There’s Gold In Small Towns !

I’m sure you’ve heard the old prospectors saying “There’s gold in them hills!”, well, I’m here to tell you that there is gold in them small towns as well!  Playing big cities and towns is rewarding but not as much as playing the...

“But They’re Stinking Up The Territory!”

I know that is a shocking headline to start this blog but it is true, especially if you have been performing or want to start performing in a given area. A bad act coming into your area CAN “stink up” the place with a terrible act, making it almost...

Are “Kidshows” Real Show Business?

Anyone who knows me and knows my work can answer this question in ONE word…YES! Kidshows are a legitimate part of show business. The clientele is different, granted, but the same good principles of show business apply, whether you are doing kidshows or corporate...
Are Themed Shows Important?

Are Themed Shows Important?

I’ve been asked by many when I lecture “Are themed shows important?”…and my answer is always YES! In this age of specialization the “generic” show has almost lost it’s place in school and library settings. Even corporate...
Special Trunks Needed For Traveling By Air

Special Trunks Needed For Traveling By Air

I often travel by air when going to do shows and I’ve learned (the hard way!) that you can’t just fly using your regular trunks or suitcases and expect your act to arrive in one piece. You actually need to have special cases constructed so your...
“NO” Doesn’t Mean “Forever”!

“NO” Doesn’t Mean “Forever”!

As entertainers I think many of us are a soft skinned bunch. I know I can be, although I’ve gotten much better over the last few years. But do you remember the first time you were rejected or told “no” when you went back after a repeat date? Herein...