The Variety Artist with John Abrams – Weekly chats with inspiring Performers

The Variety Artist with John Abrams – Weekly chats with inspiring Performers

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  • Variety Artist Classic – Romany – How to Create the Life of Your Dreams – The Real Magic
    INSPIRATION and FUN! - Over the next few weeks, I’ll be releasing the Variety Artist Classics. My favorite interviews from some of my favorite people.
    The world is SLOWLY opening back up. And I think it’s time to take a break and listen to something fun and inspirational. Get us ready for the next phase.
    Have you ever wanted a theater in your house? How ’bout the perfect mate? How about a life of adventure? How about …..?
    Well, Romany – The Diva of Magic, has figured out The Secret. And after you listen to this interview, you’ll know too.
    Prince Charles calls her “Absolute Genius”. Dame Judi Dench said “Charming and so very, very funny!” Jeff McBride calls her “One of the brightest shining stars in magic!”
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
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    Visit The Variety Artist Store Todayhttps://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/ ( https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/)Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/)
    50 min
  • Michael Kent – Making your Virtual Show Great!
    Michael Kent is “One of the most respected and in-demand performers in the campus market.”
    Yes, he's a great entertainer and has garnered MANY awards! But we're gonna talk all about taking your show On-Line. Creating that virtual show. Not just lighting and cameras and such, but what works and doesn't. And why!
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
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    Visit The Variety Artist Store Todayhttps://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/ ( https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/)Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/)
    46 min
  • Robert Strong – Setting Up Your Own Home Studio
    Robert Strong has performed in over 40 countries, in all 50 states, on every major TV network, and twice at the White House.
    He has an amazing webinar on setting up your own home studio. And... He produces the world's greatest marketing videos.
    Grab a piece of paper and a pencil. You’re going to want to take notes on this one. If you’re not doing virtual shows yet, why not? There’s a huge market for it and you can perform all over the world.
    Today’s guest figured it out early. Maybe it was his background in film, maybe it was just necessity. But listen carefully. He has some amazing tips on how to make your virtual show look and sound great.
    In fact, here's a couple of pics of his own home studio....
    To Contact https://strongentertainment.com/ (Robert Strong Corporate Comedy Magician San Francisco)
    His website is: https://strongentertainment.com/ (https://strongentertainment.com/)
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z (https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z)
    Visit The Variety Artist Store Todayhttps://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/ ( https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/)Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/)
    37 min
  • Tim Sonefelt – Multiple Streams of Income
    Tim Sonefelt is the perfect person to talk to about multiple streams of income.
    He performs Creative School Programs for Elementary Schools and Libraries.
    He "Casts Light on Bizarre Carolina Legends" in his Carolina Shadows show.
    He's the owner of Wonder Imagery.
    He has his own Magic Academy where he teaches children magic.
    He has his own Mobile Escape Games.
    He's even Santa during the holidays.
    In this interview we talk about how 911 taught him the lessons he needed to know. How COVID-19 has affected his business. We talk about how Wonder Imagery was created. He even explains how he releases and creates new products.
    Here's the link to young Tim's Manipulation Act: --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shn9DKjoqpE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shn9DKjoqpE)
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z (https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z)
    Visit The Variety Artist Store Todayhttps://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/ ( https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/)Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/)
    33 min
  • Chris Michael – Virtual Shows
    Chris Michael co-wrote the most requested magic book of the year; "Lights, Camera, Magic".
    In this interview, you’re going to find out what type of lighting is best, what type of camera to use and what the best backdrop is. More importantly, you’re going to hear how to sell that virtual show and how to connect with your audience. We even talk about pricing and how you can use virtual shows in the future as an upsell to your live show.
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z (https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z)
    Visit The Variety Artist Store Todayhttps://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/ ( https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/)Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/)
    44 min
  • Dale Obrochta – Common Sense Home-Schooling
    Dale Obrochta is known as one of the top Restaurant twisters in the country (he twists balloons at restaurants, he doesn't twist restaurants... that I know of).
    He has lots of accomplishments that I could list here, but on this interview, he's going to share some of his favorite HOMESCHOOL PROJECTS (with and without balloons). Like a lot of you, he has kids at home that he needs to educate and inspire. With the schools closed, we need all the help we can get.
    He makes it fun and fast paced so kids WANT to learn!
    Plus, we have some fun at the end with some outrageous balloon stories.
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z (https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z)
    Visit The Variety Artist Store Today https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/)Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/)
    42 min
  • Matt Stanley – Rebranding and Unique Marketing
    Matt Stanley is the proud recipient of the prestigious “Lance Burton Award” as well as the “International Brotherhood of Magicians Stage Champion Award” and many other National and International titles.
    He changed his name, changed his brand, and has some unique marketing ideas to share with us today.
    We talk about The Cruise Line market, the Comedy Club market and so much more.
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z (https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z)
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/ (Visit The Variety Artist Store Today)https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/ ( https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/)Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/)
    50 min
  • Cris Johnson –Secret Strategies for Marketing & Performing School Assemblies
    Cris Johnson is one of the busiest school assembly entertainers in the country!
    Why in the world would I interview one of America’s Top school assembly entertainers when all the schools are closed?
    Well here’s why. When this whole COVID-19 crisis is over, and it will be over at some point… Schools will get back in session.
    And the people who take action NOW are the ones that are going to be ready.
    In today’s interview my guest holds nothing back. We discuss the best way to increase the SEO on your website. How to educate and entertain every age group and most importantly how to dominate the school show market.
    NEW YORK MARKETING---> https://www.newyorkglobalmarketingsolutions.com/ (https://www.newyorkglobalmarketingsolutions.com/)
    Cris' Email: [email protected]
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z (https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z)
    Visit The Variety Artist Store Today https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/
    56 min
  • Shaun Jay – Creating Success
    From the streets to the stage, all the way to national television, Shaun Jay has accomplished quite a lot along his magical journey. It wasn’t easy though...
    There were many challenges, including the most difficult one yet: carpal tunnel syndrome.
    In this interview we talk all about his mentors including Jeff McBride, Gazzo, Paul Harris and Wayne Dobson. We also get into the syndrome that just about took Shaun’s career.
    You’re going to find out why he’s been so successful. Your going to hear the drive in his voice. The “snowball” attitude. Really inspiring.
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z (https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z)
    Visit The Variety Artist Store Today https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/
    51 min
  • Al Simmons – Innovative, Resilient & Hilarious!
    Al Simmons is an inventor and hilarious entertainer! Maclean’s Magazine says "For those in search of the truly zany, the undisputed king is Al Simmons… A popular wildly original performer…" And Variety says: "You'll be consumed by laughter when Al Simmons lets his zany comedy loose."
    In this interview we talk about many of Al’s first inventions… The Bicycle Horse, the ten to sixty-gallon hat, the crazy sock hat and so many more. We also talk about the fire that took all of his amazing inventions. Then, after all that, we have a crazy conversation about chickens, skunks and exploding toilets. Really fun!
    Al's Video (I got a horse)
    https://youtu.be/fLDbRWXx3lI (https://youtu.be/fLDbRWXx3lI)
    Subscribe TodayIf you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to this podcast on your phone or mobile device. Just go to the place on your phone where you get all the best podcasts. Search The Variety Artist and subscribe there. It really helps me a lot! Or, just click the link below:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/subscribe/ (Subscribe)Rate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z (https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z)
    Visit The Variety Artist Store Today https://www.thevarietyartist.com/shop/Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/
    51 min

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What are the secrets of being a successful variety artist? Making my living performing for the past 20 years performing, I’ve figured out some things. I’ve also met some fascinating and successful…