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Busking Events, Testimonials & Reviews
Working with Mario was a great pleasure. He has years of experience,
and, more importantly, knows how to communicate this experience to students of the art. Patience and professionalism
combine to create an excellent learning environment. We look forward to continuing our classes and including Mario in
our programs."
--Jeff McBride, Creator of McBride's Magic and Mystery School, Las Vegas
School of Busking DVD set reviews
I just got finished watching
all 3 DVDs ...WOW !
In the first two disks Mario covers EVERYTHING,from hat lines to what you should wear busking.There
are so many minute details he covers. Things no person would think about unless they have been "in the trenches" and
for a long time and lived though all the things that you never expected could and would happen. If you intend
to go out busking take notes from Mario as his experience will save you a LOT of grief down the road.
Mario has
a wonderful way of explaining things. He comes across as a person that has been there and done that. He is very
easy to understand and it all makes sense.It's like getting hit in the head with a brick.You'll say to yourself over
and over watching Mario "Why didn't I think of that?"
Than we get to DVD 3...GAZZO ! What can I say
about Gazzo that hasnt already been said. He's a genius at what he does.In disk 3 Gazzo covers crowd control and how to
build your crowd so you can make the most hat money.This disk alone is well worth the price of the 3 DVD set. Gazzo is
a master at crowd control.His many many years in the streets shows.
Pitching and busking cross a lot of the same
lines.I learned from this DVD set and I've been pitching for over 30 years as some of you know.
If you want
to go out busking and not sure where to start you NEED this DVD set. If you are thinking about going out busking
you NEED this DVD set. If you have been busking for years you need this DVD set.
My hat is off to both Mario
and Gazzo,this is a great busking DVD tool for learning the ropes of the streets.Order yours today not tomorrow TODAY !
Thanks for reading...
Don Driver 2009
Reviews posted on the Magic Cafe!
Students
"I attended the school
of Busking in May 2010 and would recommend the school to anyone looking to further their knowledge of street performance.
The weekend is organised by Mario and Veronica Morris fantastic street performers and genuine lovely people. The weekend consisted
of lectures indoors covering every aspect of street work from both Mario and the guest lecturers which were Steve Faulkner
and Owen Lean the year I attended. Once we had soaked up all the knowledge we were giving the chance to workshop our own routines
and material and get feedback from the tutors. This process was invaluable because you got the input from three top street
performers each of whom have their own style and thoughts. It literally gives you so much to think about and work on.
The
Sunday was by far the ‘main event’ as we were all given the opportunity to take to the streets to put what we
had learned into practice. I personally come from a performing background but the actual experience on the street is unlike
anything else I have ever been involved in.
Its a perfect stepping stone into the world of busking because
your confidence gets a boost from the other performers around you. Everyone was there to learn together and the comradery
was amazing throughout the weekend.
Personally completing that first show and handing out my
hat to complete strangers and hearing the coins falling in was an absolutely sensational feeling. The reason I went on the
course was to learn form the best and get the confidence to go it alone on the streets. I left the weekend buzzing with idea
that I have been developing and working on since. Unlike reading a book or watching a dvd learning from people and sharing
ideas with like minded performers is in my mind the best way to learn this craft."
Darren
Campbell.
"The school opened up a lot of new opportunities for me. So much so that I'm
back again this year, and looking forward to it. If it's half as good as last year, it'll be GREAT!
Entertaining in the street for cash requires a different
set of skills from other areas of magic, and these skills really help all other areas of performing magic, or even pitching.
Can't believe there are so many people
out there passing up the chance to attend - can't think where else you'd get so much GREAT info in such a short time.
Intensive - sure - but - GREAT! "
Del boy
| Quotes from students,
“Mario is a top guy and obviously a very experienced street performer with a lot of great advice to give
over the 3 day course. There was a great sense of camaraderie when we all went on the streets of Cardiff .”
Jasper
"It was Brilliant!!!!"
"I had the opportunity to include what I had learnt from Mario’s workshop….It Rocked!
Thanks
for a Fantastic time, Mario."
Colin "When
I turned up at the course knew very little about street performing...I didn't even have a show. But over the weekend this
changed, I learnt soooo much.
After the first night of 'theory' my head was overflowing with all the information
and ideas presented to us. On the Saturday we began to put the ideas of building a crowd, entertaining a crowd and passing
the hat together into shows, under Mario's guidance. On the Saturday I went from having no show at all to having a complete
show (though it still needs ALOT of work).
On the Sunday, after a run through of the performances, we headed
out onto the streets to perform. It was such a buzz! And it is thanks to Mario that I got out there and did it, not sure that
I ever would without his help (thanks Mario).
Overall it was a very enjoyable weekend
Thanks again Mario ( and everyone else!)"
Aidan
Mario was incredibly helpful with suggestions
for what would work and what wouldn't, and generous with hat lines and ideas for crowd pulling. Without him, I don't
think I'd have dared to go out on the street on Sunday. True, I messed up a couple of things and my hat was somewhat pitiful,
but it was great to have done it and I think I have the foundation for something." “Mario
is a top guy and obviously a very experienced street performer with a lot of great advice to give over the 3 day course.
There was a great sense of camaraderie when we all went on the streets of Cardiff .” Jasper
"Excellent course last weekend under the guidance of Mario. Great
bunch of people who signed up for this.
Mario is the perfect person to lead such a course. He knows how to take
pupil's initial ideas and transform them into something which works on the street.
After the Friday evening
talk and demonstration, the participants were kept focussed on developing their own ideas and rehearsing for 'Sunday Showdown'
on the streets of Cardiff.
He seems a popular figure
of Cardiff. On taking us a to a pub on Friday night we were all promptly invited upstairs to friend's party! On the Saturday
we were all given a 20% discount at his favourite curry house!
Mario is very committed to the cause of delivering
an excellent product. Very noble in this age of the 'fast buck'.
He has so many lines at his disposal.
He could take any trick and mould it into a street presentation. This of course the product of many years as a craftsman of
his trade.
I was on first on Sunday afternoon which was great! Got my show done and could relax and watch the
others. Mario was on hand to offer odd tips and guidance throughout the afternoon. He finished with his own street show which
was great to watch.
Marks out of ten? Definitely ten!"
Thanks Mario.
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