Street Performing

In 2011 I went to forty major cities in thirty countries on five continents to film street performers. Only one thing continued to stand out: the buskers.

Do you have a licence to swallow that sword?

A recently circulated video of Andrew Kalleen being arrested for busking in the New York City subway system has caused a lot of concern in the busking community.

How to Make Money Busking (Street Performing). Busking, also called street performing, is the showbiz equivalent of an entry-level job.

Street performance or busking is the act of performing in public places for gratuities. In many countries the rewards are generally in the form of money but other gratuities such as food, drink or gifts may be given.

From fire breathers to escape artists to violinists, there's enormous talent to be found on the street.

A complete reference site for international buskers & street performers featuring busking insights, videos, photos, songs, comics, and more!

Even when times are good, you're going to see guys on the corner asking for money in return for the privilege of watching them struggle through "Free Bird." That's just how it goes. The guys on this list, however, aren't your run-of-the-mill bums who've decided to take up an instrument to help with their panhandling. These are the guys with acts superior to what you're likely to see on a stage. Guys such as ...

Both street performers had an audience and made some coin, so here are the 5 things they both did to attract busy individuals and turn them into a customer in minutes.

Wikipedia's information about Busking.

Have you ever wondered just how much money street performers make?

Michael Trautman didn't start out wanting to be a street performer, never mind a mime.