In this Episode we discuss:

Much of what he has experienced is directly transferable to the world of magic and through his eyes we can maybe see something about ourselves that we don't understand.

Is adding variety to your act a good or bad thing for the types of shows you perform?

Who are your favourite magic/juggling acts?

How difficult is it for a new person to break into your markets?

Has language ever been a barrier for you?

Did you have to work on your English as much as your juggling to move your act outside of your country onto the larger world stage?

What are your 3 top tips with regards to your technique, your show and your marketing?

What is the ONE thing you should never do?

Get a look behind the scenes as the hosts of the Magician Business Podcast, Ken Kelly and Julian Mather, are put in the hot seat.

This is a Magician Business Podcast episode with a difference! Ken and Julian usually host the show and bring you guests but today the tables are turned as children’ entertainer Colette Kelly gets to interview the interviewers.

Ken and Julian speak openly about the first year of running Magician Business. This episode takes a transparent look at what goes on behind the scenes and you get to hear what it takes to bring you 50 episodes of the podcast to air.

In this episode:

Ken and Julian tell how it really is (warts and all)

Hear the truth of what has worked and what has not 

Get actionable tips that Ken and Julian use

Hear Magician Business members questions answered

Get a peek of what the future hold for Magician Business

Every year an opportunity arises to take your magic business to the

next level. Successful corporate entertainer Barry Friedman shares

tips , practical booking strategies and life changing insights from

his Show Biz Blueprint course in this candid chat with Julian Mather

and Ken Kelly.

In this episode we discuss:

Using the network you already have before paying for advertising

Increase your telephone conversions with this simple mindset change

What type of entertainers is showbiz blueprint suitable for?

Do you have to be an experienced entertainer to benefit from this course?

Is showbiz blueprint easy?

Can I get a refund on my money if showbiz blueprint is not suitable for me?

Hear how showbiz blueprint changed Julian Mather's career.

In this Episode we discuss:

- Discovering what the lecture circuit is about.

- Ways to establish contacts with people in your field of magic.

- The struggles of breaking into lecturing in the connected generation.

- Identifying the differences between a lecture and a dealer demo.

- How to find a balance between giving and selling during your lecture.

- Diversifying your subject matter during your lectures to improve your chances of getting booked.

- How to discern the key differences between a club and a convention lecture.

- Following the proper performance sensibilities while performing.

- How you should prepare for a small, medium and large environment.

- Learning how to collect vital information about your target customers.

- Understanding the common mistakes made by up-and-coming lecturers.

- Being on the lookout for rising talent as a lecture booking agent.

- The ups and downs of touring full time on the lecture circuit

- Ways to start earning money as a lecturer or a booking agent.

- Dealing with fans when you are selling them a product.

- Why using a lecture to sell a product is essential to success.

- A guide on how to best price and package your products to maximise sales.