HAOM%20IBM%20SAM%20Banquet%202026.pdf Hi Magic Classroom members. The Houston Association of Magicians (HAOM) is having our annual Installation Banquet on February 15th in Houston. If you live in or near Houston and would like to attend as my guest please contact me at macmagic4u@yahoo.com. Please put Banquet in the Subject line. Click link for the…

A discussion on the Genii forum sparked a memory: I attended the very first lecture Bill Malone ever did. I still have the notes, entitled "Who Is Joe Dudek?". He wasn't sure he was a good enough lecturer to have his real name on the notes.

Spoiler alert: he was far more than good enough.

    Business cards are a must.  Ensure these go to existing and potential customers.  Giving existing customers a few extra business cards can pay dividends as they refer you to peers, friends, family, neighbors and other professionals in their industry.  Never leave your home or office without a few business cards.…

     Everyone must find their way of growing a customer base.  Schools, churches, clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants and organizations are common employers of magicians.  Developing a contact at the local newspaper, television and radio station doesn’t hurt, publicity is your friend.  Cultivate relationships with…

     Most amateur magicians begin by doing magic for friends and family.  These typically evolve into free shows, and there is nothing wrong with doing free shows for friends and family. 

     Many amateur and professional magicians will perform on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok or YouTube to name…