Conducting a one Hour Magic workshop How to conduct a children’s or teens’ magic workshop for less than 30 cents per student.

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Who I am and why you can believe me Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Who I am and why you can believe me Professional magician for 35 yrs. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Who I am and why you can believe me Professional magician for 35 years Full time pro since 2001 Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Who I am and why you can believe me Professional magician for 35 years Full time pro since 2001 Two degrees in education Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Who I am and why you can believe me Professional magician for 35 years Full time pro since 2001 Two degrees in education Have taught thousands of kids and teens in hundreds of magic classes, workshops and weeklong camps Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Who I am and why you can believe me Professional magician for 35 years Full time pro since 2001 Two degrees in education Have taught thousands of kids and teens in hundreds of magic classes, workshops and weeklong camps Have taught dozens of magicians and variety performers how to conduct workshops in their fields – puppetry, clowning, balloon twisting and magic! This is not “testing, testing, 1, 2, 3” stuff. It has been successfully implemented in at least 20 states in the US and at least 7 countries worldwide. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Outline Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Outline Introduction Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Outline Introduction Benefits Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Outline Introduction Benefits The workshop session – WHAT TO DO AND WHY Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Outline Introduction Benefits The workshop session – WHAT TO DO AND WHY Supply list Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Outline Introduction Benefits The workshop session – WHAT TO DO AND WHY Supply list Marketing/selling the workshop – Who and How Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Outline Introduction Benefits The workshop session – WHAT TO DO AND WHY Supply list Marketing/selling the workshop – Who and How Turning the workshop into more business Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Benefits Fun and easy More gigs = more money Can be conducted during the week days to fill in the calendar which = more money Very versatile – as a birthday add-on, as a stand alone event, or for those times when a client says, “We had you last year, do you have anything different?” which = more money Can create tons of spin-off business, which = more money Great way to add to your library business, which = more money Can lead to “back of the room” sales which = more money Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. 4. Explain the process of how you will teach each trick. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. 4. Explain the process of how you will teach each trick. You will perform the trick Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. 4. Explain the process of how you will teach each trick. You will perform the trick You will reveal and demonstrate the trick Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. 4. Explain the process of how you will teach each trick. You will perform the trick You will reveal and demonstrate the trick You and a helper (an audience member) will distribute the supplies Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. 4. Explain the process of how you will teach each trick. You will perform the trick You will reveal and demonstrate the trick You and a helper (an audience member) will distribute the supplies You will practice together, and Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. 4. Explain the process of how you will teach each trick. You will perform the trick You will reveal and demonstrate the trick You and a helper (an audience member) will distribute the supplies You will practice together, and At least one person will perform the trick for the group. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. 4. Explain the process of how you will teach each trick. 5. Teach the first trick. I always start with the Invisible Ball trick. Follow the process in step 4 above. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 1. Introduce yourself. 2. Perform a 7-9 minute magic act. 3. Have them say or sign the Magician’s Pledge. 4. Explain the process of how you will teach each trick. 5. Teach the first trick. I always start with the Invisible Ball trick. Follow the process in step 4 above. 6. Put away the bag for trick #1. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 7. Teach the Clairvoyant Crayon Trick. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 7. Teach the Clairvoyant Crayon Trick. 8. Teach the Jumping Ponytail Holder trick. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 7. Teach the Clairvoyant Crayon Trick. 8. Teach the Jumping Ponytail Holder trick. 9. Teach Two Card Monte. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 7. Teach the Clairvoyant Crayon Trick. 8. Teach the Jumping Ponytail Holder trick. 9. Teach Two Card Monte. 10. Teach “I Red Your Mind” using an assistant. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 7. Teach the Clairvoyant Crayon Trick. 8. Teach the Jumping Ponytail Holder trick. 9. Teach Two Card Monte. 10. Teach “I Red Your Mind” using an assistant. 11. Distribute fortune telling fish and let them enjoy it. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 7. Teach the Clairvoyant Crayon Trick. 8. Teach the Jumping Ponytail Holder trick. 9. Teach Two Card Monte. 10. Teach “I Red Your Mind” using an assistant. 11. Distribute fortune telling fish and let them enjoy it. 12. Review, check bag contents, thank them, congratulate a new crop of magicians, and remind them to PRACTICE! Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Workshop Session – What to Do 7. Teach the Clairvoyant Crayon Trick. 8. Teach the Jumping Ponytail Holder trick. 9. Teach Two Card Monte. 10. Teach “I Red Your Mind” using an assistant. 11. Distribute fortune telling fish and let them enjoy it. 12. Review, check bag contents, thank them, congratulate a new crop of magicians, and remind them to PRACTICE! 13. Send them home with your promo material! Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Supply List Your props for a short show Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Supply List Your props for a short show A briefcase or trunk (something besides a Wal-Mart sack) to bring the supplies in. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Supply List Your props for a short show A briefcase or trunk (something besides a Wal-Mart sack) to bring the supplies in. A table (usually provided by the client) Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Supply List Your props for a short show A briefcase or trunk (something besides a Wal-Mart sack) to bring the supplies in. A table (usually provided by the client) Promotional materials to send home Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Supply List Your props for a short show A briefcase or trunk (something besides a Wal-Mart sack) to bring the supplies in. A table (usually provided by the client) Promotional materials to send home Tables and chairs for the students (optional but very nice) Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop The Supply List (continued) For each student (Item, Source, Cost) Paper lunch sack Dollar store 2¢ each 3 Crayons Wal-Mart 4¢ - 17¢ 2 Ponytail holders Dollar store 6¢ per pair 2 Card Monte Sets Dollar store 4¢ per set Fortune Teller Fish D Robbins 4¢ each TOTAL COST PER STUDENT 20¢ - 30¢ each Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Marketing/Selling the Workshop – WHO? On your website Where can you offer a Magic Workshop? Add on or alternative to a birthday party Childcare centers in the summer, afterschool or during breaks Afterschool programs at schools Home school groups Private schools Cub Scout troops Summer camps as an evening or afternoon activity* Recreation centers as a special event on a Saturday or a parents’ night out Churches for their children’s ministry or an outreach event Senior Adult communities as an activity for the grandkids Halloween alternative Public Library YA program Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Marketing/Selling the Workshop – HOW? Passively, on your website Phone calls Email Sales letters Drop by for the 60 second intro Attend the events where your customers gather and get a spot on the program Contact former customers as well as new markets ALL OF THE ABOVE – OFTEN! Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one hour magic workshop Turning the workshop into more business, also known as SPINOFF business One of the great side benefits of a magic workshop is that it gives you the opportunity to promote your other offerings to a room full of clients. Get email addresses of parents to send instructions for 5 more magic tricks they can learn along with their kids. Send home instructions for the tricks they learned with your contact info at the bottom Make sure the kids AND parents know that you offer shows for all kinds of events If you set up a webpage for your students to review the tricks (videos, print instructions, etc.) send them to your MAIN website and tell them where to find hidden link. Conducting a one hour magic workshop

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Conducting a one hour magic workshop Thank you! You for listening this far Julian and Ken All those magicians and other entertainers who inspire, encourage and share their creativity to help me become a better performer – Dorian, Barry, Gene, Lee, Tim, Al, Steve, the other Steve, Ken, David, Jeff and Buddy My wife Linda, for believing that I can do this and make a living at it! Conducting a one hour magic workshop

Conducting a one Hour Magic workshop How to conduct a children’s or teens’ magic workshop for less than 30 cents per student.

Conducting a one hour magic workshop