28.12.18

Where To Find A Strolling Magician Orlando

By Betty Wood


When it comes to magic shows, it's not all about festivals, street artists or Las Vegas. For, these individuals can perform as a strolling magician Orlando, provide magic shows for children or perform in world renown shows in Las Vegas and around the world. Magic has become more popular over the last few years after Matt Franco was the first magician to win the popular reality show America's God Talent.

In many cases, these individuals can work at festivals and other events under the permit issued to the organizer. Still, to avoid ticketing, it is advised that performers and vendors ask organizers when registering to perform or vend at an event if this is the case. Otherwise, individuals without the proper permit or working under the guise of an organizer could face fines, or in some cases, jail time.

For example, in the mid-1990s, fire dancers, flower girls, food vendors, jewelry makers, jugglers, musicians, muralists, painters, rose sellers and tarot readers were all the rage in the historic area of East 6th Street in Austin, Texas. In addition, there were also a number of venues which offered billiards, comedy, live music and other events. After a major redevelopment of the city, the nightlife which was so vibrant in the past has been replaced with a criminal element, thanks to the many dive bars which have replaced long standing historic venues.

While Key West, New Orleans and Orlando all still host vibrant entertainment scenes, none are quite like that of Austin's 6th Street in the 1990s. For, most often individuals must have costly permits regardless of the type of entertainment one provides. As such, permits required to perform in tourist areas such as Key West and New Orleans can often be more costly than others.

Still, there are some magicians whom are willing to do whatever it takes to entertain visitors in these areas. With Orlando having a number of other entertainment options, there are often people strolling the entertainment district day and night. As such, magicians working in this area can often acquire more tips than others by performing on a daily basis in different areas of the city. Whether in the Orlando entertainment district, at Universal Studios Street Walk or a local venue, the area has a lot to offer when it comes to magic.

There are also some amazing videos of magicians on YouTube and similar sites. Whereas, there are also clips of touring acts such as Illusions, a stage show which features performances by world renown magicians working in different genres. Whether desiring to see close up, illusion, slight of hand or street magic, all are available on these video sharing websites.

Individuals desiring to learn magic may want to check out Jeff McBride, founder of the Magic and Mystery school whom offers free and paid classes on the McBride Magic dot com website. In some cases, Jeff provides lessons on various magic tricks and illusions, while other video courses offer information on connecting with audiences and how to book gigs.

Magic is at the center of all events offered at the school, seminars and workshops presented by Jeff, wife and assistant Abigail, mentors and associate magicians. During the year, there are several classes offered for beginning to advanced magicians. In most cases, these events are located either at the Magic and Mystery School in Los Angeles or at the convention center or local venues in Las Vegas.




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