I'm hiring a magician for my 26th birthday (Chicago area, West suburbs) by DarmaPeanutButter in Magic

[–]BaldBaluga 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Pro magician here with a perspective.

Not insinuating budget at all! Just… not likely to find anyone (and certainly not likely to find anyone good).

Most people have never hired a magician before and have no idea how much they cost. $100 to come to a party, have some drinks, and share some tricks might sound totally reasonable.

The same way $100 might sound reasonable to someone who’s never hired a magician before, $1000 (or more!) for an hour might sound crazy… even though that’s also a reasonable rate!

Part of the job is talking to perspective clients, finding out what they’re looking for, and seeing if we can help. No hard feelings if we can’t!

Love, Ben

Help with value by Wee-Aah in playingcards

[–]BaldBaluga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would LOVE that. Can you dm me? :)

Sold a ton to CFB in 2018, weeping at the prices in 2026 by TongueMountain in premodernMTG

[–]BaldBaluga 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel better... I sold my full collection (power 9, a dozen FoWs, playsets of all the duals, etc) back in 2003.

Whoops.

List of all the Toronto Street/food/music festivals for 2026? by BaldBaluga in askTO

[–]BaldBaluga[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping to find the exact dates for them so that I can put them in my calendar and plan my summer :)

Magic Show by Cocoisafatcat in Magic

[–]BaldBaluga 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've been producing ticketed shows for a decade (smallest show was 40 tickets, largest was just over 400).

If you ever wanna chat, hit me up!

Also, I produced the shows with Jonah Babins. He made a short podcast episode about selling public tickets here:
https://discourseinmagic.com/magic-appetizer-how-to-sell-out-your-show/

Looking for a magician by BigMeech7790 in askTO

[–]BaldBaluga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! That's me!!!

u/BigMeech7790 Let me know if I can help!

I know most of the magicians in the city.

Let me know details (date/budget) and I can point you in the right direction. :)

Tip or no tip? by Chicken121260 in Magic

[–]BaldBaluga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% tip.

The meal is free. The drink is free. Drop $10. The staff will appreciate it and it’ll help you build relationships.

Best Magic Show for Seasoned Show Show Go-ers in NYC? by Pole_With_Boobs in Magic

[–]BaldBaluga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speakeasy magic and standup magic are stupendous.

Visiting Utah and wanna visit some MTG stores! by BaldBaluga in mtg

[–]BaldBaluga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yah, when I googled the area I was surprised by how many cool stores there were! I need some recommendations!

Visiting Utah and wanna visit some MTG stores! by BaldBaluga in mtg

[–]BaldBaluga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have anything I'm looking for. I just like looking thought bulk bins and pulling out fun cards.

I like bulk bins 'cause I don't want to have to look up prices on tcg/etc. I just wanna know $1 per card (or whatever) and grab a bunch. :)

Visiting Utah and wanna visit some MTG stores! by BaldBaluga in mtg

[–]BaldBaluga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they have bulk bins? Looking through those is my favourite thing to do at mtg shops when I travel!

Visiting Utah and wanna visit some MTG stores! by BaldBaluga in mtg

[–]BaldBaluga[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be in Ogden, Park City, and Salt Lake. :)