From Tricks to Performing

 Boston Comedy Magician 

Joe Ferranti 339-927-4710 ferrantimagic.com

From Tricks to Performing

As we begin, we learn a magic trick because it fascinates us. Little do we know our family may not find the same fascination. However, if you are a parent or a grandparent you are familiar with “applauding” everything our children do. On the other hand, if you do not belong to the school of, “You can become anything you want.” You may reserve your applause not wanting to see your child face disappointment.

The good news, with magic is there are many levels of performing which can be satisfying to most hobbyists to professionals. Many of our respected magicians have other jobs and still find time to perform.

Professional Magicians with other jobs

 If you are a magician, a few that come to mind are John Guastaferro , John Bannon and Marc DeSousa. These gentlemen aren’t exactly hobbyists, but you get the point.

The rest of us fall somewhere in between.

Realistically, we will not attain the stature of those I named, and there is a simple reason and I do not think I have to mention it.
Still, there are opportunities to perform for all who wish to, there is only one rule…”First, do no harm.” (Fact…this is not a part of the Hippocratic oath, go ahead, look it up…I’ll wait.)
Here is my advice, be the best you can be, within your skill set. (BTW, we practice for life, so our skills are not static.)

Putting Together Your Show

Second, put together a show, this means you need a beginning, a middle and an end. There are many sources to learn how to do this. Don’t expect to learn this for free or by trial and error, but here's some good advice for free.

There are many sources to learn how to structure your act. If you belong to a club, seek the advice of someone who is working. Be careful not to ask everyone in your club, I’ve found that everyone likes to give advice, even those who have never actually performed.

Some magicians gladly share their shows they have structured…feel free to use that as a starting point. Do I have to mention that you should integrate your personality into the show!

Finally, do not copy any one’s act. Yes, it happens, even on the highest levels. With so many professional magicians willing to share their creations you will eventually develop your own style and have a show that is unique to you.

Good Luck

Joe Ferranti

Close Up Magic in Boston MA. | MASS.

Finding the Right Magician...part two

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I left you with solid information to enable you to search the internet and make an informed choice to assist you in choosing a magician. Continuing…

The Agent/Agency

agent.: a person who does business for another person: a person who acts on behalf of another.

There was a time when individuals worked hard on behalf of entertainers, securing them steady work. Of course, the agent received a fee/percentage for his work. (Well-deserved too.) How nice would it be to just do what I enjoy most…. entertaining with magic, and not spending time with the business end. From where I sit, those days are long in the rear-view mirror.

 there’s a new agent in town.

I must admit, it was a brilliant idea, and well marketed.

In the field of Magic entertainment, do a search and you’ll find the agents. “Gig this, Gig that...Party Time, Woof, Thumbs Up, Bish Bosh, World Entertainment.” I’ve changed the names to avoid conflict.

What do you get?

 As a consumer you receive a list of magicians that you may contact. You get their promo info etc. Sounds good? For the most part, but the listing of magicians is not all inclusive. The only contacts you will see are from “paid members”, that’s us the magicians.

Competition? Touted as benefitting the consumer. Not necessarily, you’re not buying canned soup. All magic entertainment is not equal. Recently a potential client asked if I could meet the same fee as another magician had quoted. As much as I want to accommodate my clients, I had to politely decline with best wishes and hoped their event was a success. Moments later I was contacted again, and they were happy to pay my fee.

What does the Magician get?

We receive details about your event, and are able to contact you with a quote for our services. This is nice...contact info with a motivated client, but there is a price.

The part that you don’t see is the fee we pay to be included on the list of available magicians for your event. Or the additional fee if we choose a “Top List profile.”

Or the fee we pay if we are hired by you. Yeah, there are a lot of fees. Do we pass on the costs? (A topic for another day.)

 

There you have it...how to find the right magician for your event. Go back and look at part one again.

 

All Best Wishes,

Joe Ferranti

Boston Magician

 

 

 

Adult Birthday Party Magic

Walk Around | Strolling Magician Boston Mass.

 

Boston Walk Around Magician, Joe Ferranti performs for all adult Birthday parties.

 Of course you will see laughter and strong reactions. Mostly from younger adults.

However, Birthday Magic is not exclusive to the young. Many seniors enjoy a good laugh and some magical entertainment...perhaps a little more subdued reactions.

So, here we are, with a slightly older crowd...you'll not see "David Blaine" reactions, but I assure you a good time was had by all, including the Magician.

 

The Very Best in Walk Around/Strolling Magic Boston Mass.

 

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