On an internet group of magicians, someone recently posted about how they did a library show for one kid, then asked if they should put a minimum number of kids for the show to happen.
This is crazy, why would you do it that?
If I was a booker and I saw that, I’d not book the person. I’d feel that person is going to be a pain to work with. What is the penalty if they don’t get enough people? Let’s say there was a 6 person minimum and if I was paying for it, I’d round up 6 people and make you do the show. The problem with this is you are going to have six people who are completely uninterested in your show watching it. That show is going to be worse than doing a show for one person.
My suggestion would be to play. Do a trick, hang out, improvise. Be an artist, not a craftsman.
I’ve been there, I’ve had to do a show for zero people. The only thing that stood between me and a paycheck was an empty room and that’s what the casino wanted me to do, so I did it. I’ve also done a show for one person that ended up getting me booked to a 22 show tour. Give it you all, and don’t be a pain to work with!
Really???
On an internet group of magicians, someone recently posted about how they did a library show for one kid, then asked if they should put a minimum number of kids for the show to happen. This is crazy, why would you do it that? If I was a booker and I saw that, I’d not … Continue reading “Really???”