The performer knows how to work the crowd.
work the crowd
idiomTo work the room, or to do the equivalent with an outdoor audience.
The politician walked through the hall to work the crowd and shake hands with every voter.
By moving effortlessly between tables and sharing personal anecdotes, the speaker managed to work the crowd until the entire room felt connected to his message.
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beat the crowd
To arrive at a location or complete a task before a large group of people do so.
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busy work
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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close enough for government work
Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
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crazy enough to work
Acknowledging that an idea, plan, or strategy seems foolish, implausible, or risky, yet might succeed precisely because of its unconventional or unexpected nature.
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crowd in on
To join when not wanted; to force one's way into a situation where one is unwelcome.
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crowd sail
To carry an unusual amount of sail in an attempt to accelerate the speed of a vessel.
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detective work
investigative research
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dirty work
One or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.