How Slow Motion Magic Reduced Admin Chaos

By FrontStream

After David Rabotnick was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he discovered that performing magic card tricks wasn’t just a hobby — it was a form of therapy. Inspired to turn his passion into purpose, David founded Slow Motion Magic to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research.

Each year, the organization hosts its signature event, Conjuring for a Cure, blending wonder, entertainment, and community spirit to support life-changing research. What began as a personal mission has grown into a beloved annual tradition, drawing supporters who share the goal of finding a cure.

The Challenge

In 2023, the team was juggling online ticket sales, in-person ticket sales, merchandise, cash donations, and online donations.

Tracking all of this meant digging through several files, managing manual mailing lists, and spending hours on repetitive tasks like printing thank-you letters. The process left David exhausted, often working into the early morning hours before the event, and scrambling to finish materials just before guests arrived.
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The Solution

In 2024, Slow Motion Magic moved everything into FrontStream to simplify their fundraising with:

  • One platform for all revenue streams: Every ticket, donation, and merchandise sale was processed through FrontStream, with direct links from their website. 
  • Automated donor thank-yous: Donors instantly received acknowledgment letters, eliminating the need for manual printing and mailing.
  • Centralized data for outreach: Mailing lists were generated directly in the platform, making it easy to reach supporters without piecing together information from multiple files.

The Results

With every revenue stream consolidated in FrontStream, David no longer had to juggle multiple systems or spend hours on manual tasks. Donors could easily purchase tickets, give online, or support the event in other ways — and David could send them directly to the website instead of collecting cash or paper forms on the fly.

The time saved meant David could:

  • Spend more time guiding volunteers and strengthening the team
  • Increase outreach to businesses for donations and raffle prizes
  • Plan ahead without the late-night scramble
  • Even attend his son’s Halloween party the night before the show

Most importantly, the streamlined process allowed Slow Motion Magic to focus more energy on its mission: raising funds for Parkinson’s research more effectively than ever before.

“It was our best year for fundraising and the easiest show I’ve ever put on. I finally had the time to focus on what really matters — our mission.”

— David Rabotnick, President

The FrontStream Advantage:  More Time, Bigger Impact

  • Consolidation reduces chaos: Managing all ticket sales, donations, and merchandise in one platform means no lost data, no duplicate work, and a clear picture of fundraising progress at all times.
  • Automation saves hours: Instant donor thank-you letters freed up David’s schedule, replacing hours of manual printing, folding, stamping, and mailing.
  • Better planning = better fundraising: Without last-minute scrambling, the team could focus on outreach, solicitation, and building strong volunteer support.
  • Make giving easy for supporters: Instead of chasing down cash or paper ticket orders, David could simply direct anyone, even a chance encounter at the grocery store, to the event website.
  • Technology supports mission impact: The streamlined process meant more time and energy went toward raising funds for Parkinson’s research, the heart of Slow Motion Magic’s mission.
  • Work-life balance matters: By easing the workload, David gained the freedom to be present for personal moments.
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