The Professional Magician

#139 - This is it, the final episode! I'm joined by my friend Rodney as we discuss how much magic (and marketing for shows) has changed in 20 years.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: ·         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. ·         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.  ·         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. ·         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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. ·         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. 

Erik Dobell is doing what many performers dream of doing - running his own theater show. Join me as I dig in with Erik to find out the ups and downs of a theater show.This week's Trick Talk is on Auto Chair by Alakazam. 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: ·         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. ·         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.  ·         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. ·         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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. ·         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. 

#137 - Jon Stetson is a true legend in the field of mentalism! Join me as Jon and I talk about connecting with audiences. Also, this episodes contains a very special announcement I've been teasing for a while.This week's Trick Talk is on Lumen by Ellusionist magic.Get Jon's Core Telepathy 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: ·         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. ·         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.  ·         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. ·         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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. ·         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. 

#136 - Brian "Cosmo" Cassady returns! Response to his first appearance was amazing. Brian is deeply philosophical about his magic and what he wants to accomplish. He's also insanely successful. And the best part? He's only been a full time pro for a few years. Get ready to think deeply about your magic. Brian Cassady is back.This week's episode of Trick Talk features The Missing Piece by Paul Romhany!Get The Missing Piece 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#135 - Tired of performing the same show or tricks over and over? Tired of the grind of life on the road? These simple seven tips may hep you avoid boredom and prevent burnout.This week's Trick Talk features Toon Balloon!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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#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 HEREGet Rubik's Wall HEREGet 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com.

#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 HEREJoseph's page 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 MagicMind Controller 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 HEREToday's Trick Talk covers The Shakespeare Experiment! Get it HEREGoing to Kidabra? Email your 5-7 minute show clip to Jim Vagias at:educatonalproductions@comcast.net 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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:https://magiciansonmission.org/take-action/partner-promotions/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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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:WEBSITEwww.MakePhilAppear.com SHOP PAGEwww.Ackerly-Entertainment.com/shop  PERFORMANCE VIDEOS OLD GLORY – My version of Mis-made Flaghttps://vimeo.com/392637345 BLACKSTONE BUNNY – This will be explained in my lecture noteshttps://vimeo.com/926990343 Multitasking – My Zig-Zag Routinehttps://vimeo.com/147540126 Diversity 2020 – My News Tear Routinehttps://vimeo.com/406272584 Heroes – My Gypsy Thread for Blue Star Moms Fundraiserhttps://vimeo.com/147540126  PRODUCT VIDEOS STAR OF THE SHOWhttps://vimeo.com/950341920 CANDY MANhttps://vimeo.com/914633525 GHOST KNOTShttps://vimeo.com/makephilappear/bekosghost 13 RINGShttps://vimeo.com/928959750 RISING CARDShttps://vimeo.com/810001532  How I got started 1989Travelin' Magician Act – PCAM, SAM Award Winner, Magic Castle Close up Gallery 1992Lay 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 QuestionPaint a Picture in their MindsSelling is PerformingHow 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-osophyPassion, Connection, PersonalizationPersonalizing – my niche My Prized RoutinesBirthDYE SurpriseBlackstone Bunny13 RingsStar of the ShowYou Made the Front PageMagical MessageChicago Opener – my wayRoyal Prediction  Always a Student  My coaches, mentors and influencers in MagicDarylPatrick MartinOrmond McGillBob FitchTobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, Larry HassBruce GoldPaul BurlesonBrian NunezMike StroudGlenn 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 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 HERETo9mmy James Bunny Puppet HEREP.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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com.  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.     

#124 - Do you know about Bill Abbott? If not, you should! Bill's routines and effects are real-world tested, easy to do, and very entertaining. In part one of my interview with Bill, we delve mostly into his experience starting his own theater show, The Magic Hideaway, in Florida. It's a fascinating look at the logistics you need to be aware of when starting your own theater show. Near the end of the episode, we talk about some of his new releases. Bill Abbott Magic HEREThis week's Trick Talk looks at Hide-A-Key by Chris Rawlins!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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#123 - What kind of volunteers can you expect for your shows? Depending on the market you work, the personalities and behaviors of volunteers can vary greatly. Understanding what you are in for each time you invite someone onstage with you is key to successful performing. In this episode, I delve into several of the personality types you can expect in multiple markets.This week's episode of Trick Talk features Can O Chips by Viking Magic!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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#122 - Do you enjoy comedy magic? If so, John Ferentino is definitely someone to listen to. Often called the 'Godfather of Comedy Magic,' John's career spans decades and took him across the world. This interview is filled with wild stories, funny anecdotes, and more. This week's Trick Talk features John's downloadable product, "Do Spirits Return?"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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#121 - When you book your shows, you'll likely run into a variety of personalities. Understanding who these folks are and how they may act is key to having a successful show. In this episode, I cover some of the titles of people who may book you, their most common personalities, and other people you may encounter at these shows.This week's Trick Talk features Akronym by Conjuring Labs!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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#120 - If you are a kids performer, do you get nervous when the show organizer tells you they are going to let the kids run around to burn off energy? If so, this episode will reveal why. Jim Kleefeld also discusses why performers who just focus on getting the kids to yell and scream are not doing the show or their audiences any favors.This week's Trick Talk looks at the Cesaral Spirit Bell!Get Jim Kleefeld's products 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#119 - And now for something different! I'm getting back into close-up magic soon. I thought it might be fun to talk about my close-up sets, why I structure them the way I do, why I dropped certain effects, and more. Plus along the way you'll hear several 'mini-reviews'; of the gaffs and routines I use.Just getting into close-up magic? I reveal a lot of good 'best practices' for strolling gigs too.Want to know more about the routines I mention in this episode? Check out my books below:Cause & Effects Vol. 1 HERECause & Effects Vol. 2 HERECause & Effects Vol. 3 HERE

#118 - How do you describe your magic to prospects on the phone? How do you describe your show on your website? After viewing over 200 magicians' websites, I've found the vast majority to be missing out on a great opportunity. Join me as I reveal ways to create 'magic' with your words to better sell your show!This week's Trick Talk reviews Smoke Cube by João MirandaBy 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#117 - This week's episode features my interview with the legend JEFF MCBRIDE.(What more do I need to say?)Check out MYSTERY SCHOOLThis week's Trick Talk is INCEPTION by Pro MysticBy 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#116 - Are you stressed? Chances are if you have a pulse you experience some stress each day. It's not your fault - it's how we are built. And running a business of any kind involves stress! In this episode, I use my experience in the field of hypnosis to give you five simple stress-busting tips. These can be done virtually anytime or anywhere as long as you are not driving or operating heavy machinery.This week's Trick Talk features Clarity by Chris Rawlins.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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#115 - Have you ever been curious about street performing? My guest Scot Nery is a pro at it! And he's also worked with some of the biggest names in show business. He's more than a consultant or a coach...so much more. You'll learn a lot in this episode!This week's Trick Talk features Pyro Wallet!Contact Scot Nery HEREGet Pyro Wallet 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#115 - Have you ever been curious about street performing? My guest Scot Nery is a pro at it! And he's also worked with some of the biggest names in show business. He's more than a consultant or a coach...so much more. You'll learn a lot in this episode!This week's Trick Talk features Pyro Wallet!Contact Scot Nery HEREGet Pyro Wallet 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#114 - Do you attend magic conventions? They are a great way to learn and connect with other magicians. But there are a few things you can do that will easily enhance your enjoyment of the next convention you attend.This week's Trick Talk features Michael Ross's Long Salt Pour!Get Michael's Salt Pour 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#113 - Looking for a new income stream? How about one that covertly teaches kids important character-building skills? This episode is all about Discover Magic, an amazing program that teaches kids magic. My guest joining me is Brian Scott Ambrosch, an ardent user of Discover Magic and one of the nicest guys in our business. After listening to this, you might want to expand your offerings to include these amazing classes!This week's episode of Trick Talk features the Chest of Nostradamus!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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#112 - Are you making enough money in your magic career? Many who aren't think the answer is simply more shows. While that is one option, let me introduce you to a few other ways of increasing your income...This week's Trick Talk features Trevor Duffy's Pro Diminishing Cards!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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#111: If you want to succeed in this business long-term, You've got to listen to my guest, Christopher Weed. Chris amazes me. He runs multiple businesses successfully to the tune of severa millions of dollars in revenue. And he's always looking for and developing new ideas. I always feel like I'm sitting under a learning tree when Chris speaks. Enjoy this episode - I know I did!This week's episode of Trick Talk is dedicated to CTRL-C by Chris Rawlings.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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#110 - Has a client ever asked you to create a special show just for them? While it  might be fun to buy a bunch of new props for that show. it's not ideal if you want to turn a profit for that show. I've been creating themed shows for decades. So when a client asked me for a theme show, I knew I was not likely to ever perform the show again. Listen in on how I created a theme show my client (and the audience) raved about using props I already own.This week's Trick Talk is Intonation by Arcane Relics!Visit https://theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com/products/ today for incredible shows, marketing material, and fun tricks!

#109 - If you're new to performing, you may think traveling to a gig is no big deal, right? But there is a lot more you need to consider if you're going to travel any distance to gigs regularly. Check these tips out and make life on the road easier and less stressful!This week's Trick Talk: Pocket Python by Wolf's Magic!Get Pocket Python 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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.  

#108 - Want your show to get better? REALLY better? You need a second set of eyes on it. My guest this week is a professional theater director with decades of experience. And he's also a professional magician, making him the perfect director for magicians! Listen and learn from my wonderful guest and friend, Jim Vagias!This week's Trick Talk features Balloon Oracle!Jim Vagias email: Vagias@comcast.netGet Balloon Oracle HERE1. 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com.

#107 - Crafting a specific show to fit a certain audience, niche, or situation is one of the best ways to serve your clients and your audiences. In this episode, I detail how I created a show for both a specific audience and specific performing situation.This week's Trick Talk features Peter Loughran's Phantasm Pro!Get Phantasm Pro 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#106 - It's part two of my amazing interview with Chipper Lowell! Want to become a better performer? Listen to Chipper. Want to become a kinder performer, one who listens to their audiences, listen to Chipper. I am such a fan of Chipper and you will be too after hearing what he has to say.This week's Trick Talk features Bill Abbott's Stabbed & Shot!Get Stabbed & Shot HERE

#105: Are you 'in the moment' during your shows? Or do you perform on 'autopilot?' My guest Chipper Lowell has mastered being in the moment during his shows. He's dedicated to ensuring every audience has a unique, special experience. I've been a fan of Chipper's work for years. After talking to him for 90 minutes I'm an even bigger fan of him as a human being. I know you'll be thrilled with Part One of my Chipper Lowell interview!This week's Trick Talk features Core Telepathy by Jon Stetson!Core Telepathy 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#104 - What do you talk about during your shows? How do you set up a routine? How do you move the routine along? For many magicians, this topic is the least important aspect of performing. I maintain it is the most important part of a great magic show. In this episode, I delve into 10 tips to scripting better shows.And this week's Trick Talk features the PITATA Magic Smart White Board!Check out the Smart White Board 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#103 - There's a secret ingredient that influences how successful you'll be in magic. It has nothing to do with your tricks or your talent. This 'secret sauce?' Your attitude! How you feel about all aspects of your business will help determine your path forward. My guest Brian Cassidy is a living example of the power of positivity. He treats magic as his job and it shows. Enjoy this amazing conversation with one of the most successful magicians I've ever encountered.And this week's Trick Talk features Peter Loughran's Spellbinder!Spellbinder 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#102 - Have you ever bought a version of a trip or routine after being told it was "the best..." only to discover it didn't fit you at all? It's easy to fall prey to tales of "the best." I explore this concept and why "the best" is never a guarantee. To illustrate, I discuss in detail three different Linking Finger Ring releases!The Missing Link HERENick Lewin Linking Finger Ring Routine HEREDavid Regal Linking Finger Ring Project 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#101 - WOW! If you want to 'dig deep' into the nuts and bolts of what makes truly great magic, you'll love my interview with David Parr. We went about 90 minutes and could have gone on for much longer. This is truly a great interview! Learn from one of magic's great thinkers.This week's Trick Talk is HOODOO!Get HOODOO HEREDavid Parr's website 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#100 - It's the big 100th episode of the Professional Magician Podcast! Will; I celebrate by playing clips from past episodes? A walk down memory lane with my guests? No...I choose to celebrate the 100th episode with my own public shaming! Join me as I share tales of woe from the road, bone-headed decisions I made, and a great roasting from one of my best friends in magic, Jim Kleefeld. It's memorable fun!In this week's Trick Talk, I review an old classic, Magic Gremlins in a Box!Get Magic Gremlins in a Box 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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. 

#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 HERETim Piccirrillo's book HEREBy 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com.

#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 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 crafty. 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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.comBy 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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.comBy 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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

#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-gimmickBy 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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 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 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 cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 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.