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574: Edward Hilsum - Triple Crown Winner

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As a follow-up to last week’s podcast about magic contests, I took the advice of Noel Britten (President of The Magic Circle) and contacted Edward Hilsum. He is the winner of three separate contests offered by TMC: Stage Magician of the Year, Close-Up Magician of the Year, and Children’s Entertainer of the Year. This unprecedented achievement is even more impressive when you consider that Edward is only 28 years old.

Here's the act that won me The Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year 2018! I don't normally post videos of my shows as I think magic is best experienced li...
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This week, Edward Hilsum tells us about his magic background and his preparation for entering the contests. This inspirational conversation includes advice on performing, preparing your act, and working with doves.

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Tagged with Vinny Grosso, Noel Britten, Boris Wild, F.I.S.M., magic contests.

August 27, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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573: Secrets of F.I.S.M. Contests Revealed

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In response to another listener’s request, this week we try to demystify the judging process for the World Championships of Magic, F.I.S.M. To do so, we make a visit with three leading proponents who may hold the keys. First up is Noel Britten, President of The Magic Circle in London, England. He gives great advice on what one should consider before even entering a competition. And from Las Vegas, Nevada, Past National President of the S.A.M. and Contest Chairman, Vinny Grosso, tells us about the preliminaries that one must hurdle to compete in the world championships. Then from Paris, France, Boris Wild, a F.I.S.M. winner himself and current head of the F..I.S.M. jury, sheds some light on the subject.

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F.I.S.M. has gone through changes to its judging rules and requirements for competing. In this week’s episode we try to learn what has changed and what contestants should expect the jury (judges) to look for in the competitions. Moreover, the suggestions made by Noel Britten should be required listening for anyone considering entering any magic competition regardless of how far you want to take it.

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Tagged with Vinny Grosso, Noel Britten, Boris Wild, F.I.S.M., magic contests.

August 20, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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494: Danny Orleans - the Omni-Magician

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Danny Orleans is well known, well versed and well respected as both a children’s show entertainer and as a trade show worker. And adding to that, he and his wife, Jan Rose, also present an exceptional two-person mind reading act. Usually one would expect a successful professional to specialize in one field or another, but not both. Therefore, he is one of the few whom I refer to as an Omni-Magician who can do it all…and do it well.

"Danny Orleans performs one of the best kids magic shows -- strike that -- one of the best magic shows, I have ever seen." -- Mac King "This project is something special for reasons that transcend the magic show.”

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In this week’s podcast, Danny talks about his websites where you can go to find additional information including a free download of his secrets to becoming a trade show magician.

AmazeKids.com where you can find tons of professional equipment for children’s entertainers

tradeshowperforersworkshop.com is where you can go to find information on trade show work and get your free download of his trade show book.

And if you are seriously interested in knowing more about trade shows, you can request to join the Trade Show Performers Group on Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradeshowperformers/

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Congratulations to the winners of the contest. And thank you everyone who entered the contest.

Congratulations to the winners of the contest. And thank you everyone who entered the contest.

Tagged with Danny Orleans, trade shows, children's magic, two person mind reading duo, Jan Rose, Eddie Fields, Chicago magic bar.

May 30, 2019 by Scott Wells.
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Keith Fields and Lady Sarah - And the Winner is... I.B.M. co-chair of the Contest Committee, Keith Fields and his wife, the Lady Sarah, provide advice, suggestions, and reasons for entering contests. They also talk about their “Magic Soiree&rdq
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