Bond Lee is one of the top magicians in Hong Kong. For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or visit http://www.bondlee.com
Talking to the hugely talented and award winning Hong Kong magician, Bond Lee
You can find Bond Lee online at:
http://www.bondlee.com
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Bond Lee’s episode has many highlights. He is a consummate stylish performer. But (away from performing) here are 2 great business ideas:
HIGHLIGHT ONE: 00:41:30 Merchandising. Up to 30% of his money comes from selling merchandise!
HIGHLIGHT TWO: 00:35:30 Marketing with Facebook ads
AND HIGHLIGHT THREE! A great tip! Give the client MORE than they expected
COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:02:00 Joined Magic club (almost by accident)!
00:02:50 Turning point: 2011. Wins TV magic competition
00:03:30 Community shows organized by local government
00:04:00 Parents run Amway (selling and distributing nutritional products)
David Blaine (famous US magician)
00:02:30 Studied at Chavez Studio of Magic (USA)
Kabir Khan (Malaysian magician)
00:11:00 Structure of his shows:
1) Magic to music (No talking)
2) Ice breaker + talking: introducing himself
3) Volunteers on stage
4) Elegant or exciting finale. Eg Floating table or chopping girl in half
00:16:15 female vs male volunteers
00:18:00 Improvising and adapting. Eg Find out about the audience before the show
00:21:35 Music for shows
00:24:05 Assistants
00:25:40 Take many formats of music, (eg cd, usb, phone), in case one format cannot be played.
00:26:15 Promo videos using Final Cut for Mac
00:33:10 Give the client MORE then they expected/required
00:34:25 Show client a video, rather than try to explain
00:35:30 Marketing with Facebook ads
00:41:30 Merchandise:
1) Selling at magic conventions
2) www.magicalism.com
3) Started with a single best selling DVD
4) Cheap manufacturers in China
5) Selling through internet, magic dealers and major distributors (Murphy’s Magic Supplies Inc)
Biggest sales are through wholesale to distributors, and through magic conventions
00:54:30 Venues, Microphones, transportation, and use of assistants
01:04:00 How to get on stage fast
01:05:00 the Randoms: Fire, Jeremy Pei, Lawrence and Priscilla Khong, Big Ben Comedy Show promo video, Jozo Bozo
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Bond Lee’s youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MagicianBondLee/videos
David Blaine
Chavez Studio of Magic (USA)
Kabir Khan (Malaysian magician)
www.magicalism.com
Murphy’s Magic Supplies Inc
Jeremy Pei
Lawrence and Priscilla Khong
Big Ben Comedy Show promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNYGFAZlK5c
Jozo Bozo
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