The Professional Magician Cris Johnson
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- Economía y empresa
Do you want to be a professional magician? Since 2003, full-time magician, hypnotist, and author Cris Johnson has traveled North America coast to coast performing 400+ shows a year. This podcast features business-building tips so that you can book more shows at professional fees. Cris will give you an insider’s perspective of different markets including elementary, middle, and high schools, colleges, corporate banquets, libraries, private parties, trade shows, fundraising shows, and more so that you know what works and what doesn’t. You’ll discover how to make sure your magic fits different performing conditions so that your clients love you and recommend your show to other decision makers. Cris will also delve deep into marketing your shows using 21st century digital marketing, including website advice, search engine optimization, email marketing, content marketing, blogging, social media, Google Ads, and much more. He shares his marketing expertise so that you can get your website ranked higher in Google searches and your name noticed by more potential clients. The Professional Magician podcast is a mix of performing advice, marketing tips , magic trick reviews, interviews with other professional magicians, rants, and lessons learned from nearly 10,000 paid performances. Whether you want to make performing a full-time career or just book a few gigs for fun, The Professional Magician podcast will help you get there. Hit subscribe and discover ways to make your performing career soar!
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John Ferrentino: A Career in Comedy
#122 - Do you enjoy comedy magic? If so, John Ferentino is definitely someone to listen to. Often called the 'Godfather of Comedy Magic,' John's career spans decades and took him across the world. This interview is filled with wild stories, funny anecdotes, and more. This week's Trick Talk features John's downloadable product, "Do Spirits Return?"By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees: 1. Gr...
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Understanding Client Personalities
#121 - When you book your shows, you'll likely run into a variety of personalities. Understanding who these folks are and how they may act is key to having a successful show. In this episode, I cover some of the titles of people who may book you, their most common personalities, and other people you may encounter at these shows.This week's Trick Talk features Akronym by Conjuring Labs!By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows ...
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Jim Kleefeld: Noise is Not Appreciation
#120 - If you are a kids performer, do you get nervous when the show organizer tells you they are going to let the kids run around to burn off energy? If so, this episode will reveal why. Jim Kleefeld also discusses why performers who just focus on getting the kids to yell and scream are not doing the show or their audiences any favors.This week's Trick Talk looks at the Cesaral Spirit Bell!Get Jim Kleefeld's products HEREBy the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow y...
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My Close-Up Sets Revealed
#119 - And now for something different! I'm getting back into close-up magic soon. I thought it might be fun to talk about my close-up sets, why I structure them the way I do, why I dropped certain effects, and more. Plus along the way you'll hear several 'mini-reviews'; of the gaffs and routines I use.Just getting into close-up magic? I reveal a lot of good 'best practices' for strolling gigs too.Want to know more about the routines I mention in this episode? Check out my books below:Cause &...
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Making Magic with Words
#118 - How do you describe your magic to prospects on the phone? How do you describe your show on your website? After viewing over 200 magicians' websites, I've found the vast majority to be missing out on a great opportunity. Join me as I reveal ways to create 'magic' with your words to better sell your show!This week's Trick Talk reviews Smoke Cube by João MirandaBy the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees: ...
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Jeff McBride on Mystery School
#117 - This week's episode features my interview with the legend JEFF MCBRIDE.(What more do I need to say?)Check out MYSTERY SCHOOLThis week's Trick Talk is INCEPTION by Pro MysticBy the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees: 1. Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians. I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies...