In a case like this DO NOT SAY "BUT, YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN ME PERFORM" (Unless of course in that same sentence you have the ability to make a 2 ton elephant appear in his swimming pool and cause a parade of camels to march through the picnic area. If you do possess this power, I will caution, he may call upon a local minister to perform an exorcism).

After some time walking around performing for his picnic guests, I approached him and asked if he would consider giving me his honest opinion of something I have been working on and if he would think it is up to par to perform for his friends? He said, "Sure, go ahead." Fast forward a few hours: by the evening's end he was requesting I perform for "this individual and that one over there, oh and they would love the one you just did with me." Like this individual, most people have seen the "pick any card TRICK" and "make six piles TRICK", etc. Remember, become an entertainer, not just a magician (trickster).

During my children's birthday party magic shows I entertain the adults as much as the children, part of my guarantee! is ALL THEIR GUESTS WILL BE TRULY ENTERTAINED OR THEY PAY ME NOTHING! I have NEVER had any one take me up on this offer...EVER (Humbly Stated).

Usually as the guests are arriving (at a kid's birthday party) I will do some walk around magic (A FREE BONUS), the client loves this as there is NO dead space and you have even more opportunity to connect with the adults and children before "show" time. The parents in attendance like to know who is entertaining their children. When I perform what I call "Maryland Style Close-Up Magic" for the parents, they receive a better glimpse into who I am and they are not "just" at a "child's birthday party" anymore.

Some times while doing this type of walk around I will maybe have one or two of the laid back, cool, brew drinking guys and their buddies saying (as I approach) "No, go show the tricks to the kids, I do not want to see any of that stuff it is for children." I may come back with "Oh, you know I have been working on a few things for this show, for the kid's international magician," (I will usually look around as if I am sharing an intimate secrete with them) and suggest, "would you mind/ be so kind to allow me to show you something I may want to perform for the children, you be the judge. Let me know if you think the children will enjoy this or not."