530: Dan Fleshman - Off The Menu

Dan Fleshman has been around a long time and a recognized figure in our magic community. He managed and operated several comedy clubs back in the day. But for the past 30 years, he has been making his living as a professional magician. Performing three hours a night, five days a week for the past ten years at the Chop House in the Aspen, Colorado area makes him an “expert” in the field of restaurant work.

This week Dan Fleshman talks about his experience in managing comedy clubs and working as a professional magician in an upscale steak house in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Along the way, Dan shares some advice, wisdom, tips and tricks plus several funny stories along the way..

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391: The Evasons - Two Minds, One Thought

Jeff and Tessa Evason are of one mind.when it comes to...well, about everything. We sat down at the 2017 MAGIC Live! convention in Las Vegas for a wonderful chat about their experiences as a two-person mind reading duo. Since 1983, Jeff and Tessa have performed in over 35 countries across the globe and made numerous TV appearances on major networks like NBC, FOX, and Discovery Channel. The international Psychic Entertainers Association (P.E.A) gave them their most prestigious honor for distinguished professionalism. They were also the first recipients of "The Mentalism Award" from the Milbourne Christopher Foundation and the only mentalists ever to receive the "SARMOTI Award" which legendary magicians Siegfried and Roy present to their favorite act in Las Vegas.

Heartfelt endorsement from Penn & Teller for The World's Foremost Mentalist Duo and Telepathists - THE EVASONS. More at http://www.evason.com

See why FOX Television called The Evasons "The most amazing mind reading act you will ever see!"

Time Stamps for this podcast:

00:06:08- Jeff and Tessa talk about their former work aboard cruise ships performing magic and how they began, little at a time, to add mind reading to their show. Tess is a former fashion model (which should come as no surprise) and also has a background in fortune telling. Tessa also talk about being a female artist in a predominantly male industry. We also chat about the emotional presentation given by Abbey Goldrake given at the 2017 MAGIC Live!

01:07:38 - Product Review: "ESP By The Numbers" by John Bannon which includes the necessary ESP symbol cards and online instructions as to how to perform this effect. Also teaches you a card trick using the same "force" but applied to playing cards. Recommended.

01:14:40 - Product Review: "Liquid Killer" by Morgan Strebler explains how to twist forks (tines, neck and shaft) so it looks like it bends like liquid at your fingertips. I found this a little difficult for my hands to accomplish this little "miracle", but I'm certain that "younger fingers" could do it. Worth your consideration.

01:19:05 - Product Review: "Unlock" by Morgan Strebler gives you three different ideas on how to unlock a mobile phone. The DVD explains how to unlock iPhones but not with Android, though they should be similar. Recommended.

375: Day Two - 2017 MAGIC Live!

A run down and recap of many of the second day's activities. Actually, this was the first full day and for me, it went long into the night with a special honor given to Walter "Zaney" Blaney by David Copperfield at his museum.

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:00:30 - Stan Allen kicks off the convention by explaining the vision

00:08:46 - Trixie Bond weighs in on her viewpoint as a female magician

00:17:31 - Bill Herz talks about the Michael Carbonaro tour plus the new tour he is producing that features several top acts

00:20:40 - Arthur Trace tells about his experience at MAGIC Live and a recap of Richard Hatch's presentation on trying to discover the real author of "Expert At The Card Table".

00:23:50 - Harry Monti has been one of the most consistent performers of working at the Magic Castle, 53 consecutive years

00:32:51 - John McClenahan tells us why he bought Denny & Lee's Magic Shop in Las Vegas.

00:37:07 - Mark Holstein talks about highlights of the convention so far, plus working as the Stage Manager for Abbott's Get Together, then tells us his recollections of John Moehring and Eugen Burger.

00:43:09 - David Copperfield pronounces his love for Walter Blaney and why he respects him.

00:45:24 - Walter Blaney reflects on the night of being honored at Copperfield's museum.