491: Thom Peterson - The Amazing Guy

Thom Peterson really is an Amazing Guy. His life has been filled with magical adventures on land and the high seas. His lecture repertoire is nothing less than first class with every item a real “worker’s” dream Thom currently resides in the U.K. where he works the corporate and cruise ships markets. His thinking behind every effect is thorough and he squeezes every ounce of laughter and entertainment out of every effect. He recently traveled across the U.S. on a nationwide lecture tour and some told me that his lecture was the best they’d seen…not this year, but EVER! It was that good!

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487: Obie's 4F Convention 2019 Update - Day Two

Day Two Schedule - Thursday

10:00-5:00 Registration open (closed during lectures and shows)

10:00 Dealers’ Room opens (closed during lectures and shows)

10:00-11:00 4F Shop open

11:00 Olmac Lecture

12:30 Lunch: on your own

1:30 2nd Show: Friends Old & New (MC: Gary Morton)

3:30 3rd Show: Magical Moments (MC: Joe M. Turner)

5:30 Supper: on your own

7:00-7:45 4F Shop is open

8:00 Mike Powers Lecture

10:00 Howard Hamburg Lecture

11:15 Hospitality Suite (Crystal Room) opens -- Free Donuts, Coffee, Soda

12:00 Dealers’ Room closes

Time Stamps for this podcast:

00: - Marc DeSouza gives us an update on the previous day’s actiities

00:28:00 - Gene Gordon talks about why he has been attending for 19 consecutive years

00:30:44 - Craig Dickson, from WizardCraft, talks about why this is his only convention where he is a dealer for the past 25 years

00:38:23 - Quentin Reynolds, from Ireland is attending his second time at this convention and was a standout hit at yesterday’s show

00:47:17 - Gary Ward is one of the back stage crew who talked about Tom Black who passed away last night.

00:50:19 - Boris Wild talks about developing his acts, performing and judging at FISM and of course, this convention, as my voice begins to deterioate

00:57:34 - Carisa Hendrix talks about her nomination as Stage Magician of the Year for the AMA, plus she talks about her podcast ShezamPod.com

01:05:37 - Alfonso Riteurto is one of the stars of the upcoming Erdnase documentary (that was discussed in an earlier podcast)

280: And In His Corner...

As we wind down the #MagicCereal on this podcast and before Gregory Wilson returns to present his final comments, I thought it only appropriate to give voice to friends and business associates who know Greg best. They wanted to share their stories which radically conflict with those presented by the many who have already been given broadcast time to defend their accusations against Greg.

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:03:00 - Dave Gripenwaldt talks about his 20+ year friendship and collaboration with Gregory on various projects and how they have worked together on Coffeehouse Conjuring and many other projects.

00:15:04 - Erik Casey (creator of "The Poker Test") and attests to the fact that he shared his idea for this with Gregory who offered nothing but encouragement that led to this effect getting marketed. And to this date, Greg has not accepted any remuneration for his assistance with the entire process (creative, marketing or otherwise). Erik is writing up the story on his blog which you can read by Clicking Here.

00:27:37 - Thom Peterson, The Amazing Guy, has been a long time friend of Greg's and seen and heard him in his creative mode. Thom talks about his experiences that attest to Greg's honesty.

00:41:44 - Danny Archer, business partner with Gregory in the Secret Source magic business, talks about why and how he became associated with Greg despite those who tried to dissuade him and tried to discourage him from going into business. Danny tells first hand stories about Greg's truthfulness, honesty and always choosing to do the right thing.

Cologne, Germany - The global boom in mentalism has been taking place for a number of years. Many magicians are now incorporating mentalism effects into their performances. Many others are seeking information on how they can add mentalism effects to… — **Cologne, Germany** - The global boom in mentalism has been taking place for a number of years. Many magicians are now incorporating mentalism effects into their performances. Many others are seeking information on how they can add mentalism effects to their shows. The Mind Summit catered to everyone from novice to expert who has an interest in the field of mentalism.

491: Thom Peterson - The Amazing Guy

487: Obie's 4F Convention 2019 Update - Day Two

280: And In His Corner...

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