Going Pro (Free)

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Magic download (ebook) by Andi Gladwin (Free)

THE Book on How to Turn your Passion for Magic into Your Career

Vanishing Inc. cofounder Andi Gladwin has done something many magicians spend their whole lives dreaming about: he quit a good, secure job in the tech industry and followed his dream to become a professional magician. Going Pro will show you how to safely, happily make your hobby your career. Learn from someone who has already successfully transitioned to the world of performing, and avoid the mistakes you might otherwise make. It's all there, in a concise, attractive, 82-page essay collection.

Seven years ago Andi left a well-paying job in the tech industry to become a professional magician. Since he made that decision, he has performed on several high-profile television shows, grown one of the largest magic brands in the world, and appeared at hundreds of events around the globe.

Going Pro is a first-person account that is part business, part story, and part motivation. You'll learn the benefits of going pro, the reasons you shouldn't quit your day job (right away) and then the exact business techniques Andi used, from bootstrapping to gathering a "team" (and he doesn't mean employees). Among many other important topics, he will convincingly argue against the popular advice, "fake it till you make it." This isn't a book full of tired business-speak, but instead a focussed, modern look at the hardest decision any professional magician has to make. Along the way, you'll also learn from Roberto Giobbi, Eugene Burger, Chris Cox, John Archer and more on how they left their successful careers to become full-time performers. Like Andi, each have their own interesting stories to share.

You'll learn about exactly why Andi went pro, the tough decisions he had to make along the way and exactly how to apply what he learned to your own life. In fact, regardless of whether you actually plan to leave your job, or whether you want to follow another passion than magic, you'll still have plenty to learn from Andi. Already a professional, or not planning on a career change? You'll learn just as much from Andi's productivity tips and business ideas.

"You’re probably expecting me to tell you that I was scared out of my mind when I went pro," Andi says, "But I wasn’t; I took a very methodical approach that removed all fear. Now that I look back, I consider it the best decision of my life. I’m able to support my family better than ever before, I have more time with my wife and son, and I’m doing something I love. And on the best days, I can see how my work makes people happy, and impacts the world in a small but positive way."

Going Pro is Andi's gift to every magician who is thinking about making the same decision. It's a free ebook, or an inexpensive (yet gorgeous) softback. These 82-pages could just be the start of a whole new life in magic.

 

Customer reviews for Going Pro (Free)

Reviewer

Gene

This download had some very good advice. It gives you some reel time information and what is needed to help for today's entertainer. It is an easy read.

 
Reviewer

Bill

This book download is a great piece of literature. If you are passionate about your magic, this book will guide you in a step by step process on how to turn your hobby into your career. Not everyone who loves magic has the drive to just up and quit their daily life jobs to focus on something that would be considered just a hobby and turn it into a professional career. This book explains how a regular 9 to 5 guy quit his job and focused on his magic to become a professional. It gives you the motivation that you as well can do it. The tips and what not to do are really good strategies to read, if you are thinking about doing this.

 
Reviewer

Alexei

In this short book, Andy Gladwin offers heartfelt advice about (leaving formal employment) to become a professional magician. Navigating uncertainty requires not only preparation and commitment, but a strategy, and Andy reveals the guiding principles which calibrate his inner compass to attain success. Gladwin's writings is applicable not only for performance, but also for running one's own business. While the devil may be in the details which are left out, many of Andy's reflections and observations resonated closely with me, as they are grounded in common sense and experience.

 
Reviewer

Neeraj

I havent read the entire book yet, but I was forced to write a review after reading about 20 pages just because of the fact that it is an aspiring collection of experiences and decisions that Andi Gladwin had to make in his journey to become a successful magician and entrepreneur. There are accounts of various other magicians as well. A well written book with immense motivational aspect.

 
Reviewer

Steve

Great free book! Lots of down to earth tips to make that important decision as to whether going pro is what you really want to do.

 
Reviewer

Michael

Great book, Andi- and thanks! I appreciate your own personal stories. Hahaha! Alan Watts is not out there- he's far out, yes, in a good way. He basically points to The Way, the path with heart, and I think that's what your book is all about. I liked your practical tips, especially the interviews of other magicians who made the transition to full time. Your list of how not to waste time is so fundamental to making any kind of progress. Thanks for your Lifecoaching 101 approach. A great read!

 
Reviewer

Gerald

Many people take magic as a hobby and want to pursue it as their career as more people want to do things that they enjoy. This book is free and great for this purpose as it outlines the steps and ways to achieve that aim of going pro in the magic scene.

 
Reviewer

Micah

This book is amazing. If you want to make magic your career then you should get this immediately. This book gives you advice on how to make magic your career. This is one of the best free ebooks out there. You should definitely get this right now.

 
Reviewer

Darren

Going pro teaches people to... go pro. There are many things to learn from this and it's free! Even if you aren't planning to go pro, you should still read this as there are a lot of things you can learn here.

 
Reviewer

Oliver

this will actually help you if you are like me and have a few gigs coming up. this will teach you everything on becoming a professional magician and is an enjoyable read. thanks VI, highly recommended to anyone how wants to make their hobby into a job.

 
Reviewer

James

Such an incredible insight for anyone looking to make the jump. The writing is nice and easy to follow. And the fact that this was for free as an ebook is incredible. I highly recommend it.

 
Reviewer

Graham

The perfect book for those who are interested in turning their hobby into a profession. Andi is a great teacher and explains everything clearly in this book. Years of experience are included which was great.

 
Reviewer

Carl

Read a couple pages and can tell it is going to be a huge help in getting into the professional side of magic.

 
Reviewer

Eddie

Thank You Andi for sharing your work it truly is one of the most inspirational encouraging motivational message
not only for the magic circle but for every
aspiring artist as well as those that are
at the breaking point from paying their dues !
Iam deeply moved by your thoughts
in so many Way's
Again
Thank You
E

 
Reviewer

Marc

Hello Andy,

I thank you very much for sharing your fantastic book Going Pro.

I read it totally and recognised myself in the part of John Archer.

I also was a police officer and need to leave my job because of health problems and a lot of other problems with my bosses.

I am retired sinds 2007 and received the autorisation from that pensionservice to become a professional magician.

And that is fantastic that I can show my magic to the community.

And it is very true that the money is not the most iomportant.

Because I have my pension and a mountly income it is not needed to be payd everytime I do a magic show.

Its’s really a wonderfull book that I also will share with my children, so they know that they need to follow there dreams.

With a lot of magical greetings.

Marc Vandousselaere
Magician entertainer Mister “M” from Belgium.

 
Reviewer

Marc

Hello Andy,

I thank you very much for sharing your fantastic book Going Pro.

I read it totally and recognised myself in the part of John Archer.

I also was a police officer and need to leave my job because of health problems and a lot of other problems with my bosses.

I am retired sinds 2007 and received the autorisation from that pensionservice to become a professional magician.

And that is fantastic that I can show my magic to the community.

And it is very true that the money is not the most important.

Because I have my pension and a mountly income it is not needed to be payd everytime I do a magic show.

Its’s really a wonderfull book that I also will share with my children, so they know that they need to follow there dreams.

With a lot of magical greetings.

Marc Vandousselaere
Magician entertainer Mister “M” from Belgium.

 
Reviewer

JAIME TREJO C/O

I read this in one day, it's a great great ebook! This is not only for going pro as a magician, also applies if you want to start your own business. Very useful tips, stories and quotes, you will be extremely motivated but also will make you think things that you may not considered before. Don’t quit your job, read Going Pro first so you can see things in a different way and don’t fail while going pro.

 
Reviewer

Brandon

This is so great. I am so thankful that Andi made this to help other professional and semi-professional magicians take that next step. The fact that it was free is incredible. It was inspiring and fun to read!

 
Reviewer

Marina Abramzon

Even though I haven't read the book yet, I wanted to say that it is already an excellent book. I mean, as a gift, as a project, as a way to give back whatever good you have received.

Thank you Andy, thank you guys, for caring so much about the community, and about magic.

Blessings!

 
Reviewer

Zoey

I just got this about 15 pages in and I know this is just the boost I needed with my choices thanks andi

 

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