Thanks Doug. Haven't seen you in any of the chats recently but then again Justin has been busy and isn't always available. I'm sure I talk to you soon if he has one this Wed, Friday or Saturday.
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First Strolling Gig today at 12:00...
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Rick - it sounds like you have a full and interesting life, which means you have potential to be a great magician...as being interesting out of magic lends a helping hand. Also, you have a good grasp on what you are offering, both in strengths and weaknesses - I hope to come to Magi-fest in the upcoming year, do you attend? If so, perhaps we can create a chance encounter...as long as you promise not to put me in an arm bar!?
Actually, my cop friend, he does it ALL - he does parlour, cups and balls, linking rings, coins, cards, dice stacking...you name it - it can be done - but it is hard - but for him, most of the stuff are toys he plays with, and then puts them down. The stuff he does for pay - polished.
It is hard to decide where to focus your passion, especially when much already exists in your life...that being said. What are your goals with your magic - well, you said a hobby that pays for itself - sure, but what do you ENJOY more - not what are you good at - I think it's REALLY cool that you rock at balloon animals - but do you enjoy them....could you do them all day for free? Do you want to do close up magic in the same way? Perhaps you want them all in your life...well, you already know the formula - how did you get awesome with balloons? Do the same with close up.
My only real advice still - is keep thinks seperate - balloons, kid magic and adult are all different branches - you will better serve the crowds and your "hobbies" (profession, lol) if you do. You can offer them all as a service, but overlapping them, from my observation and experience, can be difficult, as you discovered.
My door is always open if you would live more direct advice for close up magic - cards, coins, you name it - as for balloons and working with children....I bow down to you.
Actually, my cop friend, he does it ALL - he does parlour, cups and balls, linking rings, coins, cards, dice stacking...you name it - it can be done - but it is hard - but for him, most of the stuff are toys he plays with, and then puts them down. The stuff he does for pay - polished.
It is hard to decide where to focus your passion, especially when much already exists in your life...that being said. What are your goals with your magic - well, you said a hobby that pays for itself - sure, but what do you ENJOY more - not what are you good at - I think it's REALLY cool that you rock at balloon animals - but do you enjoy them....could you do them all day for free? Do you want to do close up magic in the same way? Perhaps you want them all in your life...well, you already know the formula - how did you get awesome with balloons? Do the same with close up.
My only real advice still - is keep thinks seperate - balloons, kid magic and adult are all different branches - you will better serve the crowds and your "hobbies" (profession, lol) if you do. You can offer them all as a service, but overlapping them, from my observation and experience, can be difficult, as you discovered.
My door is always open if you would live more direct advice for close up magic - cards, coins, you name it - as for balloons and working with children....I bow down to you.
I normally go to the Battle of Magicians in Canton which is normally the last weekend of April or beginning of May.
I have never been to Magi Fest but have heard great things about it. I will have to go sometime. If I do decide I'll contact you on here and that would be cool to meet up for a chat or hang out.
Talk to you later. I'd only put you in an arm bar or headlock if you really made me mad. Ha ha.
I have never been to Magi Fest but have heard great things about it. I will have to go sometime. If I do decide I'll contact you on here and that would be cool to meet up for a chat or hang out.
Talk to you later. I'd only put you in an arm bar or headlock if you really made me mad. Ha ha.
great job! Yes it is very very very thrilling to perform for live audiences! I am 16, and my mom takes me to the mall twice a week to blaine for at least an hour 
its lots of fun!
You should do some magic at hospitals. it will really make you fell good! Nice story BTW, I learned from your mistakes! thanks for posting!
its lots of fun!
You should do some magic at hospitals. it will really make you fell good! Nice story BTW, I learned from your mistakes! thanks for posting!
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Rev, I think I'll most likely be hosting a chat tonight at 9 PM EST, so you should be there.
-Doug
Doug, I have to put my two sick kids to bed first and if it is anything like last night....Not good...my wife and I were up until 4 a.m. with coughing sniffling sick kids and then had to go into work by 7:00. I might have to pass and catch you guys on the weekend when everyone is better. Sorry.
