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871: The Beckers - Choppy Waters

Fred and Bobbie Becker have enjoyed a long and successful career at sea as cruise ship magicians. In addition to performing magic with her husband, Bobbie is a talented singer who often belts out show tunes and popular music during their show. Like all other entertainers, the Beckers had to find creative outlets during the years of lockdown.

Many years ago, Fred decided to help others who want to pursue a job on the high seas so he developed Gigs On Ships. As technology and the cruise ship industry changed, so did the course. Today the Beckers are dealing with industry changes and ageism.

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This week we discuss whet it is that cruise ships are looking for: youth, illusions, comedy, experience, or what? Fred tells some secrets of getting and keeping a cruise ship gig. Bobbie expresses her concern as she ages about audiences wanting to look at younger females on stage. She also talks about her current path and goals.

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November 21, 2024 by Scott Wells.
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114: T.A.O.M. 2013 Day 4

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Sleep deprived magicians awoke to a 9:00 lecture by Rob Zabrecky and were blown away by his "Alphabet Lecture" that took us through the alphabet with each letter referring to an important point of performing like "A" for Acting, "D" for Directing, "R" for Risk and "S" for Scripting. No tricks were explained but a lot was learned that brought everyone to their feet for a spontaneous standing ovation. His lecture was followed by David Stone's second lecture that featured "bonus" ideas that have not been seen during his earlier lectures across the U.S.  

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00:00:08 - Rob Zabrecky speaks with us following his wonderful lecture. 

00:06:06 - Pressley Guitar, creator of the "Cigarette Through Quarter" has a chat about what he's been up to for the past few years. 

00:18:30- Jamie Salinas and Scott give a wrap up and overview of this year's convention. 

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Posted in Convention Report and tagged with Johnny Thompson, Pam Thompson, Presley Guitar, Jamie Salinas, T.A.O.M., Dallas Texas, Rob Zabrecky.

September 2, 2013 by Scott Wells.
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