Topics
This page will help you explore this site with all the appropriate articles.
Remember to keep checking here as more and more articles are added to each section while this is under construction. If you can’t find anything please search the archive tab on the home page.
Creating A Show. -these articles teach you how to make your own show.
Crowd Building. -these articles teach you how to attract your own audience.
Holding A Crowd. -these articles teach you how to keep their attention until the end of the show.
Asking For Money. -these articles teach you how to ask for money at the end of your show, and discuss all other money related issues in the life of the Busker, such as gigs, festivals, outdoor markets, finance, going full time and quitting your day job.
Street Terms. -these teach you all the busker’s lingo and strange slang and industries jargon.
The Street Magician’s Life. -this gives you a raw look at the life and philosophy of the Street Magician.
The Character. -these articles teach you how to find and create your own show character.
Teachers. -teaches the purpose of mentors and teachers, where to find them and what to look for, and what’s expected of them and their students.
Theory and strategies. -these teach you the various styles and cunning techniques used by many buskers to be able to work anywhere in any conditions. It also teaches attitude and state of mind.
The Silent Act. -these teach you how to mime or pantomime your show and the great advantages of choosing to work silent.
Working with or without a table. - teaches how to work with or without. Also shows both construction of table rigs and simple handbag and pocket rigs.
Costuming and weather conditions. these teach you all the tricks of the trade to look professional, but be able to work in extreme conditions.
Clowning. -teaches how to do clown techniques and clown magic shows.
Real Workers. -bios of masters, students, and friends I have known over the years.
Stories. -the misadventures of Jimmy Talksalot and busking legends I heard told.
Articles and tutorials for magic and clown magic props, construction and handling.
Flash Props. -these are anything you wear or lay out to attract attention for your show. Such as your hat, table, or magic show sign.
The Magic Shop. -this is where you can pick up some of the props I hand make for sale.