Bonus: How are Jay Alexander & Christian Cagigal Building the Fog City Magic Fest
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Bonus: How are Jay Alexander & Christian Cagigal Building the Fog City Magic Fest

I’ve invited back onto my show Jay Alexander and Christian Cagigal because they have been putting together a four-day festival of magic up in San Francisco called the Fog City Magic Fest and I wanted to get them on to talk to them about how they’re putting it together. They take us behind the scenes…

Best of Episodes: Publicity and Magic with with Joe Diamond!
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Best of Episodes: Publicity and Magic with with Joe Diamond!

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. I’m currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I’m running my six most downloaded episodes. I’ll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes!…

S8E3: Nick Paul — Lessons Working with Disney
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S8E3: Nick Paul — Lessons Working with Disney

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview,magician Nick Paul talks about his time performing with Disney, performing silently, and his sketch comedy influence! Nick is a magician who for 14 years has performed full-time touring the United States at corporate events,…

S7E12: Avner Eisenberg — Comedy Without Words
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S7E12: Avner Eisenberg — Comedy Without Words

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview, Avner Eisenberg, who performs as Avner the Eccentric, talks about his career and his approach to performing silent comedy. Other topics that come up are creating material appropriate for your character, being easy to…

S7E7: Richard Ribuffo — Acting for Magicians
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S7E7: Richard Ribuffo — Acting for Magicians

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. Richard Ribuffo talks about Acting for Magicians teaching us how and why acting and theatre training are amongst the most valuable tools for magicians and how we can benefit greatly from understanding how to apply these…

S7E5: Chipper Lowell — Comic Magician
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S7E5: Chipper Lowell — Comic Magician

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this episode, Chipper Lowell talks about being raised around the circus, his approach to comedy, and the importance of branding yourself! With his comedy, magic, and fun, crazy antics, Chipper has made a living performing…

S7E1: Brian Miller — Magically Connecting with your Audience
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S7E1: Brian Miller — Magically Connecting with your Audience

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview, Brian Miller talks about how to magically connect with anyone! He also talks about why he decided to try standup comedy and why you should too! Brian is a nationally acclaimed corporate entertainer and…

S6E9: Brad Ross — How to Market Your Show Business
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S6E9: Brad Ross — How to Market Your Show Business

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview, Brad Ross tells us how to market our show business and holds nothing back! My head is still reeling with all the knowledge Brad dropped. Also, find out how you can get a free…

S6E7: Brian Campbell — Show Business is Really People Business!
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S6E7: Brian Campbell — Show Business is Really People Business!

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. Brian Campbell shares some great practical business advice especially when it comes to navigating relationships. After all, if you’re in show business, you’re really in people business. Brian is a professional magician, trade show presenter, and hypnotist…

S5E11: Shawn Popp — Magic, Music, and ShowCues
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S5E11: Shawn Popp — Magic, Music, and ShowCues

These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview, Shawn Popp talks about adding music to your performances and answers many questions that people have asked about his app ShowCues. Also, for three days only, he’s offering 20% off both his ShowCues…