Meet the Entertainers on the big ben show: Recent Episodes
Big Ben the Funnyman
I have met many fantastic entertainers over the years! Magicians, Jugglers, Comedians, Mentalists, Acrobats, Unicyclists and more! For more information, click below. Or you can contact me, Big Ben the Funnyman at:
ben@thebigbenshow.com
(+852) 9667 8601
http://thebigbenshow.com
If you are a magician, a juggler, a street performer; if you are interested in birthday party entertainment or in massive stage shows, then this podcast is for you! Big Ben the Funnyman interviews all kinds of entertainers. Lots of tips and funny stories from the periphery of show business!
Here are some of the most recent episodes. For all the earlier episodes, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com
Siegfried Tieber!
For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
I love juggling, unicycling, bubbles and all things circus related! And the best place to buy all this stuff online is at https://www.oddballs.co.uk/
For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned by Pete, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
I love juggling, unicycling, bubbles and all things circus related! And the best place to buy all this stuff online is at https://www.oddballs.co.uk/
120 – Cosmo Hardy Part 2, United Kingdom
For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
I love juggling, unicycling, bubbles and all things circus related! And the best place to buy all this stuff online is at https://www.oddballs.co.uk/
For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
I love unicycling, juggling, bubbles and all things circus related! And the best place to buy all this stuff online is at https://www.oddballs.co.uk/
So visit https://www.oddballs.co.uk/ right now and get yourself some new toys!
I love juggling, unicycling, bubbles and all things circus related! And the best place to buy all this stuff online is at https://www.oddballs.co.uk/
Talking to the amazing Kim Potter. For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
The best place to get a unicycle is at http://www.unicycle.com/ China
If you are in Hong Kong or Taiwan use unicycle.com China’s online Taobao store: https://shop485281050.world.taobao.com/
Talking to the amazing Steve Dressler, one of the key figures behind the growth of unicycling internationally
For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
The best place to get a unicycle is at http://www.unicycle.com/ China
(also known as http://www.unicycle-china.cn/)
If you are in Hong Kong or Taiwan use unicycle.com China’s online Taobao store: https://shop485281050.world.taobao.com/
because the freight is so much cheaper!
Talking to Jojo Mühlmeyer about international unicycle hockey!
For photos and detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
The best place to get a unicycle is at http://www.unicycle.com/ China (also known as http://www.unicycle-china.cn/)
If you are in Hong Kong or Taiwan use unicycle.com China’s online Taobao store: https://shop485281050.world.taobao.com/ because the freight is so much cheaper! I just ordered a new unicycle seat AND a seatpost from Unicycle China’s TaoBao store, and the shipping was practically FREE! These people really know their stuff, and offer the best unicycle deals in the world. Unicycle.com China can even send you specific items that you can’t find on their website! Just ask for Alex at unicycle.com China. So go there right now, and get yourself a unicycle!
Lars is a major part of Denmark’s unicycle history! For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
The best place to get a unicycle is at http://www.unicycle.com/ China
(also known as http://www.unicycle-china.cn/)
If you are in Hong Kong or Taiwan use unicycle.com China’s online Taobao store: https://shop485281050.world.taobao.com/
because the freight is so much cheaper!
I just ordered a new unicycle seat AND a seatpost from Unicycle China’s TaoBao store, and the shipping was practically FREE! These people really know their stuff, and offer the best unicycle deals in the world. Unicycle.com China can even send you specific items that you can’t find on their website! Just ask for Alex at unicycle.com China. So go there right now, and get yourself a unicycle!
Talking to the wonderful Russell Wells about unicycling. For footnotes, names and references mentioned in this episode just go to www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts
The best place to get a unicycle is at http://www.unicycle.com/ China
(http://www.unicycle-china.cn/)
If you are in Hong Kong or Taiwan use unicycle.com China’s online Taobao store: https://shop485281050.world.taobao.com/
because the freight is so much cheaper!
I just ordered a new unicycle seat AND a seatpost from Unicycle China’s TaoBao store, and the shipping was FREE! That’s right! Free! You can’t get better than that! These people really know their stuff, and offer the best unicycle deals in the world. Unicycle.com China can even send you specific items that you can’t find on their website! Just ask for Alex at unicycle.com China. So go there right now, and get yourself a unicycle!
Talking to the wonderful Alex Oddball! The best place to buy all things juggling related is oddballs.co.uk.
I have been going to their shop since the 1980s, and now you can go there online as well. The staff at Oddballs really know what they are talking about. Will the juggling axe, a fire torch and a juggling club work while I balance on a roller boller? Yes! Says the staff at Oddballs because they’ve actually tried it!!! True story!! They also sell bubble equipment, yo yos, lassos, stilts, diabolos, roller bollers etc etc. The list goes on and on! So visit Oddballs.co.uk or email sales@oddballs.co.uk and get yourself some juggling equipment.
I have just got some sponsorship from the wonderful Alex at unicycle.com china, so I thought it’s time re-release some of my classic episodes on unicyclists.
The best place to get a unicycle is at https://www.unicycle.com/ China
If you are in Hong Kong or Taiwan use unicycle.com China’s online Taobao store: https://shop485281050.world.taobao.com/
because the freight is so much cheaper!
I just ordered a new unicycle seat AND a seatpost from Unicycle.com China’s TaoBao store, and the shipping was FREE! That’s right! Free! You can’t get better than that! These people really know their stuff, and offer the best unicycle deals in the world. Unicycle.com China can even send you specific items that you can’t find on their website! Just ask for Alex at unicycle.com China. So go there right now, and get yourself a unicycle!
For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
Vivien Goh! For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
Scarlet! For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
For detailed notes about Scarlet, and the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
Talking to Steven Lee! For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
Go to www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts for photos, videos and all the names and resources mentioned in this episode
To save costs this episode with Rico is currently offline, but there is still a youtube version of this. The link is at http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
To save costs this episode with Andrew Work is currently offline, but there is still a youtube version of this. The link is at http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
Some amazing insights and tips from Bernardo about Magic and Children's Parties. For full show notes, photos and video go thebigbenshow.com/podcasts
Talking to the great comedy juggler!
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Steve Rawlings!!
For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/
For detailed notes on the names and resources mentioned in this podcast, just go to http://thebigbenshow.com/
Magician (and Carnie and Vaudevillian!)
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Talking to the great juggler, Niels Duinker. For more info and photos, visit http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
go to www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts for this episode: The amazing story of Jeremy Pei, a hugely talented magician from Singapore
This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah! !^^^%^@%^!!
Talking to the wonderful Simon Wells. I knew him as an amazing unicyclist, but he actually makes his living as a balloon artist.
Visit Simon on facebook at Simon the Balloon Man
And for detailed episode notes, photos, links and even videos, go to
http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
Getting to the gig on time, can sometimes be more difficult than doing the gig itself. Here are some tips, and some stories of woe!
Contributors include: Andy Comic, Cassie Thomas, Jose Almenarez, Jamey Mossengren and Big Ben.
For detailed episode notes, photos and links go to
http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts/
Jon Heron runs fantastic circus and magic workshops in schools in Singapore.
Some great tips for teaching people to unicycle, stilt walk, juggle and tight rope walk!
Check out Jon at
http://magicacademy.sg/
http://bigtop.sg/
http://eventmagic.com.sg/
For detailed episode notes, photos and links go to my website:
http://thebigbenshow.com/
Writing Standup Comedy (particularly in Asia where there are not many open mics) can be tricky.
Contibutors include:
Scott Mitchell
Sean Hebert
Nick Milnes
Paul Ogata
Notes
watches with a vibrating countdown alarm include:
Casio G-Shock GD350
I think mine is an old G-7510
Edmund Khong is a fantastic entertainer based in Singapore.
Go to www.thebigbenshow.com to listen to this episode!
This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah! *#&^$%%^&
Talking to the amazing Jason Tardy, American juggler and technology performer!
Talking to Paul Ogata about his life as a stand-up comedian.
His shows in Hong Kong have been amazing!
You can check him out at
http://www.paulogata.com
http://twitter.com/paulogata
http://facebook.com/paulogata
And apparently on thingsthatlooklikebuttholes.tumblr.com !
My website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
CONTENTS:
00:02:30 Early life
00:05:40 Starting stand-up comedy
00:10:20 How NOT to open a comedy club
00:12:30 Turning points: Working with Andy Bumatai
00:13:30 How to make a living doing comedy. (Eg in Asia)
00:14:35 Working in radio
00:19:00 Becoming self-employed. Choosing the right moment
00:22:00 Finding your “voice.”
Find out who you are, and then stand-up comedy becomes (a little bit) easier
00:24:00 Tips on how to get better at the technical stuff:
1) Get lots of stage time
2) Watch professional comedians live on stage
00:26:20 Improvising
Robin Williams, Brad Garrett (from Everybody Loves Raymond)
00:29:00 Rehearsing
00:30:00 Marketing
1) Twitter
2) Instagram
3) Website and blogging
00:32:40 Importance of pre-show nerves
00:33:20 Importance of recording your sets / shows
00:39:00 Evolution of comedy. Innovation in comedy
00:40:30 American audiences versus Hong Kong audiences
00:40:55 Importance of interacting with / responding to the audience
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Andy Bumatai, Jamie Masada, Robin Williams, Brad Garrett (from Everybody Loves Raymond)
This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah! ##@&^^@
my interview with the Mentalist Guy Bavli. Great stuff!
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Have you had a client who won't pay you, (even though you did a great show and fulfilled all your contractual obligations)?
Here are some tips and stories about getting paid.
Kabir Khan is an amazing magician and psychic performer.
Originally from Malaysia, he now performs all over the world.
With great clarity of purpose,
Kabir talks about how to be a success.
For more info, contact me at
ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601),
or visit
http://www.mysticoftheeast.com/
and http://www.kabirkhanmagic.com/
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(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
00:10:00 How to build relationships with potential clients/mentors/celebrities
And how to use those relationships to improve your career, through use of their testimonials etc.
00:18:00 The importance of looking smart – looking like a world class performer
00:35:00 Never have a backup plan. Commit 100% to your career!
OTHER GREAT TIPS:
00:24:00 Use college students as assistants.
00:26:00 No man is a prophet in his own land – Work overseas, where you can be more sought after
00:33:00 To avoid copyright issues, ask the client to deal with the music
00:38:00 Rehearse new material by performing for free under a different name.
00:43:00 Corporate work: Incorporating brands into your magic act
00:45:00 Getting corporate sponsors!
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
David Copperfield, Uri Geller, Jack Canfield (Chicken soup for the soul), Jimmy Choo (!), Chavez studio of magic LA, Jack McBride School of Magic Las Vegas, Robert Houdin
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Second part of my talk
with great close-up magician
Matt Owen!
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You can find Matt online at:
https://www.matthewjowen.com/
And my website is
http://www.thebigbenshow.com
COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:00 Close up magic – different audiences, different cultures
00:06:00 Dealing with hecklers
00:07:30 No table? Use audience’s hands
00:08:30 Dealing with mistakes. Lucky accidents.
00:20:00 Magic workshops for kids (https://www.facebook.com/wizkidzmagic/?rc=p)
00:27:00 Worst gig ever! (Birthday show)
00:41:45 Costume issues
00:45:00 Magic naturally produces laughter
00:46:00 Early Life: How Matt got started
00:51:00 Paul Daniels, David Copperfield, Mac King, Matt Franco
00:59:00 Do your homework! Google the names before the event
01:00:00 Google to help mindreading. Eg. Star sign of the client
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
https://www.facebook.com/wizkidzmagic/?rc=p
Paul Daniels,
Ali Bongo,
David Copperfield,
Mac King,
Matt Franco
Matt Edwards,
Derren Brown
Talking to great
close-up magician
Matt Owen!
How he got started in Hong Kong..
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This is a great story of how one guy got started in the business!
You can find Matt online at:
https://www.matthewjowen.com/
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
HIGHLIGHT ONE: 00:10:00 and 00:31:00 Brilliant, sociable networking as a way to get started!
HIGHLIGHT TWO: 00:50:00 Incorporating the client’s brand into your magic act
CONTENTS:
00:01:00 Magic and business cards
00:10:00 Learning magic at a bar!
00:31:00 Getting started in Hong Kong
00:38:00 Close-up magic in night clubs?!
00:42:00 Working in hot countries
00:46:00 Getting work through the magic community
00: 50:00 Incorporating the client’s brand into your magic act
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Zenneth Kok, David Blane, Stuart Plam, Michael Ammar, Dynamo, Rachael Footer, http://hongkongmagician.com/ Rob Rogers
Garron Chiu is a fantastic standup comedian,
currently based in Hong Kong.
He also works an emcee for corporate events.
We talk about doing standup comedy
(especially around Asia),
and being the host at corporate events. Enjoy!
Check out Garron at
http://www.iamgarron.com/
And visit my site:
http://thebigbenshow.com/
Random highlights:
00:45:00 You MUST have a stage, even at the smallest corporate events. Make it out of crates if you have to!
00:29:00 Marketing: Have a folder with your bio, a few reviews and few videos that you can email/dropbox to the client.
And many more, such as the Frozen T shirt game and getting the CEO to say that the winner doesn’t have to come to work on Monday!
Full interview notes:
00:05:00 crowd work with relevant “bits”
Memorizing by listening to a recording of your show
00:12:00 Slow down
00:14:00 Control nerves with deep breathing, stretching and (when on stage) smiling
00:20:00 Comedy in Cantonese
00:22:00 Early life
00:29:00 Marketing yourself. Less is more with online videos. Have a folder with your bio, a few reviews and few videos that you can email/dropbox to the client.
00:35:00 Pricing
00:39:00 How to host/emcee a corporate event
Frozen T Shirt contest. The newly wed game.
00:43:00 Warming up a cold crowd. Get the CEO to say that the winner doesn’t have to come to work on Monday!
00:49:30 San Francisco comedy competition
00:52:30 Pros and cons of doing comedy in Asia
00:55:00 Comedy Central this summer 2017!
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Paul Ogata, Ryan Hynek, Cassie Thomas, Vivek Mahbubani, Sean Hebert, Rizal Kamal of LOLevents, Jason Leong, Jim Brewski, Ben Quinlan, Tamby Chan, Honi Honi Tiki Lounge, Stuart Palm, Nick Milnes, Mahesh Mansigani, Alun Harford,
Jamey Mossengren - Unicyclist, USA, Australia
Talking to 7 times unicycle world champion Jamey Mossengren!
Unicycling, Street Shows, Festivals,
12 foot high unicycles!
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You can find Jamey online at: http://www.uniproshow.com/
Or search for the unicycling unicorn
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
00:33:00 The laid back approach to doing shows!
00:19:00 Street Show preferable to roving and stage shows,
And at lot more!
COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:04:00 Performing in HOT countries,
00:06:00 Early life,
00:12:00 Start of career. Street performing,
00:19:00 Street Show preferable to roving and stage shows,
00:23:00 His Show, bit by bit,
-transport,
- sound system and remote control,
-microphone,
00:29:00 Easy going stage persona,
00:30:00 Building a crowd the easy way!
00:33:00 The 12 foot unicycle
00:37:00 Fire Juggling
00:41:00 Solo vs 2 person shows
00:43:00 Long term plans
Controlling kids (and adults!) at birthday parties!
How many ways can a birthday party go wrong?!
Kids hitting each other;
fathers throwing things at their kids;
Mums pointing at the entertainer
and saying “I’ve seen you naked!”
It’s all here,
plus tips on how to deal with it! Enjoy!
Contributors: Max Marshall, Jose Almenares,
Mike Abott, Vivian Goh (Sweetheart the Clown),
Rob Rogers, Cassie Thomas, Cindy Marvell,
Jan Preece, Amy Bielawski, Brian Herman,
Andy Comic, Matt Coombes (Rumple the Clown)
and Big Ben the Funnyman
This week amazing magician, Rob Neal blows my mind with some close up magic.
For the full (hour long) episode, just go to www.thebigbenshow.com
This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah!)@(#*&$&
Turner Sparks is a wonderful comedian. He helped establish the standup comedy
scene in Asia (especially in China), and is now based in the US. For more info, visit http://www.turnersparks.com/ , or contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601)
Some of the NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Paul Ogata, Ruben Paul, Jami Gong, Umar Rana, Jonathan Atherton, RishiBudhrani
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This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah!@&!(
Jessie Jing is wonderful dancer based in Hong Kong. Her career also includes fire performances, writing, producing, teaching (dance) and now, angle grinding! For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or find her on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jingely
Multimedia! Jessie combines performance on stage with parallel written material, because “performance on stage is so momentary, (so fleeting), whereas writing creates more of a ripple, a longer lasting impact.”
Great stuff!
Some of the names mentioned include:
Andy Wong, Le French May, jjingthewriter.com , jingely on Instagram, Dames du Serpent at Shangri la Lounge, Oddly Enough (.co.uk), the AIA Carnival, youtube.com/jingley , BPM Dance Productions, Frank Freeman (photographer), Ophelia Jacarini, Seramic – Same Mistakes,
For more Podcasts and Videos visit
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This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah!&$@^@^$*&
Chris Johnson is a brilliant mentalist from Australia. For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or visit http://www.thementalist.com.au/
This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah! ^$^#^$^%***!!!!
Shea is a fantastic entertainer based in the US. His skills include juggling, magic, balloons, unicycling and much more! For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or visit http://freelovecircus.com/
Jan Preece no longer works full time as a performer, but when he did, he was one of the most popular children's entertainers in Hong Kong. Skills include juggling, clowning and balloons. For more information about Jan, please contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601)
Visit http://thebigbenshow.com/ for this episode
Names mentioned include:
Thomas Greeder, Ra Ra Zoo, Joe Jackson Junior, Archaos
This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah! (*&^%
Brian Herman is a fantastic entertainer. He mainly works in the US, but often visits Hong Kong. Skills include balloons, magic and juggling.
For more information about Brian, please contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601) or visit http://www.hermeetheclown.com/
Ever wondered about how much time an entertainer spends on the road?
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Accidentally making some extra money at a carnival show
Names mentioned:
Ciaran Love as heard on episode 44 and 56 of this podcast
the AIA Great European Carnival
Tony Vera (Busker)
"Drawing a circle in the Square," by Professor Sally Harrison-Popper
Video of my AIA show, including the trick with the $10 bills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw3Mb2KtXU0
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Had a chance to talk to the great UK juggler and unicyclist: Lucas Jet
You can find Lucas online at: http://www.ukjuggler.com
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Use of reviews and genuine testimonials. The power of a great domain name (namely: ukjuggler.com). Promo videos should only be 90 seconds long. Improve your act through marginal gains. And loads of tips on performing: including microphones, music, improvising, picking volunteers and working in hot weather!
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
PeteZa, Junction Jugglers, Croissant Neuf, http://bigtopmania.co.uk/ , tim marston how to sell your act, Moses and Oneface Mapacha, Mr. Tumble (from the BBC), http://www.giffordscircus.com/ , Bibi and Bichu, sam goodburn
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Ciaran Love is a wonderful entertainer based in Hong Kong. His skills include juggling, magic, balloons, and much more! For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or visit http://www.nonamehk.com/
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The amazing Ciaran Love started as a full time street entertainer, roaming around Europe. Since 1994 however, he has been carving out a fantastic career in Hong Kong: Performer, clown, prop comedy, producer, manager and bespoke events creator.
You can find Ciaran Love online at:
http://www.nonamehk.com/
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
Contents:
Fire shows and tips,
Producing shows with others versus working solo,
How to do a Birthday Party,
Transport, Costumes, and Being on time
Talking to the amazing J C Sum who has carved out a fantastic career as Asia’s international illusionist.
Wow! J C Sum has some great thoughts and advice for the long term, professional entertainer! Lots of fascinating insights into positioning yourself in the market, and maintaining/increasing your income decade after decade!
You can find J C Sum online at:
http://www.jcsum.com
and check out his new site all about how creative people can discover new sources of income: http://BackstageBusinessAcademy.com
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK MY FAVOURITE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
00:18:30 Positioning yourself in the market. “Big Money Show” theory. (Less shows, more money!)
Personally I am very interested in the following issue: Namely the issue of doing corporate shows with a (sometimes dull) corporate message vs the satisfaction of doing your own show with purely artistic goals. Interestingly J C Sum migrated upmarket doing his own shows and mega illusions for tv, cruise ships and the international market, but another direction is of course to move into the birthday party market, where again you can enjoy full creative freedom, and a new audience is born every year, so longevity of career is likely.
So many things to talk about, but other highlights:
00:48:00 Getting work on cruise ships
00:50:00 Push vs Pull marketing.
00:55:00 Positioning yourself in a niche that you can own, and that has market value
01:04:00 Other sources of income! Products and investments
And how to sell these niche products such as books, information and equipment
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Books on Market Positioning by Jack Trout and Al Ries have been a huge influence on J C.
Also J C Sum’s new book: “The Showbiz Master Plan” available from http://BackstageBusinessAcademy.com
Also check out http://magickabukidrop.com
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This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah!@#$%^&
Talking to wonderful stand-up comedian, Kevin Berrey!
He runs a comedy show called Dope in New York, and has made a full length documentary called “Shadow of a Bout.”
You can find Kevin online at:
http://kevinplease.com
http://berreycomic.com
@pyschiccomedy (Instagram, and facebook @berrey)
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK
MY FAVOURITE HIGHLIGHT is 01:03:00 Tips on hosting: Open with at least 10 minutes to properly warm
And also his idea for a psychic Comedy Show!!
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Eric Reifstach, David Bennishy, Stefan Kinuso, Mike Kramer, Heckle My Ass, Vivek Mahbubani, Andy Curtain,
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Steve Lee – “the only Chinese disabled professional comedian!”
This amazing story takes in the rise of communist China, the Cultural Revolution, and ends up with Steve Lee, “the only Chinese disabled professional comedian!”
You can find Steve Lee online at:
http://steveleecomedy.com
twitter @steveleecomedy
Facebook: steve lee comedy
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
CONTENTS:
00:00:45 “Citizen Kane skating – Never judge a cripple by his cane
00:05:00 Part One: Earl life. Living with disability
00:37:00 Had to give up photography career because of his disability
00:52:00 Part two: His techniques as a professional comedian
Cut the long story short, as if you were trying to tell the tale at a very noisy party!!!
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Go to wwww.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts for this episode! Oh yeah!$##^%^$^$$
Caught up with Scott Mitchell while he was in town for the Hong Kong Comedy Festival.
You can find Scott Mitchell online at:
https://www.facebook.com/comedianscottmitchell/
https://twitter.com/comedianscott
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
Scott Mitchell is a big part of the booming Singapore comedy scene. A co-founder of www.comedyhubsingapore.com/
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
HIGHLIGHT ONE: Adapting your act to the venue. Having fun with a tricky venue
HIGHLIGHT TWO: 00:14:20 Using www.hootsuite.com to promote your shows
HIGHLIGHT THREE: 00:39:00 Watch the acts before so you don’t repeat their stuff
HIGHLIGHT FOUR: 00:43:30 Trust yourself. You listen to your act (even if the audience isn’t listening) and judge if it’s good.
COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:04:00 www.comedyhubsingapore.com/
00:05:30 Corporate Shows
00:14:20 Using www.hootsuite.com to promote your shows
00:22:00 Shows for huge crowds
00:25:30 Fringeworld (Perth Fringe Comedy Festival), curated shows, applying to festivals
00:38:00 Setting up www.comedyhubsingapore.com/
00:39:00 Watch the acts before so you don’t repeat their stuff
00:40:00 Writing and developing new material
00:43:30 Trust yourself. You listen to your act (even if the audience isn’t listening) and judge if it’s good.
00:52:00 NETBALL!!!!
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Vernon Lewis, Matthew Giffen,
Alex Petty www.laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk
Umar Rana comedymasala.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Fight.Comic Quill Potter
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
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Bond Lee is one of the top magicians in Hong Kong. For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or visit http://www.bondlee.com
Talking to the hugely talented and award winning Hong Kong magician, Bond Lee
You can find Bond Lee online at:
http://www.bondlee.com
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Bond Lee’s episode has many highlights. He is a consummate stylish performer. But (away from performing) here are 2 great business ideas:
HIGHLIGHT ONE: 00:41:30 Merchandising. Up to 30% of his money comes from selling merchandise!
HIGHLIGHT TWO: 00:35:30 Marketing with Facebook ads
AND HIGHLIGHT THREE! A great tip! Give the client MORE than they expected
COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:02:00 Joined Magic club (almost by accident)!
00:02:50 Turning point: 2011. Wins TV magic competition
00:03:30 Community shows organized by local government
00:04:00 Parents run Amway (selling and distributing nutritional products)
David Blaine (famous US magician)
00:02:30 Studied at Chavez Studio of Magic (USA)
Kabir Khan (Malaysian magician)
00:11:00 Structure of his shows:
1) Magic to music (No talking)
2) Ice breaker + talking: introducing himself
3) Volunteers on stage
4) Elegant or exciting finale. Eg Floating table or chopping girl in half
00:16:15 female vs male volunteers
00:18:00 Improvising and adapting. Eg Find out about the audience before the show
00:21:35 Music for shows
00:24:05 Assistants
00:25:40 Take many formats of music, (eg cd, usb, phone), in case one format cannot be played.
00:26:15 Promo videos using Final Cut for Mac
00:33:10 Give the client MORE then they expected/required
00:34:25 Show client a video, rather than try to explain
00:35:30 Marketing with Facebook ads
00:41:30 Merchandise:
1) Selling at magic conventions
2) www.magicalism.com
3) Started with a single best selling DVD
4) Cheap manufacturers in China
5) Selling through internet, magic dealers and major distributors (Murphy’s Magic Supplies Inc)
Biggest sales are through wholesale to distributors, and through magic conventions
00:54:30 Venues, Microphones, transportation, and use of assistants
01:04:00 How to get on stage fast
01:05:00 the Randoms: Fire, Jeremy Pei, Lawrence and Priscilla Khong, Big Ben Comedy Show promo video, Jozo Bozo
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Bond Lee’s youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MagicianBondLee/videos
David Blaine
Chavez Studio of Magic (USA)
Kabir Khan (Malaysian magician)
www.magicalism.com
Murphy’s Magic Supplies Inc
Jeremy Pei
Lawrence and Priscilla Khong
Big Ben Comedy Show promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNYGFAZlK5c
Jozo Bozo
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Mike Brooks is a great actor/entertainer based in Hong Kong! For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601)
Kids parties with Mike Brooks!
Stuart Palm is an amazing magician and mentalist based in Hong Kong. For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or visit http://www.stuartpalm.com/
Go to http://www.thebigbenshow.com for this episode.
Talking to the fantastic mentalist, hypnotist and entertainer, Stuart Palm. He’s from Florida, but is now making a living doing incredible shows in Asia.
You can find Stuart Palm online at: http://www.stuartpalm.com/
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
HIGHLIGHT ONE: 00:33:45 Strategies for a roving magician. (The problem of being a professional interrupter!) Great idea: Offer the client a “secret show” instead of roving
HIGHLIGHT TWO: 00:49:30 Stage Shows
HIGHHLIGHT THREE: 00:59:00 Marketing
HIGHLIGHT FOUR: 01:16:45 Copyright issues with music, so use http://audiojungle.net/
COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:05:00 His childhood in Florida
00:07:00 A degree in painting
00:11:00 Working in a bar and doing some magic
00:16:00 Private bookings as a magician / Magician in toy shops / Magician in restaurants
00:20:00 Grand Mal seizures
00:28:00 Moving to Hong Kong
SHOW STUFF AND TECHNIQUES
00:31:00 Costume choices
00:33:45 Strategies for a roving magician. (The problem of being a professional interrupter!)
- Approach the boss first
- Ask the boss who to go to next
- Great idea: Offer the client a “secret show” instead of roving
00:40:00 Structuring a close up routine: Start with foolproof act, Have different openers for different people
00:49:30 Stage Shows:
- Set up
- Don’t do a show while audience is eating
- Low ceilings
- Non English speaking audiences 00:55:15
00:59:00 Marketing
- Newsletter
- Writing down on their name card WHEN they might next need an entertainer 01:00:30
- Giving out the event company’s name card with your name on it
- Putting on your own show to generate a buzz. (Invite past clients and potential customers)
01:05:49 Nightmare shows, weird shows
01:12:30 Problems of background music
01:16:45 Copyright issues with music, so use http://audiojungle.net/
01:21:45 Rehearsing
01:25:50 Pricing for overseas shows
01:27:50 Stage hypnosis vs. hypnotherapy
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Derren Brown, Salon Number 10, http://audiojungle.net/
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The amazing Ciaran Love started as a full time street entertainer, roaming around Europe. Since 1994 however, he has been carving out a fantastic career in Hong Kong: Performer, clown, prop comedy, producer, manager and bespoke events creator, I caught up with him at the AIA Great European Carnival, where he was working as a performer and manager for the entertainers. This is a great individual story of how someone became a phenomenally good professional entertainer and more!
You can find Ciaran Love online at:
http://www.nonamehk.com/
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:01:30 to 16:00 Busking in Europe in the early 1990s
00:18:30 Performer and Event organizer
00:26:00 Fire juggling in the 1990s
00:33:00 to 00:45:00 Developing his Alfie Noname character, developing a gobbledygook/nonsense language
00:45:15 Back in England doing a “proper” job
00:52:00 Off to Hong Kong in 1994!
00:57:15 Clown gig at Harry Ramsden’s
00:59:30 First birthday party show
01:03:40 Lamma Island in mid 1990s – creative hub
Rob Rogers, Jeremy Dane, Mike Abbott, Zonko
01:08:00 the end of an era for old school style: mobile discos and storytelling magic
01:10:00 Corporate shows for Rob Rogers
01:13:00 the Hong Kong boom years for entertainers: c1995 to c1997
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
http://www.nonamehk.com/ AIA Great European Carnival, Alfie Love (aka Peter Love, drag queen), Graham Love (Santa Claus, see episode 41), great podcast: Stories from the Pot – the Buskers’ Hall of Fame, Rob Rogers (episode 24), Jeremy Dane, Mike Abbott (episode 42), Zonko
Talking to the wonderful writer and comedian, Sean Hebert!
You can find Sean online at http://www.seanhebert.com
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK
00:05:00 Early life, Toronto Canada
00:09:23 Travelling Road Show / Game show host
00:16:30 the Big rule of live performance: Anything can go wrong at any time
00:25:15 Standup Comedy in Hong Kong
00:28:25 Writing Material:
Performance energy vs “jokes”
Playing a character vs playing yourself
00:38:20 Making money in Hong Kong
And growth of comedy in HK
00:46:15 Corporate shows in Asia
00:54:45 Start your own show!
00:57:50 Is comedy in Asia racist? http://ntrsctn.com/entertainment/2015/10/stand-up-comedy-asia-racism
01:03:35 How to develop a one hour show in Asia
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
https://www.yukyuks.com/toronto
Jami Gong
Howie Mandel
Gary Jackson
http://ntrsctn.com/entertainment/2015/10/stand-up-comedy-asia-racism
Kung Fu Comedy
Andre King
Mike Abbott is one of the longest running entertainers based in Hong Kong. His skills include magic, balloons, games and much more! For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or visit http://www.abbottleisure.com/
This week I am talking to one of the legends of the Hong Kong birthday party and entertainment circuit. Before any of the other current batch of performers arrived, Mike Abbott had already been there, seen it and done it all. Taking on 600 bookings a year, he also found time to take part in the standup comedy scene in Hong Kong in the early 1990s, and (WOW!) to appear in masses of movies alongside stars like Jackie Chan and Chow Yun Fat! Innovative ideas for games, puppet acts and magic; he was doing childrens’ parties by day, and strip shows for adults at night. He’s still going strong.
You can find Mike online at:
http://www.abbottleisure.com/
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
(I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com)
THIS WEEK
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
HIGHLIGHT ONE: 00:21:45 Birthday party games: fancy dress relay and musical islands
HIGHLIGHT TWO: 00:22:00 and 00:32:00 Puppets at a birthday
HIGHLIGHT THREE: 00:24:00 Magic at parties. The “now you see it, now you don’t” principle
HIGHLIGHT FOUR: 00:26:00 Strippagrams
HIGHLIGHT FIVE: 00:35:00 Use of a table (behind you): Stationary performances (with talking) versus lively performances (with music)
COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:00:00 Stripper recognized at kids’ party!
00:06:00 Early life
00:10:50 Movies in Hong Kong (1986- 1989)
00:14:00 Working as an entertainer – strippograms, gorillagrams, kids’ parties
00:19:00 Mobile discos
00:21:45 Birthday party games: fancy dress relay and musical islands
00:22:00 and 00:32:00 Puppets at a birthday
00:24:00 Magic at parties. The “now you see it, now you don’t” principle
00:26:00 Strippagrams
00:35:00 Use of a table (behind you): Stationary performances (with talking) versus lively performances (with music)
00:37:00 Standup comedy in Hong Kong in the early 1990s and 2002
This week I am still super busy, but here's a little treat. Almost every male entertainer gets asked at least once to perform as Santa. I look nothing like Father Christmas, but some people are great at it. I had a quick chat with Graham Love, who is an amazing Santa. He's just finished working at the AIA Great European Carnival in Hong Kong where he was appearing (of course) as Santa! He has loads of great stories. If I have more time I'll add a bit more to this episode, but here is what I have so far!
Part two of my talk with phenomenal clown, Max Marshall, about his amazing life, and about the art and purpose of clowning. He has some fantastic specific tips (such as how he swallows a balloon, and using Spotify to find music for your shows).
You can connect with Max at:
https://www.facebook.com/max.marshall.9843
And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com
PART TWO
00:03:00 Balloon swallow techniques
00:13:40 Propless shows
- How clowns can create PLAY!
00:20:00 Doctor Patch Adams and clown therapy
- Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute in 1971
00:26:00 Social life of a clown
00:31:00 MUSIC FOR SHOWS
- Use Spotify !!
- Computer games have epic music. Great for magic shows!
00:33:30 How to follow a similar act.
00:35:00 Don’t (necessarily) move too fast on stage
00:36:00 Rehearsing tips:
- Take notes. Video it.
- Max’s amazing ping pong ball routine
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
Ron Lucas, http://www.thehumanconnectionsession.com/ , Philippe Gaulier, David Williamson (Magician), Fielding West, David Ginn, http://kidsentertainerhub.com/ , Anthony Gatto, Patch Adams, https://www.spotify.com/hk-en/
And Gandalf the juggler,
Talking to the incredible Max Marshall
For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com
(+852 96678601),
Also, visit http://thebigbenshow.com/ for this episode
Vivek is a fantastic comedian and emcee for corporate events.
He lives in Hong Kong
For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com
(+852 96678601),
or visit http://funnyvivek.com/ and http://www.vivekmahbubani.com/
What a lovely guy! Talking to Vivek Mahbubani, a fantastic standup comedian from Hong Kong. Even though there isn’t a paid comedy circuit in the region, with his talent and enthusiasm he has managed to carve out a career for himself as a professional standup comedian. His websites are http://funnyvivek.com/ and http://www.vivekmahbubani.com/
Names mentioned in the podcast include Jami Gong and his Takeout Comedy club, Sam Wong and Cheung Tat Ming
Talking to the wonderful Cassi Thomas!
She grew up in Hong Kong and does loads and loads
of awesome birthday parties dressed as a princess!!
Her mum’s (!) website is http://www.arabellasparty.com/
And visit my website http://thebigbenshow.com/podcasts
for foot notes for this and more podcasts
Highlights: Lots of great info about doing parties, including a great game where pairs of kids have to stand on increasingly smaller sheets of newspaper. Plus a great candy relay race game. Also some great stories at the end about being propositioned by dirty old dads at birthday parties! (Is that enough “greats”?)
Also,
00:52:00 asking in advance if there is a bouncy castle, and asking if it can be turned off during the show.
00:19:00 Snowflakes on parachute. Birthday girl in middle spin her round (on floor)
For more Podcasts and Videos visit
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COMPLETE CONTENTS:
00:07:00 Birthday parties
00:09:00 Travelling (in costume)
00:12:00 Arriving at the party
00:13:00 Music system
00:14:00 Warming up the audience
00:18:00 Crowd work with Birthday kid
00:19:00 Games - Snowflakes on parachute. Birthday girl in middle spin her round (on floor)
00:22:00 Everyone’s a winner!
Candy relay races, Singing, Dancing, Musical statues,
00:25:00 Newspaper islands game
00:26:00 Using bigger kids or domestic helper as your “Assistant.”
00:29:00 Facepainting
00:30:00 Big finish; structure of the hour
00:33:00 Controlling the kids
00:38:00 funny transport stories
00:43:00 Worst birthday ever story
00:45:00 sad stories
00:46:00 Mentally challenged kid story
00:52:00 asking in advance if there is a bouncy castle, and asking if it can be turned off during the show.
00:53:00 Another worst birthday story
01:00:00 Advantage of NOT being at the top of google!
01:01:00 Propositioned at parties and dirty old men!
NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much
http://arabellasparty.com/