Well, I've begun to explore some of the options
that the interweb offers to a VERY SUCCESSFUL professional magician, like myself, to enhance my profile. My first 'toe in the water' was a Facebook
account - you can follow me by typing my name into Facebook - it's the
top result, naturally!
It
has been a bit of an up and down sort of week for me. For us
professional magicians, the warm weather usually means more bookings, as
impromptu outdoor parties are organised and people want quick-fix
entertainment. Even though my diary has been empty for a few weeks now,
except for some fake bookings (you know who you are), I have been unable
to garner such engagements.
However, despite that small setback, the legal action
against me, by Universal Studios, seems to have been resolved reasonably
amicably. We have come to a mutual agreement that performances in the
near future will be accompanied by a statement of apology for my
unfortunate oversight in using the Universal logo at my recent
engagements.
Into the valley, and out again… and promptly back in again…
Sadly, I have had, this morning, at long last (may I remind them that I
sent that letter early February), a response from Pearl and Dean in
relation to my brilliant idea of having paid advertising at performances
for the mutual benefit of us both. This has, unfortunately, been
rejected by the company. Apparently Pearl and Dean want to continue in
cinema advertising, which they say is quite lucrative for them. If they
only knew the sort of revenue a David Lemezmer special would generate,
then they might reconsider! They also say that they are not in
a position to honour my invoice that I forwarded, mentioning that they
had not sanctioned my decision to include such advertising in the first
instance and had no such contract with me. To add the final nail in the
coffin for me to ever work with them again - which I won’t, even if they
begged me to - they asked that I not associate the Pearl and Dean name
to any of my future personal activities – unbelievable! Some people will
not acknowledge that they’re on to a good thing if it comes up and
bites them!
Out of the valley once more…
Apparently,
Martin Fissure has requested that I do a short magic act on Easter
Sunday morning for the good folk at Fenlands Church. This will be the
third engagement with them and it truly is an honour for them to have me
perform at their special celebration service. I spoke with Jonathon, a
member of the church, who mentioned that Martin was keen to book a magic
act, but all local magicians that he had tried were fully booked. In
desperation they have turned to me, which I think speaks volumes about
my ability to adapt to situations – when others might let you down, I am
dependable (except on Monday’s – it’s a difficult day for me). Jonathon
said that Martin had missed the Valentine's evening show (his loss),
but he’s in for a real treat – an Easter treat - with my special blend
of egg-citing magic, 'choc' full of mystery into the bargain. I’m
looking forward to seeing the folk once again.
Please make a point of being there… please.
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