How to be a Street Magician Part 1

[houstonproductions1]

thumbs up if your watching this and your a kid

[Jumpe3r]

what kind of music at the beginning of the video?

[EthanManning09]

hey chriss, i am thirteen and i want to know how to perform more tricks can you please post more videos?

[TheWolfNinja2]

can you make moar of these soon?

[DazzlingDoudini]

Do you need a license to do magic in New York City with a hat out for money?

[magicgeekinc]

@DazzlingDoudini Not sure. You should get the number of your local police station (not 911) and ask them what kind of restrictions they have on street performers.

[followmyhands]

Hey criss what would be a good place for a 14 year old like me to preform. Dont worry I am used to performing In birth day party's but I don't make enough. Any pointers?

[magicgeekinc]

@followmyhands If your goal is to make money, go to where the most tourism is in your area. The more fresh foot traffic you can find, the better your chances are of making some money. I don't know what the area you live in is like, but at 14 it might be a good idea to have an adult around for security reasons. I'd try and find a location that has something fun for one of your parents to do while you perform, just to keep them close by.

[magicgeekinc]

@followmyhands Another good idea to make money and get gigs is to find a restaurant that will allow you to do magic once a week. This is a good way for the restaurant to bring in more family business and a fantastic way for you to make money with tips and by passing out your business cards.

[1492studios]

Thank you for putting these up! I was booked to perform at the local arts festival and made 175$ in tips alone!

[TheMindofRobert]

Hey Chris, what are your thoughts about renting a space at a Swap Meet and Flea Markets to perform? Yes you have to pay but it's in a place w/ a lot of people, foot traffic and they are there to spend money. Thoughts?

[magicgeekinc]

@TheMindofRobert That would work really well. I used to perform at an art walk, the only problems I found were that the spaces were expensive, the vendors were territorial and there were a lot of rules to performing there. I think a Swap Meet type event would be great.

[Funnyarchi]

Hi mom.Haha

[TheMindofRobert]

Chris this video is excellent! I've been watching a lot of video about the other side of magic after you've learned the techniques and now want to take it to the world -- and even though your video is only 6mins long and only about finding the Location it's a WINNER! Great stuff, man. Loved it. Can't wait for more! You're a good teacher.

[magicgeekinc]

@TheMindofRobert Wow, thanks for the complement!

[TheMindofRobert]

@magicgeekinc Hey no problem, Chris. I really can't wait for the video about turning Street Magic into other gigs. I'm a Mentalist, a Bizarreist, A Sideshow Act and a Street Magician. None of those work well for the common gigs Magicians get when they decide to make performing a career (ie Kid's Parties). So really I need help w/ finding my market for my style and personality.

[joshuathemagician]

i here fetch I LOVE FETCH

[thedrunkspandas]

LOL Like a year ago, I was doing magic IN A MALL, and me and my friend (who was also doing magic) got busted because of our huge crowd and we tried to run away. Stupid mall cops.

[RickyMagician]

thank you for those tips,now I know that the place I live is perfect for sreet magic

[dvader1005]

Great video. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

I didn't even know the rule about working in a mall. Thx for the tip.

[rednaxelaf7]

THANX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love this. i noticed this looks like the area in the tv show psych. thats because it takes place in santa barbra.

[TheMiniDUDE101]

thanks for helping chris :D love ur tricks btw!

[houdinifan27]

"Make sure you have a big enough sidewalk so that your spectators don't end up in the street?" Well then why's it called "Street Magic"? Huh?! HUH?! lol. Just kidding.

[DavidTricker1]

HI MOM! XD

[sleightlyhandy]

looking forward to the rest of this...i always perform when i go out to have some drinks with friends, but this summer i'm going to take it to the street setting so this is very informative

[TheDavidA71]

can u show us what tricks get the best response ? ( in your opinion )

[aceofclubskid]

@TheDavidA71 any trick with the right presentation will get a good response. I have done basic pick a cards on the street and gotten great responses. I would mainly stay away from levitation's in my opinion because so many people have the UFO card. hope this helps!

[TheDavidA71]

@aceofclubskid i know what trick get good responses but i want to know his opinion

[Xbox360Modz1]

Lots of great tips, thanks chris.

But what the hell is the camera man doing?

[4nandez4ever]

Lol Hi Mom!

[jimmygee5]

thank you :D

[Shinosay]

thank you.

greets from germany

[SPTxNiNja11]

Dude did you say Santa Barbara?I was born there and thats where me and my cousins live

[wontonga]

Thumbs up!

[KanjNguyen]

You did street magic to help yourself through college?I really just have a whole new respect for you Chris.

[TheEpmagic]

Too bad half of these kids don't have the skill to perform for people.

[pokenerffan]

Gracias thank you very much and this vid was radical :)

[PaulTheillusionist]

Thanks for the tips Chris!

[1492studios]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[DavidTricker1]

part 2!!!!

:D

[utsavcric]

love this thing you're doing. way to go!!!!!

[MEHMagic]

Nice Will Look Into That.

Thanks!

P.S.- When Is Angry Sponges Supposed To Ship? I got Mine

[rvd1134]

Chris, would you do a video on the approach?

[geasscanceler16]

@rvd1134 have them come to you... flourishing with a deck of cards seems to be the best way to attract people in my opinion.

[XeeExe]

wow i found this really helpful

[thegreathaldini]

That looked more like an outlet mall to me

[dapanmu]

when will the part 2 be out?

[ShadiTheMagician]

@dapanmu Whenever he uploads it ;)

[PebkaSkeemo]

Looks like this series will be fun:) Unfortunately, I have NONE of those in my city. Actually, people don't even really walk around... Anyways, awesome Chris. can't wait til the rest:)

[TabshiMagical]

I love you Chris! You make me want to be a better Magician :)

- Johnathan

[THELOKOKID1]

4th



[jtrocksme1]

2nd comment!

[guitar919191]

@magicteacher1000 ....... no