This past weekend I lectured at the 3 of Clubs Magic Convention in Coquitlam, BC Canada. In the talk I discussed my stage setup for shows, branding, marketing materials, advertising, newsletters, and evaluations. There were a few additional topics that I discussed live at the event that aren’t included in the below video. You’ll just have to attend in person if you want to hear everything!
Lecture Resources
Sound System:
- Fender PD80 + optional bag padding
- Fender PD250 w/ speaker stands + optional bag
- Fender Passport PRO
Sound System Case:
- Sennheiser Wireless Lapel Microphone
- Sennhiser Wireless Handheld Microphone
- Virtual Soundman + iPod
- Silver toolcase
- Pick n’ pluck foam and pelican lid organizer
- Home Made GimCrack Microphone Holder – Explained on “Jeff hobson – Hobson Exposed” DVD
Audacity: Download Adding 2 seconds of silence to the start of mp3’s. Combine a string of songs together in a single track/mix.
Backdrop: Spider Stargate Backdrop – Midnight Blue
Custom Case and Table: Mine were made by Matthew Singleton of Show Boat Productions. Many companies manufacture custom ATA cases.
Banner Stand Design: I created all of my own designs. If you’d like one you can contact me.
Banner Stand: www.Banners.com
Printing materials: Business cards, post cards, flyers, brochures, etc. www.Vistaprint.com or www.JukeBoxPrint.com
DVD Manufacturing: www.Kunaki.com Lowest prices Online
Magic Wand Instruction Sheet: Customized for my own use. Originally produced by Eddy Wade. www.facebook.com/TheMagicOfEddyWade
Magic Wand bags: www.uline.com The bags I use for my wands are the 4X12 4mil recloseable bag 1m/ct
Magic on the radio:
- Radio interview #1
- Radio interview #2
- Radio Magic by Banachek (Audio CD)
- Jim Steinmeyer – Impuzzabilities (Book)
WordPress Websites: WordPress is free, but you’ll have to pay for web hosting. I use WordPress themes from http://themeforest.net/ (Referral link)
Webhosting: www.bluehost.com/ (Referral link) $6.95/month, unlimited domain, unlimited transfer, unlimited space, no setup fee.
Free WordPress Plugins:
- Contact Form 7 – Website contact form
- Per Page Sidebars – I use it to add testimonials on the side of each page
- Google Analytics Plugin – Website statistics tracking
Email Marketing by iContact: http://icontact.com/ (affiliate link)
Evaluation Form: Template available from this article
Camera’s I’ve used: iPhone, Canon HV30 with R0DE VideoMic, Nikon D5200
Contact & Customer Relationship Management: Sage by ACT! – Windows Only. Sign up for a trial first to get a discount.
Thank You Cards: www.SendOutCards.com
Giveaways:
- Invisible Magic Dust
- “Thanks A Million” Bills – Available from me. Contact me.
