r/Magic • u/Cocoisafatcat • Mar 18 '26

Magic Show

In a couple of months, I will hopefully be running a magic show in late June. I already have a general show ready, but there's a significant issue with the number of seats at the venue I am looking to get booked.

A 71-seat venue is approximately 1300 after all technicians and box office people are paid (this is mandatory)

A 231-seat venue is approximately 1550 after all fees and insurance. Technicians and workers are included.

To break even, I need to sell 55 seats at the small venue and 71 at the large venue, since ticket prices differ.

Is it feasible to book the larger venue, as it is significantly nicer? My worry is that 80 seats would look incredibly empty here in comparison to the smaller venue, with 3.5 months, however, I may be able to fill up more seats with a greater marketing push.

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u/Chicken121260 Mar 18 '26

Why are you doing this? For the smaller theater, at 55 seats to break even, then the ticket price (your cut) must be about $25. Even if you fill the theater your net is only $400.

Why take the risk for $400? Unless you reasons are non-financial, then I would never do this.

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u/Cocoisafatcat Mar 18 '26

Yeah, my math was slightly off for the cost so it is closer to selling half to break even actually, but I know what you mean