Book More Shows that Pay More and Build a 6-Figure Career as a Live Entertainer "The Showbiz Master Plan" is a live entertainer's blueprint to creating a money-generating brand, making a consistent 6-figure income and setting up for retirement. The goal of any entertainer is to bring joy to people but most will agree that making money is also important. While the notion of a struggling artist is a common perception of the realities of show business, it does not have to be the case. The truth is; while there many entertainers who barely make ends meet each month, there are also many...

Learn how to make big money as a musician, performer or entertainer by transforming your entertainment career with this personal paradigm shift and action step. "Think BIG (Money)" is a small but powerful business and marketing book for musicians, comedians, variety artists and performers that will change how you think about generating your income as a live entertainer. It will transform your mindset from being a gig-to-gig entertainer to developing into a business-oriented creative entrepreneur. Discover how to make the mental leap from just wanting to book as many shows as possible to...

From the author of the best-selling, "Urban Illusions" and "Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows" comes another specialty illusion book written specifically for the working Corporate Magician - "Corporate Illusions Made Easy" J C Sum, one of Asia's top professional illusionists and illusion designers, shares ten original illusions that have been custom-designed for product launches, media events, tradeshows, conferences and road shows across Asia Pacific & Europe over the last 15 years. From making corporate executives appear, producing new products, launching corporate logos and...

The "Ultimate Kabuki Drop Resource" is a must-have for any theatre or stage practitioner looking to add a strong piece of stagecraft to their shows or performances. This book is the definitive reference on the Kabuki Drop. A Kabuki Drop is a stagecraft technique and a release system that drops an open suspended curtain to the floor for a dramatic reveal. Whether you are a director, producer, production manager, dancer, magician, musician, variety artiste, burlesque performer or any other theatrical stage practitioner, a Kabuki drop can be used to add a dramatic wow-moment to your show or act....

Eight Theatrical Stage Effects, Illusions & Presentations for Mentalists J C Sum details eight original illusions and stage routines for mentalism shows, complete with full presentations, full-colour illustrations and building plans. The routines offer an alternative fresh perspective of presenting mentalism. The mentalism effects also demonstrate how illusion methods and principles can be combined with mentalism methods to create unique stage routines. The book also explores how visual production value and scale can be a valuable addition to a traditional minimalist mentalism show. The...

Have you always wondered how to be an illusionist? Do you wish to perform on a large stage for thousands of people? Maybe you are a working magician specializing in close up or stage magic and are looking to put together a bigger show for a special event? "How to be an Illusionist" is a first-of-its kind introductory reference guide on performing a modern illusion show in today's entertainment & pop culture market. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn step by step how to put an illusion show together, regardless of whether you perform illusions for fun, as a hobby, part-time or...