324: Garrett Thomas On Astonishment Plus MAGIC Legacy Update

Garrett Thomas is a wonderful performer, teacher and lecturer. He recently traveled across the U.S. and he stopped in Houston, Texas where he took time to sit behind the microphone to give us a mini-lecture. Well, it may not be so "mini" as he spoke for over two hours with the first part being posted in this podcast.

But before Garrett begins, we have to address the topical magic story of Stan Allen who prematurely "pulled the plug" on MAGIC Legacy plus he would publish one more issue of MAGIC Magazine and add another MAGIC Live! convention in 2017. After some of the dust settled in the magic social media, Stan took time to talk about the thoughts that went through his mind into making this hard decision.

In an effort to keep the podcast to about one hour in length, our conversation has been broken into two separate podcasts. In this Part One, Garrett talks about the importance of creating "astonishment" in the lives of our spectators. He will follow through with this discussion in the next podcast plus he will talk about his work as a consultant for David Blaine plus working at the fabled Forks Hotel in Buffalo, New York, original home of the F.F.F.F. close-up convention.

Stan Allen shares details and answers some frequently asked questions about what's next. For more information, visit: http://www.magicmagazine.com/w/

Garrett Thomas demonstrates his presentation of "Pen Thru Quarter".

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:03:30 - Stan Allen decided to cancel MAGIC Legacy before it got off the ground. He talks about why he made this decision and also about the future of MAGIC Live!

00:22:30- Garrett Thomas gives us a lesson in "creating astonishment", approaching tables to entertain guests, and making magic an art.

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323: David Sandy Produces

David Sandy does indeed produce. He does what he says. He produces and delivers results. But beyond that, he is a successful producer not only of his own show in Performing Arts Centers across the U.S. performing magic with major symphony orchestras, but he has also produced shows for several other artists, most notably, Tom Mullica as "Red Skelton".

America's FUNNIEST Tribute Show, Tom Mullica as "Red Skelton" produced by David Sandy.

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Time Stamps for this Podcast:

00:04:27 - David Sandy talks about Faucett Ross, producing shows for Tom Mullica, Darren Romeo, and others plus producing various conventions.

01:08:48 - Jeff Prace "The Seach Engine Pen" product review - Recommended

01:10:57 - Steve Mayhew "Totally Whacked" DVD product review - Recommended

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322: Kirby VanBurch - From Vegas to Branson

Kirby VanBurch is returning to his roots...Houston, Texas. He was born there when he fell in love with magic at age seven. His interest grew so he moved to Las Vegas where, according to Wikipedia, he was the youngest illusionist to have his own show. From there he moved to Reno then back to Las Vegas where he ran for the U.S. Senate. Then he moved to Branson, Missouri where he stayed for the next 20 years performing in nine separate theaters.

2010 Promo video for show in Branson, Missouri.

Time Stamps for the podcast:

00:04:07 - In this podcast, Kirby talks about his early roots in magic starting in Houston then moving to Las Vegas while in his late teens. It is interesting to hear about his failed attempt to run for political office (U.S. Senate) in Nevada. But perhaps most interestingly, he speaks candidly about an argument with Siegfried and other "behind the scenes" stories with his show in Branson including many "differences of opinion" and lawsuits that swirled around him.

0055:02: - PRODUCT REVIEW: this week we had a little time left to offer a Murphy's Magic Supplies product review. We take a look at the recent At The Table lecture by Kyle Littleton who has a host of commercial ideas for the worker that he has never shared anywhere else.

324: Garrett Thomas On Astonishment Plus MAGIC Legacy Update

323: David Sandy Produces

322: Kirby VanBurch - From Vegas to Branson

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