The Professional Magician
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Joe Diamond Talks Publicity
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#037 - In this episode, I am joined by my guest Joe Diamond! Joe and I talk about publicity and how to use it to increase your visibility and make mor...
Corporate Motivational Programs
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#036 - Want to make BIG money in corporate performing? Offer motivational and educational programs! In this solo episode, I break down what I feel are...
Testimonials Talk with John Abrams
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#039 - Are you using one of your most potent weapons in your magic show marketing arsenal? I'm talking about testimonials - the comments clients ...
Trade Show Magic Secrets to Success
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#038 - Ever consider doing trade show magic? The pay can be very good, but this niche is not for the faint of heart. Trade show magic can be very fun,...
Insurance for Magicians with Jason Carney
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#035 - Will this be the LEAST listened-to episode of The Professional Magician Podcast? In this episode, my guest Jason Carney outlines reasons why ge...
Secrets to Teacher In-Service Program Success
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#034 - In this week's episode, I take a closer look at a relatively unknown performing option for magicians. Teacher in-services are a great plac...
The Magic Diversification with Anthony Lindan
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#033 - In this episode, Anthony Lindan reveals the secrets of diversifying your business. You'll discover why diversification matters, what it is...
A Very Special Episode
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#032 - In this episode of The Professional Magician podcast, I open up about how the pandemic affected me. I reveal how I felt knowing my business had...
Nick Lewin: 50 Years of Comedy Magic
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#031 - In this week's episode, I interview the one and only Nick Lewin! Nick's been performing magic for half a century! That's incredi...
24 Tips for Corporate Holiday Parties
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#030 - Corporate holiday parties are a great way to make a lot of money in a short amount of time. In this solo episode, I break down 24 key points wh...
Brain Hacks withg Lauren Turner Part 3: The Payoff
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#029 - This is the final installment of my three-part series with my dear friend Lauren Turner on the subject of fear. In this episode, Lauren reveals...
Brain Hacks with Lauren Turner Part 2: The Set-Up
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#028 - In this week's episode, we dive into "the Set-Up," how to 'hack' into the human mind to create truly memorable experie...
Brain Hacks with Lauren Turner Part 1: How to Frighten Audiences for Bizarre Shows
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#027 - Do you love Bizarre magic? Have you ever thought of performing a scary show, haunted house, or another creepy event? My guest this week is an e...
How Old-School Magicians are WRONG!
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#026 - In this sure-to-be controversial episode, I tackle one of the great 'truisms' in magic: BOOKS! There are magicians out there claiming...
Tapping into Creativity with Brian Richards
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#025 - Do you want to be more creative in your magic but simply don't know how? You'll love my interview this week with Brian Richards! Bria...
19 Tips for College Show Success
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#024 - Have you ever thought about performing in colleges? I'm about to drop a bombshell on you - movies and TV have lied to you. Colleges are no...
Why Words Matter with Brian Scott Ambrosch
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#023 - Tired of all the 'woke' talk? Rather avoid all the PC talk? You can breathe a sigh of relief. This episode isn't about either of...
18 Tips for Post-Prom & Grad Party Show Success
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#022 - Post-Prom and Grad Parties are amazing and fun shows. And because they are held late at night, you can work these shows around your performing ...
Save Time & Energy Running Your Business with Mitch Zeltzer
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#021 - One of the biggest secrets to a successful career in show business is just that - show BUSINESS! In this week's episode, my guest Mitch Ze...
Barry Mitchell: Creativity & Scripting
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#020 - In this week's episode, I interview the one and only Barry Mitchell! Barry is one of the most creative and respected people in magic. Both...
Successful High School Assemblies
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#019 - Want to break into a fun performing niche most magicians avoid? Consider the high school assembly market! In this solo episode, I break down th...
Richard Nongard: Eugene Burger's First Student Reveals an Amazing Income Stream
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#018 - Want an entirely new income stream? In this very special episode, I interview Richard Nongard. Richard is a hypnotist, book author, entrepreneu...
5 Magic Lessons from "Knight Rider"
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#017 - In this solo episode, I outline 5 lessons in magic from the old 80's TV show "Knight Rider." In case you're not familiar wi...
Ziv Raviv and Digital Marketing Secrets
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#016 - If you're looking to book more shows, you need to learn 21st century marketing techniques. My guest this week is Ziv Raviv and he understa...
31 Keys to Middle School Assembly Shows
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#015 - Want to tap into a market most magicians avoid? Middle schools are a great opportunity to make good money without nearly as much competition as...
Working with Live Animals with John Abrams
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#014 - Magicians are known for using live animals in their shows - from rabbits to doves, animals can help enhance an act. But how do you add animals ...
29 Keys to the Elementary School Assembly Market
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#013 - "Lucky" episode 13 is devoted to my most lucrative market, elementary daytime assembly programs! I outline 29 imperative ":must ...
Jim Kleefeld: 50 Years of Experience - Part 2
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#012 - in the final part of my exclusive Jim Kleefeld series, Jim and I continue our overview of several markets in magic, how to run a successful mag...
Jim Kleefeld: 50 Years of Experience - Part 1
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#011 - 50 years of experience. Wow! I've been a professional magician since 1999 but that's not even half the amount of time Jim Kleefeld ha...
Being Professional and Dependable with Jim Kleefeld
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#010 – Jim Kleefeld has been a successful professional magician for 50 years for two reasons. First, he’s incredibly creative. His books, DVDs, an...
31 Keys to Success in Library Shows
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#009 - The library market is a wonderful market for full-time magicians. If you treat your clients with professionalism, they can be some of the most ...
Annie Banannie Interview: Your Volunteers Aren't Tables
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#008 -0 Your volunteers are not tables! In this fun intefview with Annie Banannie, we dive into working with volunteers. While Annie is (like me) a de...
23 Keys to Understanding the Daycare Market
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#007 - Daycares are one of the easiest markets to enter when you are are starting out doing professional magic shows. That's not to say these sho...
Email Marketing Subject Line Tips w/ Obediah Thomas
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#006 - Email marketing is the most effective online marketing tool, period! Even with the reach of social media, email STILL delivers the highest ROI....
Creating Themed Magic Shows w/ Obediah Thomas
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#005 - Want THE most effective way to charge more money for your shows? Creating themed shows is a proven way to boost the perceived value of your sho...
Cracking the Code of Children's Birthday Parties
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#004 - Children's birthday parties are one of the fastest ways to make a LOT of money performing magic. Many magicians look down upon birthdays a...
The Most CRITICAL Secret About Performing Magic
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#003 - Want to perform magic professionally? Or are you looking to increase the number of shows you do? The concept in this episode is without a doubt...
10 Steps to Virtual Magic Show Success
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#002 - Virtual magic shows are a GREAT way to reach a larger audience! Plus, in the final days of 2021, COVID-19 is still very much a "thing.&quo...
A Magician's Podcast Devoted to Performing AND Marketing
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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: · Grab my...