May 02 2009
Blatant Self-Promotion Dept.
Performing magic is not just about tricks, or even about marketing - sometimes, it’s the little things that make all the difference! The things the magic books leave out - details that can make the difference between frustration and success, especially when you’re starting out doing close-up magic.
- The best shoes in the world for strolling magic!
- How to put together a sound system for under $100
- How to routine a restaurant act for maximum impact
- When NOT to perform
- The biggest danger when performing outdoors
- How to manage your pockets
- When to take tips - and when not to
- Getting your name out in the event industry
- The two things that most performers forget to rehearse
- The best way to improve your speaking - and the cheapest
- An amazing giveaway item that cost only 3 cents - complete with a killer routine
These are the sorts of things my book “TIPS: Real-World Ideas from a Working Magician” is about, and this blog will extend those ideas beyond strolling close-up magic, into family shows, corporate events and theatrical shows.
But don’t take my word for it. Here is what others have to say:
“Eric has given the working magician unbelievably valuable pieces of knowledge that are only learned by years of experience. This information is worth its weight in gold. Fabulous.”
Doc Eason
“This is really some of the finest information I have ever read on being a performing magician. Here are the tips that you can ONLY get from years of performing experience. The magic world doesn’t need new books on tricks, it needs more books like this one!! This is magic in the real world of performance.”
Denny Haney
Denny & Lee Magic Studio
“The book is excellent, full of wonderful ideas & material for all magicians, professionals and amateurs as well.“
Al Cohen, Magic Legend
“Practical advice from a working pro…word up!”
Jeff McBride
Las Vegas Headliner, Magic Castle Magician of the Year & Lecturer of the Year
“Eric Henning has done something unbelievable. He has condensed years and years of performing experience into a littleover 50 pages of text. It is an “easy read” because he is a good writer. I felt as if he was sitting in my living room and we were talking to each other after ’sessioning.’ “
Paul Green
Magic Castle Close-up Magician of the Year and Lecturer of the Year
“Some of Eric’s tips really resonated with me based on my own experience in the trenches, while others enlightened, informed and even cautioned me about situations and issues I haven’t yet encountered. This is a resource I’ll read and re-read.”
Joe M. Turner
JMT Entertainment, Atlanta, GA
“I’ve been a full time entertainer for 9 years, and could make the mistake of thinking that I don’t need any tips on all those “behind the scenes” things that nobody ever writes or talks about. The wisdom and fresh ideas in your tips are great to read again and again, and would help anyone on their road to success with professional entertainment!”
Tim Hannig
The Pro-Kids Show!
“What a great resource! There are so many things here that I wish I had known when I was “early in the game”. These are pieces of information of real value to magicians out in the real world. This is almost a post-graduate course…you’ve learned your tricks, you know how to present them…now here’s how to get work, keep working, enhancing your career and making all of your magic stronger.”
Marc DeSouza
S.A.M. & I.B.M. Close-up Award-Winner
“If it’s true that experience is the best teacher, Eric Henning’s TIPS deserves a place on even the shortest shelf of books in any magician’s working library. In these pages, you’ll find a potpourri of real-world wisdom and reality-tempered ideas that cover a variety of subjects near and dear to the heart of any professional performer. Unlike the latest “trick book of the month,” you’ll actually learn something you can use from TIPS. I know I did.”
Jim Sisti
Editor, The Magic Menu
“There are two ways to gain the benefit of 30 years experience as a professional magician One is to work as a professional magician for 30 years. The other is to read Tips.”
Pete McCabe
Hollywood Screenwriter
Author, “Scripting Magic”
“This is a really fine book of advice that will save you time, energy and potential embarrassment. TIPS sells for $25 postpaid, and is a real bargain. You can find it online at http://www.thewand.net.”
Michael Close
MAGIC, January 2004
Eric Henning is a working magician who has been performing for nearly thirty years. He has performed on three continents in two languages, from the streets of Paris to the salons of Washington, DC’s elite. He has appeared at The White House twice and has twice performed “the ultimate strolling magic gig,” the Presidential Inaugural Candlelight Banquet. His web site is at http://www.HenningMagic.com
