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//-->Chapter EightMAGIC MANAGEMENTGENERAL INSTRUCTIONSit is necessary to point out somethingthe very beginning. The enclosed sheetsyoutoPeriod. They are not difficult to use or understand, but if they are not used, they musttherefore be considered worthless. However, if you do dedicate yourself to following through withthis method of organization and management, you will count your blessings in the years to come.They are designed for long term use and benefits.vitally important to manage and organize,the skills and knowledge which you possess.The Custom Cue Sheets, once completed, put your entire repertoire at your fingertips. Once youdecide what show you wish to perform, you can instantly have a complete script of that show.The Show Sheets will provide long-range benefits concerning repeat bookings. Also, perhapsmore important than any other point, by reviewing each show you present, you will improve,learn, and benefit from every performance. People who are anxious to succeed and improve willrealize that if this constant reviewing and analyzing process doesn't help, then nothing elseThe Project Planner is designed to teach you to become goal-oriented. Work from a three-stagepoint of view: (1) Set your goals; (2) Make your plans; (3) And take ACTION. You will benefit inevery phase of your life if you ask yourself certain questions and apply certain principles to everyproblem you face.These systems were developed for my private use, and have helped me to improve my magic andmanagement. I hope you benefit from my viewpoints.CUSTOM CUE SHEETSWebegin our efforts to better organize and manage our magic by reviewing the Custom CueSheets. A number of factors make these sheets quite interesting. We will look at some of the benefitswhich these sheets provide, and then we will learn how to best use and apply them.I have some good news, and I have some bad news. The Cue Sheets will require a one-shotorinvestment of your time. (That's the bad news.) The good news is that the time is invested wisely.Once completed, your sheets become a permanent record of your repertoire; providing you with awonderful collection of your material, allowing you to trace and note your improvements anddevelopments over your life inNot only that, but you will see them transform into true"peace of mind" and the best time-saving device you will ever have. They allow you to comfortablyexpand your horizons and add professionalism to every show you perform. If that sounds like a lotI215The Magicto promise, then please read on and try to visualize the security that a completed set of Custom CueSheets would bring to your performingThe Cue Sheets were developed for a number of reasons, among them are: (1) New material tomy performing "arsenal" without losing the polish my existing routines had developed; (2) I hadforgotten one too many of my lines during a performance; (3) I was fed up with fighting to piecetogether the different routines into the best possible show after laying off for a month.Each Cue Sheet is designed to recordthe information you would ever need concerning aroutine. The headings were selected to allow you to perform that particular effect in its entiretyafter reviewing the sheet a couple of times.Each routine youshould be given a title which you can easily recognize. Begin by listingthese titles on the Effect line. Judge the angle problems you may face along with the props, etc.,which are employed, and place a check beside the appropriate performing situations (Stages, Plat-form, orIf your routine has a particularly bad set of angles (Zombie, example), or if it involves a specificset of performing conditions (Hippity Hop Rabbits for children), or if it requires certain importantlighting or staging sequences (Dancing Cane) then these things should be detailed in PerformingConditions and Special Lighting: Staging.Certain tricks play better with certain types of audience volunteers. The key is to decide upon thebest type of person, the best age, and sex for the particular routine. It would be rude to select a dis-tinguished elderly gentleman to place an eggbeater to his head in front of all his friends. So deter-mine the criteria for the best possible helper and list them under Volunteer from the Audience andSex. Remember - our goal is to the Cuewith the ideal performing information sowe can work towards standardizing our shows. Itspeed up our improvements if the standardwith which we measure ourselves is a high one.To avoid unnecessary stage movement, to insure proper placing and economy of motion, youshould plan your Positioning and Cues in advance. Where is the best place to put your props or tohave a spectator stand? What Cues can you give your volunteer in order for the effect to flow assmoothly as possible? An example of excellent Positioning and Cues would be the Blackstone RopeEscape. Years of trial and error have polished this routine to perfection.Often it is the little things which transform a trick into a full-fledged piece of entertainment.These Bits of Business deserve all the attention we can give them.As your experience and repertoire expand you may find it difficult to use and remember everykey line which goes with every routine. Your Key Patter Lines can literally make all the differencein the world. It's the icing on the cake which separates the amateurs from the pros in most cases.Some routines are natural closers. On the other hand, some routines are natural openers. Mostimportant is the fact that your particular handling of the routine is what will determine that rou-tine's Preferred Show Position. Certain routines, due to the length of time they require, or to thenumber of volunteers required, may need to be sandwiched in-between two fast-paced effects. Youyou need to judge not only from the routine you are working on, but you also need to considerthe general nature of every other routine which you perform.The Propsis crucial. This section could help you avoid much heartache if you always check itbefore you leave for your show, and before each show begins.216Magic ManagementAs your file of Cue Sheets expands, you will find that you have some routines which may conflictwith each other. You don't want an entire act ofeffects or card tricks. One experi-enced performer did an entire show where things disappeared and reappeared inside of somethingelse. It wasn'tbefore most of the audience anticipated the outcome of each effect. This, ofcourse, diluted the impact of the entire show. Judge the material you have, and list the ConflictingEffects for each routine.USE OFCUE SHEETSAfter your initial investment of effort you are now in the position to enjoy great benefits. This isnot merely a recording system. It actually will provide you a "return" on your invested time eachand every time you perform.The next step after filling out each sheet is to have five copies made of every sheet. I have "colorcoded" my copies to tell me if a routine is for children, adults, or for any age group. Childrens'routines were copies on pink paper; routines for all age groups are copied on yellow; and adultroutines are on blue paper.Place the originals in a safe place for a permanent record. Then place the copies (separated incolors if you like) into a large notebook whichyour Master File. When you receive a callfor your next show all you need to do is go through your Master File and remove anaetc... until you have removed a sheet for each routine you plan on performing. Place theseinto the proper order and put them into a smaller notebook orPresto! Just minutes after youbegan you now have a complete script of theyou plan on doing. Anyone who has performedfor any length of time can easily see how this could be extremely valuable as time goes by. The lesstime you have to throw away the more this system could benefit you. The reason for making fivecopies of each sheet is so you can fill out several shows at once if you like. This script will provideyou endless peace of mind, and does lot to cure pre-show jitters. Instead of pacing around waitingfor the show to start you can now wisely use your time to review the show you are about to do.The efforts here resemble a seed which matures slowly, but which produces a rich harvest. Alltoo quickly, your years of interest in magic will grow - the key is to have your talents grow at a ratethat out-paces your years. This, I believe, is the sort of thing that makes that possible.217CUSTOM CUE SHEETMagic ManagementSHOW SHEETSPerformers who intend to pursue magic as a career can gain valuable benefits from a long-term,accurate record of their performances. This applies to the performer who is "in it for the long haul."One who has a serious desire to perform for several years, and also improve as quickly as possible.Everyone would like to have 30 years of experience, but who wants to take 30 years to get it?The front page of the show sheet is designed to keep an accurate record of the person who hiredyou, the date of the show, the type of audience, fee, etc. These things become crucial to the per-who may eventually re-book that group. This information could be valuable mailing listsand for keeping track of earnings.As a sincere student of theyou must want to do as polished a show as possible. By keeping anaccurate record of the group and the show presented, you can more economically plan the repeatshows (especially if you use your custom cue sheets to provide you an instant script).However, your most important benefit of the sheetbe your ability to judge, rate, and learn asmuch as possible from each and every show you perform. This is CRUCIAL. Can't let those cleverspur of the moment jokes be forgotten. Can't continue to perfonn an effect which continuallyshows up in the "weakest numbers" section. If the show goes great - learn from it. If the showbombs - learn from it.Just as with the other sheets enclosed (Custom Cue and Project Planner) The headings and titlesare suggestions which the greatest number of people may be able to use. If they aren't perfect foryou, or if something else would be better, then change them. If these sheets cause you to think alittle deeper, or from a different viewpoint, then they have accomplished their purpose. I hope thatthis system proves itself to be as much of an aid to you as it has to me. Good Luck!219 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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