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Business Side Of Magic

Topics on transforming your passion into a legitimate business. Make your living doing what you love and how to do it successfully.

Members: 127
Latest Activity: Nov 28, 2012

This is an interactive group where beginners can ask questions from the professionals, and professionals can mentor the beginners.

Go through the lessons, starting with number 1 and read them like a book. They are ordered in a natural progression that you should take to make your magic a business.

The lessons are not intended to be complete and the final word on the subject. They are only the seeds to get the conversations rolling. As the beginners ask questions, and the professionals offer advice and resources, only then will the lessons be complete.

Ask questions or make posts inside the lessons for quicker response.
Actively participate! It's the best judge of how valuable this resource is.

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Started by Kipp Sherry Mar 1, 2009.

Lesson 19: Selling Magic Effects #2 5 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Jason May 16, 2010.

Lesson 18: Selling Magic Effects #1 2 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Jason May 16, 2010.

Lesson 17: So How Do I Promote Myself 8 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Kipp Sherry May 20, 2011.

Lesson 16: Do I Need An Agent 9 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Kipp Sherry Jul 18, 2009.

Lesson 15: Get A Web Site 12 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Kipp Sherry Oct 15, 2010.

Lesson 14: Business Cards 10 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Robert Ace May 14, 2010.

Lesson 13: Insurance 2 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Marty Gorman Jan 30, 2009.

Lesson 12: Get Ready To Travel 2 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Paul Romhany Dec 20, 2008.

Lesson 11: Show Me The Money 1 Reply

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Sealar the Wizard Dec 4, 2008.

Lesson 10: Make The Business Real 2 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Kipp Sherry Apr 5, 2009.

Lesson 9: Creating a Business Plan 8 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Jason Aug 15, 2009.

Lesson 8: Branding 1 Reply

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Magic Ian Feb 2, 2009.

Lesson 7: How Much Should I Charge 12 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Kipp Sherry May 21, 2011.

Lesson 6: My First Gig at a Magic Store 2 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Sal Nov 26, 2008.

Lesson 5: My First Gig as a Restaurant Magician 5 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Comedy Magician Rob Jenkins May 17, 2009.

Lesson 4: My First Gig as a Busker 5 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Charles Scoville Jul 11, 2009.

Lesson 3: My First Gig at a Birthday Party 4 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Marty Gorman Jan 30, 2009.

Lesson 2: Getting My First Gig 5 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Andy Russell Dec 11, 2010.

Lesson 1: Getting Started With Magic 5 Replies

Started by Kipp Sherry. Last reply by Kipp Sherry Jan 30, 2009.

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Comment by prince harun on November 28, 2012 at 12:00am

very nice

Comment by Andy Russell on December 11, 2010 at 6:12am

what a fantastic idea, sharing your thoughts with ohter magician about the business side of magic. gonna enjoy reading these.

Comment by A K.SHAH on May 14, 2010 at 5:22am
Shir this side
Comment by Robert Ace on October 6, 2009 at 12:22am
Ups. Sorry didn't see that lesson. Thanks
Comment by Kipp Sherry on October 5, 2009 at 4:39pm
Robert, See Lesson #7. If your questions are not already answered in that lesson, ask this question again in there.
Comment by Robert Ace on October 5, 2009 at 2:49pm
Hello again. well I'm setting up my business. And I'm thinking about what I should charge (for stage magic, close-up exetra). I'm new at this so I can't charge at the level of more experienced magicians. But it would still be helpful to know what you guys charge so I have something to compare to.
I appreciate all answers :)
Comment by Jordan on July 22, 2009 at 4:48am
Hi Kipp I just read your comment below and truly in the hardest of times people would really try to find ways to stay happy. Hopefully before the year ends I could make magic into a real sideline for me. Thanks for all the lessons here.
Comment by MELDINI on July 1, 2009 at 7:12pm
HEY KIPP DO YOU KNOW OF ANY ENTRILOQUISTS IN THE BOISE AREA???? MELDINI
Comment by Kipp Sherry on July 1, 2009 at 11:54am
I noticed that there has not been very much activity in the group for a while. Hopefully that is because you have all implemented the lessons here and you are so busy making money that you don't have time to sit around and chat about making money.

My business is up 74% over last year (net profit). I hope yours is too. Did you know that in a recession, 2 industries always flourish? The industries are Entertainment, and Alcohol Sales. People need a way to escape their woes and these two industries are the top favorites. Being a magician, you are in the Entertainment industry. Capitalize on it!
Comment by Phil Tawa on May 10, 2009 at 4:19am
You could always do it for fun. I sometimes still do,not like when I was learning though.
 

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