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We talk about how we enjoyed a three course Michelin star dinner, only to find ourselves at Carl's Jr. within the same night during our recent podcast trip to Sonoma, California. We also met the magician (Dan Chan) who has performed for the likes of Elon Musk and other billionaires. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Wake up (1:20) Paraxanthine k-cup reveal (3:20) Coming back from Sonoma (5:00) Working on the stu (7:10) The NewTree Ranch (9:20) Our magician, Dan Chan (18:00) From Michelin star meal to Carl's Jr (25:20) Outro SPONSORS https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast - Get free meat in every order + $20 off w/ code 2AMPODCAST https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast - Get up to 30% off using code 2AM https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com - Code 2AM for 20% off
As a Magician and mentalist, Dan Chan uses comedy anyway he can to relate to his audience and add energy to his shows. A successful entertainer in Silicon Valley, he has traveled the world (Japan, Germany, Hawaii, Pittsburgh, & More!) entertaining some of the largest companies and CEO's of our modern times. Whether he is doing straight magic, mental-ism, juggling...or just picking pockets for fun & profit, he entertains!Website: www.DanChanMagic.com ck it out, and book him today!Support the showStandup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.comFree APP on all Apple & Android phones....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More!For short-form standup comedy sets, listen to: "Comedy Appeteasers" , available on all platforms.New YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@standupcomedyyourhostandmc/videosVideos of comics live on stage from back in the day.Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review.Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon..."20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"
Magic captivates individuals of all ages, and that's precisely the spellbinding allure of our esteemed guest, Dan Chan. Renowned as a celebrity magician and the visionary behind Dan Chan Magic, he joins our host, Daphne Royse, to unveil his mesmerizing journey in the realm of magic, along with the inspirations that fuel his craft and his boundless aspirations. Don't miss this enchanting conversation only on TALRadio! Host : Daphne Royse Guest : Dan Chan You Can Reach Dan Chan @ millionairesmentalist.com danchanmagic.com #TALRadioEnglish #DanChan #Magician #MillionairesMentalist #TouchALIfe #TALRadio
APPAT (All Poly People Are Timelords), Flubber continuity errors, and the whacky world of student loan asset-backed securities.
#91 – Every good magician has a stage name and Dan Chan is known as ‘The Millionaire's Mentalist'. He has earned that name after a career of performing at events for wealthy tech moguls from companies like Twitter and Amazon but when he was first starting out he was making balloon animals at children's birthday parties. That's because magic was not Dan's first full-time job. After getting a degree in Finance from the University of California, Riverside, Dan was hired as one of the early employees at PayPal – before the merger with Elon Musk's X.com – and Dan worked his way up from Customer Service to the Finance department. After 13 months, Dan's path split dramatically from members of the ‘PayPal Mafia' who went on to found companies like YouTube, LinkedIn, Yelp, SpaceX, and Tesla. Instead of staying in the world of tech, Dan committed himself to magic full-time and now, 20+ years later, he reflects on his career journey on Career Crossroads.Mentioned in this episode:Danchanmagic.comMillionairesmentalist.comFollow Dan on Instagram @danchanmagic___________________You can find Career Crossroads at careercrossroads.ca or follow us on social media: Instagram: @career_crossroadsLinkedIn: Career Crossroads PodcastFacebook: Career Crossroads PodcastTikTok: @jonathancollaton
We're still basking in the glow of Eurovision here in Liverpool, so today is a special Eurovision episode with Liverpool-based Franz Genau, a German Drag King, international cabaret comedian, and clown daddy of the Liverpool alternative scene. Franz is a host and producer, including Quiz with the Queers (a camp blend of pub quiz and Queer ridiculousness) and SPEW, the scratch night for young Queer performers. Every first Wednesday he also fills the airways with his own radio show DRAG DINGS, together with his partner in crime, Dan Chan.Franz performed all through the Eurovision celebrations here in the city and like me is a bit of a super fan. So as well as re-living all things Eurovision that have consumed the city over the last two weeks (including Sophie Ellis-Bextor playing a set in John Lewis), we chat about the German and UK cabaret scene, Franz's very particular brand of drag: subverting masculine stereotypes with effeminate performances, and we also discuss the importance of scratch nights to encourage a new, diverse range of performers gain confidence. Enjoy!Thanks to Joe Bailey for the intro/outro music, Sam Murphy for the cover art and you for listening!Podcast by Carly Deering.Franz (AKA Severus) on InstagramSPEW Scratch Nights in LiverpoolQuiz with the QueersDrag Dings Radio Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan Chan is a magician that has performed at corporate events at fortune 100 companies and lavish parties hosted by celebrities. He recently got to perform for Elon Musk at the PayPal 20-year reunion party, hosted by Peter Thiel. Prior to his illusionist career, he was an employee at PayPal, where he met Thiel. Dan has also been grooming his 14-year old son to become a magician, who has been doing his own $1000 shows in the San Francisco Bay Area. We talked about how Dan decided to become a magician, how he received his training, his experience of tiger-parenting his son to learn magic tricks, how he found success in Zoom-based magic shows after Covid dropped all his bookings, his plans to build a private VIP magic mansion in the bay area, and his plans beyond magic. 0:00 Dan's magic 2:24 Dan at Paypal 05:13 Starting out performing magic at local libraries 08:47 Dan studied at a clown conservatory 09:24 Dan disliked studying but enjoyed magic 11:58 Teaching his son to reverse-engineer his success 13:49 Dealing with flops 14:42 How Covid made him pivot into Zoom magic 16:28 Plans to make a private magic club in the Bay Area 20:42 Tiger-parenting his son for the career of a magician 23:15 Plans to become a better speaker, do a TED talk and write a book
Fremont may have been called the "Happiest City in America," but did you know that it also is the home of world-renown magic? James the kid magician and Dan the Magic Man are father and son magicians who have entertained people all over the world. They have performed over 520 shows since March of 2020 during COVID and continue to entertain wherever they can find an audience. You can find out more about James Chan here; and you can find out more about Dan Chan here. If you are interested in attending a virtual event, you can find out more information here.Special thanks to Andrew Cavette who edited this episode. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. A new report that has come out at the beginning of March stating that Fremont is still the "Happiest City in America." Wallet Hub gave Fremont that title in 2021 and it has now been repeated for 2022. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUDThis is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Dan Chan bills himself as “The Millionaires' Mentalist.” Business Insider called him the magician to billionaires', He's been featured in the the Hustle, BuzzFeed, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC x2, and Business Insider x4 and recently bounced back with a pivot to Zoom. He's performed 530 virtual shows and his pivot to Zoom now allows him to wake up at 5am to perform shows for clients in Dubai and South Africa from the comfort of his home. https://millionairesmentalist.com/https://www.businessinsider.com/day-in-life-magician-hired-by-billionaires-2020-7https://www.businessofbusiness.com/articles/silicon-valley-magician-daniel-chan-zoom-google-twitter-netflix/ https://thriveglobal.com/stories/from-avocation-to-vocation-how-i-turned-my-hobby-into-a-career-with-magician-daniel-chan/About Sarah K. RamseyJoin Sarah's FREE Facebook Group “Finding Love & Success After A Toxic Relationship”Before trying Sarah K Ramsey's programs her clients were super embarrassed because on the outside these women appeared to have it all. However, these women had a secret...they still felt mentally chained down by their toxic partner or parent.Most women think talk therapy is the only way to heal! Unfortunately, these women waste years trying to figure out how codependency works or rehashing their past in an office week after week trying to pick apart their childhoods. But, Sarah's clients aren't “most people.” They know overachievers aren't just looking to talk about their problems, they are looking for an action plan to SOLVE their problems!Check out this FREE Presentation where Sarah reveals how she does it! Check out what others have said about SarahContact Sarah
The Warriors are in the NBA finals — we'll hear from a player slash poet who was on the team when they originally moved to the city 60 years ago: hometown hero Tom Meschery. Then, How one man left his finance job to become a magician for Silicon Valley's elite. And, we'll hear from a San Jose author.
The following is from danchan.com and it shares Dan's talent better than I can :-) "As an internationally renowned, award-winning magician & mind-reader, Dan Chan presents world-class magic and mind-reading. Experience counts. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the world's top virtual magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers. Prior to pivoting to virtual events, Dan performed 5000 plus shows worldwide. Dan Chan provides the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences. Dan's signature effects and pick-pocketing are legendary among Silicon Valley elite and billionaires." I truly enjoyed my experience with Dan. This episode was recorded at a time that I was actively tapping into the magic I can create for myself and the people around me. Tell me, do you believe in magic? Do you believe that we can make illusions that serve us for the good? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selftivity/message
On this week's episode of Sights & Sounds, magician Dan Chan gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.
Discover how you can market intangibles and keep your Zoom meetings fun and engaging Find out why you need to invest in good entertainment for your Zoom meetings Learn more on what kinds of entertainment fits for your corporate Zoom meetings and translates well virtually Resources/Links: Wanting to Know How You Can Keep Your Zoom Meetings Fun and Engaging? Learn more on how magic can be one of the best virtual entertainment experiences you can give at your Zoom meetings: Danchanmagic.com Summary Have you been feeling like your Zoom meetings are boring and your audience is not engaging? Do you want to know how you can spice up your Zoom meetings and keep your audience hooked up on what you have to say? Are you ready to find out how magic is one of the best virtual entertainments you can invest in? Daniel Chan is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician and mind-reader. He presents world-class magic and mind-reading. Dan has performed 5000 plus shows worldwide. He provided the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences. In this episode, Daniel talks about the difficulties brought by virtual meetings– from learning how to get your message through the screen to keep your audience engaged. He also shares his insights on how magic is the best online entertainment you can invest in for your Zoom meetings. Check out these episode highlights: 01:34 – Daniel's ideal client: “Corporations or anyone looking to make a zoom event more engaging.” 01:43 – Problem Daniel helps solve: “Boring zoom events. Often people are not engaged. They're thinking, “Oh, it's the same meeting. It's the same boring thing.” 02:28 – Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Daniel: “Often you're going to do meetings, and you'll see people with their cameras off. Those are some symptoms. Often people are muted, or they're not sharing their screen. You can tell they're probably not engaged.” 03:14 – Common mistakes that people make before they find Daniel's solution: “Virtual cooking shows, and many other things that don't translate. For example, you can see videos of magicians engaging, and you can actually see full demos, but, imagine, how is a cooking show better virtually than in person?” 04:05 – Daniel's Valuable Free Action (VFA): “Call for a free demo that we could do over Zoom so that you can actually experience it. Watching a video of someone doing magic over Zoom isn't as engaging as me directly reading your mind.” 04:34 – Daniel's Valuable Free Resource (VFR): Check out Daniel's Website: Danchanmagic.com 05:10 – Q: How did you get to so many billionaires and corporations? A: Targeted ads that were done by zip code and many other marketing strategies. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “Find out what your goal is and find steps to reverse engineer it.” -Daniel ChanClick To TweetTranscript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland 00:10 Greetings, everyone, and a very warm welcome to another edition of Marketing the Invisible. I'm Tom Poland beaming out to you from little Castaways Beach in Queensland, Australia, joined today by Daniel Chan. Danchan.com. I say Danchanmagic.com is his website. A very warm welcome, Daniel. Daniel Chan 00:26 Thanks for having me, Tom. Tom Poland 00:27 You're welcome! Where are you actually calling in from? Daniel Chan 00:30 Fremont, California, where all the Teslas are made. Tom Poland 00:33 Where all the Teslas are made. Oh, that's handy! Okay, so for those of you who don't know Daniel, he's an internationally renowned award-winning magician and mind reader. Wow! He presents absolutely world-class magic and mind-reading acts. He's performed, get this, 5000 plus shows worldwide. That is simply extraordinary! Dan, I've done over 500 public speaking events, I cannot add a zero onto that. I'd be dead! He provides- Daniel Chan 01:04 Last year since March, I did 400 virtual events. Tom Poland 01:08 400 virtual events! So that's the other thing that I really liked and admired about what you've done with COVID and the pandemic. You've pivoted from stages to virtual events. And, people are very surprised how well magic can work on Zoom. He provides the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences. And our subject today, provided by Dan, is, “How to Market Intangibles” and Daniel's going to share with us how to do that in just seven minutes. Dan, our time starts now. So who's your ideal client? Daniel Chan 01:34 Corporations or anyone looking to make a zoom event more engaging. Tom Poland 01:39 Thank you, sir. And what's the problem you solve, and that's question two. Daniel Chan 01:43 Boring zoom events. Often people are not engaged. They're thinking, “Oh, it's the same meeting. It's the same boring thing.” And often, you just need to spice things up and do something different and actually give them entertainment instead of telling people to work, work, work. People need to relax. And often you want to engage them by asking questions, but also throwing in that entertainment. Tom Poland 02:08 I can just imagine the razzle-dazzle that the energy and the laughter and just the whole level of attentiveness will go up! So let's talk about the symptoms. Question number three, and we've got six minutes left. Let's say there's a corporate leader, how would they know they need your services? What are the symptoms? What's going on? Boring meetings were one of them, right? Daniel Chan 02:28 Yeah, often you're going to do meetings, and you'll see people with their cameras off. Those are some symptoms. Often people are muted, or they're not sharing their screen. You can tell they're probably not engaged, perhaps they're washing dishes or doing something else. And you can force them to turn on the screens, but also change things up and show that you care. Tom Poland 02:52 Right. And probably also the person is actually looking at a completely different screen over somewhere else. So let's talk about some of the common mistakes. Question four, and five and a half minutes left. Going great for time! You've got this corporate leader who's holding these virtual events, and they're going, “You know, I don't think I've got the attention of my people.” They're going to try stuff. So what are some of the common mistakes that people try, and should they really avoid? Daniel Chan 03:14 Virtual cooking shows, and many other things that don't translate. For example, you can see videos of magicians engaging, and you can actually see full demos, but, imagine, how is a cooking show better virtually than in person? Certain things can't be replicated, at least in my opinion. I've seen Zoom cooking shows, and I've just kind of checked out because the production value is a lot lower. It's a new space. It's really not workable at this point on. Tom Poland 03:46 You have to have a full production set for that which most corporate board meetings or sales meetings, or whatever, don't have. So let's talk about one valuable free action. Question five, four and a half minutes left. What's one thing that a corporate leader could do with Zoom meetings, etc, that it's not gonna solve the whole problem, but it might just be a tip that helps them a little bit? Daniel Chan 04:05 Call for a free demo that we could do over Zoom so that you can actually experience it. Watching a video of someone doing magic over Zoom isn't as engaging as me directly reading your mind. And then you want to pass that experience that you just had, personally, to your team members. Tom Poland 04:23 I think that's a great idea! And you've mentioned that before the interview started, you have a five-minute Zoom call, which is kind of like a demo of how this could- it's completely free. So where can people go to book that? Daniel Chan 04:34 You can go to Danchanmagic or millionairesmentalist.com. Tom Poland 04:39 So Danchanmagic.com. Book, a five-minute Zoom call. Folks, this is not like a paid advertorial type thing. I'm interviewing Daniel because I think it would be a fantastic opportunity for those of you running meetings and you've got Zoom happening and people are fading out and they've got their webcam off. Big hand there. Thanks, Dan. So it's Dan, D-A-N, Chan, C-H-A-N, magic.com. The final question, Dan, is- and we've got three minutes left, so plenty of time to answer if you want. What's the one question I should have asked you, but didn't? Daniel Chan 05:10 How did you get to so many billionaires and corporations? Tom Poland 05:15 And how did you? Daniel Chan 05:16 Targeted ads that were done by zip code and many other marketing strategies. For example, if Mountain View has Google, you can actually target specifically the zip code of Google and target people who are searching for corporate events. So I actually have worked for Google 40 times, Airbnb over six times, Lift Salesforce, Netflix, Uber, all these companies were specifically targeted, and I had an end goal in mind. Find out what your goal is, which mine was to become the top corporate entertainer in the world, and find steps to reverse engineer it. Tom Poland 05:54 Perfect! Daniel Chan, thank you so much for your time and your insights. Folks, Danchanmagic.com. Book yourself a five-minute demo of how you can spice up your meetings using some Dan Chan magic! Thanks, Dan. Tom Poland 06:08 Thanks for checking out our Marketing The Invisible podcast. If you like what we're doing here please head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate us, and leave us a review. It's very much appreciated. And if you want to generate five fresh leads in just five hours then check out www.fivehourchallenge.com.
Dan Chan, has been called the “Millionaires' Mentalist" and the "Billionaire's magician" by Business Insider. He's Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician and his client list is literally an A to Z of the world's most recognizable companies from Amazon to Zillow. He's performed for Tim Ferriss, Biz Stone, Ev Williams, and many tech founders & billionaires. We talk about growing up in San Francisco, evolving his show, teaching his son magic, crafting your own PR story, and much more.In this episode we discuss:How Dan set and achieved the goal of performing for every Fortune 500 company, "starting with letters from A to Z"Magic and mentalismTactics to create and refine your storyHow to create a PR/marketing programWhen to sell and when to just keep people engagedLeaning into your own personality when creating a productHow Dan tailored his shows for digital distribution so he could perform globallyHow Dan creates distinct products and finds new marketsWhat Dan asks himself when deciding if he'll take a low paying or new jobThe best place to go to see the most world class magiciansLearn more about Dan and book his shows at:https://www.danchanmagic.com/https://millionairesmentalist.com/Read more about Dan:Meet Daniel ChanI was an early PayPal employee who missed out on becoming a millionaire because I sold my stock too soon after I leftA day in the life of a 'billionaire's magician,' who's hired to fly around the world and entertain the eliteSilicon Valley businesses who made their living from tech industry events are suddenly staring at blank calendars and layoffsSilicon Valley's favorite magician reimagines his act in the age of ZoomThese Airbnb hosts earned more than $15,000 on Thursday after the company let them buy IPO shares
DAN CHAN MASTER MAGICIANAs an internationally renowned, award-winning magician & mind-reader, Dan Chan presents world-class magic and mind-reading. Experience counts. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the world's top virtual magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers. Prior to pivoting to virtual events, Dan performed 5000 plus shows worldwide. Dan Chan provides the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences. Dan's signature effects and pick-pocketing are legendary among Silicon Valley elite and billionaires.In 2016 Buzzfeed profiled Dan with an article titled “Meet Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician.” Since then, Dan has performed for many of the world's largest corporations worldwide. The Hustle, The Business of Business, Voyage LA, Hollywood Monthly, and Business Insider have all featured Dan. CNBC featured Dan as one of the few top Airbnb Experience host to be granted IPO shares for his early contributions. You can check out Daniel's work and purchase tickets at www.danchanmagic.com
Marketing Maven Liza Sivek talks with marketing (and actual) magician Dan Chan.
In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Dan Chan. Dan as an internationally renowned, award-winning magician & mind-reader, presents world-class magic and mind-reading. Experience counts. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the world's top virtual magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers. Prior to pivoting to virtual events, Dan performed 5000 plus shows worldwide. Dan Chan provides the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences. Dan's signature effects and pick-pocketing are legendary among Silicon Valley elite and billionaires. In 2016 Buzzfeed profiled Dan with an article titled “Meet Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician.” Since then, Dan has performed for many of the world's largest corporations worldwide. The Hustle, The Business of Business, Voyage LA, Hollywood Monthly, and Business Insider have all featured Dan. CNBC featured Dan as one of the few top Airbnb Experience host to be granted IPO shares for his early contributions. Learn more and connect with Dan Chan by visiting him on Website: https://www.danchanmagic.com/ on Reviews: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/williamalden/meet-silicon-valleys-favorite-magician on Reviews: https://thehustle.co/silicon-valleys-favorite-magician-zoom-magic/ on Reviews: https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-favorite-magician-pivoting-to-zoom-2020-5 on Reviews: https://www.businessinsider.com/day-in-life-magician-hired-by-billionaires-2020-7 Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber
Learn more about Dan Chan for Magic Events:https://www.danchanmagic.com/Learn more about his virtual Mentalist Show: https://millionairesmentalist.com/Watch his tricks in action on the video version of The Insomnicat Show: Hire Dan for your next team building event!
Dan Chan the Millionaire's Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician & mind-reader who has stumped billionaires, CEOs, and engineers with his technology-driven tricks, and now he is passing the torch (literally) to his son, child prodigy magician, James Chan. Dan is regarded as one of the world's top virtual magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers. Prior to pivoting to virtual events, Dan performed 5000 plus shows worldwide. #magicman #Danchan #millionairesmagician S2E13
On this episode Gavin is joined by Dan Chan, a master magician, mentor and marketer. Dan has worked in Silicon Valley, featured in the Wall Street Journal and The Hustle and has been featured on Business Insider and CNBC in 2020. Dan is mainly here to talk about the business of magic and marketing, but also how his work has been affected by the COVID pandemic and how he's gone from face-to-face interaction to virtual. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dan was working at PayPal while starting out in magic. Then, when he realised he was making more money with magic, $200 per hour, he left PayPal to perform magic full-time. Dan was an Air BnB host earning $15,000 doing experiences with bayareadinnershow.com, when they were forced to go virtual during the pandemic he was asked to become a virtual host. They gave his 200 shares of stock at $68 IPO price and these popped to over $150 once the show was launched. Some tricks don't play well on Zoom, but others really do, but the intimacy has increased because Dan's doing it to hundreds of people at once. My show is stronger on Zoom because there's more consistency. Clients love the fact they're getting more value. Saying that I worked with Elon Musk and having Pre-IPO Paypal opened doors for me on LinkedIn, it was misdirection. I created engaging, valuable posts on Facebook groups as well, which has been another great strategy I've used. The more you do this to bring people to you, the better you get at it. I was often hiding behind the trick and I felt the stories needed to be told better on Zoom so I made autobiographical storytelling a part of it, no one can steal your story like they can steal a trick and the audience will get to know and like you, then they'll buy from you. BEST MOMENTS ‘You need to think globally, don't just grab the low-hanging fruit' ‘I started doing magic for free to see if it was worth it, then I pitched reporters for scale' ‘Now, I can do shows for clients in the US and India at the same time for a better price' ‘I lost $8,000 in one week' ‘He who tells the best story in life wins' ‘Branding yourself effectively with rhymes and alliteration is hypnotic to people' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Business Mastermind Podcast To get 20% off at Knowable, go to www.knowable.fyi and enter the code GAVIN Get your copy of Survive And Thrive NOW at https://www.surviveandthrive.cc Keep Your Boat Afloat – https://survivetothrive.biz/keep-afloat gavin@gavinpreston.com GUEST RESOURCES Dan Chan's website: https://www.danchanmagic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/danielgchan Book Dan Chan: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/s/experiences Bay Area Dinner Show: https://bayareadinnershow.com/ Dan Chan on CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/03/coronavirus-hurts-silicon-valley-caterers-and-event-businesses.html ABOUT THE HOST Gavin Preston Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coach. He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating the creative strategies to accelerate growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue chip corporates over the last 20 years. Gavin's energetic, insightful and yet down to earth and practical talks, workshops and coaching is in demand with high growth business between £250,000 and £30 million revenue and with multi-national organisations at all levels from Board to frontline Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change. CONTACT METHODS Website: www.gavinpreston.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinpreston/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gavinpreston1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinPrestonGrowthStrategies/ Twitter: @gavinpreston See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest today, Dan Chan, is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician & mind-reader. In 2016 Buzzfeed profiled Dan with an article titled “Meet Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician.” Since then, Dan has performed for many of the world's largest corporations worldwide. In November of 2020, he was featured in Business Insider as the Billionaires magician. His client list reads like a who's who of Silicon valley including Google, Apple. Facebook, intel, and oracle. But magic wasn’t always at the forefront of Dan’s career. Before he was a full-time magician, he was a pre-IPO employee at PayPal where he crossed paths with the likes of Elon Musk and many of the soon to be founders of Silicon Valleys most promising start ups. He had only vested 13 months of his stock options when he decided to give up the remaining 3/4 to pursue performing magic full time. Since then he has performed over 5000 plus shows for many of the most recognizable companies in the world. Dan has an insatiable drive to become what he calls “legendary” which has spurred him into many money making and experiential adventures including working in Michelin rated restaurants, and, of all things, day trading. In the first part of the interview we discuss his career trajectory, what he has learned from performing magic for high flying tech companies, and his pivot to creating in a virtual world. The conversation continues in the after show where we unexpectedly dive into a controversial conversation of what it means to have “enough” and when he will be content with his career goals. Don’t forget to listen to the very end.
As an internationally renowned, award-winning magician & mind-reader, Dan Chan presents world-class magic and mind-reading. Experience counts. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the world's top virtual magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers. Prior to pivoting to virtual events, Dan performed 5000 plus shows worldwide. Dan Chan provides the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences. Dan's signature effects and pick-pocketing are legendary among Silicon Valley elite and billionaires. Enjoy the interview as Dan shares through the process behind his tricks.
In this episode, Dan Chan and I discuss how to get noticed. About Dan Buzzfeed did a full feature profile on Dan Chan and dubbed him “Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician.” He's been featured on ABC, Bay Area Back Roads, Radio Disney, The Wall St. Journal, the Hustle. If that weren't enough Business Insider and CNBC featured him recently twice in 2020! Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on getting noticed, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Matt Peet Marketing Podcast!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening & Watching!
Today Neil Haley and Jen Mog aka Mother of Gratitude network will interview magician Dan Chan. Followed by, Dr. Mark Hayden talks about the vaccination drive on the COVID 19 Vaccine Show.
Today our guest is Dan Chan the Millionaires' Mentalist. Buzzfeed profile him and called him “Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician” He's know for unconventional magic & illusions - including pickpocketing & hacking into iPhones. Daniel is a pre-IPO PayPal & magician who's pivoted to Zoom. He has performed over 300 virtual shows since March. His career is taking off! Last year alone he was featured on The Wall St. Journal, the Hustle, the Voyage LA. If that weren't enough Business Insider and CNBC both featured him twice in 2020! Today he's going to talk about he pivoted not only to Zoom but how he's pivoted from Dan Chan the Magic Man, to Dan Chan “The Millionaires' Mentalist.” And how he became one of the most in demand entertainers on Zoom. What will be discussed on today's show: How Dan has translated his ‘Fearless Attitude' into Business (Skydiving and Bungee Jumping) Hypnotic Marketing - the use of rhyming and alliteration How to get media mentions from mainstream outlets How to get hold of Daniel: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danchanmagic/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/danchanmagic Twitter: www.twitter.com/danchanmagic Instagram: www.instagram.com/danchanmagic/ Websites: www.millionairesmentalist.com/ To find out more about Fearless Business: Join our amazing community of Coaches, Consultants and Freelancers on Facebook: >> https://facebook.com/groups/ChargeMore And check out the Fearless Business website: >> https://fearless.biz
Dan Chan has been featured on ABC, Bay Area BackRoads, Radio Disney, The Wall Street Journal and The Hustle. In 2020, Business Insider and CNBC, who's still chasing him around, by the way, both featured him twice. And he's a favorite entertainer among Silicon Valley billionaires. So I'm really thrilled to have Dan Chan here. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 425 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 03:54 Tom's introduction to Dan Chan 09:01 Merging food and magic 18:45 Getting into magic as a kid 21:10 All of this takes a lot of practice 28:25 Sponsor message 31:02 A typical day for Dan and how he hones his craft Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ Dan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danchanmagic/ Millionaires' Mentalist - https://millionairesmentalist.com/ Airbnb Experiences - https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1673214 Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Paid Traffic Tips - https://screwthecommute.com/424/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/ Join our Private Facebook Group! One week trial for only a buck and then $37 a month, or save a ton with one payment of $297 for a year. Click the image to see all the details and sign up or go to https://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/screwthecommute/ After you sign up, check your email for instructions on getting in the group.
Do you believe in magic? I think the answer to this question will depend based on how you look at it. Are we talking about the magic of kindness, the magic of Harry Potter, or the magic of master magicians? Well, today we're talking about the latter, but I do love me some Harry Potter and could talk about it all day every day. My guest on the show is Dan Chan, who the Business Insider dubbed the “Billionaire's Magician” as he performs at events so exclusive he regularly asked to sign non-disclosure agreements for his high profile clients around the world. Dan recently pivoted his business to Zoom, where he hosts virtual magic shows. He often performs with his son, James, who at the mere age of 5 years old was juggling 3 balls, at age 8 three flaming torches & by age 10 he was picking pockets. James' credits include appearing on ABC7 News, national television with Tiffany Haddish, and Access Daily with Penn & Teller.Daniel is here today to talk about niching down in business, how Zoom improved his business, the importance of connections, what does a magic show looks like, reverse engineering success, and creating smart goals. Tune in now to hear Dan's story and advice. Don't forget to rate us, review and subscribe to the show so that you always know when a new episode is available.For today's show notes head to this link: https://lenalivinsky.com/danchan/Send Lena a DM to let her know what you think about the show, or to inquire about being a guest! https://www.instagram.com/accentedworldpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/
Have you ever met a professional magician? I hadn't until recently and now you get to hear a little bit about what it's like behind the veil. What makes someone even take this route and do they enjoy it? Find out as Dan Chan, the Magic Man, shares a little bit of his life with you! — Here's a link to all the show notes for this episode: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua17.html — Dan Chan's airbnb experiences link https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1673214 — Dan's Website: https://www.danchanmagic.com/ — Here's my insta and I'd be soooo happy if you'd follow me there! — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/ — Website: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ Thank you for listening! KA
Support the Show. Get the NEW AudioBook! AudioBook: Audible| Kobo| Authors Direct | Google Play | Apple SummaryHey everyone. I wanted to quickly let you know about the release of the audio version of my book, The Entrepreneur Ethos, narrated by David A. Conatser. If you want to support the show, you can buy it wherever audiobooks are sold. Links are also in the show notes. Now on to my guest for today, Dan Chan, The Billionaire's Magician. Dan became interested in magic at a young age, learning from the pros and frequenting Misdirections, a magic shop in San Francisco that offers lectures and guests. After working in the finance department in Paypal in its early days, he embarked on a full-time career as a professional magician. Dan has dubbed himself the “billionaire's magician” because he performs for some of the highest-profile figures and companies, including Google, Netflix, LinkedIn, Salesforce, and Zillow. He also gives talks to companies and organizations on such topics as avoiding scams and pickpockets. In this show, Dan provides a lot of insight and tips into being a creative entrepreneur. First, he believes in reverse engineering success. When he wants to achieve something, he assesses his goal to make sure it's realistic and achievable, then figures out the steps he needs to take to get there. When COVID hit, while he at first feared for his future, he quickly learned what it took to do shows online and now finds himself regularly booked for acts he performs from his own theater. He also believes in the value of learning from others, and copying techniques to make them your own. Succeeding in the entertainment business is as much about authenticity as it is about learning your craft. Dan refers to himself as an “improv artist,” one who can quickly respond to the audience and environment no matter what it throws at you. He credits his many experiences just getting out there and doing his thing to be one of the most important ways to learn. Dan started teaching his son James magic tricks at an early age, and at 13 he is also already achieving some success. Now let's get better together. Actions to Try or Advice to Take If you're a creative, learn all you can from others. Take skills and techniques and add a new twist to them. This is one of the keys to earning followers and respect. Ignore the hecklers and learn to put aside your ego. Chan notes that magicians who keep performing and become successful have all dealt with hecklers; learning how to respond and keep going anyway are vital to success. Look for ways to provide value and for the hidden sources of value in others. When a potential client whom he saw as a good connection couldn't offer him his going rate, he recognized how she could provide value in other ways, and that's paid off. Links to Explore Further Dan Chan Magician Website Dan Chan Facebook page Misdirections Magic Shop Keep In TouchBook or Blog or Twitter or LinkedIn or JSYPR or Story Funnel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did you know that Zoom has made adjustments to their platform based on insight from magicians? Now you know! In a bit of a twist, this industry spotlight episode focuses on the art of what our performers are doing in light of COVID and the absence of live events. Not just any performer - but a magician! Today I am discussing with Silicone Valley's favorite magician - Dan Chan - on how magic has pivoted to be successful online!Things we mentioned in this podcast:Dan Chan's website: https://www.danchanmagic.com/The Hustle article about the initial Zoombomb can be found hereThe Stream Deck by Elgato we talked about can be found hereAs always - connect with us via any of our social channels linked here!
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Who thought online magic can be such a damn good business? Well, Mitch Russo didn’t think he’d have a magician guest a business podcast, yet here we are. But there is a very good reason why Daniel Chan is on the podcast today. An internationally renowned, award-winning magician, Dan worked mostly for corporate audiences and has traveled all over the world doing what he loves. He has been variously dubbed as the “Magic Man,” “Master Magician,” “Silicon Valley’s Favorite Magician” and “The Billionaires’ Magician.” In this episode, you will learn how he took his wand online and what he is doing to turn it into a highly-profitable business model. For magicians out there whose careers are badly-hit by COVID, this episode will inspire you to use a different kind of magic to turn things around for your career. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today: mitchrusso.com Mitch Russo LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who thought online magic can be such a damn good business? Well, Mitch Russo didn’t think he’d have a magician guest a business podcast, yet here we are. But there is a very good reason why Daniel Chan is on the podcast today. An internationally renowned, award-winning magician, Dan worked mostly for corporate audiences and has traveled all over the world doing what he loves. He has been variously dubbed as the “Magic Man,” “Master Magician,” “Silicon Valley’s Favorite Magician” and “The Billionaires’ Magician.” In this episode, you will learn how he took his wand online and what he is doing to turn it into a highly-profitable business model. For magicians out there whose careers are badly-hit by COVID, this episode will inspire you to use a different kind of magic to turn things around for your career.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn
What happens when you find three great storytellers and ask them to share their personal journeys toward a better life, LIVE? You get a nearly two-hour YouTube special that we're going to replay for you right here! The STACK event features the co-author of the classic financial philosophy book Your Money Or Your Life, Vicki Robin, who will talk about her journey learning for herself why finding a different path to financial security was important. We also feature a guy who's story has resonated with many (especially lately after a feature video in the Million Stories series was released), Michael Santos. Michael found himself incarcerated at a young age but not only turned around his own life, he also is passionate and focused on helping others going through trouble turn their lives around. Finally, and kicking off our show, we'll introduce you to Dan Chan, a man who's not only entertained billionaires, but a guy who's had to pivot with his business since COVID-19. How did he go from working at PayPal to chasing his dream? He'll share his journey today! If you'd like to join us for the live, unedited event, where you can ask questions, hang out with other Stackers, and possibly take home one of our participant prizes, sign up for our newsletter, The Stacker, at http://stackingbenjamins.com/stacker. Enjoy!
I am here today with Dan Chan whose first scene was as a pre-IPO Paypal employee cashing in some of his stock options and letting the rest go to follow his true dream and second scene as a professional magician - performing around the world, Entertaining everyone from the elites of Silicon Valley to world leaders, celebrities and more… --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/second-scene/support
Dan Chan Master Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician whose magic has taken him all over the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Dan Chan Presents is the ultimate entertainment experience, featuring world-class sleight of hand, playful pick-pocketing, and thoughtful sleight of mind. Dan Chan masters more than most, promises more than expected and delivers more than hoped. Chan's been called "the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences" and for good reason. Over the past decade, Dan Chan Presents grew into one of Bay Area's most recognizable entertainment brand, epitomizing the best in corporate entertainment. In addition to reinvented classics, Dan has new technological marvels up his sleeves. Find out why Buzzfeed named Dan Chan Master Magician Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician. He has created several new routines integrating smartphones and iPads into unique, one of a kind performances that are photo worthy moments your guest will capture and share on Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram. Dan's signature cultural Bian Lian performance is a legend among tech billionaires and Silicon Valley elite. Dan Chan Master Magician has been called to entertain at many of the world's most influential events because of his promise to deliver “sophisticated magic for intelligent audiences”. With 20 years of full-time performance experience under his belt, find out for yourself why 49ers, Adsemble, Airbnb, Apple, Bank of America, Baidu, BitTorrent, Buzzfeed, BMC, Breathometer, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Cloudflare, CISCO, Deloitte, DOCOMO Innovations, EA, Ebay, Exabeam, Facebook, Falconstor, Golden State Warriors, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Kleiner Perkins, KRON4, KTSF, Marriott, Merrill Lynch, Novartis, OneLogin, Open AI, Oracle, Paramount Pictures, PayPal, Pfizer, Pitney Bowes, Quora, Radio Disney, Red Hat, Ritz Carlton, Roche, Sequoia Capital, SF Giants, Shutterfly, Sony Play Station, Specialized Bicycle, Thumbtack, Twitter, USCG, USMC, VISA, Viv, Wells Fargo, Wild Aid, Yahoo, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, billionaires around the world, and countless other corporations have chosen Dan for their most important events. His achievements, however, have never deterred him from the ultimate goal as an entertainer— making unforgettable moments for his guests!
Michelle and master magician, Daniel Chan, talk about the effectiveness of a strong work ethic, even in a profession as unconventional as magic. After hearing his story (and how he was able to pivot during COVID-19), you will be left wanting to replicate that success in your own life. Dan makes you feel that there is really no excuse to go out there and #BeatTheClock. Stream to hear this amazing story! Hosted/created by: Michelle Rubio-Garcia To learn more about Michelle, visit mrubiogarcia.com To learn more about Dan Chan, visit: https://www.danchanmagic.com/https://www.instagram.com/danchanmagic/If you like the show, please consider becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/beattheclock More content and products to come soon! For ads/inquiries, please email at beattheclockpodcast@gmail.com Michelle is a Brand Ambassador! Use coupon code to receive 30% off feminist t-shirts! Coupon code: M.RUBIOGARCIA Visit: https://thebossbabesco.com/ to purchase Use coupon code "MICRUB10" to get a discount on fitness wear! Visit www.juststrong.com *All royalty-free music used*
In this weeks episode I get to talk business with Dan Chan dubbed the Billionaire magician the man who is so good the billionaires come knocking when they want to be entertained. He has performed in front of thousands of people for corporate parties and private parties in Silicon Valley, and if there is one thing about Dan its that he is a genius Entrepreneur who books events that pay him $10,000 for a single performance. In this interview Dan explains how magic has been so profitable for him because he is definitely all about the business of magic. He teaches how to make money in an industry by finding your niche and also how to differentiate from the competition, and how to get all the money you can especially when dealing with billionaires and trillion dollar companies. Dan is working to perfect his skills and its very likely you will be seeing him on a much larger platform like Netflix or Apple TV so if you're work from home or wanting to experience something new check out https://www.danchanmagic.com/ and book him before prices go up.
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What do you do when your whole industry has been challenged? How do you make a pivot and think out of the box and adapt? Today’s guest shares how he’s turned his very physical business model online! Dan Chan is an award-winning Master Magician, where his talents have taken him all over the world. Dan is regarded as one of the nation’s top corporate magicians, which has been an industry that’s been affected lately. How is he managing to keep up with the changing times? By practicing in something called ‘Zoom magic’! Dan invested 20-plus years of his life learning magic and when the pandemic hit, he was depressed. He did what most people do and binge-watched Netflix. He thought his career was over and it was maybe time to get a day job. Some of his existing clients asked if he’d be willing to do a virtual show, but not wanting to disappoint anyone, he decided to start off small and work his way up from there. People have adapted quickly in these virtual times. Birthday parties, holidays, and family gatherings are all on Zoom now. In some ways, families in different time zones feel more connected because they see each other more often. It’s actually become more cost-effective to hire an entertainer via Zoom. For certain startups, they might not be able to afford entertainment, but this is actually a perfect time to get creative with your rates. Ask for stock or equity instead. When you’ve built a good standing relationship with clients, they’ll be more than willing to exchange ‘other goods’ for your services. Interview Links: Danchanmagic.com Resources: Scaling Up Workshop: Interested in attending one of our workshops? We have a few $100 discounts for our loyal podcast listeners!Scaling Up for Business Growth Workshop: Take the first step to mastering the Rockefeller Habits by attending one of our workshops. Scaling Up Summits (Select Bill Gallagher as your coach during registration for a discount.) Bill on YouTube
Dan Chan has performed magic for lots of people you've heard of--including Google, Facebook, Apple, and recently a group of US Congress members. He got to this point by hustling as an entrepreneur and taking an innovative approach to his business that has seen him profiled by The Hustle and Business Insider. When the pandemic hit and he lost $8,000 worth of shows, he applied that same hustle to develop a magic show over Zoom.In this episode Dan and Rory talk about how to learn from failure, the value of relationships, and what makes magic so enduringly special for people. And--yes--Dan performs some tricks for Rory--including an effect that he had not done before this interview anywhere else. (If you're only listening to this, you're missing out - go to our YouTube channel to watch the trick.)Learn more about Dan or book him for a virtual event:http://danchanmagic.comhttp://instagram.com/danchanmagic
Episode 155: Dan Chan left pre-IPO PayPal to become Silicon Valley's favorite magician who performs for tech billionaires and Silicon Valley elite. Guest Biography Dan Chan is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician who is referred to as the “Billionaire's Magician” having performed for 187 billionaires to date. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Chan's world-class sleight of hand, playful pick-pocketing, and thoughtful sleight of mind have been called "the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences." Buzzfeed named him Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician and his act includes routines that integrate smartphones and iPads. Dan's signature cultural Bian Lian performance is a legend among tech billionaires and Silicon Valley elite. Chan is often seen performing at the exclusive Magic Castle in Hollywood, Bay Area society, and corporate events internationally. His extensive roster of clients includes the 49ers, Adsemble, Airbnb, Apple, Bank of America, Baidu, BitTorrent, Buzzfeed, BMC, Breathometer, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Cloudflare, CISCO, Deloitte, DOCOMO Innovations, EA, Ebay, Exabeam, Facebook, Falconstor, Golden State Warriors, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Kleiner Perkins, KRON4, KTSF, Marriott, Merrill Lynch, Novartis, OneLogin, Open AI, Oracle, Paramount Pictures, PayPal, Pfizer, Pitney Bowes, Quora, Radio Disney, Red Hat, Ritz Carlton, Roche, Sequoia Capital, SF Giants, Shutterfly, Sony Play Station, Specialized Bicycle, Thumbtack, Twitter, USCG, USMC, VISA, Viv, Wells Fargo, Wild Aid, Yahoo, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. In this episode, you'll learn: Pivoting a live magic show to a virtual experience on Zoom Why walk away power is important in negotiating Dan's unique stock buying strategy. He invests in every company that hires him. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/155 Find more from our guest: www.danchanmagic.com Online Zoom shows on Airbnb Experiences facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Mentioned in this episode: David Copperfield Chris Kenner Jim Steinmeyer Gerald Joseph Criss Angel David Blaine Cyril Takayama Warren & Annabelle's Magic Buzzfeed: Meet Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician The Hustle: Silicon Valley’s favorite magician reimagines his act in the age of Zoom Business Insider: For $500 you can book a Zoom magic show with 'Silicon Valley's favorite magician,' whose client list includes Google, Apple, and Airbnb Business Insider: A day in the life of a 'billionaire's magician,' who's hired to fly around the world and entertain the elite Runnymede Money Tip of the Week A magical money tip: earnings matter! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.
In this episode, I continue from last week conversation with Daniel Chan. Dan Chan Master Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician whose magic has taken him all over the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Dan Chan Presents is the ultimate entertainment experience, featuring world-class sleight of hand, playful pick-pocketing, and thoughtful sleight of mind. Dan Chan masters more than most, promises more than expected, and delivers more than hoped. Chan's been called "the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences" and for good reason. Over the past decade, Dan Chan Presents grew into one of Bay Area's most recognizable entertainment brands, epitomizing the best in corporate entertainment. In addition to reinvented classics, Dan has new technological marvels up his sleeves. Find out why Buzzfeed named Dan Chan Master Magician Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician. He has created several new routines integrating smartphones and iPads into unique, one of a kind performances that are photo-worthy moments your guest will capture and share on Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram. Dan's signature cultural Bian Lian performance is a legend among tech billionaires and Silicon Valley elite. Dan Chan Master Magician has been called to entertain at many of the world's most influential events because of his promise to deliver “sophisticated magic for intelligent audiences”. With 20 years of full-time performance experience under his belt, find out for yourself why 49ers, Adsemble, Airbnb, Apple, Bank of America, Baidu, BitTorrent, Buzzfeed, BMC, Breathometer, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Cloudflare, CISCO, Deloitte, DOCOMO Innovations, EA, eBay, Exabeam, Facebook, Falconstor, Golden State Warriors, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Kleiner Perkins, KRON4, KTSF, Marriott, Merrill Lynch, Novartis, OneLogin, Open AI, Oracle, Paramount Pictures, PayPal, Pfizer, Pitney Bowes, Quora, Radio Disney, Red Hat, Ritz Carlton, Roche, Sequoia Capital, SF Giants, Shutterfly, Sony Play Station, Specialized Bicycle, Thumbtack, Twitter, USCG, USMC, VISA, Viv, Wells Fargo, Wild Aid, Yahoo, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, billionaires around the world, and countless other corporations have chosen Dan for their most important events. His achievements, however, have never deterred him from the ultimate goal as an entertainer— making unforgettable moments for his guests! You can book Dan on AirBnB Experiences - AirBnB Experience
In this episode, I would like to invite you on the first part of the two-part show of a magical journey with Daniel Chan. Dan Chan Master Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician whose magic has taken him all over the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Dan Chan Presents is the ultimate entertainment experience, featuring world-class sleight of hand, playful pick-pocketing, and thoughtful sleight of mind. Dan Chan masters more than most, promises more than expected, and delivers more than hoped. Chan's been called "the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences" and for good reason. Over the past decade, Dan Chan Presents grew into one of Bay Area's most recognizable entertainment brands, epitomizing the best in corporate entertainment. In addition to reinvented classics, Dan has new technological marvels up his sleeves. Find out why Buzzfeed named Dan Chan Master Magician Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician. He has created several new routines integrating smartphones and iPads into unique, one of a kind performances that are photo-worthy moments your guest will capture and share on Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram. Dan's signature cultural Bian Lian performance is a legend among tech billionaires and Silicon Valley elite. Dan Chan Master Magician has been called to entertain at many of the world's most influential events because of his promise to deliver “sophisticated magic for intelligent audiences”. With 20 years of full-time performance experience under his belt, find out for yourself why 49ers, Adsemble, Airbnb, Apple, Bank of America, Baidu, BitTorrent, Buzzfeed, BMC, Breathometer, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Cloudflare, CISCO, Deloitte, DOCOMO Innovations, EA, eBay, Exabeam, Facebook, Falconstor, Golden State Warriors, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Kleiner Perkins, KRON4, KTSF, Marriott, Merrill Lynch, Novartis, OneLogin, Open AI, Oracle, Paramount Pictures, PayPal, Pfizer, Pitney Bowes, Quora, Radio Disney, Red Hat, Ritz Carlton, Roche, Sequoia Capital, SF Giants, Shutterfly, Sony Play Station, Specialized Bicycle, Thumbtack, Twitter, USCG, USMC, VISA, Viv, Wells Fargo, Wild Aid, Yahoo, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, billionaires around the world, and countless other corporations have chosen Dan for their most important events. His achievements, however, have never deterred him from the ultimate goal as an entertainer— making unforgettable moments for his guests! You can book Dan on AirBnB Experiences - AirBnB Experience
'It's important to know where the trends are starting because, there are a lot of great ideas, and you can take those ideas and springboard them into your own ventures.' Dan Chan, Pre-IPO PayPal, Mentalist, Pick-pocket, Dan Chan International Magician is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication.
'It's important to know where the trends are starting because, there are a lot of great ideas, and you can take those ideas and springboard them into your own ventures.' Dan Chan, Pre-IPO PayPal, Mentalist, Pick-pocket, Dan Chan International Magician is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication.
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Dan Chan from Penkhull Christian Fellowship encourages us to be like Daniel and keep our witness strong.
Dan Chan from Penkhull Christian Fellowship encourages us to be like Daniel and keep our witness strong.
Dan Chan Master Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician whose magic has taken him all over the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dan is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Dan Chan Presents is the ultimate entertainment experience, featuring world-class sleight of hand, playful pick-pocketing, and thoughtful sleight of mind. Dan joins Justin to discuss building the family magic business!
Dan Chan is an internationally renowned award winning magician whose magic has taken him all over the world. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he is regarded as one of the nation’s top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Here are the key links from the episode: Dan Chan Magic (http://danchanmagic.com) Bay Area Dinner Show (http://bayareadinnershow.com) Kat's Clever Creation Follow Dan on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/danchanmagic/?hl=en) Subscribe to the Ditch The Job YouTube Channel
In this episode Dan Chan, San Francisco based magician, talks about how he has become known as the magician for Silicon Valley's Elite; how he has found himself featured on Buzzfeed; and how he is getting booked for bigger and 'better' clients! It shouldn't come as a surprise to find out but it all boils down to hard work and effort. Check out the episode to find out some of Dan's tips and tricks if you would like to climb your way up the performing ladder to get to those bigger clients. To find out more about Dan Chan check out his website at http://www.danchanmagic.com/ and follow him on Instagram @Danchanmagic. Alakazam Affiliate programme: https://www.magicshop.co.uk/?acc=eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3&fbclid=IwAR3nj1Yrv6u1mVAKQlm3PL9xrpmt7XvuSWpPTT-RPVDNJDy1m_2vXJ8zttg Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBlzFpmfoq4WeHsaEajYQfGRUYS4fTSm If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit www.patreon.com/magiciansadvice Merchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/magiciansadvice/works/32416428-magicians-advice-podcast-merchandise find the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MagiciansAdvice/ If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk
Introducing Dan Chan Today's guest joining us on the Join Up Dots podcast has had a very interesting story to where he is today. He grew up in San Francisco, CA, and as a young child has to go through the heartbreak of seeing his parents divorce. Times were not easy for him and he was picked on a lot while growing up. As he says "Looking back on the pictures I was a bit of a goofy looking kid. It didn't help that I was a pretty nerdy Asian kid who acted goofy as well. In Middle School I really didn't want to be known as just the nerdy little Asian kid so I started lifting weights. I was probably the most buff kid in high school. I also started dabbling around with magic and juggling for fun because no matter how hard I tried fitting in “with the crowd”, my inquisitive nerdy side never quite went away." And so his interest in magic started taking shape, but how do then go from that interest / hobby to one that pays. How The Dots Joined For Dan Chan Well our guest did just that thanks to some very attractive ladies and am expert in the profession he was interested in. As he says again"Well one season there was a convention going on one weekend where there was a lot of entertainment including a magician and a lot of Playboy Bunnies. As awesome as it was to be a college student surrounded by all these really beautiful women, I was absolutely fascinated by the effects the magician was doing! I ended up following the magician around all weekend trying to pick his brain and figure out his effects. This guy had the ultimate dream job — fooling people, crashing parties, travelling, meeting girls…and getting paid to do it? Sign me up. After winter break was over, I ended up going to the magic shop and picking up a ton of stuff to practice on friends at school and found out I was pretty good. I did my first gig after college while I was working at PayPal. It was for a birthday party and I got really great feedback and people actually recommended me to other friends. When I started getting gigs pretty consistently to the point where I was calling in sick at my “real job”, I started thinking…” hum, maybe I got something going on here”. So that's the perfect place to start today's episode of Join Up Dots. So when something that at the beginning seems great, starts to become just a job, how do you keep the motivation going. And how do you scale, to gain the time back after performing gigs to gain your cash? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Dan Chan Show Highlights During the show we discussed such deep weighty subjects with Dan Chan such as: Dan shares how the grand illusions of David Copperfield are as much about growing their name as they are about the trick or illusion themselves. We discuss the reasons why so many magicians rarely get laid even when they get good at magic. Why it so important to pre-qualify your clients before committing to them to ensure you get the best value from them and for yourself. and lastly…… Dan reveals how he is planning his exit strategy from his magician career. If you dont plan for things to happen sometimes they simply dont occur. How To Connect With Dan Chan Website Facebook Linkedin Twitter Return To The Top Of Dan Chan If you enjoyed this episode of Join Up Dots then why not listen to some of our favourite podcast episodes such as Dan Martell, Dan Lok or the amazing Noah Kagan Or if you prefer just pop over to our podcast archive for thousands of amazing episodes to choose from. Audio Transcription Of Dan Chan Interview Intro 0:00 When we're young, we have an amazing positive outlook about how great life is going to be. But somewhere along the line we forget to dream and end up settling. Join Up Dots features amazing people who refuse to give up and chose to go after their dreams. This is your blueprint for greatness. So here's your host live from the back of his garden in the UK. David Ralph. David Ralph 0:25 Yes, hello, a good morning to my listeners. Good morning. Thank you very much for sticking around and being here with another episode of Join Up Dots. Yes, the show that can go in literally any direction. And it normally does. Well, today's guest that's joining us on the show. He's had a very interesting storey to where he is today. He grew up in San Francisco in California. And as a young child had to go through the heartbreak of seeing his parents divorce. Now times were not easy for him. And he was picked on a lot while growing up. Now. As he says looking back on the pictures, I was a bit of a goofy looking Katie didn't help out. I was a pretty nerdy Asian kid who acted goofy as well. Now in middle school, I really didn't want to be known as just the nerdy little Asian kid. So I started lifting weights. I was probably the most bath kid in high school. I also started dabbling around with magic and juggling for fun because no matter how hard I tried fitting in with the crowd, my inquisitive nerdy side, never quite went away. So he's interested in magic started taking shape. But how do you then go from that interest hobby to one that actually pays you were our guest digitas bad thanks to some very attractive ladies and an expert in the profession he was interested in. As he says again, well, one season there was a convention going on. And it was a lot of entertainment, including a magician and a lot of Playboy bunnies. as awesome as it was to be a college student surrounded by all these really beautiful women. I was absolutely fascinated by the effects the magician was doing. I ended up following the magician around all weekend trying to pick his brain fake him out he's effects and this guy had the ultimate dream job fooling people, crashing parties, travelling meeting girls, and getting paid to do it. Sign me up, he said. Now after winter break was over, he ended up going to the magic shop and picking up a tonne of stuff to practice on friends at school. And he found out he was pretty good. And he did his first gig after college whilst he was working at PayPal. Now finally, it was for a birthday party. But he got really great feedback. And people actually started recommending him to other friends. And so when he started getting gigs pretty consistently, he started coding in sick at his real job. And he started thinking, maybe I've got something going on here. So that's the perfect place to start today's episode of Join Up Dots. So when something that at the beginning seems great starts to become just a job. How do you keep the motivation going and keep it fun and entertaining for you? And how do you scale the to gain the time back after performing games to gain your cash right at the very beginning? Well, let's find out as we bring on to the show to start Join Up Dots with the one and only Dan Chan. Good morning, guys. How are you sir? Dan Chan 3:13 Good morning, David. Ralph is 5am over here. David Ralph 3:16 Hey, okay, Dan Chan. You don't have to call me David. Ralph. You can just call me David. We're friends now. Where we're buddies. I've dragged you out of bed at 5am. And that's why you've got a slightly Whispery voice because I imagine there's people in the house asleep at the moment. Dan Chan 3:30 Yes, they are. David Ralph 3:31 Okay, well, we will whisper together because I'm starting to lose my voice first cold of the winter, little bits naughty, but we will fight for. So I gave you the big build up down because it was quite fascinating as I was reading your backstory, because so many people in school, want to have something that connects them with people. And it could be the case, but they get picked on. So they want to make them laugh. And so they become comedians. It could be case they want to sort of fit inside become a sportsman. You went with a magic? Was it really a natural fit? Or was there a lot of persistence involved? Dan Chan 4:10 There was actually a lot of persistence. I had to do a lot of research and go to lectures and conventions because started off at the bottom with a kid shows I sucked after 4000 shows. I'm pretty good. And after 5000, I started performing for the billionaires. David Ralph 4:28 Now, if we go back to the sucking stage, when you're out there and you're you're doing your card trick or you you pull a rabbit out of a hat. I was actually talking to my son about you last night I was saying that you were going to be on the show. And he said, why is it that you don't see people pulling rabbits out of hats anymore? Is that an old thing? Because as a magician, that's that's what I've got in my head. But you never see the rabbit anymore. What's that meant to the rabbit? Dan Chan 4:53 I believe it was started off by a comics and drawings. But people have done them. It's just very difficult to do. But people are fed more visually than anything. So I think that's exactly where it came from. David Ralph 5:09 So it's more a case of you put a rabbit out of a hat and you kind of feel like you've seen it already. So now you've got to put out an elephant or something bigger and bolder to keep people's attention. Dan Chan 5:20 Yeah, doves are a lot easier. Back in the day you saw a lot of doves like just because it's Channing Pollock, Lance Burton. But there were magicians in the past who did a lot of rabbits out of hats. But because of the technical setup, once you get good. Everyone ditches the doves and rabbits and things like that. I can still do doves and rabbits. But it's a lot easier to do close up magic, wherever where I believe everything is now going towards. David Ralph 5:48 Yeah, I can't pull a rabbit out of half I can pull a hair out my ear does that does that make the site Dan Chan 5:55 you're on your way to becoming a magician. And bam, David Ralph 5:58 I'm halfway there. Now, the the fascinating thing with magicians as well. And I suppose it's with everything really is, as we said, the amount of practice that it takes before you can actually do anything, you know. And most people nowadays really want to press a few buttons watch a YouTube video and they think they're so you know, David Copperfield, whatever. When was the first trick that you actually thought, wow, this isn't just good. This is really good. This is something that I can really show people Dan Chan 6:29 on the same special that David Copperfield walk through the Great Wall of China, and perform something that most magicians now do, which is called crazy man's handcuff. And that was popularised by Michael Mr. But out VHS tape on how to do it. But it was with two rubber bands penetrating through each other. And that was pretty much for a lot of people. One of the first tricks that they made their foray into magic David Ralph 6:57 because that that walking through a wall, I remember back when he walked through the Great Wall of China, that that to me, that wasn't a magic trick. That was some kind of camera angle stuff. Do you? Did you feel the same? I don't buy into his stuff. As much as I would somebody doing a card trick right in front of me. Dan Chan 7:15 Yeah, those are grand illusions. And that's how you make your media presence in your height. For me now, it's just jumping on podcast, because it has a very global reach. I've performed on Shanghai, Germany and Las Vegas. But that's how you kind of hype what you're doing. And the trick that I'm referencing was on that same special, it was two rubber bands. And that's when I started realising, hey, if that guy who doesn't mix millions of dollars, can do a trick that involves two rubber bands on TV. I can do that same trick. Maybe I can get in this. Yeah, David Ralph 7:54 but I agree with you. I agree with you. But I don't watch that. I don't remember that. But I do remember him pushing himself through the Great Wall of China. Dan Chan 8:02 Yeah. We don't have them as magicians, we don't have a budget to do what David Copperfield does. But if we could do even one thing that he can do that starts realising, hey, I'm a magician, or that guy, that guy's famous, he does that trick. And you start connecting the dots. Have you ever David Ralph 8:20 met a magician that's actually well rounded sort of emotionally? No, I was a bit surprised when I went over to your page, you've got your family involved, your son James is very much involved in and I believe your wife is now starting to be part of it. But when I look at sort of a lot of the magicians, certainly the ones that have been on TV in the United Kingdom and stuff, they all seem to be a bit of a loner, they seem to be a little bit strange, you know, headed by David Blaine, David Blaine seems to be the weird is one out of all of them. Are you sort of unusual that you've got quite a good ground, you got very good grounding and family life. Dan Chan 8:58 Yeah, that was a very good motivated effort. And that's why a lot of times when you do, you're successful in your home life, you're probably not as successful in other things. But I feel like there's a real healthy balance. And a lot of times I go to these magic conventions, and I'll be honest, a lot of them are magic geeks, they can do the magic, they can flip the cards, or they can just shoot something on Instagram, but they have a hard time connecting. So there's so many talented magicians that show up. But they don't know how to connect or work or sell or have the soft skills necessary to integrate yourself to go in and out of conversations in a cocktail hour, you can be really talented and I see a tonne of people who are so talented, I post up things on my Facebook feed for I've got a gig for $500. And people are telling me, I'd be perfect for this gig. And I would tell myself, you might be technically the perfect magician. But socially or the way you dress you just don't fit in. David Ralph 10:02 So what you're saying without magic, these guys would never be getting laid. Is that what you're saying? Dan Chan 10:07 No. Even with magic as good as they are, they would not be getting laid. David Ralph 10:14 They keep their wand firmly away from everybody. Unknown Speaker 10:19 Yep, you just don't pop that one out. David Ralph 10:21 Especially not in children's parties. There's there's rules about all that kind of stuff. Okay, so let's talk about away from the magic because I could talk about magic all the time. It really does fascinate me. Well, Brent, blending that into a business, especially a business that from the outside looks like it's great. And it's fun. It never is. There's always a lot of hard work going into it as well. The marketing side and the branding yourself is as important as your skills and growing anything online needs vo skills as much as the sort of the magician ship that you've got. How did you start learning that? How did you start getting your name out into the marketplace? You know, that's a perfect question. Dan Chan 11:04 My name is Dan, Daniel Chan. And Dan Chan. The Magic Man kind of has a catch jacket. And I have people singing my name. After my show. I when I first started, I did a lot of kid shows. And I had the kids chanting My names. I would just say say the magic words stanchion, the measurement, everyone hate that. But I even had my friend, a very famous magician in the Bay Area, when I was starting off, said my daughter chanted your name all the way home, I can a bitch slap you house like Those were his words. And I was like, I did a great job that was perfect. And then I rebranded to dance and master magician, maybe several years ago. And now I'm Dan Chan, the billionaires magician, because I've performed for quite a few billionaires in yesterday, I just met a billionaire, David Ralph 11:53 I find that a lot actually, I speak to a lot of people and they, they have to grow in competence to be at helping to change their title. And at the beginning, they very much market themselves with the surroundings. So if I are in a certain peer group, they are that peer group. Now you're working with millionaires and billionaires, does that actually make it easier to attract business? Are you in a more rarefied environment? So you don't need as much business? Because you get paid more for the actual work? Dan Chan 12:26 It is that is absolutely a case that for the right time asking the last couple of I told myself and stop kids parties, but I've been given some offers. Where I performed the 11th, employee of Twitter, I had to say yes to it, his kids seventh birthday party. He, he's a 11th, employee of Google. And now at twitter. I've also performed for Evan Williams and Biz Stone, and some of the other founders is Twitter just most recently, so they pay a lot more than what I could get anywhere else. So I'm focusing a lot less on volume. And now I have my head toward making a documentary on my son again, which we've already done in myself, we went we thought it was very interesting dynamic of what we're doing with my son juggling five balls, three flaming torches and even picking pockets. I'm just really moving towards doing less getting paid a lot more but being very, very intentional and present in the moment with my performances. David Ralph 13:30 Now, let's really delve into this because I think this is gold, as I say on the show is entrepreneurship go. Now, when you start, I think everybody scrambles around for clients, and we take rubbish clients and we take clients that will pay us $50. And I want a billion pounds worth of, of volume and an effort back. And as we move through little by little our competence grows. So we actually believe in ourselves. At that point, the world starts to believe in us back. Can you remember when you actually thought to yourself, I've stepped forward? I've moved into the next group. I'm leaving behind Bowser, rubbish clients that wanted 1000 pounds worth of stuff for $50? Dan Chan 14:17 Yeah, sometimes it's when you get screwed over. When you I've had this client, he called me and I put the storey up on Quora. He tells me I have a party in Mountain View. When I google his name, you immediately something pops up about him and this epic house where he throws parties. I'm like, why doesn't this guy throw his party's over there? Because his name's associated with it. I'm like, Dude, this doesn't make sense. The day I show up that the day before he tells me I moved the party to Los Los Altos Hills or Los Altos. I'm like, what, oh, by the way, it's at this house at the address that I was already looked up, he didn't have that sense to use a fake name. And unlike I could have charged a lot more to be honest, I wouldn't a price gouging I'm really straightforward shooter. But he thought that magicians would look up the zip code or that area of the city and then charge him to three x. And I was just like, this is going to be an epic party. I knew that the house was one of the, you know, imagine what a $45 million house looks like. And it's historic, it's beautiful. And he thought he was going to get screwed over. And I probably should have charged him a lot more to be honest with you. But you know, when you end up at houses, and they show they're driving Porsches and Mercedes Benz is and they're sitting there on a budget. Yeah, they they've committed themselves to either paying for that or being so cheap that they don't respect you as an artist. And that's when you start getting a little bit pissed off when they when they abuse that fact. And they say, you know, hey, I am on a budget. So I have strategies now to really deal with that. David Ralph 16:01 Tell us about them. Tell us Don't leave us hanging there, Dan Chan Magic Man, tell us about your strategies. Dan Chan 16:07 Well, if they truly are on a budget, I asked a lot of questions first, asking them where it's going to be the exact location. Because if it's at the SET ON OFF Sand Hill Road, you know, they're going to have a little bit of budget. So you offer them a lower end package a medium and high. But you, you can always upgrade them a little bit. I see if you want to pick pocketing, and you want the iPhone tricks, and the very high end sleight of hand, you must hire me. But if your events on a little bit of a lower budget, you can hire any one of my teammates. That means that I have the option. You know, when you have stocks, there's options to buy? Well, at a certain price point, I have the option to pass those and off. If I do not want to do the event. That means that if my kids want to go to Disneyland, I go to Disney anyone. If there's a bigger event, and a billionaire caused me last minute, I take the billionaire and I find you someone else, even if it means paying the difference. It's not like I'm going to send you up a crummy magician, I sometimes will pay the difference to send someone else, just because when I already have one in the bag, I'm going to 2.5 exit or 3.5 exit and that helps my guys on my team that helps them. When I choose them. I say hey, can you cover me on this event? This is what the clients paying. But I'm going to pay you a little bit more. David Ralph 17:32 Now. This is interesting. So so you pre qualify your clients First of all, so you don't just say yeah, I'm available Wednesday afternoon, let's do it. And it didn't come across on your website and your business but you actually are franchising out your name. For people to actually work on your behalf. You've got a team of, of wizards. You're here like, like Harry Potter, and they're all running around California doing gigs on your behalf when you can't do it. Dan Chan 18:01 Yeah, I don't try to do it too often, because I like protecting my brand. But whenever I realised there's lots of demand, I'm going to do it. I don't want to wipe out the entire market. And I just feel like people don't like you. If you're dominating. It's like Microsoft or Facebook, they feel like you're killing the competition. And sometimes people speak because I'm posting stuff on there and I'm not choosing them. They're kind of like getting resents resentful, you know, like, hey, Pick me Pick me and there's only so much out there. David Ralph 18:35 And that's always going to happen down in there. People are people are always going to resent you. You know, no matter what you do, if you put your head above the parapet, you are going to have people slagging you off being critical of you or saying that you're dominating, but it doesn't mean that you're doing anything wrong. It's just their point of view on it. And in fact, I would say, sir, it's a badge of honour that people think that way. Dan Chan 18:59 Yeah. And, you know, those guys who helped me all the way up to the top, they're getting back some gigs in there, those guys are really helping, but there's some guys who are, you know, calling me and still talking to me and are like, pick me, but they've never even sent me a gig on my way up or helped me that much some of them that, you know, like, I I've been asking for, hey, pick me. And the tables are switched. But everything just comes in waves. But yeah, I picked people that fit my style. They people are always asked me, What does it take to get on your team? Dan, I get so many messages. And I, I did this as a social experiment just to blow up on Facebook, my Facebook feed to see who would react. So I just, I have this thing on Facebook that they call me a conversation starter? Because I've been thinking what would get the most amount of engagement in terms of traction, what would make my post show up and other people's feeds? So I started asking, and one of those in those social experiments was posting, I have a gig in you know, San Francisco, I have a gig in here and just putting up there, and then you just see that, that chain of replies off, off that feed really sure. David Ralph 20:10 And then do you do magic tricks on social media. So people see the trick and it kind of, because they would share it with their mates with my boy, imagine, Dan Chan 20:20 I'm like Dan Chan magic on Instagram. I'm still figuring out the social media stuff. I've my son's on there making the Statue of Liberty disappear on a card, we have some things that I've been playing around with. But I've been cleaning up my feed. We're recording on clean feed, but I am deleting what I'm putting up there. I'm just putting it out there. And then putting it away, kind of documenting it because I don't want anyone first of all doing it. So they have to be following to see all my stream because there's also something else about my Instagram that I use an Instagram based trick. So is that Instagram, the trick is pushed down in the feed. I don't archive everything. When I'm doing that trick. It actually takes a lot of time for that trick to load up. Right. So it's kind of interesting how I'm incorporating Instagram, I had a semi viral video, I got 14,000 views in about three days. BuzzFeed mini Silicon Valley's favourite magician. I still I snuck the reporter into a party as my sound guy for a high profile party. And he ended up he ended up writing a full feature article I just said, you want to see what it's like to be at Silicon Valley's epic holiday parties. And I've been to parties with live tigers in the backyard. And penguins and lemurs and leopards and alligators. And the alligator I think was either alligator or crocodile David Ralph 21:48 I think it was in a zoo. Dan Chan 21:50 I think that's where you went. You went to a zoo? No, I did not go to a zoo. They brought the zoo to the guys health well and I David Ralph 21:55 broke that they were the penguins wearing bow ties and the monkeys wearing bow ties with it little waiters. Dan Chan 22:00 No they weren't they were just like in they brought like a mini pools for them. They did not have bow ties. But I have pictures. I only posted a little bit of the pictures on my Facebook page. David Ralph 22:13 I love the fact that you are Dan Chan the magician man and you have to snuck a man into a party. Can you just like pulled him out of a hat halfway through or or just done some kind of big illusion on that? Dan Chan 22:27 Yeah, David, I can't afford my own right you can you say expensive? David Ralph 22:31 Because I I love the word snuck. I don't use the word snuck but I'm gonna up again can be smoking for the rest of the day, I'm sure. Well, let's play some words. Now we're going to come back to Adana Chen, he's Jim Carrey, Jim Carrey 22:44 my father could have been a great comedian, but he didn't believe that that was possible for him. And so he made a conservative choice. Instead, he got a safe job as an accountant. And when I was 12 years old, he was let go from that safe job. And our family had to do whatever we could to serve. I learned many great lessons from my father, not the least of which was that you can fail at what you don't want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love. David Ralph 23:11 Now, the question with you, Dan, is Do you love it? Because after a while, as I said in in two direction, a lot of Jobs become a job, even though I look sexy from the outside. Do you still love it? Dan Chan 23:23 Yes. But I'm already planning my exit strategy. Yeah, I mean, yesterday at the event that I was TechCrunch Disrupt, which was, which is something that you might not hear where you're at. But if you know the series Silicon Valley, yeah, you probably seen them at TechCrunch Disrupt. So to be a part of TechCrunch Disrupt, I think I've been there for years. And I sent a guy that years at last year, I couldn't be there because I was performing in Germany. But I'm waiting to open up a new magic club. And I'm want to hit up these billionaires that I've performed for because one of the billionaires gave a billion dollars to a hospital or school. And they've, they've committed a billion and they've already given 100 million away. So I am trying to create a social media presence by being both here on podcasts and other places by making strategic as a multiplier effect. Because when I do get bored of it, I want customers to come to me and I've come to that traction point where I can still do some of these events. But some of them I could say pass on. When I'm done with event. I'm like, I should have spent my time working on something for TV or for my venue or in venue design. So I'm already thinking about what I'm going to do when I want to get out of performing for these epic parties and celebrities. David Ralph 24:42 And when you do that, please just climb into a box and then the box opens up and you've gone Can you an exit strategy Viva. Dan Chan 24:49 I have a thing that is absolutely amazing is my friend Carrey Pollock built this thing called that the materialisation chamber and it looks like it looks like a star trek illusion, it looks like you fade out. And that's what I'm going to bring to this venue. I'm going to try to maybe run a me funder or Kickstarter, pre sell tickets, but I'm going to be one of the few venues in the US I just found out there was another venue that got one of these. But I'm going to be the second one probably or the third one with this illusion. And it's not going to be a box. It's going to be D materialisation chamber. And when we get off the podcast, I'm going to send you a link to it and you're going to see that illusion and it looks it's in store the David Ralph 25:35 LPA it's more than that you're getting me excited. I think we just stopped the show. Now we stop the show now. And then we dive straight into it. Who cares about the listeners when we've got this kind of stuff going on? So um, when when you do magic, does he ruin you when you go and see other magicians, where when you're looking at it has the magic gun and you're just looking at it as a sort of a practical sort of examination in front of your palate done it. Dan Chan 26:01 Yeah, it's really hard to enjoy the moment because I'm always thinking of how it works. I'm a lot some of
Dan Chan is known as the Billionaire’s Magician. But before he was a full-time magician, He was a pre-IPO Silicon Valley employee. He worked alongside Elon Musk and Peter Thiel at PayPal with a side hustle performing magic, pick-pocketing, and fire juggling. Initially, he thought PayPal was the dream job. However, when reality set in... The post Episode 45: Dan Chan the Billionaire’s Magician appeared first on Bay to Bay Podcast.
YES! This Squat we squirt about ... A lot! All over your face. Enjoy. This Squat features so many funny people. Dark Mark, Eric Glaeser, Matt Brown, Samantha Kelly, Nick James, Talia Hammen, Bayne Wingfield, Dan Chan.
This episode we squirt with a very funny man, Dark Mark. The squirters are Nick James, Talia Hammen, Dark Mark and Dan Chan. Definitely Check out Dark Mark. He is hilarious. Here are your opportunities. Twitter and Instagram @darkmarkrules Sidebar Tavern Every Monday at 8pm. 218 E. Lexington St. May 16 - The Art of Comedy - 116 W Mulberyy St. FREE DRINKS , FREE ADMISSION. June 8th - Laughs by the Slice - 900 S. Kenwood Ave July 19th - Artscape - 1722 N. Charles Street
In this interview, Dan Chan takes us on his journey into how he became a professional magician. He also talks about his dinner show, his experiences with Groupon and LivingSocial, and how he's teaching his two young children how to juggle and perform magic. Dan Chan is a magician and variety show producer up in the Bay Area. Dan is quite the versatile performer, from close-up magic to stage illusion to pickpocketing, he's taken his talents in front of some impressive audiences including George Lucas, the US Marine Corps, and performing over 15 times for Google. In addition to this, he’s works with his wife, Kat, in many of his productions and has been training up his two children, 7 year old James and 5 year old Grace, in juggling and magic as well. Dan is an intense three-ring circus rolled into one man. Bring in the rest of his family and you have a quadruple threat class act! Success Quote: With our council, plans are frustrated, but with many councilors, they succeed. — Book of Proverbs Failure Moment The way he found out he was charging too little for his services. Favorite Success Dan lists off some rather nice gigs he's been blessed to have performed at. Differentiates Himself Knowing his client's needs and working to fulfill them. Worked Best in Growing Business Top of Mind Awareness with giveaways bearing his logo (an ambigram). Biggest Professional Challenge Trying to get his dinner show touring. What would he have done differently? Studied transactional law and more theatre. Interesting Story Hear how Dan got out of a traffic ticket by showing the officer a magic trick. Other Topics Covered • Talked briefly about journaling. • Training his young children in magic and juggling. • His experiences with Groupon and LivingSocial. • Some of his goals. • Luck is where preparation and opportunity meet. • Talks about his dinner show and how he's marketing it. • Pitching his dinner show to restaurants. • Pricing your shows. Parting Advice Get your foot in the door and then gain momentum. Recommended books and resources: Note: Many of the links in this section are affiliate links, meaning we earn a small portion of any sales. If you're enjoying our podcast and decide to purchase one of the recommended resources or books, please consider using our affiliate links to help support the work we're doing here at the Successful Performercast. Thanks! Resource: Waze - iOS App, Social GPS Books: The Richest Man Who Ever Lived by Steven K. Scott The Enlightened Magicians: The Best of the Best by Michael Jeffreys Where can we find Dan Chan? DanChanMagic.com BayAreaDinnerShow.com
Healthcare-associated infection is an extremely important consideration both in veterinary and human medicine. In this podcast we discuss issues such as what terminology we should use, why we should care about HAI, and prevention and monitoring. The podcast features Dan Chan who is Head of the Emergency and Critical Care services and also a member of the Infection Control Committee at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Dan here and consider some relevant webinars here and here. If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email sjasani@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @RoyalVetCollege using #saclinpod; or use the RVC's Facebook page). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.
Healthcare-associated infection is an extremely important consideration both in veterinary and human medicine. In this podcast we discuss issues such as what terminology we should use, why we should care about HAI, and prevention and monitoring. The podcast features Dan Chan who is Head of the Emergency and Critical Care services and also a member of the Infection Control Committee at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Dan here and consider some relevant webinars here and here. If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email sjasani@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @RoyalVetCollege using #saclinpod; or use the RVC's Facebook page). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.
What are the consequences of malnutrition? What is nutritional support? When is the right time to start nutritional support? Does refeeding syndrome truly exist? When should you start feeding patients after gastrointestinal surgery? These are some of the things that we discuss in this podcast which features Dan Chan who is Head of the Emergency and Critical Care services and Clinical Nutritionist at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Nutritional support of veterinary patients is an area that has received quite a lot of attention in recent times so be sure to listen to this episode! Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Dan here If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email sjasani@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @RoyalVetCollege using #saclinpod; or use the RVC's Facebook page). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.
What are the consequences of malnutrition? What is nutritional support? When is the right time to start nutritional support? Does refeeding syndrome truly exist? When should you start feeding patients after gastrointestinal surgery? These are some of the things that we discuss in this podcast which features Dan Chan who is Head of the Emergency and Critical Care services and Clinical Nutritionist at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Nutritional support of veterinary patients is an area that has received quite a lot of attention in recent times so be sure to listen to this episode! Find out more about CPD from the RVC featuring Dan here If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch (email sjasani@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @RoyalVetCollege using #saclinpod; or use the RVC's Facebook page). Also please rate the podcasts in iTunes.
What if you could find out about dozens of diseases, all at once, from just one tube of your blood? It might happen soon, with proteomics and the search for wellness chip. In this episode, we talk with scientists at Boulder's Somalogic, Dan Chan, developer of the proteomics based OVA-1 ovarian cancer test, Quest Diagnostic VP of Business Development Nick Conti, and Stanford Geneticist Mike Snyder (for an extended version of the interview with Mike Snyder, click here). Special thanks also to Boulder playwright Len Barron for reading the poem, The Blind Men and the Elephant. Hosts: Joel Parker and Breanna Draxler Producer: Shelley Schlender and Susan Moran Engineer: Jim Pullen Headlines: Susan Moran, Joel Parker, Breanna Draxler Executive Producer: Joel Parker
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