The Approach by Jamie Grant

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"If you've been doing walk-around forever or just bought an invisible deck yesterday - The Approach is the best investment you can make. Jamie's covered EVERYTHING based on self-actualized innovation as a worker in the trenches. Two thumb tips up and a Sanada gimmick high five!" -Bill Abbott

"Jamie D. Grant writes with wit, intelligence and brevity ¨C a rare trifecta. In this book he spills essential information that every walk-around performer needs to know. Sure, you already know some of this, but you don¡¯t know it all. And that makes this a required investment in your performing career." -Ken Weber

"If I only had this and the Tarbell course, my magic career would be in great hands..." -John H

"This is the book that every magician needs in their library . . . even seasoned pros (who will either just confirm what they already know, or if they're like me, manage to learn something new that hadn't occurred to them before). In a short amount of time, I'll be able to tell which performers have read this book, and those who haven't, just by the merits of their performance. Thank you, Jamie, for sharing this "gift of wonder" with the magic fraternity. I will look forward to seeing the majestic garden that will result from the seeds you have planted." -Philemon Vanderbeck

"Invaluable information for the working magician. This is definitely one of the best buys I've purchased in my 24 years in magic. " -J.M.

"P*ss*d that I didn't have this back in the day." -Steve Valentine

Jamie D. Grant is a professional magician who, for over a decade, has entertained thousands of people from all walks of life. From billionaires to celebrities to the person next door, Jamie has been asked, and paid, to bring people joy and wonder. In this book, Jamie provides insider knowledge on how he did it¡­ and how you can too.

Chapter List

1|How many tricks you should know -Article

2|Who are you? -Study

3|Developing your sets~ Part I -Lesson

4|How to practice -Essay

5|Your Magic Fridays -Anecdote

6|Business cards -Advice

7|Websites -Tip

8|How Do You Look? -Study

9|What are you wearing? -Advice

10|Funny or serious? -Anecdote

11|Are you any good yet? -Lesson

12|Starting Conversations -Advice

13|Touching people -Trick

14|How Much To Charge? -Article

15|The Cocktail Party -Essay

16|Getting started -Advice

17|Volunteer gigs and charities -Advice

18|What to say in emails -Tip

19|The telephone call -Trick

20|Getting There -Lesson

21|Developing Sets- Part 2 -Article

22|Silence -Advice

23|What does my contract looks like? -Anecdote

24|Transitions -Advice

25|Conquering nerves -Article

26|How to get gigs -Essay

27|Getting ready for your first one -Essay

28|Fingernail care -Trick

29|How much time to prepare -Tip

30|Pocket management -Article

31|Your list -Study

32|THE BIG SECRET -Trick

33|Your closeup bag/case -Advice

34|Things to never forget -Tip

35|Hat or No hat? -Essay

36|The handshake -Tip

37|What to put in the lobby -Trick

38|Who to approach first? -Article

39|My first effect -Advice

40|What rubberbands to use -Tip

41|Moving through a room -Article

42|The first words you (I) say -Essay

43|Highs and lows -Article

44|Getting applause -Essay

45|More transitions -Study

46|Saying goodbye to your group -Essay

47|Tables versus standing -Advice

48|Dealing with the Alpha male -Article

49|Staying in one spot -Advice

50|Busted! -Advice

51|Getting compliments -Tip

52|Letting spectators shuffle -Article

53|Reset. Reset -Study

54|Venue Staff -Tip

55|Kids at an event -Advice

56|Burning through material -Lesson

57|How many hours? -Lesson

58|Remembering names -Article

59|When to show the event planner -Tip

60|The card force I always use -Anecdote

61|Accepting tips -Article

62|Wallets -Anecdote

63|Handing out business cards -Tip

64|What to never borrow -Anecdote

65|Someone wants to show a trick -Article

66|Regular decks -Study

67|Weddings -Lesson

68|Large tables -Anecdote

69|Do you join them for dinner? -Anecdote

70|Vest or jacket? -Tip

71|The second Big Secret -Trick

72|Do it again -Article

73|Another magician shows up -Anecdote

74|Gigs outside -Advice

75|When only ten people show up -Anecdote

76|Do you need a stage show? -Study

77|Dance floors -Advice

78|Checking back in -Tip

79|Dropping cards -Tip

80|Sponge balls -Trick

81|Dealing with disappointment -Advice

82|Hecklers -Article

83|Open versus closed body language -Lesson

84|One handed spectators -Anecdote

85|Stick lines -Essay

86|Lone stragglers -Tip

87|Journal -Advice

88|Leaving them with something -Essay

89|Custom decks -Article

90|False memories -Article

91|Invoices -Article

92|How to get testimonials -Article

93|Getting all the money -Article

94|Increasing rates -Tip

95|Busking -Advice

96|Repeat gigs -Study

97|Pictures -Tip

98|Social media -Advice

99|Going full time

100|Agents -Anecdote

101|Essay -Article

102|Go get it -Advice

103|The beginning -Thanks

"Let me tell you 5 reasons why I think you should spend your hard-earned money on this...

1. I just did a Walkaround gig last night for $ 1500. I did that, honestly, by doing all the things in this book.

2. To become a doctor, a single textbook, for a single class, can cost $ 200. The Approach is under $ 100 for my entire guideline.

3. There is a chapter called, "The Big Secret". Trust me when I tell you that, once you start doing gigs, will be worth the price of the book alone.

4. I've never believed in "outsourcing". Everything, from the layout, the design, and the printing, is done here in Vancouver, Canada. By buying this book, you're positively affecting a community.

5. You have my promise that, as a purchaser, you'll be able to ask me anything you need to help you with your career. It's ALL covered in the book but, if you hit a stumbling block, I'll be here to help. I guarantee it.

- Jamie D. Grant