Profitable Performances Newsletter
June 2008
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'Helping to put the PRO in Profit'
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Did you know that there are only two types of people
in the world:
1. Those who divide the world into two types and
2. Those who don't.
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In This Issue:
1) Volunteers - Make a Show or Kill it
2) ANNOUNCING: MagicBase Pro 3.0
3) New Trick: 52X
4) Win a DVD
5) IBM / SAM Convention booth
6) Win a Relentless book
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#1 - Volunteers - Potential Show Killers
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I just performed eight 15 minute shows at the MN State DFL convention in Rochester this week. During one of those shows, I performed my Card Memorization demonstration. I memorize 26 cards from a shuffled deck while a helper writes the names of them on the white board so that the whole audience can read the sequence of cards. It's not a trick, it really is true memory skill.
Before the show I asked an intelligent looking woman to
assist me. On stage I gave her instructions about how to
write the cards on the white board. Since I was going to
memorize 26 cards, I explained, she should write down
4 rows of columns of numbers with a card at each number.
To help her, I had pre-written the numbers 1 - 7 in a
column on the left side of the board. (Plenty of room for
three more columns of numbers.)
I THOUGHT that I explained it well and that she understood it. After all, I've performed this demo many times and given similar instructions- without any problems. To make sure she understood, I showed the first card (JH) and asked her what she'd write next to the number 1. She wrote "JH". Good - she understands...
So I turned away from the board and directed my attention to the audience as I called out cards from the shuffled deck. After 8 cards, I looked back and the woman had written all 8 cards HORIZONTALLY ACROSS the board, in very small letters, completely ignoring my pre-written numbers down the left side of the board. AND she had written one of the cards WRONG.
I corrected her, and then explained (again) that she should write the numbers DOWN the board and put a card next to them. It should be perfectly clear now, right?
When I looked again, after calling out 15 more cards, she had written them HORIZONTALLY AGAIN, in very small letters. There is no way the audience could clearly have seen these letters. When I recite back the sequence of cards, the audience is supposed to be able to read the cards on the board so that they can verify that I'm right.
Well, I still was able to perform the demo, but not with the same impact that it would have had without the interruptions and the tiny lettering.
LESSON:
1. Pre-screen volunteers if you can.
2. Make the instructions FOOL-PROOF.
3. Don't trust them to do it right. - Verify.
I like using volunteers. Audience reactions are
always stronger when one of their own is on stage.
But, occasionally, you can get someone who can
drag the show down.
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#2 - ANNOUNCING: MagicBase Pro 3.0
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This summer the new version of MagicBase will be released.
But this is not just an update of the old program. This is a
totally new upgrade to a new, more powerful program.
You can learn about this new program at:
http://www.MagicBasePro.com.
You can download the Users Guide and watch a
number of videos.
Do it! Watch those videos. You will be so impressed with
the complete power that this software will give you to
help take you to the next level!
If you're not certain about buying MagicBase Pro now, then you can purchase MagicBase 2.6 now. Later, you can upgrade to MagicBase Pro and the full cost of your purchase will be credited toward the new MagicBase Pro.
The current MagicBase 2.6 sells for $100 as a digital download.
The new MagicBase Pro retail price is $249. But there is an
Introductory Price now of only $199. So, don't delay!
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#3 - 52X Prediction Deck
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Here's the effect: Any card is freely named. (Total free choice)
The cards are spread to the named card. It is the only one
with an 'X' on it.
It's a prediction trick. A real fooler and very easy to do! If you can perform the Invisible Deck, then you can do this trick.
The audience is really impressed because you've committed yourself to one certain card. It's a permanent mark.
Note: Only one deck of cards is used. There's no second deck held in reserve. It's a real permanent 'X' hand drawn on the card. Instantly ready to go. No need to re-set anything.
I made a quick video of the effect.
You can view it here:
http://www.bobmillermagic.biz/52X.html
Be the first kid on your block to get one!
Only $25. Buy it now:
Add To Cart
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#4 - DO YOU WANT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN a MAGIC DVD?
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Just submit a tip to this newsletter, and you'll be entered into the contest to win a Magic DVD.
If you missed it, Todd Lamanske shared some tips and tricks in previous issues. Read them at the archive at http://www.ProfitablePerformances.com
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#5 - IBM / SAM Convention booth
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MagicBase Pro 3.0 will be released for the first time at the
convention starting July 20th. MagicBase will be there at the
Restaurant Magicians booth. We have teamed up with
D.J. Ehlert from Kenosha Magic to present products targeted
at Restaurant Magicians.
Until that time, you can watch some videos about the
new MagicBase Pro at: http://www.MagicBasePro.com .
D.J. is the owner of Majiloon the balloon pump company. And he'll be selling his amazing pumps there. For more information, see http://www.Majiloon.com.
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#6 - WIN A RELENTLESS BOOK
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You could win the digital book "The Relentless Ring & String Routine."
This book describes every move in my award-winning ring
and string routine.
It could be yours as a no-cost gift!
To win it, just encourage a friend to sign-up for this
newsletter at this link:
http://www.bobmillermagic.biz/PPNewsSignUp.html
There is a space for your friend to enter your email address
(the email this newsletter is sent to.)
When your friend subscribes, you get the Relentless book
emailed to you.
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Wishing you Profitable Performances!
Bob Miller
P.S.
Also, I'm still giving away free chapters of my eBook: BAM!
Get yours at www.BobMillerMagic.biz
