I wanted to share some information that I learned today on a Johnny Ace Palmer DVD this afternoon. This is one area that I must admit I need to improve upon because frankly I am always just too excited to get into my set or other times I don't care what their names are and I'm ashamed to say that so from here on out I'm going to do a better job.
REMEMBERING PEOPLE'S NAMES
When you are performing for a small audience or doing table hopping one of the first things you should do is introduce yourself and immediately get their names as well.
People actually like and are flattered if you can remember their name during and after your performance.
Don't make excuses that you AREN'T good at remembering names.
Ways to help yourself remember their name are:
1.) Try to rhyme their name with something
2.) Make a Name association example: Johnny says when he introduces himself he says "Hello, My Name is Johnny "Ace" Palmer Ace like a card and "Palmer" like when a magician "palms" something
3.) Ask them a question. For example: If a female says her name is "Kathy" simply ask "Kathy, is that with a C or a K"
4.) or think of something funny like imagine that their are a bunch of "Cats" on top of "Kathy's" head
5.) Reaffirm their name by repeating it back to them
6.) Write it Down (I'm not sold on this one but Johnny swears he used to write down every person's name he performed
for)
Does anyone else have any name remembering techniques they do?
Just thought I'd share this topic as most of you experienced guys already know this stuff but some of the youngsters may need educated on.
REMEMBERING PEOPLE'S NAMES
When you are performing for a small audience or doing table hopping one of the first things you should do is introduce yourself and immediately get their names as well.
People actually like and are flattered if you can remember their name during and after your performance.
Don't make excuses that you AREN'T good at remembering names.
Ways to help yourself remember their name are:
1.) Try to rhyme their name with something
2.) Make a Name association example: Johnny says when he introduces himself he says "Hello, My Name is Johnny "Ace" Palmer Ace like a card and "Palmer" like when a magician "palms" something
3.) Ask them a question. For example: If a female says her name is "Kathy" simply ask "Kathy, is that with a C or a K"
4.) or think of something funny like imagine that their are a bunch of "Cats" on top of "Kathy's" head
5.) Reaffirm their name by repeating it back to them
6.) Write it Down (I'm not sold on this one but Johnny swears he used to write down every person's name he performed
for)
Does anyone else have any name remembering techniques they do?
Just thought I'd share this topic as most of you experienced guys already know this stuff but some of the youngsters may need educated on.
