How to Start a Magic Business
Magic shop businesses offer customers a chance to purchase magic supplies so that they can perform tricks and conduct magic shows. Magic shows have entertained people of all ages for years, and being the owner of a magic business allows you to share your passion for magic with kids who are learning their first magic trick, as well as with older magicians who have been performing before captivated audiences since they were children. Owners of a magic business have the option of carrying various merchandise in their shop such as novelty items, joy buzzers which provide harmless shocks to unsuspecting hand shakers, and more advanced items such as magic escape cabinets. Starting a magic business takes planning, but can bring great enjoyment to both the owner and the customers of the magic business.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Find a supplier. Locate a source from which to get your magic supplies to stock your magic business. Purchase your inventory at reduced rates from a wholesale supplier so that you can sell your items at a profit by going to http://www.magicsupply.com/home.php.
-
2
Determine where your magic shop business will be located. Choose a location which gives you the freedom to move if you are not happy with the location in the future. If you rent a location, you will be paying rent and be able to move once your lease has expired. Look for a location which is close to an area which experiences a great deal of foot traffic such as a strip mall or popular downtown area. Choosing a smaller location to lease will help you to save on expenses until your store is operating on a profitable basis.
-
-
3
Draw customers into your business. Perform magic tricks both outside your location and at shows throughout the day inside your magic business. Provide free popcorn to your customers when they attend your free magic shows, and let the audience know they can purchase the tricks you performed during the show at your store for 10% off their normal prices at the end of the show.
-
4
Join magic business associations. Become a part of groups which focus on helping magicians to keep their magic business exciting. Paying $85 on an annual basis will allow you to be a part of the Society of American Magicians (SAM) which offers yearly events catering to magicians, periodic newsletters, and gives business advice for magicians who own and operate their own magic business.
-
1
References
- Photo Credit playing cards tricks focuses image by Alexandr Shebanov from Fotolia.com
