Some seasoned standup comedians instantly call up people from the audience to come up to the stage and do their shtick. Treat such an opportunity as a gauge for your possible success. If you are called and you fail to entertain and sustain the crowd, take it as a sign that you still have so much to learn. React to what you say and see how the audience reacts. Act as if you are talking comfortably to your own circle of friends. Useless strategy: Everyone could learn standup comedy and perform on stage. Acknowledge the fact that some people are naturally born with good sense of humor. It is not possible for anyone to learn standup comedy techniques and become magically funny in an instant. You could use your natural sense of humor in making people choke in laughter. It is a must for every standup comedian to possess a natural sense of humor. It could be further developed. If you have that gift, you would be able to make every unlikely remark from the audience turn to become a part of your antic. Alternative circuits began to appear on the scene like the Working Men s Clubs. Still several success stories in this circuit such as Bobby Thompson, Stan Boardman, Bernard Manning, and Frank Carson made a career turn towards television in shows such as Shunters Social Club and The Wheeltappers. Alternative comedy also began to shift gears. Acts can also be magnified by utilizing added entertainment in the form of background wacky music, outrageous props, and even traditional magic tricks. Although there is no definite place to house such majestic show of fun-filled events, stand-up comedy commonly takes place in colleges, theaters, bars, and well comedy clubs. You may not believe it but in standup comedy, it is very rare that comedians get spontaneous. Thus, many beginners have the impression and the wrong impression that success solely depends on a good material. What you should realize is that presentation and delivery counts more. A bad comedy material may be hilarious if delivered well by a skilled comedian.