Becker's Magic Lectures

Fred Becker has recently been featured lectures at many magicians gatherings such as The Society of American Magician's national convention, Abbotts' Get Together (where he was awarded the Jack Gwynne Trophy), the Daytona Beach Festival of Magic as well as magic clubs across the country. 

The lectures can take many forms, you can opt for one of the following topics or ask Fred to touch on several subjects. You can even arrange a full day (approx 8 hours) seminar where Becker will teach every aspect of their knowledge, routines and business.

Here are the topics and links to collateral materials available.  

Animated Magic

Fred Becker gives the details to his pet routines. He holds nothing back to teach you the “how” and more importantly the “why.” Learn how to build a trick into an effective and audience pleasing routine. Lecture Notes and Props will be available for purchase after the lecture.

Covered:

·        Do They Care?

·        Entertaining

·        Scripting

·        Intrigue

·        Walk a Mile in my Shoe

Tricks included:

·        The Embarrassed Deck

·        Spectator Laser

·        Egg on Fan

·        Fortuneteller Card

·        Balloon Restoration

·        And more 

 

Working on Cruise Ships

Each year the Cruise industry grows larger. Cruising has become a significant and lucrative area for live quality family entertainment. A typical cruise ship entertainer can expect to make $60,000 to $120,000 annually.

 As the author of the acclaimed “Cruise Magician’s Handbook,” veteran of 30 cruise ships and 15 years of entertaining at sea, Fred Becker may be the best person to speak on any and all aspects of working on cruises. 

Fred is prepared to talk about every aspect of the cruise industry, detailing; 

·        Bookings

·        Salaries

·        Contracts

·        Ratings

·        Life on Board

·        Travel Documents

·        Audiences

·        And much More

To help paint the picture, he can provide a short video presentation that gives a brief overview of the sights and sounds of a typical cruise liner and the type of entertainment seen there.

 Most popular in this session is the Q & A. Fred will field any questions and concerns from your attendees.   

Marketing Strategies for Resorts

The key to marketing yourself to resorts, theme parks, and cruise ships is a promotional videotape. Videotape production is a complex subject, however Fred Becker will outline some important strategies that will help make your video a sales producing tool.

Fred Becker will explain all the elements he looks for when he is hired as a video sales consultant. These include;

·        Packaging

·        Format

·        Content

·        Sales Messages

The video lecture can stand-alone. However Fred Becker, can also talk about the world of the “Entertainment Director.” The E. D. is the key person at resorts. Fred can tell you how the Entertainment Director looks for performers.

Contact the Becker Entertainment Company today to schedule a lecture or full day seminar in your area! 800/326-0509

or email Fred at Lectures@fredbecker.com