Before you can start raking in cash from a curbside tour de force, you’ll have to make sure that what you do is something people want to see. Fortunately, you’ve got a vast number of options available to you. Almost anything can make a riveting street performance, from live painting and singing to improvisational comedy and skateboard stunts.  If you find yourself stumped about how to get started, single out the skills and talents that you’re most proud of, then think of a unique way to present them. Some of the most consistently popular busking acts include musicians, jugglers, acrobats, magicians, and dancers. Consider learning a new skill to separate yourself from the pack. In a city that’s inundated with dancers, for instance, you might go unnoticed. As a mime, however, you’re guaranteed to turn heads. Before you take to the street, write out a setlist detailing exactly what songs, tricks, or skill you want to perform, and in what order. Busking is not the same as improvising. If you repeat the same schtick over and over again, it won’t take long before you start boring your audience.  You’re welcome to play for more than an hour, provided you have enough fresh material. If you’re a non-musical performer such as a magician, put together four or five separate acts that are each 15-20 minutes long and rotate between them as your audience changes. A magic show intended for older audiences, for example, should involve more sophisticated illusions than one for children. If a certain performance isn’t well-received, switch it up the next time around. Not only will this flexibility keep onlookers guessing, but it will also show off your range as a performer.  Take requests, if asked. You might love Baroque music, for instance, but it will pay to have a few jazz or classic rock numbers under your belt if you find that crowds tend to call for them. One useful tactic is to survey the crowd as it gathers and determine the average age among the faces you see. You can then choose your material accordingly. Busking can be sweet, but it can also be sour at times. Try not to take it personally when someone walks away during your act or laughs when they’re not supposed to. Focus on entertaining the masses and drown out the naysayers and attention-hogs that attempt to rain on your parade.  You’re sure to encounter your share of hecklers along the way. Instead of firing back with taunts of your own, kill them with kindness and a show-stopping act.  Unlike a stage show where the audience pays the price of admission to watch you do your thing, you won’t have much control over the behavior of people passing by on the street. At the end of the day, review your act carefully. What succeeded? What still needs work? Jot down a few ideas on how to strengthen your weak spots and put your plan into action the next time you hit the sidewalk. By continually strengthening your craft, you stand to gain a larger audience, reach more people with your passion, and increase your earnings in the process.  Observe your audience’s reactions closely. They can often provide you with the feedback you need, even if it’s mostly unspoken. Keep a notebook to record details like how much you earned for each performance, how busy different spots are at different times of day, and what people seemed to respond to the best.
جهز عرضك الرائع. خطط لما لا يقل عن ساعة من محتوى العرض. احرض على ضبط العروض وفقًا للجمهور الموجود. تجاهل ردود الفعل السلبية. ابذل قصارى جهدك للتطور في كل مرة عن السابقة.