Hypnotism

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Welcome
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Introduction
This short online presentation will give you a
quick overview of what you can expect as well as
the technical needs of the show on arrival. If
you have any questions please contact
Prepared 10262002 - Revised 09132003 -
Expires 06302004
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General Info

• Weve got great news!!!
• Kevin Fords Hypnotism and Beyond Stage Showmay
  be the easiest and most flexible road showyouve
  ever worked with. At least we hope so!
• In this presentation well go over the basics to
  help make yourjob easier before and at showtime.
• You may wish to print the appropriate pages for
  distribution to any crew.
• In addition you can download and save the
  Powerpoint file to your desktopat the download
  center of our website (www.miragebiz.com)
• This online presentation is always a work in
  progress.
• If, as you go through it, something occurs to you
  that has been omitted,or you think of something
  that would help others in the futureplease
  e-mail us and let us know production_at_miragebiz.co
  m.
• On with the show.gtgtgtgtgt

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Quick Show Overview

• Kevin Fords Hypnotism Beyond show runs approx.
  70-80 minutes.
• The show invites members of the audience to come
  up on stage and
• be hypnotized. While Mr. Ford extends a general
  invitation for
• volunteers to join him, normally anywhere from
  six to two dozen
• volunteers will come up. Once in hypnosis, the
  fun begins as the guests
• on stage let their Subconscious mind control
  their actions.
• As the show progresses Kevin keeps his best
  subjects onstage for more
• fun and surprises. Some of the routines in the
  show use a music bed.
• These cues will be run by your sound technician
  during the show.
• Unlike a stage play you never know what might
  happen, so the show uses
• a very loose script similar to a
  improvisational show.
• Youll find Kevin very easy to work with and a
  lot fun!

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What is needed from you

• 18 to 24 chairs onstage (preset 10-12 onstage
  with the remainderset offstage) within easy
  reach.
• Stairs or easy access from audience to the stage
  so that theperformer and audience members can
  get on and off the stage.(For details see Show
  Plot - slide 7)
• House sound system (see audio sections for
  details)
• General stage and house lighting.
• 1 sound tech volunteer to run cues throughout the
  show
• Lighting tech crew if needed by your venue.
• The show does not require riggers or hands.
  (Proscenium drapeis open at all times).
• 2 - 110v outlets or power strip within 4 ft. of
  the mixer board.
• Followspot (optional)

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What the show brings

• Laptop computer with software installed to run
  the shows audio cues
• 1- Shure wireless handheld microphone and
  stand.
• Audio Cables and adapters (if needed)
• Mini stereo to RCA patch cord (audio out from
  laptop)
• RCA to ¼ Y adapter (stereo to mono)
• ¼ phono to XLR adapter (if needed)
• XLR microphone patch cord (for mic receiver)
• 110v Power adapters for Laptop PC and Microphone
  receiver

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General Show Arrival Info

• Mr. Ford will arrive at your venue approximately
  1 hour prior to the time we have been told the
  house will open. If this will not work out for
  scheduling please advise our office to what time
  would be best. About 40 minutes on-site is needed
  for technical arrangements.
• Mr. Ford travels with a wardrobe bag and one
  carry-on piece of luggage (that includes sound
  and video equipment).
• A dressing area with, mirror, chair, place to
  hang wardrobe bag, trash can, access or
  directions to a nearby restroom, and two bottles
  of drinking water are to be provided.

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Stage Plot
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Show Lighting.

• Due to the wide variety of venues where the show
  is bookedwe do not provide a light plot. The
  show needs a generalwash (Downstage and Apron
  area) throughout theperformance.
• House lights full as audience is seated with
  stage at about 30as a curtain warmer.
• When show begins house to 25 and general stage
  washup full.

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Audio Setup page 1

• Boot the computer
• Select SHOW as the user in the Window XP login
  screen
• The SFX audio software will automatically
  startup during boot up.
• See Audio Software section for more information
  on the software and how to run the show cues.
• After all connections are made..
• Place mic stand onstage (Down stage Center)
• Install a new battery in the onstage mic.
• Perform a sound check with the onstage
  microphone. Leave in mic stand.
• NOTE Power should be turned on AND mute turned
  off just prior to the starting the show.

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Audio Setup page 2

• Master volume has been set within each music
  track. You will need to do a sound check on
  these files to determine a master volume for the
  mixing board.
• The software will provide details in the NOTES
  WINDOW of the program.
• The software has been programmed to take you
  step-by-step through the setup, sound check,
  pre-curtain music and actual show music.
• Kevin will meet with the sound tech after the
  equipment is installed to review the show or
  answer questions.

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About the Audio Software

• The show uses a Windows based software package
  called SFX
• The software organizes the cues, fades, effects,
  and other audio needs in the order they are
  needed.
• This is a very easy to operate package. By simply
  clicking on the onscreen GO BUTTON each cue is
  executed in order.
• Additionally, the screen displays notes for each
  cue in a separate onscreen window giving you
  instructions throughout the show.
• The next 2 pages will show you screenshots of the
  programyoull be using throughout the show.
• Please be patient as the screen shot images load.

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Software screenshot 1
SFX screenshot
1. Audio file play list window
Please be patient as the screen image loads.
2. Cue information appears here in theNotes
window
3. Click on the GO BUTTON to start a cue. The
entire area of the window is clickable.
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Software screenshot 2
SFX screenshot 2
This window displays and advances the play list
as each cue is executed.It shows the current
file playing, cue number, time remaining and a
briefdescription.A cue (in the program) can be
a music file or an effect (such as fade out).
The notes window willchange (advance) as
eachcue executes
By clicking anywhere on the GO button eachcue
will execute and your next cue willappear in the
notes window.
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Followspot Cues
Followspot use is entirely optional

• If a followspot is used pick up Kevin Ford as he
  enters.
• Throughout the show follow main action.

• The only cues for the followspot technician occur
  about 15-20 minutes into the performance during
  the actual Induction of Hypnosis
• When Kevin brings out a crystal ball turn
  followspot off.
• Later when Kevin tells the volunteers tofasten
  their seat belts turn it back on and stay
  withmain action.

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Contact Info
To help you keep in contact with Mr. Ford on show
day,drop us an e-mail (production_at_miragebiz.com).
Be sure to note the venue name and show date in
your e-mail. We will reply with a show day
contact list including Mr. Fords itinerary,
cell phone, office phone, and hotel phone.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE INHELPING TO MAKE
THIS A GREAT SHOWFOR THE AUDIENCE.