Podcasts about magicopolis

In a career spanning fifty years, Steve Spill has done it all – close-up performer, bar magician, comedy clubs, concert venues (opening for rock bands), Vegas variety shows – culminating with a twenty-year run as the owner and featured performer at Magicopolis, a theater in Santa Monica, California. Steve's new book, Assassin, is an entertaining handbook of hows and whys of creating a sustainable career as a professional magician. The last time Steve and I chatted for any length was back in 2009, when he featured on the cover of M-U-M, so it was great to have the opportunity to catch up with him. We talked about Steve's career, the Magic Castle legends he hung out with when he was a kid, and, of course, his book. I'm sure you'll enjoy this interview with Steve. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michaelclose/support

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  Jeff McBride   Jeff talks about magic mystery and deception and magic as “effect without a casue.” He has plenty of wisdom and insight to share on the art of practice, discipline, and “expert simplicity” and about the power of possibility.   Biography   Jeff McBride, named Magician of the Year by The Magic Castle in Los Angeles, is recognized as a foremost innovator in contemporary magic. New York Times columnist Glenn Collins writes, "What Mr. McBride gives his audiences is a mesmerizing performance...a magic show that is at once a celebration of mystery and a struggle to understand powerful forces." McBride most recently headlined at Caesars Magical Empire in Las Vegas, where he was voted critics' choice as Best Magician in Las Vegas in the Review-Journal annual poll. He is featured on the PAX TV series, "Masters of Illusion." Earlier this year, McBride previewed his new theatrical show, The Forbidden Secret of Magic with Eugene Burger and Abbi Spinner at Magicopolis magic theatre in Los Angeles, and presented his new grand illusion spectacular, Jeff McBride - Abracadazzle!, to standing ovations at the Claridge in Atlantic City. On television, McBride's spectacular "Burned Alive!" escape highlighted the ABC TV special "Champions of Magic." He is also featured on the current PBS documentary, "The Art of Magic," and on all three episodes of "The Mysteries of Magic" on The Learning Channel. His show McBride - Magic! was the featured attraction at the Monte Carlo Festival of Magic. This followed a featured appearance on "World's Greatest Magicians" for NBC. Earlier that season McBride guest starred on TV's Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Joran, a role created especially for him. McBride's signature fusion of mask, myth, drama and illusion reflects his lifelong study of magic's multi-cultural roots. His first full-evening show, Mask, Myth & Magic, won acclaim Off-Broadway and on national tour, as well as at arts festivals in Barcelona (for the 1992 Olympics), London, Hong Kong, China, and Bangkok. Prior to going solo, McBride was the opening act of choice for Tina Turner, Diana Ross, and other top stars. He has been profiled in Elle Magazine, Town & Country, Harpers and dozens of other publications worldwide. In addition to his work as a performer, McBride is a much sought-after lecturer and workshop leader for such diverse groups as The Smithsonian, The Disney Institute, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Center for Symbolic Studies and others. McBride is founder of The Mystery School, a unique experiential retreat for magicians (and subject of an acclaimed 1994 CBC-TV documentary hosted by Arthur Kent), and creator and co-founder of the WorldMagicsTM Festivals, multi-cultural celebrations of the environment, or "enviro-magic." His video-taped series teaching "The Art of Card Manipulation" is among the best selling magic teaching videos of all time. With Eugene Burger, he has created and teaches regular sessions of "McBride's Master Class" at his home studio in Las Vegas, as well as semi-annual retreats for the further exploration of the magical arts.   To learn more about Jeff head to his website here.   To learn more about the mystery school check out the website here. ---------- For more information about my podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit my site here.   With thanks to producer Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Spill has a lot to talk about! We talk about some of his early days doing bar magic at The Jolly Jester, his venue, Magicopolis in Santa Monica, CA, and some stores from his latest book, I Lie for Money, Candid Outrageous Stories from a Magician's Misadventures. Throughout this interview we learn some bar magic strategy as well as some of the ins & outs of running a full-time magic venue. Steve Spill is a magician who’s had a lifetime of magic and still has room for more! Having studied under magical legends like Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, and Francis Carlyle, he’s performed and produced shows around the world in places like the French Riviera’s Cannes Film Festival, Universal Studios Hollywood, Harrah’s Tahoe, and Massey Hall in Toronto. He’s had his hand in a number of TV magic specials like "World’s Greatest Magicians" on CBS and "Penn & Teller’s Sin City Spectacular.” on FX. He was the magic bartender at Aspen Colorado’s “Jolly Jester,” and along with fellow magician Bob Sheets, starred in the longest running show in Washington DC, called "Magicomedy Cabaret.” In 1998, Steve opened up his very own magic venue called Magicopolis in Santa Monica, CA which is the home of “Escape Reality,” the show that stars him and his wife, actress Bozena Wrobel. Finally, Steve just released his brand new book, “I Lie for Money, Candid, Outrageous Stories from a Magician’s Misadventures,” which is a memoir of his life so far.   Sponsors: Click Convert Profit — This episode is brought to you by Josh London's Click Convert Profit and his book Flying Solo, the Smart Solopreneur’s Guide to Making Money Online. Click here to get $10 off and for my listeners only, the free ebook "4 Ways to Find Your Most Profitable Keywords.”     Success Mantra Nobody makes a living as a magician by accident. You have to want it pretty bad. When you're obsessed, you make your luck.     Bar Magic & The Jolly Jester Note: It was a very different time when Steve was selling drinks while performing bar magic. We do not recommend heavy drinking, smoking, or use of drugs for recreation. If you drink, please do so responsibly.  • Talks about The Jolly Jester • Talks about some of the ways they'd sell drinks.  • They ow;don't start a show until the drinks were full and ow;don't let anyone said at the bar that didn't have a drink.  • Talks about some of the differences in bar magic from then and now. • Talks about how he uses the bar at Magicopolis.     Magicopolis • Talks about his interactions with guests at his venue. • Why he built Magicopolis. • Sometimes it's best to forge ahead, mistakes & all. • Being resourceful in construction. • Talks about how his theater was built with magic in mind. • How he got things rolling using a lot of publicity rather than advertising. • Tells us about some of the other revenue streams other than just ticket sales like private parties, fundraisers, corporate events, etc. • How they came up with their birthday party package. • Some of the very exclusive things he offers for custom parties.     I Lie for Money Available at all regular bookstores, online at Amazon, and Audible. Plus, if you buy it at Magicopolis, he'll sign and personalize it just for you! • Tells about the origin for his book idea. • Practical as well as entertaining: there are fun stories within as well as practical lessons gleaned from his life. • Tells a few fun stories from his book including one involving a lit cigarette dropper, a story about Cardini, and the subsequent performance with said prop.     Failure Moment Tells about doing a foreign TV show with a very specialized prop and all the things that went wrong during the live performance.     Other Topics Covered • His earlier entrepreneurial pursuits and sneaking his magic flyer into newspapers he was delivering. • The harder you work, the luckier you get.     Parting Advice By utilizing your skills, being true to yourself, and working hard, it's possible to create an act that will, if not rake in millions, at least not find you on welfare at the end of the day.     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!   Resources: Scripting. Script all your work and do as many shows as you can.       Books: Getting there, a Book of Mentors by Gillian Zoe Segal Born Standing Up by Steve Martin   Where can we find Steve Spill? Magicopolis in Santa Monica, CA Public Performances are every Friday & Saturday at 8 PM and every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM. I Lie for Money | Also on Audible  

How we book guests. We speak to Frank Olivier of Frank Oliver's Twisted Cabaret Comedy Variety Show, which takes place this weekend at the Magicopolis in Santa Monica. Frank is a multi-talented performer with offbeat humor, and proves to be a lot of fun.

How we book guests. We speak to Frank Olivier of Frank Oliver's Twisted Cabaret Comedy Variety Show, which takes place this weekend at the Magicopolis in Santa Monica. Frank is a multi-talented performer with offbeat humor, and proves to be a lot of fun.

We are joined by the fascinating magician Steve Spill and discuss his experience with magic and the founding of Magicopolis in Santa Monica. This is no small-time trickster. Steve performs some amazing acts of magic.

We are joined by the fascinating magician Steve Spill and discuss his experience with magic and the founding of Magicopolis in Santa Monica. This is no small-time trickster. Steve performs some amazing acts of magic.