Success Or Significance?

Success Or Significance?

Several weeks ago, I entertained at a high end corporate dinner. Over 700 people were in attendance. And this event was top notch. As the guests ate dinner, the hosts presented several awards. My show was immediately following dinner. That is the perfect spot for...
Unintended Motivation

Unintended Motivation

From June 30th 1984 until late 2005, I was a full time, professional magician.I add in the full time because in entertainment, some consider themselves a professional without earning their living with an art.Not sure why, you never see that in other forms of business....

The Imposter Syndrome

I was listening to a radio program about entrepreneurs while driving the other day. I tend to listen to business and creative program topics. A belief that what goes in can take root and blossom into something good in my life. So back to the program. The host was...
It’s Labor Day, So I Am Taking Off!

It’s Labor Day, So I Am Taking Off!

I actually need a day off. Maybe more. In the states it is Labor Day, where we celebrate work by taking time off … Until next week – keep making folks laugh! ← Know Your...
Know Your Audience

Know Your Audience

I attended a show with some friends. The audience was a mixture of adults and children. More adults, but there were at least 30 kids mixed in. A family crowd to be sure. The first act (who usually works comedy clubs) came onstage and opened with a monologue about sex....
Something Different

Something Different

Ordinarily I write thoughts on ventriloquism, the business and tips for vents. This week though, I wanted to share something that came to my inbox. It was PR for a UK group called Two Door Cinema Club. I’ll share their PR release, along with some thoughts of my...