Point of curiosity - of the gigs you do, what percent are of what type? ie. what percent are restaurant gigs, corporate parties/hospitality suite, trade shows, festivals, community events, stage shows (short spots, full shows etc.), private parties/weddings, charity events.
Next question: in a perfect world, would you change the balance?
percent of gig types?
Re: percent of gig types?
I think I have gone full gamit here. I used to do 80% restaurant gigs with 20% private parties, then moved into Corporate work where I gradually moved from the restaurant work to almost 80% corporate and about 20% clubs such as comedy clubs. At present I do about 40% trade shows and Corporate parties and about 40% club gigs (in casinos and such)and in festivals and fairs. The remaining 20% is private parties, short television appearances, etc.
As for changing the balance, yes, as I have done before I will tinker with it again but only to slow it all down into a semi-working role - life is too short to tour all the time working and not enjoying life too, and face it, when you do this for a living, it is the greatest job in the world BUT it is still work.
PSIncerely Yours,
Paul Alberstat
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As for changing the balance, yes, as I have done before I will tinker with it again but only to slow it all down into a semi-working role - life is too short to tour all the time working and not enjoying life too, and face it, when you do this for a living, it is the greatest job in the world BUT it is still work.
PSIncerely Yours,
Paul Alberstat
AB Stagecraft
http://www.mindguy.com/store
Suppliers of some of the best mentalism routines available today!
Re: percent of gig types?
Paul - Thanks for the reply. I'll actually be back in Calgary for a holiday in October. Are there any restaurants now featuring magicians in the city? I might check one out if there are.
And I'm still interested to hear other people's responses to the initial question!
And I'm still interested to hear other people's responses to the initial question!
Re: percent of gig types?
Here's my stats:
60% are for companies throwing a party for their employees
25% are private parties (weddings, birthdays etc)
6% Company kick-off/seminars etc
4% Tradeshows
4% TV stuff
1% miscellaneous
Would I change this percentage in a perfect world? Difficult question. The company gigs pays the bills whereas the private jobs are usually more fun. I don't miss the trade shows since they're mostly hard work, but I'd like to do more TV.
60% are for companies throwing a party for their employees
25% are private parties (weddings, birthdays etc)
6% Company kick-off/seminars etc
4% Tradeshows
4% TV stuff
1% miscellaneous
Would I change this percentage in a perfect world? Difficult question. The company gigs pays the bills whereas the private jobs are usually more fun. I don't miss the trade shows since they're mostly hard work, but I'd like to do more TV.