Episode 92: Robert Hall is About to Break

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/

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Episode 91: Kayla Drescher is About to Break

Episode 90: Comedy Juggling Duo The Passing Zone

Owen Morse and Jon Wee met in 1986 at a juggling convention and instantly knew they were destined to be a team. They have appeared on the Tonight Show, Americas Got Talent and are one of the most booked acts in the Corporate market. This is a really fun episode with lots of crazy stories!

In this episode we talk about:

• Learning to use a Bullwhip

• The Passing Zone Origin Story

• The importance of meeting other variety artists

• Getting started at Disneyland

• Breaking into the college market with NACA

• It's nice to not work the road alone

• Debriefing after shows

• What do you do when it all goes wrong

• Juggling Chain Saws

• Managing work and family life
  ….and their experience on America’s Got Talent

Find out more at http://passingzone.com/

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Episode 89: Balloon Artist Scott Tripp

I was introduced to Scott Tripp by our mutual friend Rob Balchunas. Scott is an Amazing Balloon Artist and i this conversation goes all over the glorious map!

In this episode we talk about:

• When you travel full time you forget where you’ve been

• Trying to find Analogue art in a digital world

• Scott has 12k photos on his phone

• Scott brought me gifts!

• Amazing things are happening NOW and we are HERE

• Running a fundraiser for himself

• Why the Packaging of a gift matters

• The value of bad art

• Loving the art more than performing it

• Being over apologetic

• Why all artists should re-watch Disney’s “Fantasia”

….and much much more

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Episode 88: Storyteller Harris III is About to Break

Harris iii is a Magician, Illusionist and Storyteller. He is also the Curator of the STORY gatherings and STORY conference.

In this episode we talk about:

• How storytelling is a part of all of our lives

• We should be intentional about the type of stories we tell

• People remember how you make them feel, not what you say or do.

• If we tell better stories we can create a better world

• We get to write the script of our life

… and choosing curiosity over fear

Follow Harris on social @harrisiii

Check out Story 2018 at www.harrisiii.com

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Episode 87: Musician Ethan Luck is About to Break over releasing a solo album, Touring with Kings of Leon and Being in countless Tooth and Nail bands.

Ethan Luck is a musician, producer, multi-instrumentalist and photographer who has played in many bands, most prominently, the Ska band The O.C. Supertones and rock band Relient K. He has played on albums for Demon Hunter, Kutless, Roper, Nikki Clan and Last Tuesday. As well as playing on the road with Kings of Leon.

Follow ethan on social @ethanluck

Connect with Ethan and check out his podcasts at http://www.ethanluck.com/

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Episode 86: Jason Michaels is About to Break over being a professional speaker, writing his first book and having tourette's syndrome.

Episode 85: Dionne Woods / The Turquoise Iris is About to Break over battling insecurity, her name becoming a hashtag and discovering the keys to personal acceptance.

Dionne Woods is a dynamic artist and entrepreneur. Her unique style of chalk painting furniture has gone viral and even led to a hashtag of her own name #dothedionne.

This is a wonderfully refreshing conversation about how creativity can lead to courage.

In this episode we talk about:
* We both think Katie is wonderful
* Watching fireworks is silly
* Being young parents
* Everyone is creative
* Creativity brings confidence
* Not caring about looking foolish is freeing
* Not grading yourself
* From Etsy store to influencer
* Finding your own style
* Sharing your mistakes is important as well

and so  much more!

follow Dionne on social media @theturquoiseiris

and be sure to visit her website www.theturquoiseiris.com

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Episode 84: Curtis the Mentalist is About to Break plus terrible gig stories with Piff the Magic Dragon and more!

Episode 83: Magic Show Horror Stories with The Amazing Johnathan, Johnny Thompson and more!

I walked around Magic live and asked a ton of magicians to share their best stories of when it all went wrong.

Episode 82: Musician Dan Snyder is About to Break over growing up in a small town, creating the band paper lights, making beautiful music while trying to make a living.

I first met Dan when we recorded the episode about his band Paper Lights. Since that time we have become wonderful friends and I wanted him to come back on the show to share some of his personal story.
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Episode 81: Drummer Josh “Roach” Durante is About to Break over playing the road, Dealing with social media and trying to raise his daughter right.

Josh “Roach” Durante is an amazing drummer who has played the road for years. His band Sangre is a Heavy, Melodic, Death & Thrash influenced Metal band formed in the city of Pomona, California in the summer of 1999. He also happens to be my neighbor!

In this episode Josh and I talk about:

• Late night shows
• The glamorous life of a Rock Star
• Being scared as a grown up
• The challenge of being a Dad and a touring musician
• The idea of success is ever changing
• Feeling unaccepted traveling in other states
• Josh is old school with technology
• Why playing small towns is the best
• Not wanting to meet your heroes
• Times are rough… what do you do?
• Technicians Vs Musicians
• Playing the road makes you better

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Episode 80: Taylor Broke - an episode about the episode

This is a very special episode about an episode. 3 weeks ago I had a major anxiety/panic attack that sent me to the ER. In this episode my Friend Eddie Furth joins me to discuss what happened and where we go from here.

Episode 79: Dynasty Typewriter Co Producers Jamie Flam and Vanessa Ragland

This week's episode features a WONDER FULL conversation with Jamie and Vanessa of the glorious Dynasty Typewriter!

Dynasty Typewriter is LA's new venue for highly curated live entertainment and comedy events, located at the Hayworth Theatre in historic Westlake. Dynasty is a place where comedians and other artists can experiment with new immersive show formats, do engaging live podcasts, and also have the opportunity to bring more production and theatricality to their acts. Building this new theater-going experience brings a fresh approach to the classic show format, for artists and audience alike.

Jamie FLAM

Jamie is a writer and producer based in Los Angeles. His goal is to make and do stuff that reminds people of the wonder and enchantment in the world. He most recently served as The Artistic Director/Booker at The Hollywood Improv (2011-2017), named the #1 comedy club in North America in 2016, [due to] “shrewd booking from Jamie Flam.” This is what made him the toast of his grandma's retirement home.
Currently, he is driving to make Dynasty Typewriter LA's best destination for intimate and moving shows and experiences, while continuing to develop content, produce live variety shows, and do script and talent consulting for creative agencies and podcast networks.    

VANESSA RAGLAND Vanessa is a writer improvisor producer actor hyphenate hyphenate based in Los Angeles. She wants to make things and learn to have healthy boundaries, while still "being fun." You can hear her voice in some things, and sometimes even see her in other things. She co-hosted Nerdist Network’s Pop My Culture Podcast and Earwolf’s Totally Mommy. Her goal is to establish a place for artists to thrive and audience members to enjoy great shows… and even greater popcorn.

Currently, she is developing comedy content for television and digital, continuing to book and produce live variety shows, and performing regularly around town.
 
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Episode 78: Executive Producer David Doyle is About to Break over Winning Emmys , Performing Comedy Clubs & Rediscovering Magic as an Adult.

David Doyle is a four-time Emmy® Award-winning producer with a depth of experience in a variety of genres having developed and produced original factual and entertainment projects with numerous broadcast and cable networks. In addition he spent years working the road as a Stand-up Comedian before making the switch to TV Production.

In this episode David and I discuss:
* David is the only magician I know who loves sports
* Being Dodger fans as kids
* Having a shop teacher that did magic
* The Magic Castle junior group was amazing for kids like us
* Getting to meet Steve Martin
* Making 60 Grand when he was 17
* Giving up Magic for Stand-Up
* Giving up Stand-up for TV
* Working the Road, Working for Dick Clark, Working for Michael Seligman
* Printing business cards for the job you want to have
… and realizing there is still more to do.

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Episode 77: Charles Peachock is About to Break over Juggling on Americas Got Talent , Performing Cruises & Creating Audio Ape.

Charles is a world champion of juggling and has appeared on Americas Got Talent more times than any other comedy juggler. He tours the world entertaining cruise audiences and is the creator or Audio Ape, the premier audio remote for stage performers.

In this episode Charles and I discuss:

• Working on cruises is like living in an after show meet and great
• His parents owned a record store
• Starting with magic before discovering juggling
• When your desperate to perform, you will make it happen
• Prince was a janitor to pay for studio time
• People can’t fathom that you can make a living doing this
• Charles feels lucky to have known early what he wanted to do with his life
• Magicians have a higher ceiling than jugglers
• There are no famous jugglers
• AGT hates jugglers
• People think Vegas is what its all about
• Why being able to control your own show cues is so important
  … and how his company Audio Ape came to be

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connect with Charles @ charlespeachock.com

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Episode 76: Musician Vance Fite is About to Break over playing in other peoples bands, Creating his own Projects and Trying to balance it all.

Episode 75: The New Bad Boys of Magic are About to Break over Being Birthday Party Magicians, Getting kicked out of UCB and being too edgy for TV.

THE NEW BAD BOYS OF MAGIC (Daniel Donohue & Eric Siegel) combine Chicago-style sketch comedy with Hollywood stage trickery. Two perfect foils, they stumble backwards into one impossible feat after another in vaudevillian synchronicity. Their magical variety show DIRTY TRICKS plays to sold-out audiences every month at Three Clubs Cocktail Lounge in Hollywood. Their new full-length show COKE & MIRRORS will debut at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in June.

In this episode the Bad Boys and I talk about:
* Who were the old bad boys of Magic?
* 2 years of them performing together
* They are both Chicago Improvisers
* Giving up magic and then rediscovering it
* Moving to LA to become a Writer
* I almost broke their table
* Doing Magic on your own terms
* Studying Improv made magic better
* The boys describe each others characters
* An informative talk about Scientology
* Why their act is too edgy for TV
* They have their own monthly show at 3 clubs
* How they got kicked out of UCB
* Their new show is called Coke and Mirrors
* Check them out at the fringe festival
… and making it another year without getting a real job

Check out their site at https://www.badboysmagic.com/
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Episode 74 Chris Mitchell is About to Break over Being a Magician, Acting on TV and being tempted by Hot Dog on a Stick!

If you take a healthy dose of comedy, throw in a handful of magic, and blend it, you have the recipe for The Chris Mitchell Show. Chris has entertained audiences in Casinos, Comedy Clubs, Corporate Events, Colleges, and Cruise Ships during his world tour of things that begin with the letter “C.” He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he also appears on television and in films.

In this episode Chris and I talk about:

• Me seeing Chris perform at Wizards City Walk when I was a kid
• Sending a VHS demo tape to the Magic castle
• Bad corporate gigs
• What to do when your paints rip on stage
• Learning from other incredible performers
• The first visit to the Magic Castle
• Cruise guests decide if you get brought back
• Magicians love suitcases
• Reminders to face your fears
• Dealing with drunk audience members
• Being grateful later for awful things that happen on stage
• Live theater is an adventure
• Learning how to Bomb
• Getting Stand up comedy out of his system

… and making it another year without getting a real job

Check out Chris’ website at https://chrismitchellmagic.com

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Episode 73: Production Manager PJ Culbreth is About to Break over Tour Managing Rock Bands, Being forced to play bass & Realizing there is more to life than what he thought.

My buddy PJ Culbreth is one of the most talented and experienced guys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. This conversation has it all! We really open up about a lot in this episode and I am excited to share it.

In this episode PJ and I discuss:

• Growing up playing music at church
• Bass isn’t something you choose its something that happens to you
• Transitioning from playing music to mixing for others
• Living on Cigarettes and hamburgers
• Your talent gets you into bars underage
• When church became a production
• Moving from Analogue to Digital
• Fake it till you make it
• Shows can be logistical nightmares
• Working on National Margherita Day
• It’s hard to not be distracted at other peoples events
• Should I practice guitar or buy another pedal
• You need the opportunity to not be good in order to get good
• Helping clients who have unrealistic expectations
• Are you in business because of price, personalization or premier
• A debrief of our weird church experiences
• Being willing to make tough decisions
• Your never prepared for life
• Getting what you wanted and thinking now what?

… and remembering to be humble

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