Before we get into the actual repair of magic equipment, let me tell you what I carry in a small carry around bag.  I always used to carry a few pairs of non-latex gloves, a small container of flat black latex paint, an assortment of small model building paint brushes, several clean rags, small spray bottle of Windex type cleaner, can of spray lubricant, and a bar of soap (watch that is not a creamy kind, like dove or caress, I use dial or ivory) and keep it in a zip lock bag.  The whole idea behind carrying such a bag of stuff is, you want your props to be as sharp looking as you and working in tiptop condition.

After a performance do you hear the groups that hang around talk about your show?  Do you get heckled from other performers?  Well this all begins with you and your attitude and how you handle the situation.