The Art of Krowd Keeping by Gazzo - Book
Penguin Magic
Through the words of authors Danny Hustle and Jersey Jim you learn the incredible success story of Gazzo. How he came to America with 50 bucks in his pocket and a dream of warm weather and magical success. He found both shortly after arriving and built a powerful reputation as a street performer. Hustle continues to detail the strategies and routines that Gazzo uses to keep the attention of a crowd, and to persuade them to part with their money. If you want to captivate an audience and keep them amazed, this is the book for you.
This is the 'Get Started' guide to performing on the street. Learn how to be the best street performer out there (even if there are a dozen others right next to you). Learn about ton of voice, eye contact, stance, smiling, educating the crowd, being bad, picking the right volunteer, and GETTING PAID.
An essential reference for anyone with an interest in Street Performing. Gazzo is widely considered one of the World's finest street entertainers, and in this brand new book, his act is dissected piece-by-piece.
You'll Learn:
- What tricks to perform
- How to select a pitch
- Getting payment from the audience - this section will more than pay for the cost of this book alone!
- Common pitfalls
- Picking volunteers
- How to educate your crowd
- And much more!