Danny Archer passed through Houston on what may be his last lecture tour of the U.S. While in town, he sat down with Scott Wells to chat about all things magic. Enjoy a short podcast (about 45 minutes) here on The Magic Word. You can listen online or download it on The Magic Word or through iTunes. Just search the iTunes podcast store for "The Magic Word".
072: Danny Archer - On Target
Danny Archer sat down for a nice chat during his recent lecture tour. Danny is another one of the really nice guys in magic who has a creative mind and an excellent head for business. Here he talks about his Magicians' Lecture Network that he used to run. Danny and his business partner, Robert Allen, were the ones who also put together LVMI (Las Vegas Magic Invitational) and later the Coin-vention (a one time event) which were the progenitors to the MINDvention (which will be coming up in Las Vegas on November 11-13, 2012).
Danny regularly performs at two high end restaurants in Vail, Colorado. He alternates with magician Dan Fleshman appearing one week at the Vail Chophouse and the following week at the Beaver Creek Chophouse. He talked a little about how he and Dan Fleshman got that engagement.
Danny talked about the development of his performing character, Gino Mozzarella, and how important it is to have a separate character so you can book additional shows. The insight he shares on this subject are fascinating and a "must hear" for any magician who is looking tor an additional stream of revenue.
At around 38 minutes into this podcast, Danny also shared the secret of a great little impromptu mentalism effect using your business cards. This drawing duplication effect is called "Drawn Again" that is straight from his lecture and explained here on The Magic Word.
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Dan Garrett - Forward Into The Past
Dan Garrett's new lecture, "Forward Into The Past" (with a tip of the hat to Firesign Theater) is being presented throughout the U.S. this year and into 2013. The lecture features mixes old with the new featuring some great effects that he published (READ: "hidden away in magazines") that have never been presented in his lecture before now. His lecture is more than a trick, explanation, trick, explanation, etc. It is more of a show complete with music, voice impressions, stories and fun presentations.
His effects are straightforward, direct, commercial and within the skill level of all. Equally important, his effects run the gamut of close-up to parlor to stage and include ideas for children entertainers and corporate magicians. What more could you want?
If you have seen Dan's recent lecture, then please post your comments here below. More information on Dan at: http://www.dangarrettmagic.com/
Dan sat down with me to talk about a plethora of fascinating topics. Look on this website for the podcast
