Honest conversations about trying to break into the entertainment industry before it breaks you!

Episode 110: Writer, Actor and Model Elad Ziv is About to Break

April 24, 2019 by taylor hughes

Elad and I sat down for an amazing conversation about life, the business and how to stay mentally healthy in the process of trying to Break in!

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Episode 109: Comedian, Magician and Actor Bruce Gold is About to Break

April 17, 2019 by taylor hughes

Bruce Gold has been one of my favorite performers for years. This week on the show I sat down to talk about his experience working as a comedian, actor and magician. Bruce shares many helpful insights and tips from years of real world experience.

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Episode 108: Magician Rmax Goodwin is About to Break

April 09, 2019 by taylor hughes

This week on the show we have my buddy Rmax Goodwin. Rmax is a wonderful performer and a delightful human being. When he isn’t wowing corporate audiences at fortune 500 companies, he can be seen amazing guests at Hollywood’s Famed Magic Castle.

find out more about Rmax at rmaxgoodwin.com

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The Return of Nick Paul

April 03, 2019 by taylor hughes

My Buddy Nick Paul returns for a special Impromptu chat at the World Shedquarters.

Episode 106: Magic Assistant Gwyn Auger is About to Break

March 13, 2019 by taylor hughes

Calgary based performer and entrepreneur Gwyn Auger opens up about her world travels, assisting magician’s like Lance Burton and why she chose to learn 5 languages at once.

find out more about Gwyn at themagicassistant.com

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Episode 105: Magician Doug Scheer is About to Break

March 06, 2019 by taylor hughes

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

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Episode 104: Magician John Accardo is About to Break

February 26, 2019 by taylor hughes

John Accardo is a brilliant magician and an amazing human! This show opens with an amazing existential conversation and ends with card tricks… so much good stuff.

Check out John’s new podcast “The Setup” on apple podcasts

follow him on instagram @johnaccardomagic

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Episode 103: Comedian Mark Schiff is About to Break

February 20, 2019 by taylor hughes

Stand up Comedian Mark Schiff talks about life on the road, Being Jerry Seinfield’s opening act for the last 15 years and more!

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Chris Grace is a successful Actor and Comedian… so why is he taking up magic? We talk about that plus improv and church drama this week on the About to Break Podcast.

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Episode 102: Actor / Comedian Chris Grace is About to Break

February 13, 2019 by taylor hughes

Episode 101: Physical Comedian Sethward is About to Break

February 06, 2019 by taylor hughes

I sat down this week with my buddy Sethward who is a hilariously creative individual. His unique characters have been featured on America's Got Talent, The Gong show and more. This is a wonderful insight into the creative process.

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Episode 100 is out now!!!

January 30, 2019 by taylor hughes

Listen to some of my favorite moments from the first 100 episodes! What are some of your favorite moments from the past 100? Let me know in the comments!

Listen now by searching for About To Break Podcast on iTunes / Google Play / Spotify / iHeartRadio / Stitcher / YouTube or at Abouttobreakpodcast.com!

Want to share your story of breaking down and breaking through? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 for a chance to be featured on the podcast.

I sat down with Magician Christopher James from Branson, MO during his recent run at the Magic Castle. Wonderful look into the creative process.

Conect with Christopher on instagram

Next week is Episode 100! It will be a Best of Episode and we want to hear your favorite moments from the show. Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456

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Episode 99: Magician Christopher James is About to Break

January 23, 2019 by taylor hughes

Director Joey Howell has had several people in his family affected by a rare disease known as Hunters Syndrome. He produced an amazing documentary to bring awareness. We talk about that and more on this weeks episode.

Find out more about the film at www.boyswithbiggerhearts.org

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Episode 98: Director Joey Howell is About to Break

January 15, 2019 by taylor hughes

Episode 97: Comedian Jason Collings is About to Break

January 09, 2019 by taylor hughes

This week Taylor Hughes sits down with Comedian Jason Collings to discuss going from breakdown to breakthrough. Jason didn't start performing comedy until his was in his mid 30's within 6 years he appeared on the Tonight Show. Jason just completed a Canadian stadium tour with Russell Peters. We talk about all of that and more on this episode of About to Break.

Be sure to check out JasonCollings.com

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Episode 96: Writer and Book Architect Stuart Horwitz is About to Break

January 01, 2019 by taylor hughes

Stuart Horwitz is the founder of Book Architecture, a firm of independent editors based in Providence and Boston.

In this episode we discuss:
* His love for books as a child
* Trying to be a better father
* Why road trips are amazing for connection
* Finding balance in monetizing your creative work
* The work of being an author
* Making time to create
* The myth of writers block
* The 3 draft writing process
* Seeking relational healing
* Experiences in meditation
* Police station merch

and having a healthier perspective on making money

Connect with Stuart at https://bookarchitecture.com/

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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

Episode 95: Magician Jon Armstrong is About to Break

November 13, 2018 by taylor hughes

I had a great conversation with the incredible Jon Armstrong. Jon is an amazing magician and expert on all things Marvel!

Be sure to check out Jon online at www.cardjon.com

You can also download his latest Penguin Live Act for more info on moving from close-up to stand up.

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Episode 94: Bruce Scott is About to Break

October 30, 2018 by taylor hughes

My friend Bruce Scott has had an eclectic career.

Everything from being Johnny Cash's Bodyguard to being a Pastor. He now says he is doing what he was born to do... Helping non profits organizations raise money through impactful events.

Bruce shares so much in this episode that every entertainer and entrepreneur needs to hear!

Episode 93: Harrison Lampert is About to Break!

October 23, 2018 by taylor hughes

Harrison Lampert is an Actor, Comedian and Magician in that order. As an actor he has been seen on Ghosted & The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. As a comedian he is part of the Groundlings Improv Sunday Company and as a magician he and I geek out a lot. This is a delightful conversation with a true renaissance man!

Connect with Harrison at www.harrisonlampert.com

Episode 93 of the show available now on apple podcasts, spotify and at www.abouttobreakpodcast.com

Episode 92: Robert Hall is About to Break

October 16, 2018 by taylor hughes

Episode 92: Robert Hall is About to Break!

This week I am performing at the Loft Theater in beautiful Lake Tahoe. I sat down with my friend Robert Hall who is an accomplished Magician, Painter, and Dancer. We talk about his career in entertainment which began at the age of 15! Then we get into a philosophical discussion on the current state of magic as an art before eating more sushi than I thought was humanly possible. Another incredible episode that you won't want to miss!

Connect with Robert at www.roberthallmagic.com/

Visit the Loft at: www.thelofttahoe.com/

Episode 92 of the show available now on apple podcasts, spotify and at www.abouttobreakpodcast.com

Episode 91: Kayla Drescher is About to Break!

This week on the About to Break Podcast I sat down with the amazing Kayla Drescher. Kayla is an incredible magician who has performed on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us and she is currently starring in the hit touring theater show Champions of Magic. She is the co-host the new podcast Shezam answering the question “What is it like to be a woman in magic?”

We talk about all of that and more in Episode 92 of the show available now on apple podcasts, spotify and at www.abouttobreakpodcast.com

Be sure to visit Kayla’s site at www.magicinheels.com

and subscribe to Shezampod.com

Episode 91: Kayla Drescher is About to Break

October 10, 2018 by taylor hughes