Podcast appearances and mentions of phil ackerly

#133 - It's often said an actor playing a magician would make a better magician. That's so true with my guest this week, Joseph Daniels. With acting experience and decades of performing under his belt, he's sensational at bringing the MAGIC into magic. You'll learn a ton of great insights.This week's Trick Talk features BEKOS Ghost Edition by Phil Ackerly!Get Ghost Silk HEREJoseph's page HEREBy the way…whenever you're ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees: 1.    Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians. I'm offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE. 2.    Get my website video training for under $10. In this 2-hour video training, I'll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.  3.    Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter. Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I'll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE. 4.    Work with me privately. Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com. 5.    Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE. 

#127 - WOW. That's the reaction I had after my interview Phil Ackerly. He's funny, creative, and a deep thinker about his magic. He's also big on personalization. You'll be amazed and delighted with everything Phil shares in this 60-minute+ interview!Today's Trick Talk features Bill Abbott's Postcards From Paradise!Below are notes, video links, and more from Phil's interview:WEBSITEwww.MakePhilAppear.com SHOP PAGEwww.Ackerly-Entertainment.com/shop  PERFORMANCE VIDEOS OLD GLORY – My version of Mis-made Flaghttps://vimeo.com/392637345 BLACKSTONE BUNNY – This will be explained in my lecture noteshttps://vimeo.com/926990343 Multitasking – My Zig-Zag Routinehttps://vimeo.com/147540126 Diversity 2020 – My News Tear Routinehttps://vimeo.com/406272584 Heroes – My Gypsy Thread for Blue Star Moms Fundraiserhttps://vimeo.com/147540126  PRODUCT VIDEOS STAR OF THE SHOWhttps://vimeo.com/950341920 CANDY MANhttps://vimeo.com/914633525 GHOST KNOTShttps://vimeo.com/makephilappear/bekosghost 13 RINGShttps://vimeo.com/928959750 RISING CARDShttps://vimeo.com/810001532  How I got started 1989Travelin' Magician Act – PCAM, SAM Award Winner, Magic Castle Close up Gallery 1992Lay off from High Tech / Career Change 32 years full time - Busiest Performer in SF BAY AREA Weekend Warrior – how do I manage 3-4 and sometimes 6 shows a day Corporate and Private Shows – From a kids show in the morning to an adult birthday in the afternoon and corporate show on stage in the evening. 2021 Moved to No Nevada 2yrs ago – performing and now building products for magicians. Giving back to the magic community. My sales approach – Ask Permission to Ask QuestionPaint a Picture in their MindsSelling is PerformingHow do I respond when the first question they ask is How much you charge.How I connect with the kids/parents upon arrival and during the show My Three Pillars of Success – My Phil-osophyPassion, Connection, PersonalizationPersonalizing – my niche My Prized RoutinesBirthDYE SurpriseBlackstone Bunny13 RingsStar of the ShowYou Made the Front PageMagical MessageChicago Opener – my wayRoyal Prediction  Always a Student  My coaches, mentors and influencers in MagicDarylPatrick MartinOrmond McGillBob FitchTobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, Larry HassBruce GoldPaul BurlesonBrian NunezMike StroudGlenn Haywood

Magician and Builder Phil Ackerly is today's guest on Magical People.

Phil Ackerly talks about the 3rd annual salute to the troops - a Night of Comedy & Magic at Rooster T Feathers in Sunnyvale. The event raises money for South Bay Blue Star Moms. For tickets and information, visit roostertfeathers.com

Phil Ackerly talks about the 3rd annual salute to the troops - a Night of Comedy & Magic at Rooster T Feathers in Sunnyvale. The event raises money for South Bay Blue Star Moms.

In this interview,magician Nick Paul talks about his time performing with Disney, performing silently, and his sketch comedy influence! Nick is a magician who for 14 years has performed full-time touring the United States at corporate events, collages, and theaters. He’s also had opportunities to perform at Walt Disney World, on cruises, and in multiple countries. He was voted “Critic’s Choice” for Best Variety Performance at the Orlando Fringe Festival, and was personally invited to audition for America’s Got Talent. In addition to this, he also has a podcast geared toward magicians called “Two Magicians, One Mic." Walt Disney World says, "He’s an entertainment tour de force."   Top of the Show News This week, I'm going to be traveling up north to visit some friends and take part in Phil Ackerly's Night of Comedy and Magic to support our troops. I'll be performing strolling magic before the stage show (That features Phil Ackerly, Christian Cagigal, and Ryan Kane). Come out to support our troops and to say hi! I'd love to meet you if you're up in that area! Click here for more info.     Interview with Nick Paul: Success Mantras You’re only as good as your next show. "Yes, and…"     Working with Disney • Tells how he got in with Disney, auditioning, and a "lucky break." • Tells how he created a specific show, a silent act, for his Disney audition. • How he doesn’t like auditions and about his inside perspective into them. • Performed at The Boardwalk at Walt Disney World in a sort of busking atmosphere (without passing the hat). • Learning from other performers and from the different kinds of audiences. • Gearing up to work on Disney Cruise Lines. • Changes he’s making as he’s getting ready to get into a completely different venue.     Working Silent & Sketch Comedy • Being aware of your posture and every movement and facial expressions. • Your actions need to be genuine. • How to view your helpers up on stage. • Playing off of your partners on stage. • Playing bigger and smaller. • Listening to your audience. • At the end of a sketch, the character is forever changed. • How does this sketch change me and the audience? • The audience is your partner. • When and how you can tactfully “razz" or "jab at" your helper.   Other Topics Covered • Impostor Syndrome • Networking with people and being kind. • Cutting your teeth in restaurants.     Failure Moment How Nick tried to get into the Blue Man Group and then ultimately realized it wasn’t for him. Even after two of his friends landed gigs with them.     Favorite Success Landing a contract with Disney.     Biggest Pro Challenge Differentiating himself from other magicians.     Parting Advice Be kind and try to be unique with your act.     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: Bluetooth Remote by Satechi Onetrack for iPhone     Books: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Malcolm Gladwell Books - Outliers, Blink, The Tipping Point, David & Goliath Seducing Strangers by Josh Weltman     Where can we find Nick Paul? Two Magicians One Mic.com NickPaul.net Impossible Feats of Fake Magic (Full Show) 

In this interview, juggler Chris Ruggiero talks about going after your dreams and the pros and cons of doing everything in your business yourself. Chris is a juggler, magician, and general daredevil who stays busy traveling the country performing his show where nothing is off limits! He’s recently been seen on The Ellen DeGeneres show, has published a book on following your dreams entitled Just Go, and a man of my own heart, he also has a podcast where he interviews other entertainers he’s met in his adventures! Plus, he gives the most exuberant high fives I’ve ever seen!     Top of the Show News In a week, I'm going to be traveling up north to visit some friends and take part in Phil Ackerly's Night of Comedy and Magic to support our troops. I'll be performing strolling magic before the stage show (That features Phil Ackerly, Christian Cagigal, and Ryan Kane). Come out to support our troops and to say hi! I'd love to meet you if you're up in that area! Tap here for more info!   Interview with Chris Ruggiero: Success Mantra It takes the same amount of effort to struggle as it does to thrive and succeed.     In Business, Should You Do Everything Yourself? • It helps you know what you should outsource or not. • When you do end up outsourcing, you know more about the task at hand than you would if you hadn’t tried it out yourself first. • Often times you’ll find things that you really love doing. • How to know when you need to outsource something. • Investing in yourself like in courses, specialized training, and coaches. • Mastermind groups.     Chris’ Other Creative Ventures Chris Ruggiero Podcast — a show where variety entertainer Chris Ruggiero interviews other entertainers he meets in his adventures. In this show you’ll find incredible stories that will leave you intrigued, inspired, and ready to live your own dreams. He’s interviewed entertainers like Justin Flom, Jeff Civillico, Brett Loudermilk, and Barry Friedman. Just Go: Adventures Of A Traveling Entertainer And A Guide To Living Your Dream — In his debut book, Chris Ruggiero shares personal stories of being a traveling entertainer and offers tips and advice to create an adventurous life most people only dream of. The book is a collection of small and easily digestible essays.   Other Topics Covered • Getting things done now rather than later. • Getting to comfortable. • Talks about his beginnings as an entertainer. • Inner doubt whether you’re “good enough” to be an entertainer. AKA The Impostor Syndrome. • Individually connect with people in the crowd during your performances. • Working with agents and how he got his first agent by doing some showcases. • This is the best time to be living in regards to building an audience and not having to ask permission to do something. • How Chris wrote his book. • Physical vs. digital publishing. • Persistence. • Be good and keep showing up. • Whatever gets scheduled, gets done.     Failure Moment Tells about a time on a unicycle where he took a nice little spill during a show.     Favorite Success His recent appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Show.    Biggest Pro Challenge Staying focused and on task.   Parting Advice Don’t wait to start something you’ve been thinking about. Take your first step today.     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: A camera, on your phone or otherwise.     Books: How to be like Walt by Pat Williams Choose Yourself! by James Altucher     Other Resources Mentioned During Show Squarespace Barry Friedman’s Showbiz Blueprint Michael Hyatt’s Blog and Platform University Dave Ramsey   Where can we find Chris Ruggiero? www.chrisruggiero.com Twitter @onemanvariety | Instagram | YouTube    

22 Years ago, magician Phil Ackerly was laid off from his day job at Fujitsu Microelectronics with a wife, a ten month old son, and a brand new home that was just coming out of escrow. This ultimately resulted in him taking his passion of performing magic full-time, making it his career.   Flash forward to today, Phil is an award winning magician taking home numerous awards like first place close-up from Pacific Coast Association of Magicians in 2010 and five-time Gold Medal Winner for favorite Party Entertainer by Bay Area Parent magazine. He now performs over 350 shows every year at corporate events and private parties.   Success Quote: In order to be successful, you have to fail.     Things Learned from Working for a Talent Agent • How to plan events. • You can't be hung up on yourself. • Finding out what the clients need and fill that need. • Up-selling to your client.     Failure Moment Not showing up at a show because of a rescheduling and a paperwork mixup.     Favorite Success Being able to make a living performing magic. Also, performing at the Hollywood Magic Castle and having The Professor, Dai Vernon compliment him on his show.     Biggest Professional Challenge Balancing his "creative work" with his "business work."     Other Topics Covered • Tells his story about how he got layer off from his day job and then was able to transition into his passion of performing magic full time. He talks about his first year out there. • Carving out a niche for himself in the family show market. • Increasing your fees. • Personalizing your show and differentiating yourself. • Value and perception of value. • The lengths he goes to confirm and re-confirm his bookings. • Thank you notes. • How he uses Yelp and how he gets reviews. • How he uses his blog to connect with his clients on a personal level. He talks specifically about one post entitled Treasure the Moments.     Parting Advice "Make me care." — Max Maven Make your audience care.     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: Arthur & Leslie Stead for writing custom music. Doug Bennett the Magic Writer     Books: Beyond Deception by Tobias Beckwith The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo  The Apple Experience by Carmine Gallo     Where can we find Phil Ackerly? www.MakePhilAppear.com Phil on Facebook