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Well done that man

Well done Goldfish! You'll be nervous doing your first table (I still get a bit nervous doing mine), but once you get going, you'll be enjoying yourself so much that time will fly by!
I agree with dat8962 - always hit the high profile guests and, if possible, perform something for the owner that booked you too. Don't be afraid to work an extra 15-20 minutes either if things are going well - that will show the owner that you are not there just for the money.
It will be impossible to get round all the tables, but when I am faced with this situation I try and do effects that are visible to the immediate tables too. That way, even if you don't entertain at their table, they have still seen some magic!
Best of luck - let us all know how you do.

MagicBill wrote:

You'll be nervous doing your first table (I still get a bit nervous doing mine),

I think that most of us do but don't confuse nervousness with confidence. If you tell yourself that you can do it then you will do it! It's only natural to be nervous and this can give you an edge, a sort of reality check. Over confidence is not necessarily a good thing and can lead you to make mistakes through lack of concentration, even with tricks that you know and perform inside out under normal circumstances. Take your time, don't rush and you will be OK.

Don't be afraid to work an extra 15-20 minutes either if things are going well

This is such good advice if you can get away with it but it would appear that to start off, you are working to a planned timetable. You may have an opportunity after your second session. If people come up and ask for a trick because you didn't get to their table then personally, I'd go for it with an impromptu performance. If you're obliging then the PR will be fantastic for you, and for the restaurant owner as he will probably get to hear about it in a very positive manner. The experience that you gain will be invaluable so you should try to stay as long as you can, particulalry if you have nothing else on that night.

Please do let us know how you get on.

Goldfish,

Firstly - congratulations, it's good to see people stepping out and doing the stuff. Hope it works for you and the right people notice the stuff you do.

Secondly, any chance of a 'fly on the wall' (always thought about being a voyeur but not tall enough!) account every so often. I'd be really interested to hear how it goes and what learning points come out of your experiences.

Bit like being in California, you do it and we share the experience

Once again, congrats,

Vic

Just got back from the "gig" and it was awesome. I'll post a full report tommorow but at the moment, time to celebrate!

Where's the review goldFish?I just have to know how everything went... oh...and congrats....

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