The Professional Magician

#069 - Whenever I have the opportunity to talk to Louie Foxx, I always feel depressed after. Weird intro, right? But Louie is a MACHINE! He's always creating, polishing, improving, and striving to be the best he can be. I'm not nearly as ambitious as Louie, but I want to be! This audio will inspire you to be better. You'll appreciate everything Louie has to say because he's living it. He puts in the work and it shows. Enjoy this amazing interview with Louie Foxx!

And in this week's Trick Talk, Louie joins me to review Nick Lewin's wonderful LemonAID!

Check out Louie's incredible 6 R's 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. 

#068 - Ever lose your props on your way to a gig? This episode is for you! Many performers have released their set list of routines they can put together on the road if they lose their luggage. This is my rendition, super-sized! In this episode, I provide my set list for a 40-45 minute family magic show I could put together on the road. I also reveal my 'doomsday scenario' mentalism show I could easily put together if the unthinkable happened on the road.

And in this week's episode, I review the only item to ever get a big fat ZERO from me in my Trick Talk segment!

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. 

#067 - Dean Hankey has built his entire magic philosophy on the concept of giving. He approaches the world of performing with the attitude of "How can I help you?" It's a wonderful mindset that can help you by helping others. Dean shares what I feel are several million dollars ideas in this amazing interview!

In this week's Trick Talk, I review an oldie but a greatie: Airhead Rudy by Steve Taylor

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:

Steve Taylor's Airhead Rudy HERE

Dean Hanky stuff 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. 

#066 - Are you doing all the little things that matter? There are big global things our business needs to do for success. But there are hundreds of little things you need for long-term success too. That's what this episode is about. Think of this as a 'potpourri' episode where I cover several smaller topics. This is a fun episode! Great ready to take notes!

And in this week's Trick Talk, I review Nick Wenger's wonderful "Bell From Hell!"

Nick Wenger's site is 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. 

#065 - I am thrilled to bring you this amazing interview with mentalist Christopher Carter! If you've seen either of his Penguin Live lectures, you know he's a force to be reckoned with. Christopher shared incredible thinking, business strategies, and more. You will learn a LOT in this incredible, thought-provoking interview!

In this week's Trick Talk, I review Chicken Sword by Wolf's Magic!

Chicken Sword HERE

Christopher Carter's first Penguin Live Lecture HEREBy 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. 

#064 - The other day, my wife listened to me on the phone with a client. Afterward, she said, "You know, you really build rapport with people quickly.' That's no surprise with all the hypnosis and NLP training I've had. In this very special episode, I'm going to reveal several rapport-building strategies to help you better connect with clients and book more shows. Why? People like doing business with people they like.

In this week's Trick Talk, I review the Clarity Box by David Regal!

Clarity Box 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. 

#063 - Wow, what a fun interview! I've been a big fan of Mark's work for years. Interviewing him was so much fun. He shares an entire philosophy of building a business. Unlike many magicians (myself included!) Mark took a very calculated approach to building his business. He reveals solid business strategies, performing tips, and much more. Along the way, I even torture Mark with several "What were they thinking?" type stories I've heard over the years. We had a blast and I can't wait to have Mark on the show again!

In this week's Trick Talk, I review 4-1/2 of Spades by Wolf's Magic!

Mark's Product Facebook Page HERE.

4-1/2 of Spades 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. 

#062 - Have you ever considered creating theme shows? Regardless of the market, theme shows are a wonderful way to set yourself apart from the competition. Theme shows are also perceived as more valuable than standard shows, too. Theme shows give your magic structure, a 'hook,' and a reason for existing! After 20+ years as a professional magician, I consider myself an expert at creating theme shows clients want to book. In this episode, I reveal some of my best strategies for creating theme shows!

In this week's Trick Talk, I review John Archer's "Blindfold Tips" DVD.

Blindfold Tips:

https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S16843

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. 

#061 - David Regal has released a massive collection of effects and props over the years that are each tailored for professional workers. His methods and routines are innovative, practical, and rock-solid. In this interview, David and I discussed his approach to magic, behind-the-scenes stories as a producer on "The Carbonaro Effect," and much more. You're going to enjoy David's interview!

This week's Trick Talk is going to be out of date as soon as this episode drops. It includes my review of "Slashed," by Scott Alexander. I recorded the review several months ago, not long after David and I conducted our interview.

Now, this review will be about an effect most likely never be available again.

In a tragic turn of events, Scott Alexander recently passed away. I have included a link to a Go Fund Me campaign for Scott's surviving family.

My deepest condolences to Scott's family.

Go Fund Me HERE 

#060 - How 'current' is your magic? Your marketing materials? Your script? Your jokes? In this episode of the podcast, I reveal how my lack of knowledge in theatre culture led me to making assumptions about how one magician was conducting himself backstage. From there we move into areas where you ca examine the entirety of your magic business to see what you can update and improve.

And in this week's Trick Talk, I review Intonation by Arcane Relics!

Arcane Relics: https://www.arcanerelics.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.