Andy C: Peter.

What a great guest! Thank you for your time and input. Well though out answers, and all interesting and appropriate. I am particularly impressed by the positivity,(Is that a word?) of your answers.

On to my questions.

1/ What do you feel the biggest factor is in moving up a level from semi-pro, or jobbing pro, to getting TV work, recognition, and the Big Money.

2/ In Buggs Bunny cartoons there were episodes set in a medieval Castle, with Yosemite Sam as an ancient King. Performers had to work in front of him, and if they didn't amuse him, (and they never did) they were dropped into the Alligator Pit. In those circumstances, what effect would you use to save your skin?

Thanks again for your input, and good luck with everything you do in the future.

Andy

What a great question!

Andy C: Thank You Kind Sir

Peter: I think one of the biggest factors in 'moving up' is to be your own person, to be an individual as a performer and not a clone of anyone else. Of course the other major factor is to be in the right place at the right time! The only way you can increase those chances is to work hard and be in as many places as possible!

Perhaps one other issue is to be an entertainer first and a finger flinger second, in other words don't get so caught up in the method that you forget the audience perspective. Real world agents want folk who can entertain not perform the ultimate four ace routine no matter how good it is. Heresy I know but true!

As for Bugs Bunny I guess it would probably be the balloon swallow because it makes me laugh, freaks the audience out... and it only costs 4p a balloon!! If only all my effects were such good value.

Peter Mc

Admin: May I take this opportunity to remind our members that Peter's time on these forums is soon coming to a close.

I have been extremely impressed by the amount of activity on this forum. Earlier last week, I sent an introductory message to Peter to explain how this project would operate and I explained that there would probably be somewhere in the region of fifteen to twenty threads over the course of the week. I have been very pleased to see that there has been so much interest in Peter's visits that my estimate was nearly half of what has been achieved so far. Peter has garnered a huge amount of interest and I have been most impressed by the sheer level of interest shown in his work, by the comprehensive replies that he has offered and by the private complementary messages that I have received from various members during the week. You may be interested to know that members have told me that ...

"His answers really have been fabulous"

"He has been an incredible visitor"

"I have thoroughly enjoyed browsing the contents of this forum"

I apologise to Peter that my initial estimate was so far from what has been achieved to date and I only hope that he may have enjoyed providing his input as much as the other members and myself have enjoyed reading this.

If there is one last final question that you wish to ask, please remember that Peter's time on these forums will formally finish tomorrow evening, when I shall round of the week with a public thread of "thanks."

Michael Jay: And a big "Thank You" to you, Peter. It has been a real pleasure having you on our boards and I do certainly hope that you shall stop back, from time to time, to say "Hello" or just field a question on the main forums here and there.

May all your roads be smooth and your journey lead you to where you desire.

Mike

Peter: It has been a real pleasure to be a guest on your forum and read all your questions. I hope my replies have been helpful and even if you don't agree with my answers you have a better understanding of where I am coming from.

To those who have enjoyed 'Monkey Magic' and 'The Greatest Magic Tricks in the Universe... ever" thanks for your support and I hope the new series is just as enjoyable. For those who hated it can I suggest a nice cup of cocoa and a good book by Vernon

All the very best, and remember not every trick needs to cause physical pain to Tufty... but it helps!

Peter Mc

Michael Jay: Again, thank you for taking your time with us over the last week, Peter. I would say that your time on these boards was met with overwhelming success! Take care, sir.

Mike.

Admin: Peter, you are indeed a gentleman. I came online this evening to start a "thank you" thread but see that you have beaten me to this.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your time on this board. I can assure you that the pleasure has been ours. Your replies have been fascinating and I know that I, for one, have learnt so much over the past week. I was already a fan of "Greatest Magic Tricks in the Universe... ever" and I shall remain glued to the screen over the next few weeks. You are an incredible magician and I am so thankful for your input on these boards.

A very heartfelt "thank you" for your input.

Here's a very warm wish for continued success in your future career.

Rich: I must add my thanks to Peter, I have learnt a great deal from your replies and I don't think I've ever seen a guest with so many questions, you certainly are a very popular performer. I hope you will choose to stay around these boards and remain a part of this community

Sean: I'd just like to say what everyone else has said. A big thank you to you Peter for taking time out to answer all our questions and what great answers they've been to.

The pleasure has been all ours

Aged Magician: Great answers Pete. Stick around the board. (as you did back in 2001 in Bangor, forget the time!)

Andy D: Many thanks Peter. It always gives me great pleasure that professionals like yourself, give up their time to come and be 'poked and prodded' by our inquisitive membership..............you handled yourself very well indeed.

MagicSamX: Thank you very much Pete. Hope to see you at the next FCME convention!