800: Jack Goldfinger - Yoda Man!

We have reached another important milestone with this episode #800. And as we often do with these milestones, we feature someone who is a major mover and shaker in our community. Jack “Goldfinger” Vaughan fits the bill perfectly as the Director of Entertainment for the Academy of Magical Arts, the Magic Castle. Prior to taking on that role, he and his lovely wife, Dove, have performed around the world on some of the greatest stages and on screen. He is sought out for his advice and wisdom in life lessons, not unlike “Yoda” from the epic movie saga, Star Wars.

This week, Jack shares some of his “Jack-isms” that are true gems that makes you really think. He talks about his predecessor, Max Maven, as well as some of those who have influenced his career along the way.

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707: Lorenzo Clark - Funny Guy

Lorenzo Clark has been keeping America laughing for decades. From Las Vegas to comedy clubs to cruise ships, Lorenzo has spread joy and happiness wherever he goes. And with life experiences that he has had, this week he shares many of his real life tales from his vast life story. Lorenzo currently performs at Alexis Park in Las Vegas as part of a variety show, The Big Little Variety Show. Be sure to check it out on your next trip to Sin City.

Lorenzo Clark and I have known each other since we worked together at Houston’s Magic Island in the 1980’s when he was known as Larry Clark. In this week’s episode he talks about his name change, his many years on the comedy club and cruise ship circuits plus fun and funny stories from his vast experience and “unusual” friends.

552: Daniel Summers - Zig Zag in a Suitcase

The name of Daniel Summers has come up on more than one occasion on this podcast. So, I thought it is time that we talk with this person who started as a ventriloquist, then became a cruise ship performer, college entertainer, hypnotist, “phone room” marketer, creator and builder. Dan is all of these plus a pretty nice guy and friends to many in the magic world. His original illusions are performed all over the world by all of the top illusionists including David Copperfield, Greg Gleason, Hans Klok and others. He has had feature articles published about him in VANISH Magazine and in MAGIC Magazine, but it is high time that you get to hear his voice.

compressed illusion Daniel Summers performed by Papa Chico

Greg Gleason performing Daniel Summers “Cutting Edge” illusion on Masters of Illusion television show.

Lou Dupont, a ventriloquist who lived and performed in Las Vegas inspired Daniel Summers. (viewer discretion advised)

Dan talks with us this week about how his career could have taken a different turn had he decided to take the job of Cruise Ship Director. He also talks about his life on cruise ships in the early years, his work in theme parks, creating illusions, building illusions, telemarketing “phone rooms”, and helping Joanie Spina in her final days.

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800: Jack Goldfinger - Yoda Man!

707: Lorenzo Clark - Funny Guy

552: Daniel Summers - Zig Zag in a Suitcase

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