Paul Romhany – Entertaining on Cruise Ships

2006 version ,240 pages

The most comprehensive book ever produced for entertainers who want to work in the cruise ship industry. No stone is left unturned as Paul shares the inside secrets in to becoming a guest entertainer on board a high-end luxury cruise liner, and more importantly how to keep your job.

Learn how to go about working in the cruise industry, life on board a ship, what to expect, how much money you can earn, how to get your DVD in front of the right agent or cruise line, and a bonus chapter of some of Paul’s pet magic routines from his act. Learn facts about ships and ship life and details about day-to-day life as a Guest Entertainer on a ship (the good times … and the not-so-good times). Plus, in a further effort to share the richness that a career in cruise ship entertainment might offer, Romhany has included beautiful photos from around the world, and even excerpts from his very own personal journal –which draw the reader into this fascinating world and illustrates the author’s very own life on board ship in ways which most other authors might not be willing (able) to share. Included are up-to-date web addresses, a glossary of ship terms and cruise ship contact information that will surely accelerate the learning curve for those that have the true spark, desire, and talent to pursue launching their career as a successful cruise ship entertainer. For more seasoned entertainers, this guide should also prove both interesting and informative.

This 240 page book is also packed full of photographs and stories from Paul’s career as one of the most sought after cruise ship magicians, giving you a true insight in to the real world of this type of work. The book is also interlaced with stories and advice from other veteran cruise line entertainers and valuable lessons they have learned.

"What you have here is the Definitive Work on working in the Cruise Industry." – TC Tahoe

“This is the type of book that contains the "Top Secrets" you will need to know to be part of this great entertainment lifestyle. Name a question about working Cruise Ships and it is answered in this massive book. His section on Do's and Don'ts is worth the price of this incredible book.” –Tony Blanco

"This book is AWESOME!! Paul has done the leg work for you. He has assembled the latest information through his professional sea legs experience. Buy this book, digest its material and you cannot go wrong! Paul's book is way under-priced!" - Matthew Fallon, FallonMAGIC – Cruise ship magician

"The information in this book is worth thousands of dollars to ANYBODY wanting to perform on cruise ships…I wish I had this book when I was trying to get in to the cruise ship industry!" – Den West, Cruise ship entertainer

“With more than 20 years of experience and knowledge gained both on land and while entertaining audiences afloat, Paul Romhany has created a wonderful resource and story-telling guide. In short –Great read, informational, and inspirational!” – Jonathan Levey

“Every magician knows that great feeling they get when they buy a magic dvd or book and find a piece of advice or a new effect which enhances their show – that piece of gold that we all look for. Every page of Paul's book has wonderful golden moments in it. Thanks Paul for sharing your secrets of success with us.” - Jim Gray – purchased this book and is now working on cruise ships