541 - Props
The director doesn't need to care about how things are created at all. He only cares about the artistry of the performance and makes amateur things more professional, which is enough.
"How to change this? Director Yang, please give me some advice?"
Li Bai walked to the front of the table and sat up.
Who made the other party tell the problem to the point?
"Don't just keep your hands empty, get some props to cause suspense. Do professional magic tricks have them? They are like canes, hats, cloaks, handkerchiefs, scarves or large cloths, so that the audience feels a little expectant. Don't turn things out unexpectedly and leave a little thought."
Director Yang took on this job and naturally took it seriously and responsible to the end.
In order to achieve excellence, problems arise during the rehearsal must be corrected.
Although it is an amateur performance, all programs should be professional and more pleasing to the eye.
"There is no cane, is it OK?"
Li Bai stretched out his hand and grabbed a simple wooden stick of more than one person in the air. This was the barbarian wizard staff he obtained in another world.
Director Yang suddenly shouted: "Stand and don't move!"
He stood in the audience, looked left and right at Li Bai, looked up and down, and clapped his hands for the last time.
"I have it! I'll design a shape for you, magician, how about this? I'll give you an address and phone number, go there to choose, redesign the action, change the cooking noodles into a potion, and finally change something with a strong visual effect, well, that's great."
After saying that, he took out a pen and sticky note paper, wrote more than a dozen words, and handed them to Li Bai on the stage.
Li Bai took the note, which read an address and phone number, as well as the store name, and what is Xin'an Props.
It looks like a prop company, probably with the magician costumes that Director Yang mentioned.
It is indeed professional, but he can actually think of combining magicians and magic, which is indeed much better than Li Bai's dry instant noodles cooked on stage.
"It's still time to go now, so I have to queue up again tonight."
Director Yang waved his hand and sent Li Bai to re-plan his magic performance-
Holding the paper, Li Bai drove the Santana 2000 and quickly found the Xin'an Props Company recommended by Director Yang.
The shops on the upper and lower floors are quite large in area, just like a small warehouse, but in fact they are just a warehouse.
It is filled with various performance costumes and some props, which can be provided for rental, customization and even retail.
Although some costumes and props are already used for use, they do not affect their appearance. The price is cheap.
There are few individual customers and many large customers in the prop store, so it depends on repeat business. There are not many customers like Li Bai who come directly, so the storefront is located in the suburbs and is not in bustling streets. Instead, it is in a quiet alley, and the venue cost is relatively cheap.
"What do you want to see, individual, or unit?"
The boss, who had a shave and had a belly belly, immediately stepped forward and greeted him enthusiastically when he saw Li Bai walking in.
No matter how big or small the business comes, all the customers are coming, so this boss is very good at doing business.
"Personal, prepare to perform magic."
Li Bai was confused by the rows of clothes in front of him, including men, women, and various styles of costumes, which were not inferior to clothing stores.
"Whether to rent or buy, rent is usually old and more cost-effective. You can choose new ones for buying, and the size can be changed on site. I have all kinds of magic costumes here, including Western and Chinese styles, more than one."
The owner of the prop shop led Li Bai to the magic prop display area. It looked like two wardrobes, both of which were more eye-catching.
There are two sewing machines in the corner, and there are old masters who are sewing and modifying them constantly.
"Buy it! If you want to use it in the future."
Li Bai chose to buy it because he was not short of money, but because he was prepared for any trouble. Anyway, he had a storage ring and the capacity was large enough, so he could put down a few more pieces of clothes.
"What kind of magic is ready to perform? Look at the magic wand. It can have its own magic effect. This one is also good. It can glow and adjust the flicker frequency."
The boss was very enthusiastic and picked a small stick about a foot long for Li Bai. It could flash green light when pressed, which was easier to attract attention.
Modern magic mainly relies on some experience and skills to make a name for themselves, and completes a magical performance of replacing pillars under the noses of the audience.
"Are there any Western fantasy-style magic props?"
Li Bai picked up a magic wand and quickly found the button. The magic gems on it began to emit bright light, which looked quite intimidating.
When the boss was happy, he said happily: "You want a Western fantasy style? Yes, yes. Recently, a movie crew asked us to customize a set. Unfortunately, the crew broke up before the filming started. The things are still brand new! If you really want them, I will give you the cost price. Let's take a look at the things first. If you are satisfied, let's talk about the price."
He took out a non-woven bag from the tightly squeezed clothes hanger, unzipped the zipper, and took out a complete set of black magic robe with a hood. The mysterious black was inlaid with gold thread. The surface not only had strange runes and artificial crystals, but also a complete set of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, rings and headdresses, shining brightly, as if it contained some mysterious power.
"This...is pretty good."
Although there is no fluctuation, it is very suitable for showing off. Li Bai picked up the magic robe and gestured on himself. Because it was not tailor-made, it was a bit long.
"How is it? The materials are all good, and it takes a lot of effort. The size and length can be modified on site, and it will be improved soon."
The boss tried hard to praise this magic robe customized for the film crew. Although the other party left a deposit for breach of contract, it would take up working capital in vain when it hit the hands.
I rely on renting and selling props to make a living by myself, so I naturally hope that the faster the capital turnover, the better.
It is rare to meet a suitable buyer. Even if you can't sell it, it's good to rent it out. At least your own losses can be smaller.
"I'll try first!"
Li Bai was not in a hurry to make a decision, after all, there were several other sets of styles in the wardrobe that looked good.
"Okay, there is a fitting room here!"
The boss led Li Bai to a separate fitting room and hung up his clothes.
After a while, Li Bai walked out wearing a black magic robe.
He turned left and right toward the floor mirror, and then jumped again, probably because the originally customized actor had a taller figure than Li Bai, and except for some length, he was quite fit.
"It's great, it's great, just like a real magician. With a magic wand and a crystal ball, you'll almost live together. I forgot to say that there is a dark pocket in the robe, so you can hide things and cooperate with magic."
After the boss looked up and down, he liked it repeatedly.
Li Bai is not the kind of person who follows the crowd. After trying several styles of magic robes, he took a walk around and finally chose the first one again.
First, the style is novel and the design is mysterious. Second, it is thicker and suitable for wearing in winter, and the clothes are also new.
"How much does the boss cost?"
Li Bai stuffed this magic robe and matching accessories back into his pocket.
"Give you a cost price of 30,000!"
The boss who knows how to do business has three fingers raised.
"Twenty thousand!"
Li Bai did not slash in half, and he could see that the boss was fooling him.
The boss's eyes suddenly widened and he shook his head: "How is it possible? It is carefully customized by hand and unique. 30,000 is definitely a loss price, and it is a loss to my grandma's house. If I hadn't cleared my position, I would have to open at least 50,000 to make money."
"That movie crew must have paid a deposit, I guess it's half. Boss, you said the cost price, at least you have to subtract that deposit, otherwise you'd be too damn."
Li Bai has long been no young man who has just entered society. He can see some clues from the changes in his boss's micro-expression.
"Haha, 28,000, no more low."
The boss sturdyed his belly and laughed dryly. This young man was indeed not stupid.
"Twenty thousand, I bet that even if it is twenty thousand, you will still make a profit."
In just a few words, Li Bai touched the other party's bottom line. His tone became more and more affirmative, and he still insisted on 20,000 yuan.
"Twenty thousand is definitely not possible. Otherwise, you can buy a new one and where can you buy it if you find someone to customize it, it will cost 40,000 to 50,000 yuan."
The boss said that he could not give in and insisted that he could not give in.
"Then forget it, I'll find someone to customize it!"
Li Bai handed the things back to the boss.
He really planned to give up. He had already seen the styles anyway, so at most he could draw them and find someone to customize them again. It would take not two days to work. At most, some accessories would not be perfectly matched.
This open and secret struggle was until Li Bai was about to walk out of the door, and his eyes kept flashing. The boss who struggled to end the ideological struggle had to surrender.
"Wait, wait, okay, 20,000 is 20,000."-
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