Harrison Greenbaum - How to Unleash Your Magic Superpowers

Harrison Greenbaum - How to Unleash Your Magic Superpowers

Author: The Magic Oracle Club February 6, 2021 Duration: 25:46
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!

Behind every great illusion is a real person who had to figure out how to make a living from it. The Magic Business Podcast, from The Magic Oracle Club, goes backstage to explore the unglamorous but essential realities of building a sustainable life in magic. This isn't about secret tricks; it's about the practical strategies, personal struggles, and hard-won victories that define a performing career. Each conversation pulls back the curtain on the business side, from booking gigs and setting rates to marketing yourself and navigating creative burnout. We sit down with working entertainers and established legends who have carved out their own unique paths. You'll hear candid stories about early failures, breakthrough moments, and the day-to-day hustle that never makes it into the spotlight. The focus is on actionable advice and genuine insight, delivered in straightforward conversations that cut through the fantasy to talk about real work. Whether you're a seasoned pro looking for a fresh perspective or someone dreaming of turning passion into profession, this podcast offers a rare, honest look at the craft of building a magical career. Tune in for concise, insightful, and often delightful wisdom from the world's most accomplished and creative minds in the art of performance.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 32

Magic Business Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Mario Marchese - POW! The Perfect Power of Props [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:53
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 - It's Vegas, Baby... Here I Come! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:42
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 due…
Marc DeSouza - Getting Booked at a Magic Convention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:36
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 Lang - Get Off the Sidelines and Hire a Magic Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:25
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 yo…
Benjamin Barnes - Lessons Learned from an Entertainment Director [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:14
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 wh…
Michael Trixx - Practical Hacks for Outdoor Chaos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:16
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 wit…
Suzanne the Magician - The Main Course of Restaurant Performing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:46
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 - SOS: You NEED a Magic Director! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:28
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 e…
Keith Fields - Starting Over... in a New Country! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:35
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!?!?)