Cruise Ship Magic

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Cruise Ship Magic

Postby Chief Of Magic » Aug 8th, '06, 22:12



What is the best DVD / Book for cruise ship magic? I've used the search function and found a link to 1 DVD but is there any other great books / DVD's for simple stage magic for a cruise ship.

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Postby Stephen Ward » Aug 8th, '06, 22:13

apart from the one i recommended (greatest secret in magic) i don't know any more. Maybe someone else can help!

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Postby Chief Of Magic » Aug 8th, '06, 22:31

Yah thats the one I was talking about I have a question in that how many effects does it have in it?

Many, Few.

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Postby Mahoney » Aug 8th, '06, 22:31

I don't understand how working on a cruise ship would require speciality reading/training. I guess if it's stage magic then there would be a limit on the amount/size of props and stuff.

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Postby Stephen Ward » Aug 8th, '06, 22:40

The DVD gives you hints and tips on how to secure work, what to expect etc. Nice DVD.

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Postby Mandrake » Aug 8th, '06, 23:05

Mahoney wrote:I don't understand how working on a cruise ship would require speciality reading/training. I guess if it's stage magic then there would be a limit on the amount/size of props and stuff.
The theatre size on most cruise ships seems to be as large as the average provincial theatre so no real limit on show size. Big problem would be packing and transporting all the gear, handling paperwork, customs entries, agent's fees etc - must be a nightmare!

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Postby Stephen Ward » Aug 8th, '06, 23:13

Also a very hard area to get into, very competitive :lol:

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Postby Mikey.666 » Aug 9th, '06, 12:42

i dont no about stage magic.

but if your good at cards, keep workin at it a learn as many casino card games as possible.

my uncle has a jobs on many cruise ship (fired from all for getting drunk one to many times) however. he was a dealer, and he had his own spec for 15 in minutes every night on one of the tables, and did a few card tricks, and coin tricks. he used to go rouond in the restuarants entertaining with card magic while they waited for their meal.

on average he made 200£ tips a night. :shock: some cases more, depending on the audience

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