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A truly one-of-a-kind presentation that is a fun, easy,
NO RISK, NO COST, NO 'OUT of POCKET'
way to raise funds for your group or cause!
Produced specifically for events such as yours, the entertainers have
two things in mind: making your ticket-buyers happy, and making your
event a success,
WITHOUT SPENDING A CENT!
As the name implies, MAGIC and MERRIMENT is more than "just" a magic show. The cast
for each show is chosen from several talented performers, all of whom make their living as
full-time entertainers. Magicians, circus performers, variety artists, and more put on a show
that's original, amazing and appealing to young and old alike!
MAGIC and MERRIMENT requires only a standard stage - if an auditorium is not available,
the show can be presented in a gymnasium or hall. (These venues, of course, make for a
less-impressive show - but not having an auditorium does NOT mean you can't host this
presentation).
The cast arrives with all necessary technical equipment. They always provide and operate
their own sound system. Standard stage lighting found on most auditorium stages meets
all their requirements. The show has no special light cues eliminating the need for a light
operator.
No two presentations are exactly the same, and each show is comprised of two or more
entertainers or acts, based on his or her availability at the time of your fund-raiser.
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HOW IT WORKS, STEP BY STEP
(THE BASIC FACTS FIRST...THEN THE DETAILS)
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1. Your group decides to raise money for their cause, and you call DSE, (that's us) the
people who have been presenting stage shows for nearly forty years. We mutually agree on a
date and time for the show, and you arrange for the use of an auditorium or hall.
2. We then supply you with tickets, advertising posters and original art for print ads.
3. You assign each member of your group a portion of the tickets to be sold. You also assign
who will, (and where they will) display posters. You will also determine if and how you will
engage in print advertising (more on that later).
4. On the day of the performance, MAGIC and MERRIMENT personnel arrive at the venue
approximately two-to-three hours prior to showtime, to move in and set up.
5. Approximately one hour prior to showtime, members of your group arrive, and prepare to
take tickets as the audience arrives. They will also distribute the programs (which we supply)
to the attendees. If all available seats are not filled by pre-show ticket sales, we make tickets
available at the door.
6. The performance starts at the predetermined time, and the audience has a delightful,
memorable evening (or afternoon, if you prefer). Shows run up to one hour and fortyfive
minutes, based on length of intermission.
7. After the performance, we strike the show, sweep the stage, and everyone goes home
happy!
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Putting on a live show will not compete or interfere with other fund-raising events
with which you may already be involved. And experience has shown the sale of
tickets - and tickets alone - is far less complicated than selling tangible products.
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DETAILS, SUGGESTIONS AND OTHER
TOPICS and OPTIONS to COVER
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Remember: the "product" you are selling is a popular "item", and therefore little
salesmanship is required. People love to be entertained, and we guarantee they
will be!
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Should you wish NOT to provide a concession stand (and assuming such sales are
permitted at your venue), DSE may opt to supply our own.
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SECURING A VENUE is the easiest part. Almost every school has their own auditorium...
chances are you can use one within your district free for the asking.
TICKET PRICES vary according to market area. The cost is predetermined and agreed upon
by you and DSE. Two prices are used, one for adults, one for children, and tickets sold the
night of the performance are slightly more than the advance sale tickets.
Filling an auditorium is easier than you may think. Most folks will have several friends and
relatives they will be thinking about while you are outlining the ticket-sale process to them.
Sellers may even choose to sell their tickets by phone - only leaving their homes one time to
deliver the tickets and collect the payments. NO "DOOR-TO-DOOR" is necessary!
You may choose to offer an incentive to your ticket sellers...for example: selling a
predetermined amount of tickets earns a reward. This is entirely up to you.
ADVERTISING is always a good idea, even if you have vigorous ticket sellers - and in order for
this to be a COMPLETELY NO-INVESTMENT endeavor for you, advertising is a necessity.
We'll supply you with 100 posters FREE OF CHARGE, each with the show's date, time,
location, and your cause. As mentioned, the distribution of these posters in done by you and
your committee. Distributing of the posters -properly- is mandatory. (Again, more on that
later).
We will supply you with originals for print ads, as well. These can be used for flyers and/or
newspaper advertising, should you wish to do so.
REFRESHMENTS are popular, and you may also decide to offer them on the evening of the
show. If your venue is not already equipped for such sales, setting up a concession stand
requires little or no work. Bottled water and cases of candy bars or packaged snacks are
readily available at your local grocery store, or - even better - wholesale club. The mark-up on
these items can be extreme and still allow for a reasonably-priced refreshment for the
attendees. An announcement from the stage is made before intermission regarding the sale
of these items.
OUR PROGRAMS, by the way, are an additional way to add to your profits! Your group can
arrange for local businesses to advertise in our program, explaining that everyone in
attendance will be given one. The extent of said sales is up to your discretion, since 100% of
the profit it generates is yours to keep. The sponsorship(s) WE obtain is mentioned in the
program, as well.
A RAFFLE is yet another way to increase your profits. With this, you would invest in a roll of
tickets (available at stationary stores or Wal-Mart or K-Mart) and sell them at the door, or in the
audience before the show. Tickets are drawn at intermission for prizes. Cost of each ticket
and what prizes are awarded is up to you - and, again, you keep these profits.
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DSE has exclusive rights to all non-food merchandise sold at the event, other than raffle
tickets. At each performance, souvenirs of MAGIC and MERRIMENT will be offered for sale. If
it is arranged that DSE provides a concession stand, we will have exclusive rights to all food
and beverage products sold that evening, as well.
DSE carries $3,000,000 worth of liability insurance on the MAGIC and MERRIMENT
performance. Any additional insurance, for any reason is your responsibility.
For everyone's best interest, MAGIC and MERRIMENT can not be booked in a venue that has
been host to a magic or variety show, or circus in the past six months.
Each poster you distribute features the website address of MAGIC and MERRIMENT. Here
prospective attendees can see "what they're in for" by way of a description of the
performance and pertinent details. It is also here they can purchase advance tickets from US
by way of the internet. (See why we're adamant about the distribution of the posters?)
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SO...WHAT'S IT GOING TO COST YOU?
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NOTHING!
YOU KEEP 100%
OF YOUR ADVANCE TICKET SALES!!
You make money from the first ticket sold!
No buying candy bars, wrapping paper, greeting cards...not even detergent for a car wash!
YOU DON'T INVEST A THING,
SO YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!
The only money you would invest is for the concession items, print ads or raffle tickets -
which, as we mentioned, are an OPTION.
You are under no obligation to spent a cent of your own money!
So...how do WE get paid?
Our share is the revenue generated from our advance ticket sales,
the at-the-door ticket sales, souvenirs, the sponsors we've secured, and
(if it was agreed upon we'd partake in them) concession sales.
Plus! WE PAY YOU 10% of the sponsorship funds we secure!
It's that simple!
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Contact DSE at 866.362.7926 to discuss
possible show dates NOW!
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CLICK HERE FOR A LOOK AT WHAT WE OFFER YOUR TICKET BUYERS
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