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559: John Sturk - The Sturking Hour

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Magicians are often confused with being a “musician” when we tell people what we do. In the case of this week’s guest, John Sturk, both monikers are equally correct. John is a stage and street performer as well as a jazz organist. This week, John talks about performing on stage and on the streets of Colon, Michigan during the annual “busker contest” held during Abbott’s Get Together, Then in the evening, he plays the organ in the high school gym for the wonderful evening shows. Few other magic conventions offer live music in the evening shows which is, in part, what makes Abbott’s unique.

But John is also the National Second Vice President of the Society of American Magicians. As he moves “up the ladder” to National President, he gives some advice this week for clubs to grow and become stronger. John was involved with the Chicago Magic Lounge and gives us a little insight and update on the popular nightclub. And he is currently providing content on his Facebook page with a weekly broadcast of the “Sturking Hour” where he plays a little music, interacts with special guests and answers questions in real time as well as taking phone calls like a regular radio chat show.

Welcome to Darkstone's Picks LIVE recorded on 23 May 2020. Special Guest - John Sturk John Sturk is from Chicago,USA. He is a Magician & Musician.

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This week John Sturk chats with Scott about magic around Chicago, performing with his jazz trio in improv clubs, performing magic on the streets, building interest and membership in your local magic club, and more.

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Thank you everyone for entering the contest. And even if your name wasn’t selected, you will still receive a “special offer” from Jonathan Levit, just for entering the contest. Fair notice to be sure to enter all future contests! You never know what you might receive!

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May 14, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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422: Magic Theaters Redux

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John Sturk and Danny Archer return to talk about their respective magic theaters, the Chicago Magic Lounge and Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater. We spoke with each of them in the past as they were getting started and time has passed and they are now open and doing quite well. In fact, the Chicago Magic Lounge was so successful, they have moved into their own venue that was designed just for them rather than sharing the stage with a burlesque group.

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00:03:48 - Danny Archer talks about their theater and how they market their show and sell tickets.

00:40:28 - John Sturk tells us about their new theater in Chicago and why they moved into the new venue.

01:09:32 - Product Review: "Sharpie Through Bill" by Alan Romson from Sansminds. A modern twist on the classic penetration effect where a Sharpie passes through a folded bill. Recommended but will take a little practice to make it look perfect.

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May 3, 2018 by Scott Wells.
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306: On The Road To Colon 2016

On the way to the 79th Abbott's Get Together in Colon, Michigan, we depart Houston, Texas for Chicago, Illinois. Our first stop is at the new headquarters for Magic, Inc. and a visit with the Manager, Pedro Nieves. He gives a delightful tour of their new space plus a couple magic demos for some customers. From there we're off to the Chicago Magic Lounge, the bi-weekly hot spot for Live magic in Chicago. They have stage and close-up shows each Thursday and Saturday evenings. Be sure to check out both Magic, Inc. and the Chicago Magic Lounge when you are in Chi-Town.

Then after a couple days in Chicago with friends, we travel to Michigan and check into the motel but immediately take a drive to an Amish community in northern Indiana where we meet up with other magicians to have dinner and entertain several Amish families. Then later that night, it's on to Colon for a party with David Seebach and many more friends who arrived early for the Get Together. All of this is prior to getting our registration packet for the Get Together.

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00:00:10 - After a cup of coffee and a couple Dunkin' Donuts, we take off from Houston, Texas for Chicago.

00:05:36 - First stop: Magic, Inc.'s new store in Chicago which opened last April after having over 50 years at their old location on Lincoln Avenue. We chat with Pedro Nieves Bosque about some of the shop's history.

00:19:36 - Later that night we visit the Chicago Magic Lounge and chat with the Creative Director, John Sturk. The Lounge opened about a year and a half ago and we first posted a podcast just a week before opening. So in this interview, John brings us up to date on how they have progressed and expanded. This is a marvelous venue and a "must visit" destination for magicians and public alike.

00:29:53 - Mike Miller talks about the China tour for close-up and stage magicians and how you can get booked to perform on the tour.

00:39:22 - Michael Mode, creator of the Napkin Rose, tells about the genesis of the "night before" party featuring a chicken dinner and performing for the Amish in Shipshewana, Indiana.

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00:43:56 - At The Table Experience (June 2016) with Danny Archer features many commercial ideas for the strolling and restaurant performer.

00:48:48 - Oddylisiou5 - five routines and one bonus effect for "Red Hot Mama" or "Chicago Opener"

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