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Q : What's the difference between a magician and an illusionist?
A: A magician is someone who does a trick with the intention of entertaining an audience (even just a friend or one person). A magician manipulates things with his hands and his tricks are smaller and can be performed anywhere. An example of a magician could be David Blaine-- think street magic. An illusionist, think of grand stages (think Las Vegas magic) and huge props. An example of illusionists could be David Copperfield, Siegfried and Roy or some may say about $250,000.00 HE HE. | Q : WHY MUST I PAY A DEPOSIT ?
A: Magic Shows are as special as your loved one and it sometimes takes many hours to custom make and pack a show! Plus, I only do 1 to 2 shows a day, so I can do my best! There are so many shows I could do, BUT, I do the first to BOOK and pay the DEPOSIT. If you have ever seen a show of mine, you would know what time I put into them and I DO NOT need to waste your time or MINE. | Q: Does submitting a request lock me into a magic show?
A: NO WAY! Submitting a magic show request only says you are interested in a show or other type of entertainment we have . It gives me an idea of what, when and where so I can say yes or no pertaining to time and location. Paying the deposit after I contact you is the only time you are guaranteed a date and time and locked in for that show!
| Q: Is my deposit refundable?
A: YES, if a cancellation is made 48 hrs prior to the event by contacting us! We will refund all deposits as soon as possible or it will be forfeited or applied to 50% of total bill owed at billing time if canceled less than 24 hrs notice per contract.
| Q: What do I need to do after I BOOK a SHOW?
A: NOTHING! Just send out the custom invitations we have at the magic shop waiting for you or copy them off this web site for printing. If you do not have a printer we will make copies for you at $ 1 per card plus shipping if required. Also, please read the contract before I show up!!!
| Q: CAN I RECORD or TAKE PICS OF SHOW?
A: NO!!!! Recording is not allowed due to
1. The Code of Non-Infringement (or "The Code")
2. Devaluation of tricks
3. Intellectual property
4. Confidentiality and contract law
1 . Refers to the accepted business practice and custom among certain performance artists, particularly magician artist's unique performance attributes are proprietary and cannot be used or claimed by another. These attributes may include stage names or patter designs as well as usage to props
4. Confidentiality and contract law Magic methods are effectively forms of trade and secret and share many characteristics of trade secrets. As such, there is a significant body of law that falls under the headings of "confidentiality" and "contract law" that is used to control or protect them. These measures can effectively allow a perpetual monopoly in secret information - ie. It does not expire as would a patent or copy right in a Court of Law. A: YES!!! PLEASE Take as many pictures as you like, but do to the code of non infringement, we ask if during review of pictures taken any trade secrets are seen please delete or discard. There are many times in the show the performer will say get your camera ready. Also before or after the show pictures with the magician with the special child or guest can be taken!
Thanks for reading and lets talk magic!
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