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Welcome to another episode of Face The Podcast, the go-to vidcast and podcast dedicated to children and family entertainers! In this roundtable episode, hosted by Gordon Drayson, a full-time professional children’s entertainer, we dive into lively discussions with our special guests Kerry Jay, Jelly Kelly, and Paul Longhurst. This episode is packed with insights as ... Read more

In this episode of “Face the Podcast,” host Gordon interviews Kelly Robinson, better known as Jelly Kelly, a vibrant children’s entertainer from the UK. Having started her career in 2001 after being inspired by an unimpressive children’s entertainer at a party, Kelly pivoted from her job in the film industry to pursue a career in ... Read more

In this episode of “Face the Podcast,” host Gordon Drayson interviews Paul Longhurst, a professional magician and children’s entertainer. The discussion begins with a brief introduction to Paul and his journey from a career in IT to becoming a full-time entertainer. Paul shares how he decided to leave his IT job after a life-changing realization ... Read more

In this podcast, Kerry Jay, a former dancer and West End performer, shares her journey transitioning into children’s entertainment. She discusses starting as a dancer and singer, moving through various performance avenues like summer seasons and pantomimes before deciding to move to entertaining children. Kerry explains how she incorporated magic into her shows to engage ... Read more

The second of a two part interview with Ian Adair. Ian Adair, a former employee of Supreme Magic Company, shares his experiences and insights into the world of children’s entertainment and magic. Ian discusses the simplicity of magic effects and prop design, as well as his process for creating new tricks. He expresses his desire ... Read more

The first of a two part interview with Ian Adair. In this episode of the Face the Podcast, host Gordon Drayson interviews Ian Adair, a renowned children’s magician and author. Ian shares his early beginnings in magic, starting with a Christmas gift from his grandmother that sparked his interest. He delved into magic books and ... Read more

With with Richard Pinner, Chris Frost and Gordon Drayson In this roundtable discussion, two family and children’s entertainers, Chris Frost (also known as Frostie the Magician) and Richard Pinner, discuss with Gordon Drayson, the importance of their performing names and the challenges they face in different markets. Chris embraces his eccentricity and oddity, staying true ... Read more

In this episode, Richard Pinner, a well-respected magician and entertainer in the UK, discusses his experiences growing up in a magical household and his journey into the entertainment industry. He learned magic through osmosis and by watching his father’s shows repeatedly, developing his own unique style and constantly changing his performances to keep them fresh ... Read more

In this episode, we learn about the life and career of Chris Frost, better known as Frostie, a family and children’s entertainer. Frostie prefers holiday parks, festivals, and theatres with big audiences and high engagement rates. He describes his act as a variety show that includes magic, ventriloquism, singing, and other types of entertainment, and ... Read more

Terry Herbert Interview. Leave your comments and subscribe on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@facethepodcast Terry Herbert, a well-known figure in the world of children’s entertainment, discusses his early interest in magic and how he became a children’s entertainer. He talks about his first instructional video for Supreme, his favourite effects, and his experience entertaining royalty, offering valuable ... Read more