I am worried about how much AI is used in this video. (90% of this video is AI, Outside of his talking) It shows, I guess, the original cover design in the video, which also appears to be AI. So, for the price of this book, how much of it is really the author's work and how much is AI?

I don’t doubt the material in the book. Although one could wonder why it is so expensive compared to the amazingly well made VI books for example. But I was also very shocked by the use of AI. It’s so… ugly. And we are making a living out of a live experience for our clients. This seems so counterintuitive for a magician to use AI to promote himself (and don’t get me started on the cover). You can’t fight the future. It’s already here. And there are amazing uses to AI. But badly done and ugly AI just shouldn’t be used to promote our art form.

How does this book compare to other books out there, on this same subject? Same info/material, but just re-hashed?

I can’t speak to every book on the subject, but this didn’t feel like rehashed material to me. Most magic books focus on effects, and many business books focus on general marketing. Jason Bird specifically addresses the realities of building and running a strolling magic business. As someone making the transition from hobbyist to part-time professional, I found the ideas practical, actionable, and directly applicable to my own goals.

Is this relevant for British Magicians, or is some of this only relevant for Americans?

Yes this is relevant for British Magicians

Strolling For Dollars

Name: Strolling For Dollars
Brand: Jason Bird
SKU: 30760
Price: 99.99 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Book by Jason Bird

Strolling For Dollars

Book by Jason Bird

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"His book is just dripping with solid, smart advice, the kind only known to those who are out there in the trenches getting it done. He holds nothing back!" Ken Weber (Author of Maximum Entertainment)

Most of us start out with magic as a hobby. But when you are ready to make it a career, there's no Royal Road to follow.

Performing for friends, family, and the occasional gig won't pay the bills. If you're looking for a way to turn your love of close-up magic into a real, reliable income - this is the system you've been waiting for.

Strolling for Dollars™ is the straight-shooting, no-fluff guide to becoming a paid magician. This isn't pie-in-the-sky theory, it's practical advice for going pro right away.

You'll read the strategies, tips, tactics, and advice from Jason Bird, a Las Vegas headliner who supported his family of five with strolling magic. You'll learn...

What to wear
What effects to choose
How to build a killer walkaround set
How to get booked consistently
How to build a system of pocket management
How to nail that approach, anywhere, anytime, with anyone
How to deal with hecklers
What to charge
How to negotiate
All of the business systems you need to create a thriving magic career

This isn't theory. This is the playbook from someone who's done it - thousands of times. If you're ready to stop dreaming and start earning.

If you're tired of wondering how other magicians "make it" while you're stuck on the sidelines... if you want to turn your deck of cards into real dollars... This book is your first real gig.

Strolling For Dollars isn't just for those chasing a full-time career. It's for anyone who wants to elevate their strolling, whether you're a hobbyist, a part-timer, or a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your edge.

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Customer reviews for Strolling For Dollars

Gary

This book is right at $100. It is well worth it. Most magicians that currently dream of doing magic professionally won't buy it. They will continue to dream and that is ok, but you wouldn't let the price of the map keep you from going to Disneyland if you were serious about wanting to get there. This is THE map. The point of the book isn't about how to improve your magic overall. There are a lot of great books on that subject already. It would be good to have studied some of those books and know who you are as a magician before moving down the path to pro because that is not the point of this book. It assumes you have the skill and understand performing to a large degree. This book is for those that want to start doing strolling work or that want to improve their strolling magic business and spend as little time as possible at the bottom rung of that ladder. It had a precise aim and hit the bullseye.

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Tyler asks: Obviously AI content was used heavily in the design and promotion for this book. And "looks" aside. Isn't the idea to behind AI to reduce costs of a product because you don't have to hire designers/ artists/ photographers? Yet this book is selling for $100 USD, compare that to many of the other great books Vanishing inc sells for a similar or lower price with design done by real people.
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Jim asks: I just watched the promo video for this and I was dying laughing when they put this together and forgot to add it out that online the book could be purchased for $67 instead of $99 that's hilarious
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Kyle asks: I am worried about how much AI is used in this video. (90% of this video is AI, Outside of his talking) It shows, I guess, the original cover design in the video, which also appears to be AI. So, for the price of this book, how much of it is really the author's work and how much is AI?
- 1. Jérémie responds:I don’t doubt the material in the book. Although one could wonder why it is so expensive compared to the amazingly well made VI books for example. But I was also very shocked by the use of AI. It’s so… ugly. And we are making a living out of a live experience for our clients. This seems so counterintuitive for a magician to use AI to promote himself (and don’t get me started on the cover). You can’t fight the future. It’s already here. And there are amazing uses to AI. But badly done and ugly AI just shouldn’t be used to promote our art form.
- 2. Jérémie responds:I don’t doubt the material in the book. Although one could wonder why it is so expensive compared to the amazingly well made VI books for example. But I was also very shocked by the use of AI. It’s so… ugly. And we are making a living out of a live experience for our clients. This seems so counterintuitive for a magician to use AI to promote himself (and don’t get me started on the cover). You can’t fight the future. It’s already here. And there are amazing uses to AI. But badly done and ugly AI just shouldn’t be used to promote our art form.
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Rick asks: How does this book compare to other books out there, on this same subject? Same info/material, but just re-hashed?
- 1. Michael responds:I can’t speak to every book on the subject, but this didn’t feel like rehashed material to me. Most magic books focus on effects, and many business books focus on general marketing. Jason Bird specifically addresses the realities of building and running a strolling magic business. As someone making the transition from hobbyist to part-time professional, I found the ideas practical, actionable, and directly applicable to my own goals.
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Deryck asks: Is this relevant for British Magicians, or is some of this only relevant for Americans?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes this is relevant for British Magicians

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