Table of contents

Should you become an amateur or professional magician?

Do you need an agent?

The business side of magic shows: Microphones and other sound equipment

The business side of magic shows: Promotional materials

Phone calls

Brochures/Flyers/Cards

The business side of magic shows: The media and advertising

Tri-media

Print

TV

Radio

New media

Websites

The business side of magic shows: Liability insurance

The business side of magic shows: Finding your gigs

The business side of magic shows: What about costumes & makeup?

Should you have an assistant?

Learning the tricks: Buy or make your props

Learning the tricks: Handkerchief Tricks

Linen or Silk?

Tips on Performing Handkerchief Tricks

Learning the tricks: Box Tricks

How to Make the Box

The Box Trick

Learning the tricks: Paper Tricks

Learning the tricks: Rope Tricks

Learning the tricks: Other Miscellaneous Tricks