287: F.F.F.F. 2016 Day One

The annual gathering of international close-up stars begins..It's been a long day and it's after 2:00 a.m. and time to upload this half hour podcast from Batavia, New York. I'll update this blog later with more links and info about some of the folks I've chatted with today.

Wednesday April 27:
8:00pm: 4F Kick-Off Show - Canadian Gala (Joan Caesar emcee)
10:00pm: Huot/Lacroix Lecture
11:00pm: Hospitality Suite

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:00:05- We're off to see the wizard. We depart Houston leaving for Buffalo, New York and the 46th annual F.F.F.F. convention.

00:03:49 - We ran into Lion Fludd on the airplane on our connection in Chicago. This will be his first 4F convention and we discuss how he has prepared for it and his expectations.

00:11:50 - Obie O'Brien, the "Head Forker" explains his title as the organizer and founder of this convention.

00:18:44 - Geoff Williams talks about the evening Canadian Gala Show.

00:22:25 - Chris Pilsworth, Keith Fields join Geoff Williams to talk about what makes this convention unique from the others.

00:28:29 - Weekly trick reviews: Double ACAAN and Transcend (both by Creative Artists), Post-It Mysteries by Mr. Bless, and Fusion by Zolo

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154: Day Two - F.F.F.F. 2014

So much on Day One, but this second is the first FULL day and night of non-stop close-up magic and learning. Great lectures by Tim Ellis and Guest of Honor, Shawn Farquhar.

This podcast may be one of my favorites because of the subject matter discussed particularly in two separate chats: one with Chris Pilsworth and the second with Tim Ellis. Great material that should be heard more than once. I heartily advise you to pay attention and maybe even take notes.

Time Codes for this podcast:

00;00:13 - Chris Pilsworth, from Ottawa, Canada, (the guy who puts the cactus in the balloon) talks about creativity and working on the street.

00:29:1 - Last year's Guest of Honor, Stephen Bargatze, gets caught in the elevator talking about creating a routine for the closing show.

00:30:49 - In the Dealer's Room I catch up with Bob Little and Andy Dallas as we talk about the brick and mortar shops, their future, online competition, and more. Plus they talk about the upcoming Bob Little's Super Sunday, June 8, 2014.

00:37:32 - Tim Ellis, from Australia, gives us a short synopsis of his lecture: How to make your audience care about what you do - C.A.R.E. (Connect with your audience, Alter your presentation, Relate to your audience, and Excellent magic). Plus he also talks about FISM 2015 in Italy.

01:01:04 - Geoff Williams talks about his recent lecture tour and his upcoming fund raisers. He also gives his perspective of why he loves the F.F.F.F. convention.

01:11:43 - Vinny Grosso, author of "Exposed and Fearless" gives us a follow-up to his Kickstarter project that we discussed on The Magic Word Podcast posted on September 9, 2013.

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Magic & Martinis' Thursday

At Alex's Steakhouse in Batavia, NY with Geoff Williams, Peter McLanachan, Scott Wells, Don Wiberg, and Steve Friedberg.

108: MAGIC Live! 2013 - Day 3

Day three was another fun and exciting day that began with the Opening Session hosted by Justin Flom A highlight of the show was Xavier Mortimer's incredibly innovative routines. He is currently featured in the Cirque du Soliel show here in Vegas, "Michael Jackson One".. But it was Wayne Dobson being interviewed by Jeff McBride which received a standing ovation.

00:00:07 – Tom Vorjahan, Daniel Herron and Eddie Wade give a recap of the Documentary Live 1 show from last night that featured the Long Beach Mystics hosted by Stan Allen and Mike Caveney. It featured David Deeble, Victor and Diamond, Michael Weber, Dana Daniels, Mark Kalin and Jinger, Armando Lucera, Kevin James, and James Hamilton (as Alexander Hamilton).

00:08:33 – I give a short review of the General Session that was hosted by Justin Flom and featured Master Payne, Bill Abbott, Xavier Mortimer, and Wayne Dobson being interviewed by Jeff McBride.

00:13:00 – I chatted with random people dining at the In ‘N Out and how much they enjoy this place. It is one of my regular, mandatory places to dine while in Las Vegas.

00:15:02 – Simon Coronel talks about creativity and how he developed his routine.

00:26:00 – Photo time with Criss Angel

00:26:50 – David Hira talks about this convention and conventions in general and their appeal to different age groups.

00:34:45 – Scott Hunstler was one of the winners on the Sunday night Welcome Party. He talks about what he won. Mark Weidhaas, S.A.M. Past President, and Errol Lipschitz, from Vancouver, talks about their experience of this convention.

00:39:56 – We viewed the documentary about Ricky Jay’s life, Deceptive Practices. Here I get to talk with a few people who know Ricky and have a perspective and opinion on the movie. It isn’t anything like Siskell & Ebert, but I think you will enjoy this discussion by Peter Samelson, Tim Felix and Jon Stetson.

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