Do you want to be a professional magician? Since 2003, full-time magician, hypnotist, and author Cris Johnson has traveled North America coast to coast performing 400+ shows a year. This podcast features business-building tips so that you can book more shows at professional fees. Cris will give you an insider’s perspective of different markets including elementary, middle, and high schools, colleges, corporate banquets, libraries, private parties, trade shows, fundraising shows, and more so ...
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The world has never been changing more rapidly, dislocating the ways we work, learn and live. On The Learning Future Podcast we discuss the knowledge, skills and dispositions we all need for our learning future, exploring insights through interviews with world-class educators, researchers, policy makers, and leaders from across industries and across the world.
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What happens when you bring the best of two famous brands together? What sorts of innovations can emerge, and how is a brand image created for the new product? The Smart car came about as a result of a collaboration between car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Swatch, the Swiss watch maker. This album examines the innovations behind the Smart car, its supply chain, and its assembly line in Hambach, France, where a finished car is produced every 96 seconds. With its major suppliers situated on ...
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Inside Outside Innovation
Brian Ardinger, Founder of Inside Outside Innovation podcast, InsideOutside.io, and the Inside Outside Innovation Summit
Inside Outside Innovation explores the ins and outs of innovation with raw stories, real insights, and tactical advice from the best and brightest in startups & corporate innovation. Each week we bring you the latest thinking on talent, technology, and the future of innovation. Join our community of movers, shakers, makers, founders, builders, and creators to help speed up your knowledge, skills, and network. Previous guests include thought leaders such as Brad Feld, Arlan Hamilton, Jason Ca ...
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Jon Stetson: Connecting With Audiences
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#137 - Jon Stetson is a true legend in the field of mentalism! Join me as Jon and I talk about connecting with audiences. Also, this episodes contains a very special announcement I've been teasing for a while. This week's Trick Talk is on Lumen by Ellusionist magic. Get Jon's Core Telepathy HERE By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I c…
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Brian Cassady Thinks Deeply About Magic
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#136 - Brian "Cosmo" Cassady returns! Response to his first appearance was amazing. Brian is deeply philosophical about his magic and what he wants to accomplish. He's also insanely successful. And the best part? He's only been a full time pro for a few years. Get ready to think deeply about your magic. Brian Cassady is back. This week's episode of…
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7 Ways to Avoid Burnout or Boredom
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#135 - Tired of performing the same show or tricks over and over? Tired of the grind of life on the road? These simple seven tips may hep you avoid boredom and prevent burnout. This week's Trick Talk features Toon Balloon! By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees: 1.…
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John Abrams on School Assemblies
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#134 - Want to get into school assemblies? This interview with John Abrams is packed with amazing information about marketing, constructing your show, and living the life of a school assembly performer. You'll learn a LOT in this episode! This week's Trick Talk features Rubik's Wall! Get John's school assembly book HERE Get Rubik's Wall HERE Get Sv…
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Joseph Daniels: Acting & Magic
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#133 - It's often said an actor playing a magician would make a better magician. That's so true with my guest this week, Joseph Daniels. With acting experience and decades of performing under his belt, he's sensational at bringing the MAGIC into magic. You'll learn a ton of great insights. This week's Trick Talk features BEKOS Ghost Edition by Phil…
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9 Steps to Create a New Show
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#132 - Want to create a new show? Crafting a new show the right way is more than just tossing a bunch of your favorite effects into a case and running off to the show. There are several things to remember to make your new show the best it can be. This week's Trick Talk looks at Mind Controller by Cobra Magic Mind Controller HERE By the way…whenever…
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Carissa Carter & Scott Doorley: Assembling Tomorrow with Future Visions
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How can educators and designers cultivate learning experiences that prepare us for a future that is constantly unfolding? In a world where the pace of technological change accelerates, what roles do emotion and creativity play in shaping our educational paradigms? Carissa Carter is a designer geoscientist and the Academic Director at the Stanford D…
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8 Steps to Magic Mastery
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#131 - Want to know how to become so great at magic that your performances appear effortless? That's the topic in this week's episode of the Professional Magician podcast. This week's Trick Talk looks at Michael Ross' Hydrostatic Glass download! By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more s…
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Leslie-Ann Noel: Design for Change
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How can educators balance the need for structure in the classroom with the importance of fostering student agency and creativity? In what ways can design thinking be leveraged to challenge and dismantle oppressive systems within our education systems? Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel is an esteemed educator and designer known for her work on equity, social just…
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Leticia Britos Cavagnaro: Power of Reflection
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How can we, as educators, better harness the power of reflection to shape the future of our students and our world? In a system that often prioritizes the "right answer," how can we cultivate a culture of divergent thinking and curiosity in our classrooms? Leticia Britos Cavagnaro is an innovative educator, designer, and scientist, currently co-dir…
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John Reid: Communication Skills in Business
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#130 - John Reid is one busy guy! John performs shows, runs several businesses, and sets world records (seriously!). Find out some of John's keys to success in this fun and insightful look into a busy professional's life. Visit cresey.com HERE By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more sho…
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Grace Hawthorne: Creative Agency
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How can we harness our infinite creative potential in everyday life? What role does failure play in building creative capacity? Grace Hawthorne is an entrepreneur, designer, educator, author, and artist. She's the founder and CEO of Paperpunk, an award-winning origami and Lego mashup. Grace is also an adjunct professor at the Stanford D School, whe…
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Scott Humston: Create Your Own Parlor Show
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#129 - Ever wanted to create your own public parlor show? My guest this week, Scott Humston, offers an entire training devoted to this very topic. If you've ever wanted to host an ongoing show in one location, now is your opportunity to learn about it. Want more info? Check it out HERE Today's Trick Talk covers The Shakespeare Experiment! Get it HE…
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Mette Miriam: Compassionate Systems
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What are the impacts of integrating contemplative social emotional learning and systems thinking in education? How can we transform our educational structures to better serve the well-being of students and educators? Mette Miriam Boell is a biologist specialized in the evolution of complex social systems, mammalian play behavior, and philosophy of …
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Magicians on Mission: Saving Lives
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#128 - What if magic could save lives? It CAN and it's happening now. Join me as I interview Fool Us Winner Chris Rose and other members of the Magicians on Mission cause to help our United States overseas troops. It's amazing and inspiring. Magicians on Mission special promotion with Bicycle Cards: HERE Link not working? Copy the URL below: https:…
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Charles Fadel: Future Proofing Education
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How can we effectively integrate AI into education to prepare students for the future? What key competencies and character traits must education systems prioritize in a rapidly evolving technological landscape? This episode features Charles Fadel, founder of the Nonprofit Center for Curriculum Redesign and author of "Education for the Age of AI." C…
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Rebecca Winthrop: Learner Engagement is Key to Transformation
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What if the success of our education system was measured by how well it engages students in their passions rather than standardised test scores? How might the dynamics of a classroom change if students, parents, and teachers all had an equal say in designing the curriculum? In this episode of the Learning Future podcast, Louka Parry talks with Rebe…
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Phil Ackerly: Passion, Connection, Personalization
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#127 - WOW. That's the reaction I had after my interview Phil Ackerly. He's funny, creative, and a deep thinker about his magic. He's also big on personalization. You'll be amazed and delighted with everything Phil shares in this 60-minute+ interview! Today's Trick Talk features Bill Abbott's Postcards From Paradise! Below are notes, video links, a…
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Welcome to Season 8: Louka Parry
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Hello team and welcome back to the Learning Future Podcast! It's been quite a while since our last release, but we're excited to bring you a special episode today. We’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of Season 7, aptly titled "Education Transformed," and offering a glimpse into the exciting content we have lined up for Season…
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Fostering Show Health
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#126 - After a three-week absence, the Professional Podcast is back! In this episode, I examine the keys to fostering 'Show Health,' that wonderful "in case of emergency break glass" ability most professional performers need to use at one point. And this week's Trick Talk looks at Losander's Floating Table! Losander's products HERE By the way…whene…
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Immigration's Importance for the Innovation Economy with Dave Brown, founder of Brown Immigration
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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dave Brown, founder and managing partner at Brown Immigration. Dave and I talk about the innovation economy and the importance of immigration, and the impact immigration policy has on its success. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators …
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Bill Abbott Part 2: Scripting & Editing
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#125 - In this second part of my interview with Bill Abbott, we touch on a number of topics, including scripting and editing your act. Bill is highly effective at tweaking and adjusting his act based on how his audiences respond. We also talk about some of his other new releases, and much more. You don't want to miss this! In this week's Trick Talk…
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Bill Abbott Part 1: Theater Show Logistics
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#124 - Do you know about Bill Abbott? If not, you should! Bill's routines and effects are real-world tested, easy to do, and very entertaining. In part one of my interview with Bill, we delve mostly into his experience starting his own theater show, The Magic Hideaway, in Florida. It's a fascinating look at the logistics you need to be aware of whe…
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Shifting landscape of global talent with John Winsor, Open Assembly CEO
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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with John Winsor co-author of the new book, Open Talent. John and I talk about the shifting landscape of talent and tools and dive into what companies need to do to adapt and thrive in a new global marketplace for talent. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to …
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#123 - What kind of volunteers can you expect for your shows? Depending on the market you work, the personalities and behaviors of volunteers can vary greatly. Understanding what you are in for each time you invite someone onstage with you is key to successful performing. In this episode, I delve into several of the personality types you can expect…
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John Ferrentino: A Career in Comedy
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#122 - Do you enjoy comedy magic? If so, John Ferentino is definitely someone to listen to. Often called the 'Godfather of Comedy Magic,' John's career spans decades and took him across the world. This interview is filled with wild stories, funny anecdotes, and more. This week's Trick Talk features John's downloadable product, "Do Spirits Return?" …
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Understanding Client Personalities
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#121 - When you book your shows, you'll likely run into a variety of personalities. Understanding who these folks are and how they may act is key to having a successful show. In this episode, I cover some of the titles of people who may book you, their most common personalities, and other people you may encounter at these shows. This week's Trick T…
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Jim Kleefeld: Noise is Not Appreciation
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#120 - If you are a kids performer, do you get nervous when the show organizer tells you they are going to let the kids run around to burn off energy? If so, this episode will reveal why. Jim Kleefeld also discusses why performers who just focus on getting the kids to yell and scream are not doing the show or their audiences any favors. This week's…
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The Entrepreneurial Journey with Maria Flynn, Author of Make Opportunity Happen
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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Maria Flynn, author of the new book, Make Opportunity Happen. Maria and I talk about the entrepreneurial journey and some of the hands-on things you can do as an entrepreneur to make the journey more effective and rewarding. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the pod…
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My Close-Up Sets Revealed
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#119 - And now for something different! I'm getting back into close-up magic soon. I thought it might be fun to talk about my close-up sets, why I structure them the way I do, why I dropped certain effects, and more. Plus along the way you'll hear several 'mini-reviews'; of the gaffs and routines I use. Just getting into close-up magic? I reveal a …
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AI, VC, & Data Insights into Corporate Innovation with Thomas Thurston of Ducera Partners
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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Thomas Thurston, Chief Technologist at Ducera Partners. Thomas and I talk about AI, venture capital, and some interesting data insights into what makes corporate innovation work or not work. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators naviga…
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Making Magic with Words
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#118 - How do you describe your magic to prospects on the phone? How do you describe your show on your website? After viewing over 200 magicians' websites, I've found the vast majority to be missing out on a great opportunity. Join me as I reveal ways to create 'magic' with your words to better sell your show! This week's Trick Talk reviews Smoke C…
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Pitfalls and Practicalities of Corporate Innovation with Elliott Parker, High Alpha Innovation CEO and Author of The Illusion of Innovation
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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Elliott Parker, CEO of the Corporate Venture Studio High Alpha Innovation. Elliott is back on the podcast to talk about his new book, The Illusion of Innovation, where we talk about the pitfalls and practicalities of launching innovations in a corporate environment. Let's get sta…
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Jeff McBride on Mystery School
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#117 - This week's episode features my interview with the legend JEFF MCBRIDE. (What more do I need to say?) Check out MYSTERY SCHOOL This week's Trick Talk is INCEPTION by Pro Mystic By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees: 1. Grab my FREE business-building tools f…
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5 Stress-Busting Tips for Magicians
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#116 - Are you stressed? Chances are if you have a pulse you experience some stress each day. It's not your fault - it's how we are built. And running a business of any kind involves stress! In this episode, I use my experience in the field of hypnosis to give you five simple stress-busting tips. These can be done virtually anytime or anywhere as l…
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Scot Nery on Street Performiung
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#115 - Have you ever been curious about street performing? My guest Scot Nery is a pro at it! And he's also worked with some of the biggest names in show business. He's more than a consultant or a coach...so much more. You'll learn a lot in this episode! This week's Trick Talk features Pyro Wallet! Contact Scot Nery HERE Get Pyro Wallet HERE By the…
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Identifying and supporting Intrapreneurs with Louis Gump, Author of The Inside Innovator
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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Louis Gump, author of the new book, The Inside Innovator. Louis and I talk about his experiences at The Weather Channel and CNN Mobile, as well as a myriad of topics for helping companies better identify and support inside innovators. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation …
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7 Steps to Attending Magic Conventions
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#114 - Do you attend magic conventions? They are a great way to learn and connect with other magicians. But there are a few things you can do that will easily enhance your enjoyment of the next convention you attend. This week's Trick Talk features Michael Ross's Long Salt Pour! Get Michael's Salt Pour HERE By the way…whenever you’re ready, here ar…
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E-commerce, Supply Chain, and Logistics with Paul Jarrett, Cofounder of Bulu
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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Paul Jarrett, co-founder of Bulu and one of the original co-hosts of this very podcast. Paul and I talk about Bulu's journey, as well as the future of e-commerce, supply chain, and logistics, and many more things. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to hel…
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Brian Scott: Discover Magic
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#113 - Looking for a new income stream? How about one that covertly teaches kids important character-building skills? This episode is all about Discover Magic, an amazing program that teaches kids magic. My guest joining me is Brian Scott Ambrosch, an ardent user of Discover Magic and one of the nicest guys in our business. After listening to this,…
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5 Ways to Make More Money
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#112 - Are you making enough money in your magic career? Many who aren't think the answer is simply more shows. While that is one option, let me introduce you to a few other ways of increasing your income... This week's Trick Talk features Trevor Duffy's Pro Diminishing Cards! By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow yo…
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Chris Weed: The Competition Mindset
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#111: If you want to succeed in this business long-term, You've got to listen to my guest, Christopher Weed. Chris amazes me. He runs multiple businesses successfully to the tune of severa millions of dollars in revenue. And he's always looking for and developing new ideas. I always feel like I'm sitting under a learning tree when Chris speaks. Enj…
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Corporate Innovation in Uncertain Times with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises CEO
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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, and author of the new book Making Waves. Lisa and I talk about the world of innovation in a legacy industry, role of talent and teamwork, and the skills required to navigate the ups and downs of working in uncertain times. Insid…
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