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In this exclusive episode, Magic Oracle listeners are privy to the very FIRST revelation of Max Maven's "7 Deadly Sins". This valuable information for Mentalists and Magicians can be tweaked for nearly any type of performance artist.

Bob Fitch explains FIVE well-tested techniques that are easy to implement and have immediate results including how to remove stage fright, connecting to an audience, adding clarity to increase magic moments, enhancing first impressions, and removing useless cliches.

Performing in over 35 countries with multiple passports, the Evasons share their international travel tips to ease the complexities of border crossings, work visas, vaccinations, respecting local customs, medications, and more.

Gaetan shares his secrets performing over 6,000 shows at the Famous Crazy Horse in Paris, working with an international audience, how the owner designed the show, tricks standing out on stage, and learning from the greats.

Kevin Heller shares secrets of the summer fairs and festivals market including your #1 step, how you get hired, how much you can charge, marketing to this audience, and navigating the minefield.

Rick and Susan discuss how to buy illusions, when to take corporate events, backstage assistants, the reason to compose custom music, when to hire lighting designers, and the importance of apprenticing.

Trent details his path of starting with an act, performing anywhere, any time, for any pay, finding a mentor, working with agents, the business side of entertainment, and being ready.

As the magic consultant, Michael shares what it takes to perform on FOOL US: should you design a fooler, are card tricks good, who doesn't go live, massive stage logistics, how to be filmed, hiring a consultant, and improving your script.

As a comedian and magician, Harrison Greenbaum recommends only performing your own material (yes, it'll hurt!), developing tricks the right direction, the higher plains of audience reactions, being an original, developing your point of view, and oh yeah, DON'T do other magician's material!

Where do the ideas for the world's biggest illusions percolate? Kevin plays a mind game, discusses his perspective "seeing", how he handles negative thinking, the importance of a notebook, refining the final 2%, and hamster suits?

The Alan's explain their experience of living, working, and eating magic with your spouse including balancing responsibilities, keeping an office schedule, decision making disagreements, and how to leave your cushy corporate day job!

Mario "The Maker Magician" Marchese shares his enthusiasm for the power of props, where innovation arises, knowing what's important, handling technical failures, and transforming props you already own.

Steve Daly shares his perspective of when a magician should move to Las Vegas, range of pay to expect, investment to open your own show, paths of "making it", when television helps, and the importance of "paying your dues".

Marc shares decades of experience hiring performers at magic conventions including understanding if the performer fits the convention, the best way to get hired, range of pay, and practical considerations.

Robin shares the benefits of hiring a coach, the process of assessing your level, asking the right questions, the default backwards business model, what are the three shows you must have, how to find a coach, and what you are missing.

After hiring hundreds of performers, Benjamin Barnes shares his perspective of what audiences want, what magicians should offer, the importance of reading history, performing over and over, sharing your character, and when to use a magic venue to improve your act.

Veteran performer Michael Trixx shares his many years of experience on the complications and intricacies of working outdoors including working with fire, safeguarding items on your tables, what stands to use, working with live doves, and more!

Penn & Teller "Fool Us" and Magic Castle Close-up Magician of the Year, Suzanne shares 35 years of invaluable restaurant experience with the details and importance of working regularly in front of a live audience.

Will Given shares important details on working with a magic director including who needs one, achieving your artistic vision, working on character, preparing ahead, how to find one, and how to make sure the director is engaged with your work.

Penguin Magic Producer Erik Tait explains the options of submitting a magic trick for production and the process of acceptance, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution.

British magician, Keith Fields, shares his strategy on rebuilding a successful career after the life-changing decision of moving his family to Detroit, Michigan. (What was he thinking!?!?)

From how much you can make to improving your magic, Kozmo shares what it's like to love what you do and make great money doing it.

Create killer virtual performances to keep miles ahead of your competition. Christopher Carter shares technical details on cameras, microphones, lighting, using a producer, streaming platforms, and more.

Harrison Lampert shares the ins and outs of commercial acting including agents, submissions, reels, pay, auditions, and honesty.

Bryce Kuhlman explains strategies on how to pinpoint your potential client so you can narrowly focus your website on answering all their questions (and fears) so only qualified leads call you.

Mike Seege shares the inner secrets of restaurant magic including the range of pay, leveraging contacts, approaching a table, getting the servers on your side, and what really matters to the guests and owners.

Criss-crossing the globe with a large illusion show, close-up artist Kayla Drescher shares how to play big and connect with theater crowds, collaborating with a team, and what you learn after 250 nights a year on the road!

Harrison Carrol, the inventor of the term "trade show magician", shares trade show pay negotiation strategies, the responsibilities of the performer, where to start in the business, and what you're really selling to your client.

Learn how Neil Tobin creates different theater shows that garner much greater marketing visibility by positioning the shows NOT as magic shows and thereby building larger audiences and a more exciting theatrical foundation.

Eric Decamps describes his process of creating an emotional and impactful experience that builds trust, connects emotionally, shares your passions and personality, and communicates with the audience honed through listening over and over to your guests.

Learn how to build your business and increase your visibility to clients and decision makers for repeat business, new business, and expand your network of opportunities from Marketing Executive David Corsaro.

Learn how to get hired and perform year after year at famous magic venues such as the Magic Castle in Hollywood, the House of Cards in Tennessee, and the Magic Lounge in Chicago by entertainment director and booking agent Jason Michaels.