Strolling For Dollars by Jason Bird

Effect

Strolling For Dollars shows magicians how to perform close-up magic for paying clients. Audiences see a professional entertainer who moves between groups, performing magic and managing the entire event. The performer appears confident and in control, creating a memorable experience that justifies their fee.

Full details

Strolling For Dollars is a book by Jason Bird. It provides a complete system for building a professional close-up magic business. The book covers performance skills and business operations. It includes guidance on scripting, audience management, and creating magic routines. The business sections cover marketing, setting fees, finding clients, and handling finances. This book does not focus on teaching specific magic tricks. Instead, it teaches how to turn magic performance into a reliable source of income.

Who should consider the trick

This book is for magicians who want to make money from close-up magic. It is useful for beginners starting their professional journey. It is also valuable for experienced performers who want to improve their business methods. If you perform at events like weddings or corporate parties, this book can help you. Chris Edwards states it is for "magicians at any stage of their journey."

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The difficulty lies in applying business principles, not in learning sleight of hand. The concepts require study and practice to implement effectively. You must be willing to work on marketing and client relations. EruditeMagic calls it a "practical, no-nonsense guide," suggesting the advice is clear and actionable. The challenge is committing to the business process, not the performance of magic.

What magicians say

Reviewers praise the book for its comprehensive approach. EruditeMagic says it provides "actionable strategies for determining your fees, finding clients, and delivering a service that justifies your price." He contrasts it with other resources that only focus on effects or theory. Chris Edwards calls the book "THE FINAL ANSWER" for strolling magic, indicating he finds it authoritative. He says it contains "absolute GOLD" on both performance and business topics. Both reviewers present it as a vital resource for any magician serious about professional work.