Incredible Advice
Variety entertainers sometimes seem to get lost in their own little worlds.They look at what others in their art are doing and copy, or in some cases "present a tribute." There are plenty of instances where comics have been called out for stealing jokes,...
Shout Outs!
This week I want to give a shout out to some people I really admire and appreciate.Obviously I can't list everyone, and if you don't find your name below, please don't take it wrong.Maybe I just want to remain a secret admirer of you ...First and foremost,...
Easter Monday
It is Easter Monday - and while I don't usually discuss religion on this blog, I wanted to share one of my favorite Easter Memes with you. The regular blog will return next week.
My Thoughts
My first thought today was ... Ugh.The second the alarm clock went off.I woke with a stiff neck, my arm hurt from laying on it wrong and I immediately had a headache.I picked up my phone to check my emails and social media.I thought - ugh again. I had to...
If Major Brands Sold Themselves Like Entertainers
This post may be controversial. And I don't care. I think it is time that entertainers stand up and improve on their marketing and communications. Some of you will agree with me and others will be offended. How dare I belittle someone's sales copy. ...
The Glamorous Lifestyle of a Professional Entertainer
Being a professional entertainer isn't easy. People don't think of it as a "real" job. I remember in 1991, getting off a cruise ship and going to pick up my dog. I been been on for a three week contract. The dog had been staying with my parents while I was out at sea....
Questions No One Asks Ventriloquists!
I answered ventriloquism's most frequently asked questions over on the VentriloquistSociety.com blog. I thought it only fair that I answer the five questions no one asks a ventriloquist. 1. How will you spend all the money you are making? I'll put a...
How Many Shows?
How many shows do you perform in a year? I can't tell you how many times I've been asked that question over my career. Usually by other entertainers, sometimes by people who are just curious. Seldom by clients. I know some acts that can tell you how many...
Branding and Creativity
Right Click and Save The MP3 File Here To Download And Listen Later Transcript: Hi there … this is Tom Crowl and I want to welcome you to the Maher Blog Podcast. That's right, every once in a while I'm going to start talking to you rather than just writing. Today we...
I Know … My Version
I was talking with Mark Wade right after I wrote last week's article. Mark calls me on the phone a lot. He is one of my best friends. He started the conversation as he usually does: "Tommy, what are you doing?" Nobody calls me Tommy. Except Mark when he...
