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Magician John Michael Hinton told us how he fooled Penn and Teller
21 May 2025
00:22:45
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You can see this full episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLhQewoFdQI
Be sure to watch John Michael Hinton on Fool us with Penn and Teller https://youtu.be/rNDfunTdD0w?si=QbhP1YT8jSbs_yo2
Magic Castle debrief with Nick Paul
14 May 2025
00:53:38
Nick Paul joins Taylor to talk about their travels and a recent run at Hollywood's Magic Castle
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Doing Awesome Really Excellent... with Nick Paul
16 Nov 2022
00:31:05
Today's guest is incredible magician and comedian Nick Paul!
Episode 64: Drumming Legend Kenny Aronoff is About to Break over Being a Studio Musician, Quitting the Symphony and Getting the next gig.
13 Mar 2018
01:02:58
Kenny Aronoff is one of the world’s most influential and in-demand session and touring drummers today. The list of artists he’s worked with reads like a who’s who of the music industry.
In this episode Kenny and I talk about:
His Studio set up in North Hollywood
Living life without a rear view mirror
Records he’s played on have sold over 300 million copies
How we first met
The Beatles changed everything for him
His motto of fight or fight
Filming Hired Gun for Netflix
Playing for Paul and Ringo 50 years after seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan
His parents were really supportive of his career choices
Refusing to play the piano because he was in love with the drums
Episode 63: Illusionist Alex Ramon is About to Break over Being the Ringmaster for Ringling Brothers, Trying to Fool Penn & Teller and Logging more miles than most performers.
07 Mar 2018
01:11:08
Alex Ramon is a true Showman. He was the second youngest ringmaster in Ringling brothers History, traveled the world with Disney Live and now presents his own unique show for theater audiences world wide.
In this episode Alex and I talk about:
Not knowing the difference between Hawaiian Islands
Growing up acting in commercials
Discovering Magic at 13
Spending hours in the magic shop as a kid
Magic is the only job he has ever had
Performing stadium events with Disney
A weird audition changed his life
Being honest with who you are
Having supportive parents
Withdrawing from college to perform full time
Not realizing magicians were in the entertainment business
Almost walking away from a huge opportunity
Joining the Circus
What he thought about the movie the Greatest Showman
Creating his own show after leaving the Circus
… and just staying true to himself
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Episode 62: Juggler and Speaker Chris Ruggiero is About to Break over Juggling in the snow, performing free shows in New York & Learning to do Everything.
28 Feb 2018
00:53:39
Chris is a great juggler and an amazing guy. He is one of the hardest working entertainers in Los Angeles and shares so much knowledge that can support you as your trying to do the thing you love for a living.
In this episode Chris and I talk about:
Why its important to learn all aspects of the business
How he started being a videographer
Not waiting till your ready, just start something
Knowing the why behind what you want to do
Opportunity flows through relationship
The power of saying yes
Show up and be nice
Growing up in Pennsylvania
Learning without a teacher
Playing music in bars when he was 15
Walking through the snow to get to a juggling club
Driving to New York to perform for free
You don’t need to know how to do something before you start
… and remembering that Perfection starts as mediocre
Episode 61: Magician Mark James is About to Break over Performing at the Magic Castle, Making a living in entertainment & Hammering a nail in his face.
21 Feb 2018
01:39:17
Mark James performs sleight of hand magic and comedy. He is a brilliant performer from the UK and I caught up with him during his week at the magic castle where we recorded a late night podcast.
In this episode Mark and I talk about:
A lot of people died in Hollywood
What it’s like to work at the Magic Castle
Mark is a huge film buff
LA restaurants that only serve 1 item
You need to have personal things in your show
Growing up in the UK
Should magic be truthful?
Making your show your own
Learning to shove a nail in your face
You need to be unique if you want to get the best gigs
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Episode 60: Bob Goff Author of Love Does is About to Break over Loving Everyone, Being a Recovering Lawyer & Building Schools in Africa.
14 Feb 2018
00:49:23
I love Bob Goff. At a time in my life when I was ready to lose faith in everything and everyone, Bob challenged me to live life differently. I am so grateful to call him my friend and am so happy to share this conversation with you.
In this episode Bob and I talk about:
They had to put up a sign for us to not feed the Alligators
We avoid desperation but that is where people find their greatest creativity
You need to be desperate for the right things
Having fewer options is better
The tortured Poet
What is driving your performance?
Using what you have to do some good today
Being 100% engaged and present
Wanting to be who you are where you are
A guy who writes down what other people eat
Taking notes on your life
We are waiting for revelation and instead we are given other people
Acting in kindness is huge
Love everybody always
A different perspective of church
Avoiding a hero mentality when helping others
Finding beauty in Wimsey
Speaking true things over yourself
Not trying to hide our weakness … and remembering that we are all just rough drafts
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Episode 59: Improvisor & TV Writer Lynne Stanko is About to Break over the cost of Living in LA, Being a Funny person with Depression & Starting a non profit to reach out.
07 Feb 2018
01:08:53
Lynne is a wonderful human being. More than a great writer and improvisor, Lynne created the non profit Show Up Girls to empower young women with confidence, collaboration and compassion.
In this episode we talk about:
Magic and Improv have similar issues
Second City Improv gave us some amazing people
Sometimes its art and sometimes it isn't
Knowing your strengths is key
Many dramatic actors began as improvisors
Don't think… Be present
Why she studied at multiple improv schools
It costs a ton to take improv
Improv is therapeutic
101 classes are full of people who dont care
Lynne doesn’t think Improv works in LA
Improv requires selflessness
I don’t care if you laugh, I care that your compelled
It’s hard to be about process in Los Angeles because you have to pay the bills
Money ruins art
Life is here to amuse you
Dealing with Anxiety
Adults need to play more
Starting a non profit to encourage and empower young women
Accepting your mistakes like they are a reward … and remembering that all of life is Improv
Episode 58: Hollywood Prop Builder Jim Logiudice is About to Break over building jet packs for the Rocketeer, Making Pianos for Lady Gaga and Refurbishing Disneyland Memorabilia.
31 Jan 2018
01:08:23
Jim Logiudice helped shape my childhood and he had no idea the impact he had. When I was a kid, movies like the Rocketeer inspired me to want to create models and props. I remember building a Rocketeer helmet and jet pack when I was a kid. How cool is it that 27 years later I would be recording this episode with the guy who built the actual prop. We geek out about prop building and then get very real about the reality of a live in the industry. I was so encourage and inspired by Jim’s perspective on what really matters in life and in business.
In this episode we talk about:
His projects inspired me as a kid
Finding out people got paid to make models
Trying to get a job instead of college
Walking into the studio and getting hired
Working on Flubber and Armagetton
Deadlines and quick tunrarounds
Being done with the industry
Why we don’t live in LA
When 9 to 5 becomes 5 to 9
Vintage cars are magic
Working on old houses
Restoring original Disneyland props
Building the Rocketeer Jet Pack
Taking consistent work over exciting projects
Why people get out of this business
The speed of production makes it tough for people to break in
In 1910 Coy Watson married Golda Wilmer and the two settled in the Edendale area of Los Angeles which would later become Echo Park. A few years later Mack Sennett built one of Hollywood’s first movie studios 300 yards from their house. The couple had nine children who ended up acting in hundreds of classic films. Harry Watson was my wife’s grandfather and in this episode I sat down with his brother Billy who just celebrated his 94 birthday.
This very special episode features some personal stories from the Watson Family told by Billy!
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Episode 55: Magician Titou is About to Break over leaving France, using a baguette as a magic wand and still needing a green card.
10 Jan 2018
01:15:25
Titou was born and raised in France, fell in love with the art of magic and that has taken him around the world. He now lives in Las Vegas and stopped by the studio on his way to a show in Los Angeles.
In this episode Adam and I talk about:
Can anyone really fool Penn and Teller
Living in Las Vegas
Living in a hotel near Disneyland for 9 months
Taking props through immigration
Playing the part of Lazerman at Disneyland
Will work for vacation
The challenges of traveling for a living
Social Media only shows the upside
Working in Macau for 6 months
Doing the same 15 show 452 times
Being antisocial on Airplanes
Being open to learning from others
Why he likes variety that comes from different shows
Our mutual love of road cases
Learning from your mistakes
Being easy going as a performer Doing your best with every opportunity because you never know what it will lead to
Episode 53: Karen Cheung is About to Break over managing things at the Greek Theater, Working with Actors and being a Female in Hollywood.
20 Dec 2017
01:30:18
Karen is the Food and Beverage manager for the Greek theater in Los Angeles, has a brilliant business mind and also happens to be my sister in law!
In this episode Karen and I talk about:
• Working with an entire staff made up of actors and screen writers • Secret tunnels under the Greek Theater • How we learned things before the internet • A tangent about conspiracy Theories • Growing up in the restaurant business • The real reason people go to bars • Stop Posturing!!! • The myth of fake it till you make it • Being genuine and present is everything • Artists are responsible for the audience they attract • Lack of humility will destroy us • Some thoughts for managers • Developing real friends in the business • the reality of Backstage • worrying about people’s opinion of you and then realizing they aren’t thinking about you at all! • We all just want to be heard • Succeeding as a woman in a male dominated industry • Letting passion be the driver • The power of communal events
... and remembering to be grateful
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Episode 52: Magician Siegfried Tieber is About to Break over Creating his one man show, performing at the Magic Castle and unexpected car accidents.
13 Dec 2017
00:57:20
Siegfried Tieber recently performed his one man show SEE-SAW to Sold out crowds in Los Angeles. He is a true gentleman and a wonderful human being
In this episode Siegfried and I discuss:
People thinking magicians like to play cards
impossibility surrounding gambling
Creating once in a lifetime moments
Co-creating with your audiences
Why he chooses to do close up magic
What role do secrets play in Magic
Has google messed up things for magicians
His one man magic show called See-Saw
Being a magician who likes questions
What are Skeptics?
The importance of remaining present
Someone hit his car while we are talking!
Remembering to be kind to yourself
…. and remembering each performance is an end in itself
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Episode 51: Guitarist Aaron Abeyta is About to Break over auditioning for NOFX, learning improv comedy and doing cartoon voice overs.
06 Dec 2017
00:50:30
Aaron Abeyta is the lead guitarist and trumpet player for the band NOFX. We sat down and discussed everything from life on the road the last 20 years to him barely surviving a move to Hollywood when he was 21.
In this episode Aaron and I discuss:
His love of Improv Comedy
I'm a total fan boy
Wikipedia can’t be trusted
Auditioning for NOFX
Fat Mike changed his name
Learning the bands songs on way to the first show
Being non political in a punk band
Remaining an independent band
How the band has stayed together over 20 years
Trying to get into Groundlings
Bathroom Accidents on stage
Remembering the first time the band could afford a hotel
Having crazy fans follow him home
Pan handling and dumpster diving to survive Hollywood
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Episode 50: Variety Performer & Producer Scot Nery is About to Break over Hosting a weekly Hollywood show, Creating Boobietraps and Being an entertainment consultant.
29 Nov 2017
01:06:18
Scot Nery began performing professionally at age 11. He has appeared on the tonight show performed in seven countries and is the host and producer of the wildly popular Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap in Hollywood.
In this episode Scot and I discuss:
His recent marriage
Why does his home feel so amazing?
LA is weird and he loves it!
When memes become mean
Learning magic as a kid
The neighbor who had a magical basement
Is entertainment an art or a craft?
Maintaining control of the show while keeping the element of surprise
Taking personal responsibility for the audiences experience
Are we all just sheep?
Consulting for TV
Scripting in magic shows makes no sense
Moving from magic to juggling
No matter what happens in live you can still enjoy it
The whole point is to make a difference
Being motivated by bad performances
How do we regain the wonder of magic
We get maybe a little too deep about my act
Being the performer you want to see!
What he looks for when booking acts for BoobieTrap
…. and realizing you can’t fix everything
You can connect with Scot on social media @scotnery
Get Tickets to tonight BoobieTrap Show at boobiela.com
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Episode 49: Music Producer Daniel Ornellas is About to Break over producing records for others, years of touring and learning to hustle.
15 Nov 2017
00:49:11
Daniel Ornellas is a music producer and Musician living in Nashville, TN. Originally from South Africa Daniel moved to the states when he was touring with the band Tree63. This episode is so full of real life experience in the business and Daniel shares so much that is applicable throughout the entertainment industry.
In this episode Daniel and I discuss:
Being from South Africa
Learning to speak like a southerner
Idaho is surprisingly beautiful
Napoleon Dynamite
Not being aloud to check in his own bags
Smuggling tuna on planes
The time when the TSA surrounded him with guns
Forgetting what city your supposed to be flying to
Why Beer goes well with Hymns
The dangers of quitting your day job too soon
How to not be motivated by fear
realizing that your becoming someone else's wing man
Writing a better song
If you want hardcore fans you need to create something special
When Art becomes your taskmaster
The ups and downs of life on the road
Making sure your life is sustainable
Taking 10 years to become an overnight success …. and just sticking with it
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Episode 48: Celebrity Publicist Michael Levine is About to Break over Growing up with Dyslexia, Refusing to be a victim and Making the world an offer it can’t refuse.
08 Nov 2017
00:39:13
Michael Levine is a writer and PR expert. He has represented 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners and 43 New York Times Bestsellers. Michael shares some of the common denominators he has seen with people who make a career in the entertainment business and boy is this a great conversation.
In this episode Michael and I discuss:
His childhood in New York
Having an alcoholic parent
Being dyslexic
Refusing to have a victim mentality
An easy way to stay broke in Hollywood
Deciding to make the world an offer it cant refuse
Episode 47: Magician Adam Wilber is About to Break over performing at the Magic Castle for the first time, Paying the bills as a performer and creating unbelievable magic.
01 Nov 2017
01:25:03
Adam Wilber is a magician, inverter and author. I sat down with him in Los Angeles during his debut week at the World Famous Magic Castle. This episode is so full of info about the business side of show business.
Episode 45: Actor and Magician Jonathan Levit is About to Break over being a Magic Consultant for Burt Wonderstone, Now You See Me and Being a TV Host.
18 Oct 2017
01:13:53
In this episode Jonathan and I discuss:
Living in a Castle
The Pasadena New Years Nuclear Fall out
Tortilla Heaven the movie
Performing on TV with David Copperfield
Why do we think flying is ok?
Terrible magic show accidents
Butterfly knife technique
Uncomfortable moments at the gas station
Dangerous tricks
Performers misreading the audience
Our friend Greg Bennick
Teaching magic to the movie starts
Hosting TV Shows
Practical Effects verses visual effects
Never stop creating
The journey is everything
When depression hits
Times of reflection are important
Pre show rituals
Over analizing things
Feeling like your playing catch up
…. and only taking jobs that provide him with an enjoyable life experience.
Taylor shares some highlights from episode 38 with Matt McCarthy
Episode 44: Motivational Speaker Josh Sundquist is About to Break over surviving cancer, having one leg and just wanting to motivate others.
11 Oct 2017
01:18:33
Josh is a motivational speaker, Author, Comedian, Paralympian and Halloween Enthusiast. I met him performing at a comedy club and could not be more impressed with his talent and his character. A wonderful human being, your sure to love this episode!
In this episode Josh and I talk about:
How he lost his leg at 10 years old
Being honest during your presentations
The challenges of speaking to younger audiences
Starting to do stand up
How people perceive him
Performing verses entertaining
Why we love comedy
Getting rid of the gimmicks
Why he refuses to use sides during his presentations
Feeling like he didn’t have a story to share
Having a gig cancelled after he started speaking
If you can speak to high school students, you can speak to anyone
Students don’t care about your accomplishments
When you take bad ideas on stage
Focusing on the things you can control
Michael W Smith’s greenroom
Keeping your presentations fresh
Worrying about things the audience doesn’t notice …. and continuing to move forward.
Episode 43: Magician Arthur Trace is About to Break over the TV show Masters of Illusion, Creating original magic and Finding your own way in the entertainment business.
04 Oct 2017
01:11:04
In this episode Arthur and I talk about:
Amazing places to eat in Studio City
Being torn apart as an actor was good
Realizing college shows are not for him
How he evaluates his performances
Magic is such a powerful art form that it can support a weak entertainer
Being watch guys who cant afford watches
Your material should reveal who you are to the audience
Watching David Copperfield when you are young
Fog juice smell like pancake syrup
Forming the Midwest Masters of Magic club
Its so awkward recording this outside
Trying to get out of the service industry
Breaking through the noise
Getting through the dark days
Not wanting to be a novelty
Looking to far ahead can be discouraging …. and just wanting to performing for people that came to see you.
Episode 42: Post Modern Vaudevillian Michael Rayner is About to Break over Balancing Wheel Barrows, Spinning Cheeseburgers and Warming up TV Audiences.
27 Sep 2017
01:06:19
Michael Rayner is truly one of a kind. He is either performing his own amazing show, or warming up live audiences for TV.
In this episode Michael and I talk about:
What we do between tricks is the most important thing
The variety vaudeville community
Growing up in a small town
Being pressured by the local Amway guy
Being a TV warm up guy
Learning to spin a cheeseburger on an umbrella
People thinking what you do is easy
Using TV appearances to your advantage
Performing at library shows
Balancing shoes on his face
Binge watching Breaking Bad
Having cherry tomatoes thrown at you
If their golfing before the show… its gonna be rough
Always give the host and intro
Making sure you are there for your kids
Don’t be afraid to cold call …. and getting in and out of debt as an artist
Jessye Wilden is a great friend and an incredible author. Her debut book, "We Wrote Your Name in Color" will be released on October 19th! Find out more info and pre-order now at https://www.jessyewilden.com/
to connect with Taylor or catch a live show visit taylorhughes.com
5 Minute Monday for September 11. 2017
11 Sep 2017
00:05:05
Taylor shares something he learned from Tyrone Wells in episode 7 of the About to Break Podcast.
Episode 39: Visual Effects Coordinator Tyler Cordova is About to Break over making Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Iron Man 3.
06 Sep 2017
00:44:26
Tyler Cordova is an incredible visual effects coordinator who has worked on incredible films for Marvel, Disney and more. We sat down to talk about the ups and downs of life in this biz.
In this episode Tyler and I talk about:
His dad being a magician
Going back to school to learn film
Making movies with his friends in High School
His first big gig was iron man 3
You have to keep the passion going constantly
working with directors to see their vision happen
Dealing with Deadlines
LA has the best food
Being in the right place at the right time
If you want it bad enough it will come find you
Being wise about your pursuits
Coming up with unconventional was to do what you do
Being a Jack of all trades
Remembering everyone's story is different
…. and struggling to suspend disbelief
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Episode 38: Comedian Matt McCarthy is About to Break over performing stand up , acting in Los Angeles and people not understanding Pro Wrestling.
30 Aug 2017
01:38:14
I sat down with Matt at his home in Los Angeles to talk about the wonderful world of stand up comedy. You may have seen Matt on one of his numerous appearances on Conan. He also co hosts the incredible We Watch Wrestling Podcast.
In this episode Matt and I talk about:
Dogs are rad
The Grateful Dead and kid names
Controlling parents
Unsolicited advice is criticism
His concert ticket stub collection
Seeing Marilyn Manson live
Leaving New York for LA
Packing during a hurricane
Show business is like any other business
Staying up late when your a kid to see TV shows
Surprised by Bill Hicks death
Not everyone on TV is rich
Show business is swimming in the dark
911 changed the course of his career
Life is too precious to not do what you love
Learning from recording your performances
It takes 10 years to be an overnight success
Starting doing stand up in New York
Discovering alternative comedy venues
Aziz Ansari was the DJ at the club
There is beauty in being naive
Clubs scene vs. the Alt scene
Entitlement isn’t helping comedy
Putting on a Comedy show or just selling drinks?
It is important to do comedy the way you think is funny
Comedy is subjective, you aren’t supposed to be funny to everyone
Learning to work in different rooms
There are some audiences you don’t want to like you
Reminding yourself that this is what you want to do
Episode 35: Director, Writer and Producer Stephanie McBain is About to Break over working 2 day jobs, moving to LA, and directing her first feature film.
09 Aug 2017
01:01:24
This week I am joined by the multi talented Director, Writer and Producer Stephanie McBain. I met Stephanie at the Magic Castle were she works at night. During the day she is feverishly writing producing and directing her first feature film. An amazing conversation about the process of creating a film from start to finish in 6 months!
Episode 33: Comedian Adam Grabowski is About to Break over Americas Got Talent, touring college shows, and dealing with depression.
26 Jul 2017
01:47:05
This week I am joined by comedian Adam Grabowski who performs over 150 college shows a year. Adam moved to LA a year ago and we talk about everything from being the new guy in town to dealing with depression and anxiety.
In this conversation Adam and I talk about:
Living in Los Angeles
Being a loner on the road
Performing for colleges
girlfriend Jedi mind tricks
The differences between colleges and corporate events
open mics are awful
Card tricks for anxiety
Magic verses Mentalism
Being a worker that nobody knows
Having to nail 100 job interviews a year
Starting off by booking shows
moving back home after college
People who have kids but don’t talk about them
Trying to figure out the B-I-B-L-E
Astrologers using magic tricks
Psychics are hacks
Magicians setting up tricks in advance
Money isn’t earned
Wanting to have your presentation to be more than a show
TV shows editing your bits
AGT taking down YouTube videos
Being misrepresented
Penn and Teller are rad
TV Shows sell tickets to live shows
Emcee gigs are unique
Why do people take their kids to Vegas?
Reputation is everything in this business
Adams first year in LA
#sayitanyway
Being afraid of turning 30
Ups and downs of college shows
Adults are irresponsible too
I don’t understand sports
Magicians trying to meet girls
...and dealing with the fall out of Americas Got Talent
Episode 32: Drummer Emmanuel E-man Cervantes is About to Break over Playing Drums professionally, keeping time for Andy Grammer, and hearing music he made during the Apple Keynote
18 Jul 2017
01:12:40
This week I am joined by Professional Drummer Emmanuel Cervantes. I’ve know this guy since he was 13 years old and he has been killing it ever since!
Episode 31: Charles Wills is About to Break over the Special Effects industry, making the Gorburger Show, and Hanging out at Snoop dogs compound.
12 Jul 2017
01:44:41
This week I am joined by Artist and special effects guru Charles Wills! Charles was my best friend when I was 8 years old. He is an amazing special effects artist and a big part of the team behind Comedy Central’s Gorburger show.
In this conversation Charles and I talk about:
Being best friends when we were 8
His love of magic
KISS themed mini golf
Pinball is the most economical video game
Celebrities celebrating themselves
Themes in Magic
Surprised electric bills
Trying to maintain joy
his first job at Baskin Robbins
Adult ice cream meltdowns
There are no such thing as grown ups
Hanging out with fake Donald Trump
Going to college for Rock n Roll
Deciding which career path to take
Adventures in Art School
The struggle to find your own style
Playing the comparison game
How far can comedians go?
Restraining orders from Disney
Maybe the British have it right
Humans vs. Machines
Are we messing up our kids
Need friends who will push you through the fear
Shipwreck at the Queen Mary
Artists need people skills
Depression follows projects
Crying during cartoons
Learning your triggers
Tom Hanks and the art of zen
Getting pulled over with a fake corpse in your trunk
Working with Funny or Die
Working with small budgets and high demands
Designing Gorburger
Getting to work with your idols
Grieving projects that come to an end
TJ Miller is the man
From Conan to Colossal Cluster fest
Seeking Santa Claus moments
Having a t shirt at Hot Topic
… and how and HBO pilot became a Comedy Central series
Episode 30: John Flynn is About to Break over Directing one person shows, Becoming a great storyteller and Dancing with pitchforks.
05 Jul 2017
01:10:24
This week I am joined by Storyteller & Director John Flynn! I took a storytelling class at the UCB that John taught and it changed my entire perspective on performing. So much good stuff in this episode!
In this conversation John and I talk about:
Discovering storytelling
Describing California highways
New Jersey beach closures
Being a showbiz kid
It all changed because of Debbie Gibson
When your personal emails are published in the Daily News
Getting kissed by Alissa Milano
Not having any say in the production
Magicians taking themselves too seriously
Dances with pitchforks
From piano bars to selling out Caroline’s in New York
Episode 29: Dana Daniels is About to Break over working with a bird, TSA security and performing for scientists
28 Jun 2017
01:33:13
This week I am joined by the Hilarious Comedy Magician Dana Daniels. Dana is the funniest man in Magic today. We talk about everything from his run on Broadway to how to sneak a parrot on a plane. Including some great stories from his years creating magical moments for the happiest place on earth.
In this conversation Dana and I talk about:
Nostalgic decorating
Feeling like your born in the wrong era
Working at Disneyland
The joys of being a costumed character
Elephants don’t have GPS
Goofy magic tricks
Working with a parrot
Magic Castle Auditions
Seeking original material
Wondering if you’ll actually make a career of it
A car accident changed everything
Spending hours in the Magic shop
The origin of the Long Beach Mystics
From high school auditorium to Broadway
Steve Martin performing magic
the ins and outs of the tropical fish business
Not taking over the family business
The Golden Horseshoe Revue
Sneaking into Wally Boag’s dressing room
It’s never been about fame or riches
Time away from the family
Facetime makes the road life doable
When the client doesn’t read the rider
Dealing with terrible performance venues
Performing magic for scientists
Smuggling birds on airplanes
Having an emotional support parrot
Juggling cheesecake
...and the importance of just getting in front of an audience