May 06, 2020

Ep.33: Magic & The Artistic Accident w/ Professional Magician Mark Paskell

23 minutes

Mark Paskell is a professional magician based out of Los Angeles, and he also specializes in designing custom shows, trade shows, and product launches. His corporate client list includes ABC, Health Net, Walt Disney Studios, Amtrak, Shell Oil and many Fortune 500 companies.

Mark has assisted David Copperfield in his development of Project Magic, a teaching program for handicapped children and adults.

Internationally, Mark has toured with his show through China, Japan, Mexico, Trinidad and various parts of Europe.

In addition to performing, Mark consults, supervises and assists on motion pictures and television shows that need magic, circus arts or practical special effects. He has taught actors to shoot fire from their hands. Additionally, Mark has advised Hollywood screenwriters who want accurate depictions of magic and magicians in their screenplays.

Today Mark is going to share:

Stories brought behind the scenes and backstage,

Mark also shares an interesting concept called the “Artistic Accident”

Lessons of releasing perfectionism,

Ideas that have come from dreams,

How we can bring our light to the world,

How we can choose to sit in the negativity or opportunity,

The surprising excitement that comes when we’re faced with obstacles, &

Tips when faced with the inner critic.

“Even in the worst of tragedies lies the seeds of opportunity”

Check out Marks Website: https://www.markpaskell.com

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