Film-maker Peter Shatalow tracked dozens of street performers as they performed at festivals, fairs, busker-fests and even on plain old street corners. He didn't just stand back and film, he got up in their faces with the camera and took NO prisoners. He then asked all the right questions when interviewing them.

The DVD examines the nitty-gritty get-down-and-do-it components of successful street performing... what to do and what not to do to make money and entertain successfully on the street.

The DVD examines the nitty-gritty get-down-and-do-it components of successful street performing... what to do and what not to do to make money and entertain successfully on the street.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN SIMPLY BY WATCHING
- Gain attention fast and sure
- Keep attention on you
- Make people like you
- Build your show to the all-important climax
- What "hat" lines get the most money

BY WATCHING AND STUDYING THE PERFORMERS IN THIS EXPLOSIVE DVD...
- You can build an entire act just out of what you see here
- Learn all-important pacing for the show
- Discover that even small, simple things can keep people's attention
- Discover that being yourself is always, always the best bet
- See how constant humor is used to captivate and hold attention
- Discover that you don't have to rush in your show - what a shocker
- The greatest moments in your show are the little informal things that happen between you and your spectators... this builds trust and a captivating bond between spectator and performer

This is a performance-only DVD containing almost 2 HOURS of footage. There is a TREMENDOUS opportunity to learn by example. Listen as the performers describe their techniques for becoming a better performer. Watch and listen to 13 year old Coady Pickering as he performs and then earns his keep. Young, but a true professional in every sense of the word.

Street performers are some of the hardest working people in the entertainment industry. There is no paycheck for them at the end of the week, so they work hard and must continually improve. Audiences on the street aren't known for their kindness or generosity, but you'll see what happens when everything comes together in a blend of charisma, entertainment and sheer determination.

The entertainment value alone is simply spectacular... you will wear it out playing it again and again and showing your friends and family. The laughs will have you on the ground.

If you have hopes of EVER being a performer, of ANY type, then this DVD is for you. Pick this up now and let your education begin.

"I will keep this review brief because I could go on for pages on how great of a resource this DVD is.

I received mine in the mail today, and was anxious to sit down and watch some quality entertainment. What I ended up watching was beyond mere entertainment... it was an experience. Each of the performers on the DVD are extremely talented, and have something of value to bring to the table. The secrets, hints, lessons, experiences, tips, and ideas they present and discuss are valuable assets to add to your own repertoire. Although the entire theme of the DVD is strictly related to Street Busking and Entertainment, hence the title of the DVD, I feel performers of all venues can apply what they learn to take control and entertain audiences.

The big kicker: if you find that you didn't gain anything from this DVD, Ellusionist is offering a money-back guarantee on it. That's how strong they stand behind this product, and if I were in their shoes, I would do the same. "

"I got this DVD a while ago, this is mainly for people who would like to make a living as a street performer but it's still good for charisma building, confidence building and quite a bit of Audience management and crowd gathering. It's really really good and is incredibly overlooked on this site it seems. I only seen it the week before I ordered it...and it's one of the best DVDs I own off of Ellusionist.

The DVD just has a LOT of performers doing their shows at festivals around the world, you get to see the show, well, parts of it and then the performer is interviewed and they do voice overs in some parts of it as well.

If you ever plan on performing on the street for any sort of crowds then you need to buy this DVD…seriously. They give tips on what to do if someone is being a bit 'loud' and how to gather crowds and the all important 'hat line', the very thing that gets you your money! ( If you're doing it for money)

Some of my favourites on the DVD are 'The Jim Show', 'Gazzo', 'The Flaming butterflys' and 'The Coadster'(13 year old kid who has more confidence and skill than I've seen in any performer in real life.. =/ )

But yeah, This DVD is definitely worth it and very entertaining to watch, let alone what you can learn from it. "

"I absolutely loved the DVD. It taught me ways to present myself to large crowds and try and draw in people (Haven't started that yet, but I'm working on it)

Secondly, the DVD is highly entertaining .......absolutely love Gazzo's Cups and Balls Routine. I'm getting the book for it "