My first college gig.

drzodiac · **Joined:** 13 Jun 2007 **Posts:** 43 **Location:** Chicago

I remember it well. About 4 years ago I performed at Morton college in Cicero Illinois. I had been a performer for a while and it scared me to break into a prestigious venue such as the college realm. Well I started performing and FRIED THEM! It was amazing! The audiences are extremely open and interactive!

I received a standing ovation from my metal bending! Truly Amazing!

Since that day I have toured the us doing the college market. I love it! The best part are the college after parties, although I DO NOT condone attending as it can destroy your credibility with bookers. I have learned some ups and downs but in the end I love this biz!

drzodiac · **Joined:** 13 Jun 2007 **Posts:** 43 **Location:** Chicago

Sorry this essays so short, my moms having surgery and I will add more as I get free time.

On pricing, the average price for a college show is $1000-3500. If you low ball the market it kills all business and our value diminishes. It is important that people understand pricing so they dont hurt us all in the long run. That money pays for the slow times, websites, cold calling, phone bills, agent fees, travel, and replenishing of new magic to name a few.

flight2 · **Joined:** 02 Jul 2005 **Posts:** 721

wow you can really make some money doing that. lol

drzodiac · **Joined:** 13 Jun 2007 **Posts:** 43 **Location:** Chicago

Yes sir, its a great way to see the country as well. Mentalism is amazing and fun. I just compressed a flash movie full of pics of different shows, and I realized what Ive accomplished in the past few years. I have worked in 3 side shows done dozens of colleges and a lot of corporate on top of tv radio etc. Its a nice collage of pics if anyones interested in seeing some moments of me performing check out www.scottxavier.com its on the front page.

SmokingMonkey · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:56 am

Have you really been " the leading mentalist on college campuses"?

What were the other mentalists like?

drzodiac · **Joined:** 13 Jun 2007 **Posts:** 43 **Location:** Chicago

LOL, no, but it helps me sell more shows.

povallsky · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:33 pm

Banachek sold me on the idea of doing the 'college' circuit (although here I guess it would be a University circuit), maybe I'll look into getting the experience and effects to play a full 60-80 minutes show to a bigger crowd and do some local stuff. I've no aspirations of making it my living, but I certainly love performing.

Does Banachek still tour the colleges? And who cares how you advertise your show? Bums on seats laddy, bums on seats!

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