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I’ve been working as a “Semi Pro Magician” for a relatively short time…12 years. But the process of getting work is not remotely similar to when I began, what’s more the cost per client has risen beyond inflation.

The first challenge is to inform potential clients that you exist. (Having a website does not do this…well, not automatically.)

I quickly learned that I needed to be seen where people search for magicians. Twelve years ago, that was Gig masters and Gig Salad. These are event services directories, they command the top spots on the internet, so my website is “David”, and they are “Goliath.” Yet, you are likely to save money when you contact me directly.

Fact! Most internet searchers don’t go past the first page, I am not sure if most go past the top two or three listings. (Magicians for hire Mass.)

When you are beginning you need to belong to one or more event service providers. (I don’t call them agents, as we have no personal relationship.) In spite of their domination of the internet you are likely to pay more as our fees are usually added to our quotes. Furthermore, using these services seems like a win, win for all involved but the client or the talent have to bear the cost of doing business.

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As a client, it looks pretty good, you don’t pay a fee for your introduction to the talent. If you are The Magician, D.J., band, etc. You pay a fee, depending on which services you choose to use. Some “agencies” charge a membership fee which ranges from $300 to $500 each year, but it doesn’t end there. After you are booked you pay an additional fee for each gig you secure. Other event services simply charge you for each event individually. The cost to communicate with a client can be quite steep, especially considering you have no idea of at least an approximation of their budget. This can be literally like burning money.

Since I began, the number of event service providers has grown. If I belonged to all of them, it would cost me as much as my yearly income. I won’t mention them by name as they get too much attention without my help.

Until next time … Gig agencies or Direct contact…?

               Joe Ferranti Massachusetts’ Favorite Adult Birthday Magician

339-927-4710  joseph.ferranti06@comcast.net