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556: Joe M. Turner - Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic Reflections

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We had a most delightful and educational visit with Past International President, Joe M. Turner in 2015 (Episode #208) where Joe gave some excellent advice about getting into the Speaking Business. This week we go in a different direction with Joe. Since magic conventions have been canceled or postponed, The Magic Word Podcast has not been able to bring you daily convention updates. So, this week we talk with one of the emcees from Obie’s 4F convention as we reminisce about some past F.F.F.F. conventions and what makes this event stand out in all the world. We also discuss the state of conventions and perhaps a glimpse of where we’re heading with our conflabs.

But before we get into the meat of this week’s podcast, one of our favorite guests, Norman Beck, has a comical take on our current situation. He provides a little relief when we need it most. Thanks, Norm, for taking our call to your “Comedy Hot Line.”

Thanks goes to Mike Maione who put together this montage of past performers at Obie’s 4F convention.

http://www.turnermagic.com | Atlanta corporate magician, mentalist and keynote speaker Joe M. Turner appeared on Fox 5 Atlanta's "Good Day Xtra" on June 7, 2010. His performance for hosts Karen Graham and Jeff Hill included a quick card location and an impossible torn-and-restored routine using a photo of Karen which she had autographed. His appearance was to promote his upcoming benefit show for Engage Atlanta. Corporate magician, mentalist and keynote speaker Joe M. Turner is your event's "Chief Impossibility Officer." Follow him online!

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The Stranger has just been released for Android this week. I’ve been waiting years for this. Check it out. It’s noting less than awesome. More on this (and so much more) in our discussion with Jonathan Levit in Episode #464. Well worth another liste…

The Stranger has just been released for Android this week. I’ve been waiting years for this. Check it out. It’s noting less than awesome. More on this (and so much more) in our discussion with Jonathan Levit in Episode #464. Well worth another listen.

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April 23, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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545: Stan Allen - From My Desk: Conventional Wisdom

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While in Las Vegas for the 2020 S.A.M. convention, I visited Stan Allen, organizer of MAGIC Live!, in his office. Stan works all year to produce the largest magic convention in the U.S. So, I think what he has to say about magic conventions is important and we can learn a thing or two from him. Producing a successful convention is definitely a team effort but what make a convention successful? Well, he has some advice from his perspective.

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In this episode, Stan provides some insight about magic conventions from his perspective (at his desk) providing content on the history of magic conventions, where we are now and perhaps where we are headed. He also suggests to organizers that they should think about the Four “C’s”: City, Content, Cost and Community.

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February 6, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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267: Talking MAGIC with Stan Allen

Stan Allen is the editor and publisher of MAGIC Magazine and MAGIC Live!, the largest convention in the North American continent. In 2016 MAGIC Magazine will celebrate its 25th anniversary (300 issues) with another MAGIC Live! convention August 14-17. It is guaranteed to be another sell-out so be sure to register today! This is not intended to be an ad, just a suggestion and a warning not to wait too long.

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In this podcast, Stan talks about the current state of print magazines (particularly "magic magazines" in the U.S.), his projection of the future of print media versus digital editions, MAGIC Live! conventions in the past, how he creates new experiences each time and what might be in store for the future.

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December 10, 2015 by Scott Wells.
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