learns how to get gigs and be paid for them. This book is not an advanced text on being a professional magician. It is a text on how to start from square zero and start making some money. It is great for those that wish to do some shows on weekends and add to their present income. However, it can also be the first step to bigger things. The book is 40 pages long. It does not contain any pictures. The book is written for high school readers. It is intended for those new to magic that wish to earn money performing. Book Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Goal of this Book The Kind of Magic to Do About the Money Chapter 2: The Basic Plan The Basic Plan in a Nutshell The Magic Quest The Advice I Got Some Good Advice Chapter 3: More about Magic Quests My Magic Quest Suzanne's Story Chapter 4: The Show Basic Stand Up Shows Close-up Shows Kid Shows Comedy Shows General Advice Chapter 5: Performing Persona What is It? What It Can Do Where Does It Come From? Chapter 6: The Magic Quest The Hunt for Rapid Fire Action Getting up on Stage A Hunt for Bigger Fish Chapter 7: Performing Venus A List A magic quest is a process the new performer goes through to develop a performing persona. A performing persona is one's personal style of performing and includes a self-image of oneself as a magician capable of doing shows and being paid for them. It includes a sales persona, which is a belief one can approach people, sell services, and expect to be paid for delivered performances.