Magician Business: Recent Episodes
Zivi Kivi: Magician, business coach and entrepreneur
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Effective Task Management In this final episode of this season, Gemma Parker had a brief coaching with Zivi on what to do to manage her tasks effectively, including multitasking and task switching. Zivi’s suggestion could be applicable for your business too, listen now! Zivi and Gemma share important things about Search Engine Optimization […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Directing Traffic to Your Site In this episode, Paul Cochrell aka Tall Paul had a brief coaching with Zivi on what to do with his website to drive more traffic. Zivi’s suggestion could be applicable for your business too, listen now! Zivi and Paul share important things about Search Engine Optimization that can […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Making Your Site Congruent With Your Needs In this episode, Chad Jacobs had a brief coaching with Zivi on what to do to his website to get more bookings and interest from customers. Zivi’s suggestion could be applicable for your business too, listen now! Zivi and Chad share important things about the changes […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Selling Workshops for Corporate In this episode, Jonah Babins had a quick coaching with Zivi on how should he approach in offering some kind of workshops for corporate teams or business teams. Zivi’s suggestion could be applicable for your business too, listen now! Zivi and Jonah share important things about the new market. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Enter a New Market Once a business is established and thriving in its home market, it is often seen as the right time to branch out into a new market. Zivi’s guest today is Jelly and Matt Otis who is looking into breaking into a new market, listen now! Zivi and […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing on Facebook Facebook advertising is an important way to connect with your audience on the world’s largest social network. Zivi and Julia had a chat about how she can take advantage of Facebook marketing, listen now! Zivi and Julia shares important things about marketing on Facebook. In this Episode we discuss: Julia posts […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Choosing Your Next Big Thing Deciding on your next big move could be hard if you do not know what steps to take. Zivi and Flossie had a chat about the next best move to do in her business and shows, listen now! Zivi and Flossie shares important things about deciding your next […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Automating Your Business for the First Time Automation is the best thing that happened in online marketing in recent years. It saves time and efforts. Zivi and Gareth had a chat about how to start automating your business, listen now! Zivi and Gareth shares important things about Automation. In this Episode we discuss: […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Getting into Close Up Magic Magic and Mentalism are two different things but Matan Rosenberg does both passionately. Matan from Israel shares the interesting story of his journey, listen now! Zivi and Matan shares important things Magic and Mentalism. In this Episode we discuss: Matan has been into magic for 13 years now […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How to Leverage Your Business in the Digital World With the domination of the digital in today’s marketing, it is important that you innovate, no matter what business you have. Kids entertainer Kyle Groves from Colorado, USA had a coaching session with Zivi about how to leverage technology in his business, listen now! […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Handling Negative Reviews Negative reviews are sometimes a part of your growing business but you should know how to handle this. This will help you to overcome the situation when the time comes. Kids entertainer Lauren Ann from Sydney Australia had a coaching session with Zivi about how she how to handle negative […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Improving Your Business With Google Analytics It’s important to know how your website is performing and knowing how Google Analytics work. This will help you market your business. Google Analytics is an important part of monitoring your business especially when you have a website. Kids entertainer Stacie Ashlet aka Hyper Clown had a […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Packages and Giveaways for Your Show Getting your name out there and branding come with your packages and giveaways. Preparing your giveaways and packages starts with choosing the right materials. Kids entertainer Louise Wells had a coaching session with Zivi about how to choose the right materials, being creative and different that will […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Breaking into the Library Market with Email Outreach Email marketing is a key to your success as a kids entertainer. It’s not as simple as you think, email marketing requires knowledge to some tools and some humor. Kids entertainer and Balloon Storyteller Mark Fuller had a coaching session with Zivi about how to […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Planning Your Next Website Double Up on your marketing with your new and improved website. Nowadays a website is a must if you want to sell your services. Creating a website might be hard for a beginner but it you know what to do it will make it a lot easier. Kids entertainer, […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Writing a Magic Book Turn you magic passion and knowledge into a book for the general public. Writing a magic book for magicians is well established. Writing a book that has magic in it for a general audience is another. Magician and author Stephen Cloete discusses turning your experience and knowledge into […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Writing a Magic Book Turn you magic passion and knowledge into a book for the general public. Writing a magic book for magicians is well established. Writing a book that has magic in it for a general audience is another. Magician and author Stephen Cloete discusses turning your experience and knowledge into […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Raise Your Fees For Professional Magicians Without a doubt the topic of how to raise your fees as a professional magician is one of the most talked about and yet it is likely the least acted upon. Israel magician Zivi Kivi (Zivi Raviv) has doubled his performing fees within 5 […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Raise Your Fees For Professional Magicians Without a doubt the topic of how to raise your fees as a professional magician is one of the most talked about and yet it is likely the least acted upon. Israel magician Zivi Kivi (Zivi Raviv) has doubled his performing fees within 5 […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Branding For Magicians with Billy Diamond Going beyond a logo. Branding for magicians is more than signage and stage banners. Who are you? How are you branding yourself as a magician? Billy Diamond opens up about the obstacles and struggles that we all face in creating our magic careers and how this […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Branding For Magicians with Billy Diamond Going beyond a logo. Branding for magicians is more than signage and stage banners. Who are you? How are you branding yourself as a magician? Billy Diamond opens up about the obstacles and struggles that we all face in creating our magic careers and how this […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Be a MC Master Of Ceremonies – A Magician’s Guide Why would a magician want to be a MC Master of Ceremonies? What special skills does a magician have that pre dispose them to standing on stage as a host or compere of an event? According to experienced MC Timothy Hyde […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Be a MC Master Of Ceremonies – A Magician’s Guide Why would a magician want to be a MC Master of Ceremonies? What special skills does a magician have that pre dispose them to standing on stage as a host or compere of an event? According to experienced MC Timothy Hyde […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing Coaching for Magicians with Ken Dyne Ken Dyne has an established career as one of the worlds leading mentalists and he joins us on the Magician Business podcast just days before his Penguin Live lecture. Listen in as Ken shares thirteen years of his personal learning experience gained marketing into the […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing Coaching for Magicians with Ken Dyne Ken Dyne has an established career as one of the worlds leading mentalists and he joins us on the Magician Business podcast just days before his Penguin Live lecture. Listen in as Ken shares thirteen years of his personal learning experience gained marketing into the […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing Congruence for Magicians Are you sending your clients mixed messages? Niels Duinker is a professional juggler who is serious about his career. He performs theatres, casinos, cruise ships, theme parks and corporate events. He also shares the same stages that many magicians do. Here he discusses the importance of your reputation, […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing Congruence for Magicians Are you sending your clients mixed messages? Niels Duinker is a professional juggler who is serious about his career. He performs theatres, casinos, cruise ships, theme parks and corporate events. He also shares the same stages that many magicians do. Here he discusses the importance of your reputation, […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Get a look behind the scenes as the hosts of the Magician Business Podcast, Ken Kelly and Julian Mather, are put in the hot seat. This is a magician business podcast,ken kelly,Julian Mather,marketing for magicians,websites for magicians! Ken and Julian usually host the show and bring you guests but today the tables are […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Get a look behind the scenes as the hosts of the Magician Business Podcast, Ken Kelly and Julian Mather, are put in the hot seat. This is a magician business podcast,ken kelly,Julian Mather,marketing for magicians,websites for magicians! Ken and Julian usually host the show and bring you guests but today the tables are […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Showbiz Blueprint by Barry Friedman Every year an opportunity arises to take your magic business to the next level. Successful corporate entertainer Barry Friedman shares tips , practical booking strategies and life changing insights from his Show Biz Blueprint course in this candid chat with Julian Mather and Ken Kelly. Showbiz Blueprint by […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Showbiz Blueprint by Barry Friedman Every year an opportunity arises to take your magic business to the next level. Successful corporate entertainer Barry Friedman shares tips , practical booking strategies and life changing insights from his Show Biz Blueprint course in this candid chat with Julian Mather and Ken Kelly. Showbiz Blueprint by […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Magician Lectures with Danny Archer Got ideas, tricks, knowledge, tips you want to share with the magic community? Lecturing may be for you. Danny Archer is both lecturer and creator of the Magicians Lecture Network. Find out from him what makes a good lecture and an even better magic lecturer. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Magician Lectures with Danny Archer Got ideas, tricks, knowledge, tips you want to share with the magic community? Lecturing may be for you. Danny Archer is both lecturer and creator of the Magicians Lecture Network. Find out from him what makes a good lecture and an even better magic lecturer. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Flash Paper For Magicians Storage Myths, Insurance and Safety Magicians love using flash paper, flash cotton, flash string and stage pyrotechnics. In a world where the use of fire in performance is becoming more difficult we thought it timely to Steve Lawrence who imports, sells and uses everything from flash products thorough to […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Flash Paper For Magicians Storage Myths, Insurance and Safety Magicians love using flash paper, flash cotton, flash string and stage pyrotechnics. In a world where the use of fire in performance is becoming more difficult we thought it timely to Steve Lawrence who imports, sells and uses everything from flash products thorough to […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Keeping Customers What is the cost to you of not understanding your customer? Aside from cut/ no cut scissors, black capes and the need for a sharp haircut, magicians and hairdressers share the common bond of being small business owners. Hairdresser Greg Whatling shares insights and painful lessons that every […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Keeping Customers What is the cost to you of not understanding your customer? Aside from cut/ no cut scissors, black capes and the need for a sharp haircut, magicians and hairdressers share the common bond of being small business owners. Hairdresser Greg Whatling shares insights and painful lessons that every […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Stage Hypnotism The Secrets Of A Full Time Stage Hypnotist Andre Grove started as a magician and wanted to be the next David Copperfield until he saw a stage hypnotist and his performing career changed forever. In This Episode We Discuss: Does walking on stage with only a microphone as a […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Stage Hypnotism The Secrets Of A Full Time Stage Hypnotist Andre Grove started as a magician and wanted to be the next David Copperfield until he saw a stage hypnotist and his performing career changed forever. In This Episode We Discuss: Does walking on stage with only a microphone as a […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Fundraising Magic Shows with John Kaplan Learn the system that turns family fun into thousands of dollars for Schools and Community groups and creates an income for magicians John Kaplan has been touring Canada for 35 years riding on the back of the fundraising needs of schools and community groups. These groups get […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Fundraising Magic Shows with John Kaplan Learn the system that turns family fun into thousands of dollars for Schools and Community groups and creates an income for magicians John Kaplan has been touring Canada for 35 years riding on the back of the fundraising needs of schools and community groups. These groups get […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Publicity Stunts For Magicians with Joe Diamond Feeding a Hungry Media The Sensationalism They Thrive On What are publicity stunts and where can they benefit magicians? Magician Joe Diamond shares his tips on capitalizing on the media’s insatiable need for content. You don’t need to go over the Niagara Fall in a barrel […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Publicity Stunts For Magicians with Joe Diamond Feeding a Hungry Media The Sensationalism They Thrive On What are publicity stunts and where can they benefit magicians? Magician Joe Diamond shares his tips on capitalizing on the media’s insatiable need for content. You don’t need to go over the Niagara Fall in a barrel […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Restaurant Gigs For Magicians A Discussion on Getting Booked For Restaurant Magic David Ranalli started young performing magic in restaurants. From age 14 he has been table hopping building up strong work practices and an appreciation of the restaurant industry and how magicians can better position themselves to get the most value […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Restaurant Gigs For Magicians A Discussion on Getting Booked For Restaurant Magic David Ranalli started young performing magic in restaurants. From age 14 he has been table hopping building up strong work practices and an appreciation of the restaurant industry and how magicians can better position themselves to get the most value […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Magic Business of Fairs and Festivals with Kevin Heller Opening up new markets for your magic by letting your mind get some fresh air and fresh ideas. When you are talking about getting to know someone new you often hear it’s what’s on the inside that counts. If you […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Magic Business of Fairs and Festivals with Kevin Heller Opening up new markets for your magic by letting your mind get some fresh air and fresh ideas. When you are talking about getting to know someone new you often hear it’s what’s on the inside that counts. If you […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Social Media Planning for Magicians One magician’s story of attaining a 5 year goal in 12 months Join Swedish Magician Caroline Ravn as we hear her amazing story of getting to perform at Hollywood’s Magic Castle within one year of her taking up magic as an adult. This is a story about […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Social Media Planning for Magicians One magician’s story of attaining a 5 year goal in 12 months Join Swedish Magician Caroline Ravn as we hear her amazing story of getting to perform at Hollywood’s Magic Castle within one year of her taking up magic as an adult. This is a story about […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Lessons Learned From 50 Years Of Entertaining with Roger Blakiston A positive and thought provoking thesis on why we become entertainers. Agree or disagree with Roger Blakiston, he raises interesting questions that we all can benefit from by finding answers to them. In This Episode We Discuss: Can finding a sense […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Lessons Learned From 50 Years Of Entertaining with Roger Blakiston A positive and thought provoking thesis on why we become entertainers. Agree or disagree with Roger Blakiston, he raises interesting questions that we all can benefit from by finding answers to them. In This Episode We Discuss: Can finding a sense […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Linkedin For Magicians How To Benefit From This Networking and Connection Tool Mark Williams is a LinkedIn trainer for top level business executives. Mark shares cutting edge ideas and strategies that magicians can use to bypass some common mistakes and to speed up your networking that leads to bookings. In This Episode […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Linkedin For Magicians How To Benefit From This Networking and Connection Tool Mark Williams is a LinkedIn trainer for top level business executives. Mark shares cutting edge ideas and strategies that magicians can use to bypass some common mistakes and to speed up your networking that leads to bookings. In This Episode […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Understanding Agents The Relationship Between Magician And Booking Agent Have you ever wondered what an agent thinks, what a booking agent wants, what will turn a booking agent away from wanting to represent you? In this episode Ken Lindsay from Dreamtime Agencies in South Africa ,who wears two hats as performer and agent, tells […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Understanding Agents The Relationship Between Magician And Booking Agent Have you ever wondered what an agent thinks, what a booking agent wants, what will turn a booking agent away from wanting to represent you? In this episode Ken Lindsay from Dreamtime Agencies in South Africa ,who wears two hats as performer and agent, tells […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Serve Your Way To Magic Success It’s not about sales, it’s about service Get a big ol’ dose of work and life inspiration with Deano from Reno. The Dean of Success, Dean Hankey, takes an all you can eat buffet of knowledge and wisdom and packages it into a bite sized […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Serve Your Way To Magic Success It’s not about sales, it’s about service Get a big ol’ dose of work and life inspiration with Deano from Reno. The Dean of Success, Dean Hankey, takes an all you can eat buffet of knowledge and wisdom and packages it into a bite sized […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Diversifying Your Magic Business Will magic support you and your family well into the future? What can you do to branch your magic business into other areas? Paul Romhany is a performer, creator of magic effects, lecturer and he edits and produces VANISH magazine. He’s also a parent (as you will witness at […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Diversifying Your Magic Business Will magic support you and your family well into the future? What can you do to branch your magic business into other areas? Paul Romhany is a performer, creator of magic effects, lecturer and he edits and produces VANISH magazine. He’s also a parent (as you will witness at […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Seasonal Work For Magicians The Hi’s and Ho’s of Becoming a Professional Santa It’s true. Santa spends the whole year working to bring joy to so many. We know because we asked him … well we asked THEM. The secrets out, yes, there is more than one. Plus Santas are going […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Seasonal Work For Magicians The Hi’s and Ho’s of Becoming a Professional Santa It’s true. Santa spends the whole year working to bring joy to so many. We know because we asked him … well we asked THEM. The secrets out, yes, there is more than one. Plus Santas are going […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Importance of Outsourcing With Stephanie Lee Harper How to be a magician and outsource extra bookings to a costume characters you have trained Stephanie Lee Harper aka. Super Steph was driving to gig in her signed up van. At a traffic light a car pulled alongside and the man driving enthusiastically […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Importance of Outsourcing With Stephanie Lee Harper How to be a magician and outsource extra bookings to a costume characters you have trained Stephanie Lee Harper aka. Super Steph was driving to gig in her signed up van. At a traffic light a car pulled alongside and the man driving enthusiastically […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Run A Weekly Mentalism Show or: Find a hotel and make it attractive for them to allow you to showcase your act to lead to private bookings. Eric Citron went from doing corporate trade shows to performing kids and family shows, the opposite of most magicians stories. The life on the […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Run A Weekly Mentalism Show or: Find a hotel and make it attractive for them to allow you to showcase your act to lead to private bookings. Eric Citron went from doing corporate trade shows to performing kids and family shows, the opposite of most magicians stories. The life on the […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Online Magic Shops With Dominic Reyes from Merchant of Magic How your magic performer business can improve using the same techniques of customer service, customer tracking and relationship building that good online magic businesses implement Dominic Reyes set out to help people improve their magic performing skills and to earn a […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Online Magic Shops With Dominic Reyes from Merchant of Magic How your magic performer business can improve using the same techniques of customer service, customer tracking and relationship building that good online magic businesses implement Dominic Reyes set out to help people improve their magic performing skills and to earn a […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Customer Service For Magicians James Songster Explains How Disney Has Made Looking After Their Guests An Art Form In 1992 James Songster went to Disneyworld. Something happened and he was taken with the ‘Disney Philosophy’. 23 years later he left. In this episode of the Magician Business Podcast James lets us in […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Customer Service For Magicians James Songster Explains How Disney Has Made Looking After Their Guests An Art Form In 1992 James Songster went to Disneyworld. Something happened and he was taken with the ‘Disney Philosophy’. 23 years later he left. In this episode of the Magician Business Podcast James lets us in […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Contracts For Magicians Todd Neufeld Discusses Contracts, Documents, Deposits, Refunds and Other Things ‘Legal’ In This Episode We Discuss: Business organisation Having the correct documentation What is a contract? Why contacts help customer anxiety. How to deal with disagreements you may have with a client How to stop it getting ugly with a […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Contracts For Magicians Todd Neufeld Discusses Contracts, Documents, Deposits, Refunds and Other Things ‘Legal’ In This Episode We Discuss: Business organisation Having the correct documentation What is a contract? Why contacts help customer anxiety. How to deal with disagreements you may have with a client How to stop it getting ugly with a […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Eric Knaus aka. The Great Zucchini Shares His Branding and Marketing Tips For Magicians How do you get hundreds of people to turn up to public venues on weekends to watch your magic show? How do you do this without having spent any money on advertising yourself in the past 11 years? This […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Eric Knaus aka. The Great Zucchini Shares His Branding and Marketing Tips For Magicians How do you get hundreds of people to turn up to public venues on weekends to watch your magic show? How do you do this without having spent any money on advertising yourself in the past 11 years? This […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Smart Marketing For Magicians Are You Squeezing The Most From Your Bookings? In this episode we talk about: We’re seeing 2 common themes emerging: People only spend an hour a week doing marketing so they don’t get work so they lower their prices then it is a big chase to the bottom. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Smart Marketing For Magicians Are You Squeezing The Most From Your Bookings? In this episode we talk about: We’re seeing 2 common themes emerging: People only spend an hour a week doing marketing so they don’t get work so they lower their prices then it is a big chase to the bottom. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Becoming A Cruise Ship Magician Part 2 How To Land Yourself a Gig Doing Magic on Cruise Ships Where do you start? Do you wish you had someone to guide you along the path, or should we say navigate you through the rocky waters of breaking into the cruise […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Becoming A Cruise Ship Magician Part 2 How To Land Yourself a Gig Doing Magic on Cruise Ships Where do you start? Do you wish you had someone to guide you along the path, or should we say navigate you through the rocky waters of breaking into the cruise […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Cruise Ship Magic Part 1 What does a Cruise Director Expect From A Cruise Ship Magician? Ahoy Magician Business listeners … Stephen Cloete is a Cruise Director (Entertainments Director) for the 3rd Largest shipping line in the world. This means he is responsible for all the entertainment on board plus he’s […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Cruise Ship Magic Part 1 What does a Cruise Director Expect From A Cruise Ship Magician? Ahoy Magician Business listeners … Stephen Cloete is a Cruise Director (Entertainments Director) for the 3rd Largest shipping line in the world. This means he is responsible for all the entertainment on board plus he’s […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marvin’s Magic Marketing Tips Marvin Berglas is the man behind the number one brand in magic worldwide, Marvin’s Magic. Marvin’s Magic develop, manufacture and distribute magic products in 64 countries to a range of people from beginners to executives. The company has been in existence for 25 years and has outlets in some of the most prestigious […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marvin’s Magic Marketing Tips Marvin Berglas is the man behind the number one brand in magic worldwide, Marvin’s Magic. Marvin’s Magic develop, manufacture and distribute magic products in 64 countries to a range of people from beginners to executives. The company has been in existence for 25 years and has outlets in some of the most prestigious […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Magic of Smart Business and Hard Work How to move from $300 to $5K gigs Today’s guests are 2 people who didn’t give into the resistance that stops so many of us from playing bigger and earning higher fees. They are now earning manyfold what they were just 12 months ago. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Magic of Smart Business and Hard Work How to move from $300 to $5K gigs Today’s guests are 2 people who didn’t give into the resistance that stops so many of us from playing bigger and earning higher fees. They are now earning manyfold what they were just 12 months ago. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Ken Scott’s Top Tips Marketing For Magicians Ken Scott has over 20 years of experience, performing over 350 shows a year. He has entertained over a million people with his unique cutting edge programs. In this interview Ken shares his successful marketing tips that keep him in front of his audience. This […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Ken Scott’s Top Tips Marketing For Magicians Ken Scott has over 20 years of experience, performing over 350 shows a year. He has entertained over a million people with his unique cutting edge programs. In this interview Ken shares his successful marketing tips that keep him in front of his audience. This […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Business Plans For Magicians or How To Make Money As a Magician Most successful magicians eg. Mac King and Lance Burton could make a living doing something else because they have understood the fundamentals of business. Magic is simply a tool to make a living. In this episode of Magician Business podcast, […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Business Plans For Magicians or How To Make Money As a Magician Most successful magicians eg. Mac King and Lance Burton could make a living doing something else because they have understood the fundamentals of business. Magic is simply a tool to make a living. In this episode of Magician Business podcast, […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing School Shows There’s power in a simple ‘thankyou’! How much time have you spent searching for cutting edge marketing strategies and clever software that will elevate our magic business to the next level. As worthwhile a pursuit as this is – it’s something Ken and I always do – there comes along every now […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing School Shows There’s power in a simple ‘thankyou’! How much time have you spent searching for cutting edge marketing strategies and clever software that will elevate our magic business to the next level. As worthwhile a pursuit as this is – it’s something Ken and I always do – there comes along every now […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Image Branding and Photographers for Magicians Why Magicians Need Professional Photographers I’m a professional photographer (Julian writing) and I can tell you without a moments hesitation that you will get great value out of using a professional photographer. I say this not as a photographer, but as a subject, a client […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Image Branding and Photographers for Magicians Why Magicians Need Professional Photographers I’m a professional photographer (Julian writing) and I can tell you without a moments hesitation that you will get great value out of using a professional photographer. I say this not as a photographer, but as a subject, a client […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing With Images to Get More Bookings 80% of what your booker remembers when they visit your website is visual. This means your images, graphics and the videos are your most effective tools to covert browsers into bookers. Colette Kelly is a professional photographer with a special skill. Colette has been photographing magic shows and magicians […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Marketing With Images to Get More Bookings 80% of what your booker remembers when they visit your website is visual. This means your images, graphics and the videos are your most effective tools to covert browsers into bookers. Colette Kelly is a professional photographer with a special skill. Colette has been photographing magic shows and magicians […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Jeff McBride – The Mystery of Marketing Magic An historic episode of the Magician Business Podcast. After thousands of words spoken via Skype and thousands of air miles travelled, this is the first time that Julian and I (Ken) have come together in person to present an interview. You are the winner with […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Jeff McBride – The Mystery of Marketing Magic An historic episode of the Magician Business Podcast. After thousands of words spoken via Skype and thousands of air miles travelled, this is the first time that Julian and I (Ken) have come together in person to present an interview. You are the winner with […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! – Over 40 years of sound wisdom shared – David Ginn shares the business principles that he has used to make a living as a professional magician and children’s entertainer. This interview is a highlight for me (Ken) as my career as a children’s and family entertainer was sparked by reading David Ginn’s […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! – Over 40 years of sound wisdom shared – David Ginn shares the business principles that he has used to make a living as a professional magician and children’s entertainer. This interview is a highlight for me (Ken) as my career as a children’s and family entertainer was sparked by reading David Ginn’s […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To See Business and Marketing In A New Light Once in a while you meet someone who has a profound influence on changing the way you think. For me (Julian) this was Barry Friedman. In this edition of the Magician Business podcast discover how you are probably the ONLY person who […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To See Business and Marketing In A New Light Once in a while you meet someone who has a profound influence on changing the way you think. For me (Julian) this was Barry Friedman. In this edition of the Magician Business podcast discover how you are probably the ONLY person who […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Do you do magic at weddings? The business of magic at weddings is worth big money in the United Kingdom. In this episode of Magician Business Podcast, one of England’s top working pro magicians tells you how he successfully targets the wedding magic market and how you can do the same. Wikipedia describes […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Do you do magic at weddings? The business of magic at weddings is worth big money in the United Kingdom. In this episode of Magician Business Podcast, one of England’s top working pro magicians tells you how he successfully targets the wedding magic market and how you can do the same. Wikipedia describes […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Produce and Promote Own Magic Show Ever laid back and daydreamed about having your own magic show? A theatre with your name in lights? Keith Fields did. More than that, he did something about it. Keith Fields has appeared in New York’s Broadway, London’s West End and the Las Vegas Strip, […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Produce and Promote Own Magic Show Ever laid back and daydreamed about having your own magic show? A theatre with your name in lights? Keith Fields did. More than that, he did something about it. Keith Fields has appeared in New York’s Broadway, London’s West End and the Las Vegas Strip, […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Golden First Impression – Scott Evans is a magician of a different kind. His wand is his pen and his magic box is a powerful graphics heavy computer. Scott Evans is a graphic designer and owner of Look Creative Design. His company specialises in creating branding, logo’s, van wraps and animated videos […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Golden First Impression – Scott Evans is a magician of a different kind. His wand is his pen and his magic box is a powerful graphics heavy computer. Scott Evans is a graphic designer and owner of Look Creative Design. His company specialises in creating branding, logo’s, van wraps and animated videos […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Promo Reels & Videos Best Practices and Tips for Creating Promo Reels for Magicians and Entertainers What is the purpose of a promo reel? Who needs one? How long should a promo reel be? Do they have to look really professional to be considered? We all hear about needing a promo video reel but there is little […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Promo Reels & Videos Best Practices and Tips for Creating Promo Reels for Magicians and Entertainers What is the purpose of a promo reel? Who needs one? How long should a promo reel be? Do they have to look really professional to be considered? We all hear about needing a promo video reel but there is little […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Educational Magic For Corporate, Trade Show, Motivational, Sponsorship and School Magicians It’s not often you get to introduce your guest like this: “He’s lousy at sleight of hand, he has the grace of an ox, and the only reason he looks good sometimes is because he married a beautiful woman.” Those are […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Educational Magic For Corporate, Trade Show, Motivational, Sponsorship and School Magicians It’s not often you get to introduce your guest like this: “He’s lousy at sleight of hand, he has the grace of an ox, and the only reason he looks good sometimes is because he married a beautiful woman.” Those are […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Trade Show Magic “Better than 1000 days of study is one day with a great teacher” This is a quote I pulled from the Magic Word Podcast which is run by today’s guest Scott Wells. It sums up nicely what we find the Magic Word Podcast ( MWP ) to […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! The Business of Trade Show Magic “Better than 1000 days of study is one day with a great teacher” This is a quote I pulled from the Magic Word Podcast which is run by today’s guest Scott Wells. It sums up nicely what we find the Magic Word Podcast ( MWP ) to […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Is Your Magic Website Getting You Enough Bookings? Really?! Discover our top website strategies for magicians and how the 80/20 rule can work for you. Magicians seem to be the masters of DIY business. We direct our own shows, write our own scripts, make our own videos. Most of this is done in […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Is Your Magic Website Getting You Enough Bookings? Really?! Discover our top website strategies for magicians and how the 80/20 rule can work for you. Magicians seem to be the masters of DIY business. We direct our own shows, write our own scripts, make our own videos. Most of this is done in […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Behind The Business of a Corporate Magician Business is all about measuring costs, not just financial, but also emotional. Brian Glow frankly talks about the highs and lows of life on the road as a seasoned corporate magician and you get insights by hearing some of the real stories, the real costs associated […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Behind The Business of a Corporate Magician Business is all about measuring costs, not just financial, but also emotional. Brian Glow frankly talks about the highs and lows of life on the road as a seasoned corporate magician and you get insights by hearing some of the real stories, the real costs associated […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Advertise on Facebook for Magicians and Entertainers We live in confusing times. Google is trying to become a social media platform (witness the rise of G+) and Facebook is trying to become a search engine. How? By letting you type in search terms into their HUGE database you can search for […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! How To Advertise on Facebook for Magicians and Entertainers We live in confusing times. Google is trying to become a social media platform (witness the rise of G+) and Facebook is trying to become a search engine. How? By letting you type in search terms into their HUGE database you can search for […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Facebook Fundamentals – Fan pages for entertainers – Social media is the in-thing. Did you know that over 70% of local business use social media to find and engage with new and existing customers. Tamar Kimmons has examined Facebook Fan Pages in detail and she shares how to best use this free resource. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! Facebook Fundamentals – Fan pages for entertainers – Social media is the in-thing. Did you know that over 70% of local business use social media to find and engage with new and existing customers. Tamar Kimmons has examined Facebook Fan Pages in detail and she shares how to best use this free resource. […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! MB 03: The business of magic to market Have you ever had an idea for a new trick? Ever wondered how you would go about getting the idea out of your head and into the magic shops? Have you ever felt you have something to share with other magicians and wondered how you would […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! MB 03: The business of magic to market Have you ever had an idea for a new trick? Ever wondered how you would go about getting the idea out of your head and into the magic shops? Have you ever felt you have something to share with other magicians and wondered how you would […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! MB 02: YouTube – The Performing Artist Guide Jay Jay, Eric LeClerc and Julian Mather Explain How! Youtube is growing at a rapid rate. It is something we as magicians and entertainers need to use and understand. It can help us get bookings. That is what this podcast episode #002 will do, help you […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! MB 02: YouTube – The Performing Artist Guide Jay Jay, Eric LeClerc and Julian Mather Explain How! Youtube is growing at a rapid rate. It is something we as magicians and entertainers need to use and understand. It can help us get bookings. That is what this podcast episode #002 will do, help you […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! MB 01: Andrew Smith Tells How He Earns Over $1000 Per Birthday Show! Find out how he does it and how you can earn top dollar without changing your show. Episode 1 on Magician Business Podcast centres on a subject very near and dear to every performers heart: raising your performing fees. Raising your […]
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher! MB 01: Andrew Smith Tells How He Earns Over $1000 Per Birthday Show! Find out how he does it and how you can earn top dollar without changing your show. Episode 1 on Magician Business Podcast centres on a subject very near and dear to every performers heart: raising your performing fees. Raising your […]