By Cris Johnson
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The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.
#134 - Want to get into school assemblies? This interview with John Abrams is packed with amazing information about marketing, constructing your show, and living the life of a school assembly performer. You'll learn a LOT in this episode!
This week's Trick Talk features Rubik's Wall!
Get John's school assembly book HERE
Get Rubik's Wall HERE
Get Sven Cards HERE (Listen to Trick talk - it makes sense)
By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
1. Grab my FREE report for professional working magicians.
It’s called “The 2-Word Secret to Eliminate Your Competition & Become Your Area’s Busiest Magician.” This report reveals a strategy that almost NO magicians are using (and the ones who are don’t use it correctly). Get your free copy HERE.
2. Get my website video training for under $10.
In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.
3. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
4. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
#133 - It's often said an actor playing a magician would make a better magician. That's so true with my guest this week, Joseph Daniels. With acting experience and decades of performing under his belt, he's sensational at bringing the MAGIC into magic. You'll learn a ton of great insights.
This week's Trick Talk features BEKOS Ghost Edition by Phil Ackerly!
Get Ghost Silk HERE
Joseph's page HERE
By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.
I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.
2. Get my website video training for under $10.
In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.
3. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
4. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
5. Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products
I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.
#132 - Want to create a new show? Crafting a new show the right way is more than just tossing a bunch of your favorite effects into a case and running off to the show. There are several things to remember to make your new show the best it can be.
This week's Trick Talk looks at Mind Controller by Cobra Magic
Mind Controller HERE
By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.
I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.
2. Get my website video training for under $10.
In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.
3. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
4. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
5. Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products
I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.
#131 - Want to know how to become so great at magic that your performances appear effortless? That's the topic in this week's episode of the Professional Magician podcast.
This week's Trick Talk looks at Michael Ross' Hydrostatic Glass download!
By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
Michael Ross Hydrostatic Glass Trailer HERE.
1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.
I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.
2. Get my website video training for under $10.
In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.
3. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
4. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
5. Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products
I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.
#130 - John Reid is one busy guy! John performs shows, runs several businesses, and sets world records (seriously!). Find out some of John's keys to success in this fun and insightful look into a busy professional's life.
Visit cresey.com HERE
By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.
I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.
2. Get my website video training for under $10.
In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.
3. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
4. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
5. Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products
I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.
#129 - Ever wanted to create your own public parlor show? My guest this week, Scott Humston, offers an entire training devoted to this very topic. If you've ever wanted to host an ongoing show in one location, now is your opportunity to learn about it.
Want more info? Check it out HERE
Today's Trick Talk covers The Shakespeare Experiment! Get it HERE
Going to Kidabra? Email your 5-7 minute show clip to Jim Vagias at:
[email protected]
By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.
I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.
2. Get my website video training for under $10.
In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.
3. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
4. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
5. Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products
I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.
#128 - What if magic could save lives? It CAN and it's happening now. Join me as I interview Fool Us Winner Chris Rose and other members of the Magicians on Mission cause to help our United States overseas troops. It's amazing and inspiring.
Magicians on Mission special promotion with Bicycle Cards: HERE
Link not working? Copy the URL below:
https://magiciansonmission.org/bicyclecards/
By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.
I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.
2. Get my website video training for under $10.
In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.
3. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
4. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
5. Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products
I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.
#127 - WOW. That's the reaction I had after my interview Phil Ackerly. He's funny, creative, and a deep thinker about his magic. He's also big on personalization. You'll be amazed and delighted with everything Phil shares in this 60-minute+ interview!
Today's Trick Talk features Bill Abbott's Postcards From Paradise!
Below are notes, video links, and more from Phil's interview:
WEBSITE
www.MakePhilAppear.com
SHOP PAGE
www.Ackerly-Entertainment.com/shop
PERFORMANCE VIDEOS
OLD GLORY – My version of Mis-made Flag
https://vimeo.com/392637345
BLACKSTONE BUNNY – This will be explained in my lecture notes
https://vimeo.com/926990343
Multitasking – My Zig-Zag Routine
https://vimeo.com/147540126
Diversity 2020 – My News Tear Routine
https://vimeo.com/406272584
Heroes – My Gypsy Thread for Blue Star Moms Fundraiser
https://vimeo.com/147540126
PRODUCT VIDEOS
STAR OF THE SHOW
https://vimeo.com/950341920
CANDY MAN
https://vimeo.com/914633525
GHOST KNOTS
https://vimeo.com/makephilappear/bekosghost
13 RINGS
https://vimeo.com/928959750
RISING CARDS
https://vimeo.com/810001532
How I got started
1989
Travelin’ Magician Act – PCAM, SAM Award Winner, Magic Castle Close up Gallery
1992
Lay off from High Tech / Career Change
32 years full time - Busiest Performer in SF BAY AREA
Weekend Warrior – how do I manage 3-4 and sometimes 6 shows a day
Corporate and Private Shows –
From a kids show in the morning to an adult birthday in the afternoon and corporate show on stage in the evening.
2021 Moved to No Nevada 2yrs ago – performing and now building products for magicians. Giving back to the magic community.
My sales approach –
Ask Permission to Ask Question
Paint a Picture in their Minds
Selling is Performing
How do I respond when the first question they ask is How much you charge.
How I connect with the kids/parents upon arrival and during the show
My Three Pillars of Success – My Phil-osophy
Passion, Connection, Personalization
Personalizing – my niche
My Prized Routines
BirthDYE Surprise
Blackstone Bunny
13 Rings
Star of the Show
You Made the Front Page
Magical Message
Chicago Opener – my way
Royal Prediction
Always a Student
My coaches, mentors and influencers in Magic
Daryl
Patrick Martin
Ormond McGill
Bob Fitch
Tobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, Larry Hass
Bruce Gold
Paul Burleson
Brian Nunez
Mike Stroud
Glenn Haywood
#126 - After a three-week absence, the Professional Podcast is back! In this episode, I examine the keys to fostering 'Show Health,' that wonderful "in case of emergency break glass" ability most professional performers need to use at one point.
And this week's Trick Talk looks at Losander's Floating Table!
Losander's products HERE
By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.
I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.
2. Get my website video training for under $10.
In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.
3. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
4. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
5. Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products
I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.
#125 - In this second part of my interview with Bill Abbott, we touch on a number of topics, including scripting and editing your act. Bill is highly effective at tweaking and adjusting his act based on how his audiences respond. We also talk about some of his other new releases, and much more. You don't want to miss this!
In this week's Trick Talk, I review Tommy James' New Bunny in the Hat Puppet!
Bill Abbott Products HERE
To9mmy James Bunny Puppet HERE
P.S. By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:
1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.
I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.
2. Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.
Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.
3. Work with me privately.
Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at [email protected].
4. Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products
I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.
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