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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  • The Passing Zone – Jon Wee and Owen Morse – How to Make it Bigger, Better and More Exciting
    The Passing Zone – Jon Wee and Owen Morse – Are one of the most successful and sought-after comedy acts working today.
    You've seen them on "The Tonight Show" (with Johnny Carson!), "America’s Got Talent"," Penn and Teller: Fool Us!", “Comic Strip Live,” “CNN’s Road Warriors,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” “An Evening at The Improv,” “MADtv,” Penn and Teller’s “Sin City Spectacular,” “Steve Harvey’s Big Time,” and regular returns to NBC’s “Today.”
    They were commentators on ESPN for their coverage of the World Juggling Federation competitions, and the Moxie Games at SkillCon.
    Corporate events, Theaters, TV appearances, World Records...!
    On this episode we discuss exactly what inspired them to create such HUGE spectacles. How they put together each of their now famous routines. You’ll even hear of their experience from Penn and Teller’s Fool Us AND America’s Got Talent.
    After listening to this you’ll understand why Jon and Owen have become The Top Juggling Duo in the world.
    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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    Recommended books:
    https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/
    Contact info:Performing Website: http://passingzone.com/ (PassingZone.com)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePassingZoneJugglers/ (The Passing Zone)
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thepassingzone (The Passing Zone)
    59 min
  • David Parr – How to Tap Into Your Own Personal Inspiration
    David Parr is an internationally acclaimed magician who has devoted his life to sharing the experience of mystery with audiences around the world.
    He fooled Penn and Teller!
    He's created and performed David Parr's Cabinet of Curiosities. (You may have heard about this on my interview with Joe Givan and Carol Massie).
    He's now performing his new show (or not so new now) "Dark Magic".
    David is best known for his theatrical performing style and for his writing and teaching skills. He has published several highly regarded books for magicians, been a technical consultant to many theatrical productions, given presentations at academic conferences, and provided guidance and instruction to magicians at lecture appearances across the United States and Canada.
    In this interview you’re going to discover how and WHY he created the routines and shows he has. You’re going to learn the methods behind the madness that is David Parr.
    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)
    Contact info:Performing Website: https://www.davidparr.com/ (DavidParr.com)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatDavidParr/ (thatdavidParr)
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrmagic/ (@parrmagic)
    Make sure to check out my https://www.thevarietyartist.com/blog/ (blogs) and https://www.thevarietyartist.com/episodes/ (more episodes) on this website
    1 hr 2 min
  • Stephen Bargatze – Fun Stories and Pro Tips
    Stephen Bargatze is an internationally acclaimed magician, comedian and motivational speaker with over 25 years of stage experience...
    He’s graced the cover of every Magic Magazine you can imagine.
    Here are just a few of his career highlights:
    Chosen to represent the US at the World Summit of Magic
    Featured entertainer, magician, comedian and lecturer at the Blackpool Magic Convention, the largest magic convention in the world
    Featured entertainer at the Country Music Awards post-ceremony celebration
    Has performed for numerous national and world-wide corporations including Kroger, MCA Records, Pepsi, Sprint, MADD, United Parcel Service, Vanderbilt University, and the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans.
    Among all his other accomplishments, he's also the Father of the now famous Nate Bargatze!
    In this episode we talk about Ronald McDonald, Black Ops Helicopters, Plungers on Heads and how Stephen got his unique voice. All of this wrapped in some great lessons about comedy.
    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)
    Contact info:Performing Website: https://www.magicofstephen.com/ (TheMagicofStephen.com)
    Make sure to check out my https://www.thevarietyartist.com/blog/ (blogs) and https://www.thevarietyartist.com/episodes/ (more episodes) on this website
    51 min
  • Brian Daniel South – How to Do Business RIGHT!
    Brian Daniel South is most famous for his company CREATIVE MAGIC which he sold in 2011 (you may have heard of it).
    He's consulted with Magic Magazine and Magic Live.
    He now spends his time following his passions with DISCOVER MAGIC! His mission is "Empowering Kids By Teaching Them The Art of Magic!"
    In this episode you’ll learn all about Creative Magic.
    How did he start?
    How did he create each product?
    WHY did he create each product!?
    What was his incredible exit strategy and why was it so successful?
    Then, you’ll discover how Brian discovered a brand new passion with Discover Magic (is that too many discovers?). How he partnered with Michael Ammar to create an internationally recognized, one-of-a-kind program that boosts self-confidence, builds communication skills, and helps kids make new friends.
    Brian is an innovator and entrepreneur! I learned a lot. You will too.
    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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    57 min
  • The Odd & Offbeat Adventures of Matt Baker
    Matt Baker is a spectacular performer and co-host of the very popular podcast “The Odd and Offbeat Podcast”.
    But he’s way more than that. Matt actually lives it! He collects odd and offbeat items. He has too many skeletons in his house to count and he lives his life as one big adventure.
    Matt’s show is a unique combination of hilarious stand-up comedy and amazing stunts. His diverse skill set has landed him 5 Guinness World Records and appearances on The Late Late Show with James Cordon, Tosh.0, America’s Got Talent, and Last Comic Standing.
    Piers Morgan of AGT says "The Total Package"
    James Cordin said "That Was Amazing"
    “Hilarious and amazing” is how the Seattle Times describes Matt Baker’s comedy stunt show.
    In this episode Matt opens up about living the Odd and Offbeat life. Breaking world records and much much more. If you want to spice up your life, this is the one to listen to.
    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)
    Contact info:Performing Website: http://comedystuntshow.com/ (www.ComedyStuntShow.com)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbakercomedian/ (MattBakerComedian)
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattbakerjuggling (MattBakerJuggling)
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedystuntshow/ (comedystuntshow)
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Comedystuntshow (comedystuntshow)
    Make sure to check out my https://www.thevarietyartist.com/blog/ (blogs) and https://www.thevarietyartist.com/episodes/ (more episodes) on this website
    53 min
  • Christopher T. Magician – How to Be More Funny – The Best of The Variety Artist Podcast
    I recently put on my website EVERY SINGLE BOOK THAT EVERY SINGLE GUEST ON THIS SHOW has recommended.
    Here’s the link: https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/ (https://www.thevarietyartist.com/books/)
    To celebrate, I figured I would let you hear one of the top authors in our biz. He’s Christopher T. Magician. He’s written four of most respected books in the industry.
    In this show, Christopher reveals his own thoughts on his newest book “Be More Funny”. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how an author goes about writing what he knows, and how to actually get it done, then this is the show for you.
    Contact info:Website: www.ChristopherTMagician.com
    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YayTaco/ (https://www.facebook.com/Let’s Taco ‘Bout it!)
    Instagram: Christopher T Magician
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherTMagician/ (Christopher T Magician)
    1 hr 18 min
  • The Zip Code Man, David Rosdeitcher – How to Create a Unique Act Out of The Things You Love
    The Zip Code Man, David Rosdeitcher has memorized the Zip Codes of every city in the U.S. and many abroad. His act is unique and uses no electronics. Not only does he name the city you’re from, he tells of the places you’ve been and the restaurants that you’ve eaten at!
    Today you’re gonna learn David’s secret. Or maybe you’ll learn that there’s no secret at all. But you will learn how the comment of one little girl inspired an entire act!
    You’ll also find out….
    How David’s act got started,
    What it takes to memorize 40,000 zip codes,
    How David not only memorized the cities, but the places in those cities!
    From his humble beginnings in The French Quarter to being one of the most recognized street performers in the world, David’s journey is fascinating.
    David\'s World Record on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FuROLZ3Ol0o
    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:
    SubscribeRate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z
    Make sure to check out my blogs and more episodes on this website
    41 min
  • Lilly Walters – Innovating Speaking and Face Painting – She Wrote the Books
    Lilly is known nationally and internationally as an innovator in Face Painting. She\'s the author of many Face Painting books including \"Face Painting Boot Camp in a Book\", \"Day of the Dead\", \"Face Painter\'s Tools and Tricks\" and many more.
    But what you didn\'t know is that Lilly had a VERY successful speaking business AND has written many respected books on the subject. Heck, she wrote “Speak and Grow Rich”, one of the best books on professional speaking ever written! She was even featured in the second Chicken Soup for The Soul.
    In this interview you’ll learn…
    On Speaking:
    How Speaker’s Bureaus Work,
    The Trick to Becoming a Paid Speaker,
    How Tony Robbins Makes all that Money,
    How Chicken Soup for The Soul was created,
    On Face Painting:
    How to teach a class and NOT train your competition,
    The secrets of making your subjects happy,
    The best way to end that long Face Painting line (works for balloon artists too),
    Author, Teacher and Artist. She\'s amazing!
    Lilly\'s Facebook Group ----> https://www.facebook.com/groups/lillyfunfacepainting/
    Some of Lilly\'s Work: (coming soon)
    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:
    SubscribeRate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
    https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z
    Contact info:Website: www.FunFacePainting.com
    Facebook: YorbaFacePainting
    Instagram: Lilly_Walters
    Make sure to check out my blogs and more episodes on this website
    50 min
  • The Checkboard Guy, David Aiken – How to be a Well-Rounded Performer
    David Aiken is known worldwide as The Checkerboard Guy: An infectious bundle of energy wrapped by a dynamite skill set that consistently generates guffaws from spectators.
    He\'s part juggler, part unicyclist, but all comic daredevil extraordinaire!
    He\'s performed on Cruise Ships, in the Festival Circuit, on Big Stages and much, much more.
    On today’s show David answers the age-old questions….
    How is David like Evil Knievel?
    How do Bees keep warm in the winter?
    How does a Busker perform for the back rows?
    How much alcohol is in a standard IPA beer?
    What famous entertainers have a beer named after them?
    How do I become a Superstar Performer?
    And why the Checkers?
    So much on this show…
    Here are the links that we talked about today
    Spinal Tap YouTube Clip ---> https://youtu.be/uMSV4OteqBE
    David\'s Beer Brewing FB Pg---> https://www.facebook.com/checkerheadbrewing/
    David\'s Busker HOF podcast ---> https://buskerhalloffame.com/
    Superstar Performer Cards---> http://superstarperformers.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:
    SubscribeRate and ReviewRate and review this podcast right from your phone, or go to:
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    Contact info:Performing Website: TheCheckerboardGuy.com
    Facebook: TheCheckerBoardGuy
    YouTube: checkerhead
    Instagram: Checkerboardguy
    Make sure to check out my blogs and more episodes on this website
    1 hr 13 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…