Where do you perform?
What do you do?
How are you different?
Are there any age restrictions?
Is there a Deposit?
What about cancellations?
Is there a contract?
Any travel fees?
Are there health concerns?
Do you have animals in your show?
Are there any technical requirements?

Where do you perform?

I primarily do performances in the Southeast Michigan area. If you have any questions about the possibility of performing outside of southeast Michigan, call me at (248) 804 - 4530, or e-mail me at Magic@David-McCall.com

What do you do?

While I have many interests in and around the field of general magic (ventriloquism, sleight of hand, etc) I focus on mind reading primarily stage/parlor and sleight of hand (usually close up).

How is David different from other illusionists that I might hire?

I can PROVE I have a clean record. As a teacher, I've had multiple background checks - I've done finger print scanning, etc.

However, It ultimately comes down to personality, talent, passion, and experience.

With all the promises that entertainers give, anything I would write might seem to simply fade into the background. There are hundreds of magicians saying the same things. Some will never deliver. Some will. So how can you be sure you're getting what you want?

I'd recommend finding an entertainer who will meet/talk with clients beforehand; I prefer to meet one on one beforehand, give a demonstration, show endorsements and talk about your ideas for the show.

Is there any age restriction?

For my Sideshow and Geek shows, I would recommend that the audience is at least 15, and preferably over 18.

For classes, I would recommend that the students are AT LEAST 12 years old.

For my mind reading shows, I would recommend the audience is at least 14; These shows are geared towards adults.
Otherwise, there are no restrictions on age.

Is there a deposit?

I charge a 50% non refundable deposit.

What about cancellations?

Please let me know if there will be a cancellation AS SOON as you are aware of the change in plans. Every attempt should be made by both parties to RESCHEDULE the event. If the performer has to cancel, your deposit will be fully refunded, and you will be notified of any emergency as soon as humanly possible. However, I have never canceled on a client in the last 10+ years of performing.

Is there a contract?

A small performance agreement is sent to the client(s) before the event; it must be signed and returned before David performs.

This is mainly to avoid possible miscommunications about venue, location, the start time, date, etc.

Any Travel fees?

The travel fee (within a 100 mile round trip) is usually waived.

If you have any questions about travel, you may reach David J. McCall at (248) 804-4530.

Are there health concerns?

I generally avoid effects that can create a problem for those with allergies (On occasion, there may be effects with smoke, and small amounts of fire, but this is rare, and is always discussed beforehand). Most shows, with the exception of my geek shows, are very safe, and would not cause any harm. Please ask if you have any specific health concerns.

Are there any technical requirements?

I do ask that the performance area that is both safe and well lit.

Please feel free to discuss any additional technical concerns you might have.