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“Magicians (Make Your Passion Pay)” looks at every aspect of a career in magic.
1.Pay Rates: of course, you’re curious about what kind of money we’re talking about. Everybody’s got bills. Everybody has a dream home. We’ll help you reach that.
2. Agents: you may have never considered this for yourself, but you’ll likely need to hire a talent agent later in your career.
3. Unions: yup. The magic industry has unions, and you should consider joining one.
4. Copyrights: Copyrighting is essential for proper compensation in many industries, but magicians rarely qualify. Why?
5. Use of Technology: You, my friend, have a lot of options when it comes to performing shows live! Virtual experiences have continued to grow, so capitalizing on this trend could prove incredibly profitable.
6. Business Questions: nobody is a professional overnight, especially when conducting yourself with others. Comprehend how a business works and your role as a magician and your career will be less blunders and more money in your bank account.
7. Courses/Qualifications: in the magic industry, your performance skills and professional conduct are the most critical determinants of success. How do you improve your performance, acquire more tricks in your repertoire, and learn the pillars of professionalism? For you as a magician? Online courses and apprenticeships.
8. Branding and Marketing: as a magician, you and your business are your brand, whether you know it or not. Sell yourself with as few words as possible. The less you say, the more they remember.
When you’ve decided on your branding, it’s time to market. A LOT. You can go after it yourself or work with a company/promotion firm. Either way, get you and your magic in the eyes of the public.
9. Financing and Funding: it would be awesome if your performances became viral almost instantly, with massive venues to perform in front of. However, this success rarely happens overnight.
You don’t have to go at it alone, though. Unions such as the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) or the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) have dedicated funding for magicians like yourself. If you have a plan, can prove to execute it accordingly, and if you invest in yourself as a magician, so might they.
