If you ever need money fast, becoming a Street Performer in a major city might be the best way to make money fast. Of course anyone can be a begger and simply put out a sign asking for money, but thats the slow and boring way to make money, plus it offers very little value.

Types of Street Performers
1. Magicians – Learn some magic tricks and start performing in the street. Make sure to request money if the trick was good enough.
2. Musicians – If you play any musical instrument just start playing in the street and leave out your hat or instrument case to collect money. Singers work well too.
3. Skilled Talents – This could be anything out of the ordinary including juggling basketballs, juggling, or just reading people’s minds.
4. Honesty Begging – Usually these are directly honest and funny at the same time. Messages I’ve seen include, need money for vacation, need money for beer, or something like poor college student traveling the world…
5. Statue People – Dressing up as a statue with tons of paint.

Tips for Making Money As a Street Performer
The more attention you can grab, the faster you can make money. Those that are able to draw attention to themselves are able to draw in more money, since they’ve got more pockets to stick their hands into.

Vary your performances and figure out which acts bring in the most money. Measure one performannce style versus another and try to figure out which is the biggest money draw in.

Don’t worry about what other people think. This is a great way to become more confident, enjoy yourself and make some money.