The Professional Magician

#099 - Have you tried gig sites like GigSalad or The Bash? Many magicians dismiss them entirely, feeling these sites are nothing more than a haven for bottom feeding low-priced hack entertainers. But used properly, these sires can be a boom for your business, especially if you are just getting started. And unlike what many think, you CAN get high paying gigs from these sites. I've done it and so has my guest, Tim Piccirrillo. I've known Tim for close to 20 years. In this interview, we peel back the layers of gig sites and reveal the right way to work them!

In this week's episode of Trick Talk, I review Nick Wenger's Shake 'n' Snake!

Shake 'n' Snake HERE

Tim Piccirrillo's book 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.

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. 

#098 - What do you love about magic? This amazing art form offers so much! In this episode, I reveal what I love most about magic. See if you agree or disagree by listening!

In this week's episode of Trick Talk, I review Scott Alexander's The Blades!

The Blades 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.

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. 

#097 - Ever been curious about working on cruise ships? VANISH magazine editor and full-time performer Paul Romhany has been in the cruise ship market for decades. In this week's episode, he shares some fantastic advice for working cruise ships along with incredible stories from his adventures at sea. Paul is one of my favorite people in the world of magic and I was thrilled when he agreed to return.

In this week's episode of Trick Talk, I review The Blade by TCC.

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.

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. 

#096 - Want to know what burns me up about magic Lots of things! In this episode, I rant about the things I hate most about our craft. Agree with me? Disagree? Find out by listening!

And in this week's Trick Talk, I actually expose the secret to a marketed effect called Letter V! I explain exactly how this travesty of magic works so you can avoid it. It's REALLY bad!

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.

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. 

#095 - How to be happy! Yup, that's just one of the surprising topics Michael Ross covers in part four of his routine to The Professional Magician podcast! As always, Michael is a 'deep thinker' who brings his A-game to the show!

This week's Trick Talk features a look at Jim Kleefeld's custom Halloween banners!

Visit Jim Kleefeld's site at www.jimkleefeld.com

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.

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. 

#094 - To perform magic convincingly, you need to 'sell' what you're doing. You need to act! In this third part of Michael Ross's return to the podcast, he covers some simple yet effective acting tips.

And this week's episode of Trick Talk features a review of Tales From Beyond by Jim Kleefeld!

Check out Jim's site at www.jimkleefeld.com

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.

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. 

#093 - Want to become a more dynamic, effective stage performer? Listen to this guy! In the second installment of this four-part series, Michael Ross shares effective stage performing tips and strategies.

And in this week's Trick Talk, I review Stately Spirits by Jim Kleefeld!

Get Stately Spirits 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.

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. 

#092 - Michael Ross is a deep thinker. And I'm so glad he has so much to share! In this first episode of a new FOUR-PART series, Michael shares his observations when watching another magician on a big stage. Michael explains what could have been better, and more in his unique, philosophical, take-no-prisoners way.

And this week's Trick Talk features Cody Fisher's Citrus!

https://www.codyfisher.com/product-page/citrus-bill-to-lemon-gimmick

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.

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. 

#091 - Why do you do what to do? Are you performing because you love being in front of audiences? Do you strive to book a certain amount of shows because you need to...or because there is a part of you 'competing' with other magicians? Allowing jealousy to affect your goals can be harmful in the long run leading to resentment, burnout, or worse. This is an important episode you don't want to miss!

In this week's Trick Talk, I detail my experience with Michael Messing Photography!

Visit Michael's website 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.

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. 

#090 - Ever have a bad show? If you're a full-time pro, you probably have at some point.  The real question is what you can do to recover from it. In this episode, I reveal simple techniques for shaking off the bad vibes and feelings we all get from those less-than-awesome shows.

And in this week's episode of Trick Talk, I review Bowled Over by Christopher Talbat!

Get Bowled Over 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.

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.