Tuesday 17 September 2019

Magic - psychological help for children of war

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Sunday 28 July 2019

Why Entertainers Need to Stick Together Online and Off

The Web Changed, We need to Stick Together.

I started on the Web in 1996, back then, even until about 2001, it was all about sharing links, for free.

Then Google went on the stockmarket, started ad words and then links became a commodity. That's why they used to have link farms, pages with thousands of links on them.

Google cracked down, other search engines followed suit. If you have a link from a quality website, you got higher ranking. If you linked back, the ranking went lower. So sites would ask you to link to their sister site.

Google cracked down on that too.

They want to sell links, they don't want us sharing. BUT. It doesn't affect your website if you honestly share links to similar websites when you are doing it, not for profit, but to genuinely help browsers find what they need. Quid pro quo. We can only be in one place at once.

The fact that most entertainers don't currently link to each other gives power to companies that hire kids to go out cheap. Or the sites like Bark, Addtoevent et al, who prey on our lack of networking.

Sites like the one above shot themselves in the foot as they tried to be Lord and master of the links and either Got greedy or asked us to jump through unnecessary hoops, or both.

The sites that do well now, do so because they scrape the information from our website to copy onto theirs. Watering down our website originality and attracting browsers to "their" content, stolen though it may be.

When searching for a Magician or Children's Entertainer, Singer, Band, Juggler, Clown or anyone for that matter.

You find yourself looking at countless websites, trying to find the one who you like the look of and ticks the boxes, you contact them and either:

1/ Sorry, I'm not available on that date.

Or

2/ The fee for their professional services is higher than you anticipated.

Even though you may find the perfect supplier, you move on to try and find "Someone cheaper"

This is understandable but when the event is important, why leave entertainment last or with the smallest budget, when it's the entertainment that will elevate the event and make it worthwhile and memorable?

At least when the one you want, who is booked elsewhere, can refer you and help you find another professional.

Sadly, the time has come when even performers don't do this out of the goodness of their hearts. (I do).

Many will take your details and rather than pass them on to a suitable pro, they will sell those details on a Facebook group, for commission.

If I can't do a gig, I say so.

If I don't know anyone suitable, I say so.

If I do know someone, I pass on the details and hope they'll do the same for me.

Some do, most don't. I know who they are and guess who I stop referring.

The sad fact is though, when entertainers do this, they fall foul of the companies that feed off our content.

Rather that say "I have the perfect replacement" and give them their number. They mess around taking details, as if they were agent, and push it out there, in the hope of 15% or 20% of the fee.

Sometimes they even mention a fee (a lower fee) and then expect others to work for that.

This allows the client to look around and try to find someone else at that price point.

Bark does it, they tell people, wrongly, the price to expect to pay. This is usually far lower than realistic.

So, without going on and on, the solution is to go back to the days when we linked.

Even if you see someone as direct competitors, it's not for you to judge (unless you don't like them or they are no good, unreliable or whatever) just share their details and let the client decide.

Kindness is Magic.

Much love and peace.

Chris P Tee the Approachable Magician.

Thursday 27 June 2019

Roxy offers no help. Only her tennis ball. She's trying to get my attention. I, however, am deep in thought. #chrisptee #roxypuppy #roxyterrier #terrier #jackrussell #annoying #attentionseeking #thatbloodyball


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Now I'm trying to figure out how to get my G-Whip Delta Loop, on a couple of fibreglass carp poles and swaged nylon mast, attached to my 9m Clark Mast. My brain hurts. I wish I had the money for a mast installation and multi band yagi with rotator. But, I don't, so... #chrisptee #M6THQ #radio #radioham #amateur #AmateurRadio #antenna #mast #clark #clarkmast #g-whip #deltaloop #multiband #installation #dx #dxer #wireantenna #paininthebum


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Really hot today. Could have ran further, didn't want to. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #run #Runkeeper #C25K #atleastamile #runner


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Wednesday 26 June 2019

Quick run #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #Bristol #run #Runkeeper #C25K #atleastamile


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Loads of radio goodies to be had at the Newbury Amateur Radio Rally. A big bootsale of radio gear, rigs, antennas. I bought a 9m Clark Mast as its more manageable than the 15m mast I can't even lift. So that's going up this week. Checkout this stall with all the clansman gear. It's a bit to hardcore for me, I prefer my Yaesu and Kenwood. Saving up for an Icom SDR. #chrisptee #M6THQ #radio #radioham #amateur #AmateurRadio #bootsale #radiosale #bargains #hf #vhf #uhf #cw #clansman #radiorally #hamfest


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There were a lot of stalls at the Radio Ham Rally in Newbury Racecourse on Sunday. It was a fine morning and I got some bargains. #chrisptee #M6THQ #radio #radioham #amateur #AmateurRadio #bootsale #radiosale #bargains #hf #vhf #uhf #cw #ssb


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Toy Story 4 is absolutely amazing. #toystory4 #toystory #5stars #amazing #chrisptee #crispymagic#comedymagician #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #bristolmagician


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Sunday 23 June 2019

The super @chrissieisaac and Bryony. Happy five and a half birthday! #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #bristolmagician #wotton #wottonunderedge


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I think Friday has been watching cookery programmes. Kills a mouse and tops it with a blooming garnish. #fridaythecat #cat #killer #deadmouse #garnish #chrisptee #poormouse


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The morning party was excellent. Thanks to @chrissieisaac for organising and her daughter Bryony for asking for me. I got big hugs on arrival and had a lot of fun with lovely little people. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #bristolmagician #wottonunderedge #wotton #garden #gardenparty #theroyaloak


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After my gigs yesterday, and being given cans of Red Stripe, I took a long walk in the sun. Top up my tan. Cheers! #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #redstripe #walk #fitbit


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Saturday 22 June 2019

Fantastic start to the day with amazingly wonderful Bryony and her mum Chrissie. Thanks for a lovely party. What an amazing cake too. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #bristolmagician #cake #birthday #birthdaycake #wottonunderedge


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Thanks to everyone who attended Southmead Community Sports Centre Fun Day. You gave me a warm and pleasant welcome and a loud round of applause. In this heat, no shade, that was special. 😉👍 #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #bristolmagician #summer #stage #southmead


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Hot with zero shade. I rocked it anyway. First time I've been given a pint can of Red Stripe as I go on stage. Gert Lush. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #Bristol #bristolmagician #southmead #redstripe


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Thursday 20 June 2019

The incomperable @waynedobsonmagic and the indestructible @davidblaine at the @eventimapollo #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #realormagic #circlebar #london #dobbo #waynedobson #legend #davidblaine #magician #magicians


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I'll be honest, it wasn't our Golden Ticket, this one was Dobbos @waynedobsonmagic Gold suits you sir. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #realormagic #circlebar #london #dobbo #waynedobson #legend


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There was only one way you'd get to the after party to meet David Blaine. You needed a Golden Ticket. Samuel Hurst was so pleased, he almost ate it. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #realormagic #circlebar #london #goldenticket


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10:27min underwater breath holding nutter that is the fabulous @davidblaine who amazed us all again with his stage craft and skill. Try holding your breath for a minute and then times that by ten. Unbelievable. Such pleasure to see you work for the second time and finally shake your hand. Bucket list item ticked. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #realormagic #circlebar #london


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Always an honour and a pleasure to meet up with the incomperable @waynedobsonmagic who, if you didn't know, is one of the greatest minds in magic and a flipping legend. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #realormagic #circlebar #london #dobbo #waynedobson #legend #ms #multiplesclerosis #magic


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The Circle Bar #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #realormagic #circlebar #london #red #redceiling #swish #artdeco


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Magic Sam, the UK Family Entertainer of the Year 2019 and me, Chris P Tee, the UK Children's Entertainer of the Year 2018. On the tube at midnight. After a rather spectacular evening. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #london #islingtonmagician #ealing #ealingmagician #davidblaine #realormagic


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Very pleased to have met the legendary regurgitator Stevie Starr. We had a lovely chat at the David Blaine after party. Thanks to @asiwind for having me up there and giving me the chance to meet him.


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Wednesday 19 June 2019

Second time. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #realormagic


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I made it. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #realormagic


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On my way to Hammersmith. David Blaine show part 2 #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #london #davidblaine #realormagic


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David Blaine is not messing about when it comes to holding his breath underwater. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #bournemouth #water #realormagic


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A picture from my camera. It's David Blaine getting in the water.. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #davidblaine #bournemouth #water #realormagic


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Just found this picture on my camera. I met up with Ryan and his mates, we had a cracking night out in Bournemouth, after the David Blaine show. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #ryan #ryantricks #moonlight #bournemouth #night #nightime #Sea #moon


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Sunday 9 June 2019

Sandy is waiting for me to come down stairs. Awww. Cute old lady. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #bristolmagician #dog #sandy #cute #stairs #patterdale #patterdaleterrier #terrier #faithfuldog


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Sunday lunch at the Royal Oak. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #chippingsodbury #theroyaloak #sundaylunch #food #sundayroast #roastdinner


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The night sky at 3.30am #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #night #nightsky #early #earlymornings


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Hot Air Balloon over the house this morning. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #hotairballoon #morning #sky #bluesky


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Sunday 2 June 2019

A 360 of the sun dappled garden, where I performed today. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #london #islingtonmagician #islington #garden #sun #summer #outdoormagic #outdoors #360


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Today's magic show was in a lovely, sun dappled garden. I had to adjust some of my usual tricks, it was breezy. That was fine as it was 29° and it kept us all cool. The kids thought I had a performing Bee. It was a hover fly who came and sat on my hand three times, when I called him. Magic. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #london #islingtonmagician #islington #garden #sun #summer #outdoormagic #outdoors


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Went to the loo and found this weirdo staring at me. Seen him before somewhere. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #london #chiswick #chiswickmagician #nandos #bogshot


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Lovely party in the garden today. My first party in Islington. Great kids, loads of fun. Now I'm in London for a bit of a look around. #chrisptee #crispymagic #comedymagician #magician #londonmagician #kidsmagician #islington #islingtonmagician


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