I recently wrote a rather obnoxious article about how all that working magicians need is five magic tricks and five clients. The headline is an exaggeration intended to get you into the right mindset to pick and choose your clients with the same care as you choose your magic tricks.
It’s one of the most-read articles on oneahead.com.
Several One Ahead subscribers asked for more details on how they can shift their client base towards one that knows their actual value. I am not a performing magician, but I know a lot of incredibly successful magicians.
I often say that 90% of magicians have never heard of 90% of the most successful magicians. These talented performers make between £100,000 and £1,500,000 per year performing fewer hours than most magicians.
I reached out to six successful working magicians and asked for their advice for aspiring magicians. Six key points came up over and over again. I got a general sense that they all share a similar mindset. If you can fool your brain into sharing their perspective, I think you’ll find many things could fall into place.
Money is not everything. But I think these points are worth considering simply due to the number of hobbyists I know who wish they could turn pro but feel it would be impossible to make a living for themselves and support their family performing magic.
