So you've decided to learn card magic and maybe even street magic. Perhaps you have an arsenal of tricks that you bought from a magic store and you are feeling pretty confident about your abilities. Knowing these tricks is a great first step, but being a magician or a performer means that you need to be in front of an audience. The bottom line is that this means you need to perform. Use Social Networking Wisely Of course, if you are going to have an audience, you need a venue. This doesn't mean that you need to rent out a theater or even a bar. You can always work your magic, quite literally, on the sidewalks and do street magic. Street magicians have a long history of success. Getting the word out has never been easier thanks in part to the Internet and social networking. Having a coherent and well thought out social networking strategy can go a very long way towards making certain that you have an audience when you do street magic or perform in a theatre. How to Attract Your Audience Online One of the first moves you should make is to establish an online presence in a variety of social networks. Letting people know that you exist and that you practice magic will go along way towards building your audience. Next consider putting videos up online showing some card tricks. You could even have someone videotape you doing a great street magic set. Work to promote those videos on sites like YouTube. Sending out messages to your virtual friends letting them know where you are performing is the next step in creating an audience. Don't Forget About Email List Remember that there are many different ways that you can reach out to people in this virtual age. Email list are great for spreading the word. Let visitors to your social networking pages know that you have a mailing list and that they can receive updates regarding your upcoming shows. Tell them about new acts or innovative card tricks that you will be performing. It might take time, but eventually your email list will grow, as will your followers. Magic is fun. All of your websites and social networking profiles should reflect this fact. Think "fun, high-energy and professional" when you are promoting yourself as a magician, and you will find a following!