Hello everyone.  I like to think that when I say everyone with reference to the club I am addressing all of the members from the top to the bottom.   Now top to the bottom may sound negative to some but I look at it like this and not in any particular order.  Youngest to Oldest, Aggressive to Passive, Novice to Expert, Close-Up to Stage,  Theatre to Street,  Ruff to Smooth, Loud to Quiet, Fat to Thin,   you get my drift.  We are a club that tries to be ONE SIZE FITS ALL.  Now I can tell you being a 52 regular/3XL , ONE SIZE FITS MOST and so does our club.  I hope some of my ramblings will make for good discussion and enlightenment.  Personally I learn something or reinforce my own thoughts every time I see someone perform,  and not just magic but any type of variety entertainment.  I don’t want to turn this into a personal story of my magical career, but I think I have experienced every level  of showbiz, being a performer from the beginning amateur to a long career of being a working professional entertainer.  Be sure to check out the “ASK THE PROS” this will touch on some of the facets of performing that are more inportant than the mechanics of a trick.  Its easy for me to admit that I am no finger flinging move monkey, but I do know something about entertaining.  Learning a few tricks and being a performer is a long way from being an entertainer and I and a lot of our more experienced members are willing to help you be an entertainer.   Remember in the real world, performers are easy to come by and entertainers are in great demand.   Just ask questions and be willing to at least consider following their advice. 

Til next time, Your Prez Rod

The “ASK THE PROS” question for this month is, What is the proper etiquette for visiting or watching another magician?

The consensus is that no matter if you are invited as a guest or just coming as a regular JOE leave your business cards, thumb tips, coins, cards and silks at home.  There is only room for one magician and it ain’t you.  But what if someone recognizes you as a magician and says hey show me something then what do you do.  Well only to often the visitor mistakes this as an invitation to whip out his latest miracle, show a little restraint and decline.  It just spells hack with all capitals to try and one-up each other, and then there’s this argument,  but I can do a better job and cheaper too.  Magicians are notorious for trying  to insert themselves into a gig that they have no claim to.  There is a reason why you paid for a ticket, you didn’t get the job.   Use a visit to see the current Worlds Greatest Magician to learn not to copy.  If its a sub-par exhibition of disillusions of grandure, be a gracious guest and be supportive, don’t volunteer or HELP OUT unless asked, try to blend in and have a good time.

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