If you went to college or know some that does you will know that school books are very expensive (new and or used). When you price a car, they are expensive (new and or used). You often hear magicians say oh, that `magician' is cheap...he will not buy the nicer of the two effects (most 'magicians' will purchase props even if they are cheap, un-ethical knock-off's and or has a very bad look to it). And course, we all hear, "I cannot afford magic books, they are way over-priced." Allow me to go into your home and I GUARANTEE (for at least the majority of you) that I can show you a few tangible ways to have the funds needed to purchase those `Over Priced Magic Books". 1. Cable T.V., a minimum of $30.00 dollars per month times 12 months equals $360.00 per year (hummmm, wonder what amount of books you can purchase with this?). "But I can not live with out my cable T.V.", well I can not live with the knowledge that my grave stone will read "Here lies so and so and wow, what he could have been if he would of just given up a few things for a few years" 2. Sodas, food delivery, desserts. Buy your groceries at a box store, be frugal and save hundreds and maybe even thousands per year. I recall my time in college was spent dining on the famous cup-o-noodles, you know the little packages that you get in several flavors. You can buy a case of 50 for about four bucks!!! Be willing to do without for a short while, so you can have for a long while. Do what others will not, to have what others do not!!! 3. Theatres and sporting events (I do understand that if you are married and or have children this will be slightly different). Spend time with the family and save hundreds and even thousands per year by signing up with a local video store for unlimited movie rentals for one low price per month (www.blockbuster.com , www.hollywoodvideo.com ). Play games with your family like Frisbee golf (http://www.pdga.com ) 4. You can look around and find out what is not a necessity for now, so you can have what you desire later. You can not feed your ego and your family at the same time, so this thought...do not be concerned with what others may think of you while you are in this time of learning your art. Tell them you are a student in school (which you are) and most of the time they will simply say "ahhhh, ok yes I understand. I recall my days in college". When asked what you are studying you can state "I am studying 'event enhancement', my goal is to become a professional event enhancer." Now know this and understand it clearly. Instead of asking what is the cost of the book, ask how much of an investment will this be? P.S. Two valuable book recommendations: a. Denny and Lee lecture notes (by Dennis Haney).
b. Maximum Entertainment (by Ken Weber)
Both are available from: www.dennymagic.com ATTENTION: Recently I ordered and then purchased the book from the Denny and Lee magic studio( www.dennymagic.com ). The one titled "Maximum Entertainment" by Ken Weber. Something that struck me RIGHT-AWAY is in the cover-flap (and I quote): "Two magicians perform the same trick. For one, the audience reacts as though they witnessed a miracle. For the other, it's perceived as nothing more than a pleasant puzzle". What makes the difference? Find out P.S.S. Whether you are a highly trained, full-time professional, award-winning magician or you are a novas this book is for you. Swallow your pride, buy this book, read it and re-read it...You will be glad you did (and all that watch your magical entertainment). BTW, when you call OR email Denny to order this book tell him "David Breth says hi!" A fellow entertainer, David |
