707: Lorenzo Clark - Funny Guy

Lorenzo Clark has been keeping America laughing for decades. From Las Vegas to comedy clubs to cruise ships, Lorenzo has spread joy and happiness wherever he goes. And with life experiences that he has had, this week he shares many of his real life tales from his vast life story. Lorenzo currently performs at Alexis Park in Las Vegas as part of a variety show, The Big Little Variety Show. Be sure to check it out on your next trip to Sin City.

Lorenzo Clark and I have known each other since we worked together at Houston’s Magic Island in the 1980’s when he was known as Larry Clark. In this week’s episode he talks about his name change, his many years on the comedy club and cruise ship circuits plus fun and funny stories from his vast experience and “unusual” friends.

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612 - Bill Abbott - Gimme That Mic

Magicians are “wired” to perform. We want the microphone. We love the bright lights, the sound of applause and especially laughter…at the right time and place. This week’s guest, Bill Abbott, is a comedy magician who understands comedy and knows how to perfectly blend it with magic.

Indeed it is a fine balance because in the end, we want our audiences to remember us but also to have had a good time. So there should be mystery and humor. If you are going to be a magician, then there should be mystery that fools people. If you are going to be a comedian, then you will be telling a series of jokes. But to blend the two together, you shouldn’t be a “prop comic” relying on your props for laughs, but rather, the emphasis should be on the overall experience your audience will take home with them.

This week’s podcast on YouTube.

Bill Abbott shares lots of tips and advice on how to structure your show with comedy and how to relate to your audiences with a performance that they will remember.

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..

If you r name wasn’t drawn as one of our winners, you can order a copy of this set of lecture notes by visiting Dan Fleshman’s website at: https://www.danfleshman.com/index.php/product/every-table-is-a-stage-2-dvd-set/

707: Lorenzo Clark - Funny Guy

612 - Bill Abbott - Gimme That Mic

530: Dan Fleshman - Off The Menu

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