The Real Deal Survival Guide For Magicians Capital Gains Tax on UK Property Sale: The 60 Day Rule Explained. THE REAL DEAL Survival Guide For Magicians by Paul Romhany This book has been in the making for over 25 YEARS! 450 pages and 53 contributors from all over the world. "Anyone who want's to be a pro worker and learn from one of the best, this is the bible and you won't get better. Paul has covered everything in detail from A to Z. This is one of the finest books of its kind. Wish this was out when I started as a performer. Highly recommended a must in everyone's library get it before they run out." Neal Scryer "A book EVERY SINGLE magician should own, this contains the REAL secrets to making a living as a magician" Andrew Gerard "A practical, comprehensive book on how to be prepared and deal with all the mishaps and disasters that all entertainers experience. A book I couldn't put down." Richard Webster For the past 25 years Paul Romhany has been traveling the world working every gig you can imagine. From a headline act on cruise ships, television to trade shows and close up in restaurants. This book contains the REAL SECRETS to making a living from performing magic. It is FILLED with hints, tips and stories on every subject you can imagine. It also contains anecdotes from some of his travels that have happened to him during his amazing and illustrious career. During the very early part of his career Paul was fortunate enough to tour with some legends of magic who shared advice that has remained with Paul since. From these experiences to his present day travels where in the first three months of 2012 he flew over 200 hours to perform around the world, Paul reveals the REAL DEAL when it comes to making a living as a magician. This is a book that contains information that is worth more than ANY book you'll buy on tricks. An essential book for every entertainer. If you study this book you'll be prepared for any eventuality. This book also contains stories and advice from other professionals including: Diamond Jim Tyler David Seebach, Jon Allen Matthew Fallon Adrian Saw Bev Bergeron Vince Haines Shawn Farquhar Peter Mennie Dennis Michael Don Campbell Ray Lum Lon Mandrake Jon Kaplan Eugene Lim Jack Poulter Bill Bishop Mike Super Glen Foster Randy Charach Paul Long Geoff Williams Chris Cox Steve Warburton Jamie Bentley DR. P MAGIC Ben Robinson Christopher Berry Jim Kleefield Cris Johnson David J Greene TC Tahoe John Fitzsimmons Kyle Peron Tim Scarbrough Joe Leo Richard Webster Alan Watson Michael James Samuel Lamerson Peter Mennie Michael Grandinetti Wayne Rogers James M. Ridner Peter Loughran Nickey Fynn Danny Archer Carl Andrews Eric Buss Nick Lewin Keith Fields George F. Ledo Contents Foreword by Ben Robinson A Few Stories From The Road And Sea On the road at twenty! Ricki Dunns Advice! Be Prepared! Contact Lenses! the trusty thumb tip! passports and visa! The Commando Act! Short Contracts! The China Gig! The Amway Crowd! A Funny Story! An Act or a Show Whats the Difference?! Television Stories! Great Advice! Microphone stories Clean Shoes Dont take anything for granted TRAVEL TIPS PACKING FOR THE CRUISE GIG General Travel Tips Top Apps for Travel Two MUST HAVE APPS Using Your Mobile Device Overseas My Perfect Performing Case General performing tips for beginners FLYING TIPS Tips for Avoiding Jet lag Advance Seat Assignment Advance Attention to Safety Advice for Traveling Alone Air Quality Air Sickness Airplane Temperature Aisle Seat or Not? Allow for Delays Between Flights A Use for Bookmarks Collect air points Avoid Headaches and Ear Blockages Avoid Liquid Shampoo and Laundry Detergent Avoid Stiff Muscles Backpack Essentials Baggage Care and Attention Bring Your Own Headphones Budget Water Sense Butter Too Cold? Chamomile for Jitters Chapped Lips? Check In for your Flight Online Choosing the Right Luggage Cut out the Middleman and Contact the Airline Top Brass Deep Vein Thrombosis on Long Haul Flights Do not Delay! If you Lose Your Ticket, Report it Immediately Dress Presentably for Upgrades Essentials for Carry On Evian Spray Fear of Flying? Food on the Plane Free Luggage Labels to the Rescue Getting the Meal You Want Ginger for Motion Sickness Help your Bags Arrive with You How to Get Some Sleep on Your Flight Identify Your Bags as Fragile Jet Lag Rule: One Hour Equals One Day Keep Track of Your Luggage with a Wireless Luggage Finder Miscellaneous Tips for Air Travel Moderation is the Key Noise Canceling Headphones Prevent Lost Luggage Protect Your Film Protect Your Purse or bag Remove Your Shoes Safety of Airline Water Several Packing Tips to Make Your Flights Easier Tips for Contact Lens Wearers Travel Mistakes to Avoid HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE MAGICIAN How To Become A Better Performer! Making More Money From Magic Never Stop Learning When You're Using a Microphone Do a sound check Know how the microphone works The lavaliere mike: Clip Rig Set Up The lectern mike: position yourself properly Stand with good posture Don't crowd the mike A Guide To Buying A P. A. System Portable Sound System for Performers When You're Performing, Your Voice Can Be Your Most Important Tool You Can Control Your Fear Of Performing in Public Keep Your Audience's Attention Stage Etiquette Theatre Terms you should know LIGHTING TERMS Check Out The Room Before You Perform Maintain You Health while on the Road How To Exercise While Traveling In A Vehicle Tips for touring your own show More Touring Tips The Checklist Facing the Hostile Audience PROMOTIONAL TIPS Tips for better business cards Tips on Self Promotion How to use your website to get work Social media tips for performers Tips For Radio Interview TIPS AND STORIES FROM FRIENDS OVER FIFTY contributions from professionals all over the world.