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Becoming a professional comedian requires dedication, practice and an ability to entertain an audience. You should build your set by working on jokes and honing your craft in local comedy clubs or open mics. Start by watching what other comedians are doing and learning from their techniques. Delivering strong punchlines, timing your delivery, and understanding the audience are also essential skills for success.

Yes! Most local comedy clubs will host amateur nights either weekly or monthly where tickets may be free or only require a token fee. Additionally, there are many sites online that offer independent comedians’ clips and stand-up performances.

While comics can use props during their sets, it is not essential to the performance; most can deliver laughs without relying on physical objects. Still, some performers rely heavily on props as part of their act – so it all depends on the individual performer's style of comedy.

No special training is required to become a comedian - but improving certain skills such as public speaking, writing and performing can certainly help one become better at delivering humor effectively in front of an audience. This can be accomplished through classes, workshops, or even private coaching available from many experienced professionals who specialize in these areas.

Stand-up is performed alone with a script or set list of jokes written by the comedian themselves; while improv involves two or more people creating verbal content spontaneously based off of audience inputs or scenarios set forth by the group members. Both forms have their own unique styles and appeal depending on what type of humor someone wants to experience.

It's always wise to have a mix of both existing content and new material when performing - this way audiences won't know exactly what jokes they're going to hear each show! Working out fresh material is essential for keeping an act fresh over time - just make sure that if you're trying something new out it has been thoroughly tested beforehand!

Comedy often works best when it breeches taboos in society - but depending on the venue and atmosphere there will be some topics which should be avoided entirely such as offensive language/jokes about race/religion/gender/disability etc., excessive vulgarity and politically sensitive topics (unless you work that angle particularly well).

There are numerous social media groups dedicated specifically for up-and-coming comedians seeking constructive criticism on their work such as Facebook Comedy Groups, Reddit r/standupcomedy Subreddit forum boards etc., Additionally within those same digital realms you can connect with other likeminded creatives looking to develop their acts together with fellow funny people!

Before signing any contracts ensure that you have thoroughly researched the venue itself (capacity/location/cost) as well as who else might be performing; having regular headliner acts attached to one's show if possible can help draw bigger crowds when advertising. Ultimately finding suitable bookings will come down to ensuring everyone involved (performers & venue) is happy with both party’s arrangements before putting pen to paper.

One should consider using various social media platforms (Facebook Events/ Twitter Promotions), creating flyers & posters targeting relevant audiences near where your intended event will take place – don’t forget about word-of-mouth peddling too! Additionally enlisting PR firms that specialize in event promotion could save time & energy trying to figure out how best reach potential ticket buyers.