Podcast appearances and mentions of doug scheer

On a recent trip to Detroit I sat down with renown magician and school show genius Doug Scheer. we at thai food and explore a killer arcade we also recorded this story filled conversation about making it in the business of magic. Check out Doug’s website at http://www.dougscheer.com Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find out more for live show dates visit TaylorHughes.com/live You can hear all episodes and get more info on our website abouttobreakpodcast.com  

Doug Scheer, this time with his wife Heidi, is back with an interview on a very relevant topic: working with special needs children during our shows. In this episode, Doug and Heidi share that kids on the spectrum do not need to be in the sidelines. They can be stars of the show with a little encouragement and understanding from us, and there’s no reason for us not to involve them and make others see they’re not much different from anybody else. Hit play and listen to this enlightening, beautiful interview. In this episode we discuss: Tips for involving and interacting with kids with special needs Ways to help special needs children keep calm and comfortable during our performances What to do in case a child disrupts the show Doug’s Punctuation Pandemonium, a brand-new, non-magic, hilariously entertaining effect that is perfect even for older kids

We kick off Series 4 of the Kids Entertainer Podcast with no less than educational magic show master, Doug Scheer. In turns insightful and entertaining, this first part of his interview will inspire and encourage you not only to try your hand at school assembly performances and enter a brand-new market, but also to connect with your audiences in a deeper, richer way.   In this episode we discuss: How and why Doug got into educational magic shows How he made his shows and connected with his audiences better Three levels of thinking when planning what tricks to use Doug’s recommendations for creating a show and honing your craft A more powerful way to engage an audience without gags or jokes

In this interview, Doug Scheer tells us all about creating themed educational magic shows! Doug Scheer is a magician and an expert at creating customized educational shows. He’d originally worked in the auto industry for two decades creating custom magical presentations for General Motors. And now he’s found success in offering 13 different shows to the educational school show market creating and performing shows that teach lessons as well as amaze!     Success Quote: I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. — Bill Cosby     Theme Shows: • Brainstorming ideas for themes. • How to match tricks with topics. • How to choose a topic to teach on. • How bolding a theme show is like building a house.     Doug's Book and a Contest! Entertaining Education: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating & Performing Educational Magic Domestic Shipping | International Shipping This book teaches us Doug's method of creating educational magic shows and includes 18 scripts to different tricks, a DVD of one of his theme shows, a graphic novel-styled-book to go with the DVD, and a bunch of his promotional materials he uses to promote that show. Contest: I have one copy of Doug's book to give away which includes all of the items mentioned above. Enter to win by leaving a comment at the Show Notes Page and telling us who your favorite interview has been and one thing you've learned and implemented in your business. I'll randomly pick a winner from the comments and announce it on my next episode!     Other Topics Covered: • What it's like working with your spouse. • A really cool story about how his show helped a single mother and child. • Increase your credibility by writing a book. • Connecting and working with special needs children on stage.     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: Verbalink.com     Books: Ultimate School Show Secrets by Joe Romano When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead: Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man by Jerry Weintraub     Where can we find Doug Scheer? DougScheer.com Wacky Science Franchised Show

Listen on  iTunes or Stitcher! Educational Magic For Corporate, Trade Show, Motivational, Sponsorship and School Magicians   It’s not often you get to introduce your guest like this: “He’s lousy at sleight of hand, he has the grace of an ox, and the only reason he looks good sometimes is because he married a beautiful woman.” Those are […]