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852: MAGIC Live! 2024 Convention - Day Four Report

Wednesday, August 7th

(Pre Convention Activities)
24 hours Mystque Lounge, Jackson Square

9:00 a.m. Information Booth, KIosk (11:00 p.m.)
10:00 a.m. Registration, Bienville G (10:00 p.m.)

10:00 a.m.      General Session for red lanyards, Showroom (Noon)

11:00 a.m.      The MAGIC Shop, Mardi Gras (6:00p)

 11:30 a.m.      Out to Lunch, Esplanade (1:30p)

 2:15 p.m.        Focus Sessions for red lanyards (3:15)

  •  Structure and Perception, St. Charles Miguel Angel Gea

  • World’s Greatest Con, Bienville G Brian Brushwood

  • Close-up Clinic, French Quarter

 3:30 p.m.       Focus Sessions for red lanyards until 4:30 pm (see above)

 Live Tonight!

  • Hidden Cabaret, Showroom      5:30, 7:25, 9:30 p.m.

  • Farewell Party, Mardi Gras      10:00p – 1:00 a.m.

  • Souvenir Program Handout, Mardi Gras    10:00p – 1:00a

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Time stamps for this episode: updates will be posted after I get some sleep

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Posted in Convention Report and tagged with MAGIC Live!, Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Tim Hannig, Tom Vorjohan, Tom Frank, Trigg Watson, John Shryock, Randy Pitchford, Julie Eng, Jamie Salinas, Chip Romero, Shin Lim, Stan Allen.

August 8, 2024 by Scott Wells.
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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.

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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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Tagged with The Magic Castle, Jack Goldfinger, Max Maven, Academy of Magical Arts, The Amazing Jonathan.

November 9, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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571: Jamie Salinas - The Part Time Pro

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This week’s episode came about thanks to the suggestion of a listener who asked that we have a conversation about being a part time performer while still holding down a full time job outside of magic. Jamie Salinas is just the perfect person I know who is a successful businessman, husband, father and performer. In addition to all of that, he is also a magic inventor, dealer, videographer and producer.

Award Winning Magician, Jamie Salinas performed his magic at the Big Blue Whale Toys and Curiosities located in Houston, Texas on 19h street in the Heights for their fourth anniversary celebration. For more information about the store, visit http://www.bigbluewhaletoys.com

In this episode of “The Art of Magic”, Jamie Salinas discuses how Groundhog Day is important to magic. More specifically, the movie is related to magic. Learn some tips to improve your show.

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In this week’s episode Jamie talks about balancing all of that and Scott Wells also talks about making the transition from having an occupation outside magic and transitioning into being a full-time magician.

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Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. Please watch for our next contest. If you subscribe to the weekly Podletter, then you will be among the first notified about all of our contests.

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Tagged with Jamie Salinas, part time professional.

August 6, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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