The Alan's explain their experience of living, working, and eating magic with your spouse including balancing responsibilities, keeping an office schedule, decision making disagreements, and how to leave your cushy corporate day job!

Mario "The Maker Magician" Marchese shares his enthusiasm for the power of props, where innovation arises, knowing what's important, handling technical failures, and transforming props you already own.

Steve Daly shares his perspective of when a magician should move to Las Vegas, range of pay to expect, investment to open your own show, paths of "making it", when television helps, and the importance of "paying your dues".

Marc shares decades of experience hiring performers at magic conventions including understanding if the performer fits the convention, the best way to get hired, range of pay, and practical considerations.

Robin shares the benefits of hiring a coach, the process of assessing your level, asking the right questions, the default backwards business model, what are the three shows you must have, how to find a coach, and what you are missing.

After hiring hundreds of performers, Benjamin Barnes shares his perspective of what audiences want, what magicians should offer, the importance of reading history, performing over and over, sharing your character, and when to use a magic venue to improve your act.

Veteran performer Michael Trixx shares his many years of experience on the complications and intricacies of working outdoors including working with fire, safeguarding items on your tables, what stands to use, working with live doves, and more!

Penn & Teller "Fool Us" and Magic Castle Close-up Magician of the Year, Suzanne shares 35 years of invaluable restaurant experience with the details and importance of working regularly in front of a live audience.

Will Given shares important details on working with a magic director including who needs one, achieving your artistic vision, working on character, preparing ahead, how to find one, and how to make sure the director is engaged with your work.

Penguin Magic Producer Erik Tait explains the options of submitting a magic trick for production and the process of acceptance, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution.