The run-of-show details NBA game-ops and entertainment directors ask for first. Every show is tailored to the time you give us.
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“We have a very refined and perfected act. I can custom tailor any aspect of our show and incorporate other illusions to help accommodate different timing requests or content requests.”JP Wilson, interview with Gameops.com
| Show length | Anywhere from 4–8 minutes. Custom-tailored shows can be built around your team’s needs. Tell us your halftime length and preferred segment length. |
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| Setup / strike | Setup: 1 minute with proper personnel · Strike: 30 seconds or less |
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| Floor footprint | Flexible: center court only, or more of the court between the free-throw lines, depending on your arena’s lighting and spotlight capabilities. |
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| Crew | JP Wilson and stage assistant Elaine. From the arena: 3–5 staff preferred to help carry props on and off the court. |
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| Lighting | Lights out with spotlights preferred; the show can also be performed with all lights up. Former Thunder events director John Leach (now JP’s booking agent) suggested running the performance “lights out.” |
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| Audio / music track | One music track, emailed in advance. |
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| Rehearsal / walk-through | Not needed. A lighting test can be done if your arena prefers. |
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| Load-in | Loading dock preferred. Props travel in a fully loaded Ford Transit van, which needs to be unloaded and the props moved to a staging area. |
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| Insurance | JP carries liability insurance. A certificate of insurance (COI) is provided on request. |
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| Travel | Nationwide. A prop travel fee applies, and John Leach provides all details. Better rates are available when multiple shows can be booked in the same region of the country. |
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| Booking lead time | Book months ahead or just days out. Teams have done both. |
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| Game-day customization | Team flag production, mascot or team dancer integration, and producing a team VIP, MC, or player at center court are available on request. |
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Need the full tech rider? Request it with your date, and John Leach will send the one-sheet.
