Oh Crud, I lost My Snake!

A couple of weeks ago, I came back from a weekend in Vegas. Only to discover that my Snake had escaped!

Ok. I hear you snickering. It's the Ball Python that I use in one of my shows. I'm in the middle of a 100 show summer, and one of the stars of the shows is missing.

Ok. Go to plan B - The Bunny. Not as high of an impact, but has the awe factor.

Then, a few days ago, I'm driving to San Diego for a couple of shows and realized that I didn't have a couple of props.

Ok. Go to plan B - Use toilet paper for Dove appearance.

Last week at a Library show, the librarian told me that he (yes, a man librarian - I shall call him a libariman) needed me to shorten the show by 10 minutes.

Ok. Go to plan B - Take out the tortoise trick.

Do you have a plan B for all of your routines? What if you'd forgotten props or had to shorten or lengthen the show? Do you have enough material ready? Can you cut something without ruining the structure of your show?

I used to always keep a little case with a couple of sets of all my parishable props. I do again now. Not a bad idea.

Are you prepared? If not, take a look at all your routines and come up with Plan B.

Also, I'd love to hear your stories of how you McGyvered your show.

Oh, I know you're wondering... I did find her and she's safe and sound in her heated snake condo.

-John
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The Art of Repitition

I was driving down the 91 freeway on my way home from a show, and saw something very different. It was a billboard for the Lapband. I guess it's some kind of weight loss surgery or something. I'm not sure and I really don't care.

BUT, here's the odd thing. There wasn't just one sign. There were three huge billboards. Of the exact same sign. The EXACT SAME. One right after the other.

It caught my eye not because it was a good billboard, but because there were three of 'em.

Then, this weekend, I was in Vegas and I noticed the same thing. Giant billboards advertising the exact same act. One billboard right next to another right next to another. Three in a row.

Then, driving back from Vegas (a torturous, traffic packed 8 hour durge that should have only taken about 4 hours), there were signs that advertised Alien Jerky.

I think I've written about that before.It starts out "Alien Jerky 50 miles". Then the next "Alien Jerky 30 miles" then "10 miles" then "Next exit". Well you gotta stop and get yourself some Alien Jerky!

It's the art of repetition. If you're not using it in your marketing, then you're not marketing right!

Here are a few ways to do it:

-Three or four letter campaigns
-Three ads exactly the same in a magazine
-Three separate thank you cards

People don't always respond to one single contact. The more you contact someone, the more they'll respond. In fact, it'll increase your response rate exponentially.
What other ways can you use The Art of Repitition? I'd like to hear YOUR ideas. I've started a discussion on my Rebel Entertainers Facebook Fan Page. Check it out and join in with your own.

-John
-John
-John
Rebel Entertainer
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