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737: Terry Ward - 10,000 Hours

You’ve probably heard of the 10,000 hour rule, which was popularized by Malcolm Gladwell’s blockbuster book “Outliers.” As Gladwell tells it, the rule goes like this: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to achieve mastery of complex skills and materials. Our guest this week is Terry Ward who has exceeded that minimum by a factor of many. He has performed over 40,000 shows over a period of more than 30 years. He was the resident magician in Disney World for many years where he developed more than one character who delighted the millions of annual visitors.

Terry started out in theme parks and for the most part, never left that type of venue. Certainly he does more than his share of corporate dates, but his “bread and butter” has been theme parks.

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Terry talks this week about working in theme parks, finding the job, developing his performing character, and the importance of “being a good guy” and getting along with management to assure longevity at a venue.

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Tagged with Terry Ward, Disney, Disney World, theme park, Kings Island, Carowinds, MGM Studios, street magic, Actors Equity, Bev Bergeron.

February 2, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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671: Erick Olson - Always Prepared

As the Roman philosopher, Seneca, said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” This week’s guest is always prepared, even in the worst of times. From Disney World to restaurants and resorts to bar bets, theatre management and trade shows, Erick Olson has accomplished a lot and finally reached a level of professionalism and prestige in our industry that has rightfully earned him a “spot at the table” among the “big dogs.”

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Erick Olson talks this week about his secret to success in the trade show business. If you listen and apply his ideas (based upon his years of experience), then perhaps you, too, can lead a “charmed life.” For more information on his Bar Bets and Tricks, please CLICK HERE or follow this link: https://www.barbetsandtricks.com/

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Tagged with Erick Olson, trade shows, bar bets, magic theater, Wizardz Theater, comedy magic, Disney, Terry Ward, Diamond Horseshoe, strolling magic, hospitality suites.

March 31, 2022 by Scott Wells.
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640: MagiFest - Day Two Report

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Friday 17th September 2021

10:00am - 6pm Dealers Open (Closed for lunch 12:30 - 2:00pm)

10:00am - 11:30am Eric Jones Show and Lecture

12:30pm - 1:30pm The Magifest Session: Hosted by Andi Gladwin, featuring Tim Hill, and Terry Ward

2:30pm - 3:30pm Alexander Boyce Show and Lecture

4:30pm - 5:30pm Joshua Jay’s How Magicians Think Talk & Interview

7:00pm - 8:00pm Lucy Darling Show

8:00pm - 9:00pm Terry Ward in the Lobby

9:00pm - 10:00pm Asi Wind Show

10:00pm - 11:30pm Terry Ward in the Lobby

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00:00:17 - Richard Hatch and Scott Wells recap the night before show/lecture

00:22:42 - Mark Pocan, Congressman from Wisconsin, talks about attending this convention and some virtual conventions he has attended

00:26:31 - Werner Reich, author of “Death Camp Magicians” talks about what he’s been doing recently

00:34:31 - “Fancy Nancy” Anderson talks about her excitement of attending this convention

00:39:57 - Master of the Rubik’s Cube, Steven Brundage, talks about all the new magic presentations he’s been working on during the pandemic

00:48:42 - Kevin Madden is on a nationwide magic tour of the lower 48 States in 120 days

00:56:40 - Chris Philpott recently moved from Los Angeles to Windsor, Canada and talks about what he’s been up to for the last several months

01:05:11 - Street Magic Legend, Kozmo, is getting back in the swing of things with his buddy, Garrett Thomas

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Posted in Convention Report and tagged with MagiFest, Columbus Ohio, Richard Hatch, Mark Pocan, Werner Reich, Nancy Anderson, Steven Brundage, Kevin Madden, Chris Philpott, Kozmo.

September 17, 2021 by Scott Wells.
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