Successful Performercast by Kris Sheppard | Successful Performer Cast | Weekly Interviews with Professional Entertainers | Show Business, Showbiz, Performer, Magic, Magician, Juggler, Comedian, Musician
by Kris Sheppard | Magician and student of business and marketing
The Successful Performercast is the show where I interview one full-time professional entertainer per week with the goal of inspiring and equipping those who are working to make the leap themselves. This is a show for all performers whether you’re a magician, a comedian, a juggler, or anything in between. You’ll hear and learn from the pros that are actually out there making a living doing what they love.
I focus on questions designed to learn about each entertainer’s journey, struggles and victories while at the same time drawing out inspiration and tangible business advice that will help our listeners build their own businesses as entertainers.
Episodes (106)
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S8E14: Joe Monti - Great Advice on Show Business
S8E14: Joe Monti - Great Advice on Show Business
Published: 25 Mar 2016 Duration: 01:30:41In my final interview here in this chapter of Successful Performercast, I have Joe Monti who gives us some valuable advice when it comes to show business and shares some stores from his career that will have you at the edge of your seat. J... Read more →In my final interview here in this chapter of Successful Performercast, I have Joe Monti who gives us some valuable advice when it comes to show business and shares some stores from his career that will have you at the edge of your seat. J... Read more →
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S8E13: Bill Gladwell - Stationary One Man Show
S8E13: Bill Gladwell - Stationary One Man Show
Published: 11 Mar 2016 Duration: 01:14:17In this interview, Thought Reader Bill Gladwell who talks about the ins and outs of having his own stationary one-man, mentalism show and how he’s been able to make it a success. Bill is a performer who combines his unique skills of hypnos... Read more →In this interview, Thought Reader Bill Gladwell who talks about the ins and outs of having his own stationary one-man, mentalism show and how he’s been able to make it a success. Bill is a performer who combines his unique skills of hypnos... Read more →
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S8E12: Al The Only - General Practice Magician
S8E12: Al The Only - General Practice Magician
Published: 4 Mar 2016 Duration: 01:09:23In this interview, Al The Only talks about how he's found success in being a "general practitioner" of magic. He also talks about how he came up with his brand of Al The Only. For over 35 years Al has traveled the country with his magic, p... Read more →In this interview, Al The Only talks about how he's found success in being a "general practitioner" of magic. He also talks about how he came up with his brand of Al The Only. For over 35 years Al has traveled the country with his magic, p... Read more →
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S8E11: Steve Chezaday - Tips & Tricks from a Rockstar Magician
S8E11: Steve Chezaday - Tips & Tricks from a Rockstar Magician
Published: 26 Feb 2016 Duration: 01:16:07This week, I bring you an interview with Steve Chezaday who shares some advice and insights from his years performing full-time. Topics include dealing with clients, pricing, managing your money, and customizing and maintaining your props. ... Read more →This week, I bring you an interview with Steve Chezaday who shares some advice and insights from his years performing full-time. Topics include dealing with clients, pricing, managing your money, and customizing and maintaining your props. ... Read more →
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S8E10: Angela Parrish - Multiple Streams of Income
S8E10: Angela Parrish - Multiple Streams of Income
Published: 19 Feb 2016 Duration: 01:12:17This week I have singer/songwriter Angela Parrish who shares with us about the importance of having multiple streams of income and how she runs her business. She also talks about how she saved for and completely self-funded $20,000 to recor... Read more →This week I have singer/songwriter Angela Parrish who shares with us about the importance of having multiple streams of income and how she runs her business. She also talks about how she saved for and completely self-funded $20,000 to recor... Read more →
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S8E9: Fantastick Patrick - Juggling, TV, & Generosity
S8E9: Fantastick Patrick - Juggling, TV, & Generosity
Published: 12 Feb 2016 Duration: 55:32In this episode, Fantastick Patrick talks about his juggling career which includes performing on TV, dealing with fear & failure, and having a mindset of giving. Fantastick Patrick is a juggler/comedian/unicycle wrangler/musician/curator o... Read more →In this episode, Fantastick Patrick talks about his juggling career which includes performing on TV, dealing with fear & failure, and having a mindset of giving. Fantastick Patrick is a juggler/comedian/unicycle wrangler/musician/curator o... Read more →
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S8E8: Tom Ameen - Building a Career as a Musician
S8E8: Tom Ameen - Building a Career as a Musician
Published: 29 Jan 2016 Duration: 01:03:02In this episode, Tom Ameen talks about how he's built a successful career as a classical pianist. Topics include restaurant gigs, getting private parties, and selling albums. He also talks about his new solo piano Star Wars album, which is ... Read more →In this episode, Tom Ameen talks about how he's built a successful career as a classical pianist. Topics include restaurant gigs, getting private parties, and selling albums. He also talks about his new solo piano Star Wars album, which is ... Read more →
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Bonus: How are Jay Alexander & Christian Cagigal Building the Fog City Magic Fest?
Bonus: How are Jay Alexander & Christian Cagigal Building the Fog City Magic Fest?
Published: 27 Jan 2016 Duration: 42:53I've invited back onto my show Jay Alexander and Christian Cagigal because they have been putting together a four-day festival of magic up in San Francisco called the Fog City Magic Fest and I wanted to get them on to talk to them about how... Read more →I've invited back onto my show Jay Alexander and Christian Cagigal because they have been putting together a four-day festival of magic up in San Francisco called the Fog City Magic Fest and I wanted to get them on to talk to them about how... Read more →
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S8E7: Katie Marchese - Running a Magic Biz & Working with Her Husband
S8E7: Katie Marchese - Running a Magic Biz & Working with Her Husband
Published: 22 Jan 2016 Duration: 59:27Last week I interviewed Mario the Magician. Katie is his wife and other half. She works with Mario as a team and handles all the business and marketing aspects of their business. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s essential for your sp... Read more →Last week I interviewed Mario the Magician. Katie is his wife and other half. She works with Mario as a team and handles all the business and marketing aspects of their business. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s essential for your sp... Read more →
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S8E6: Mario the Magician - Generosity & Building His Own Props
S8E6: Mario the Magician - Generosity & Building His Own Props
Published: 15 Jan 2016 Duration: 01:01:36In this episode, Mario the Magician talks about how he makes all of his own props. He also talks about generosity and gratefulness and how those play a part in his business. Mario is a magician who performs primarily on the East Coast enter... Read more →In this episode, Mario the Magician talks about how he makes all of his own props. He also talks about generosity and gratefulness and how those play a part in his business. Mario is a magician who performs primarily on the East Coast enter... Read more →
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S8E5: Laura Dickinson - Hard Work, Music, and Voice Acting
S8E5: Laura Dickinson - Hard Work, Music, and Voice Acting
Published: 8 Jan 2016 Duration: 01:02:22In this episode, voice actor and musician Laura Dickinson brings us insight into how she’s made it as a voice actor for Disney Animation and how good old fashioned hustle can really take you the distance. Laura makes her living as a full-t... Read more →In this episode, voice actor and musician Laura Dickinson brings us insight into how she’s made it as a voice actor for Disney Animation and how good old fashioned hustle can really take you the distance. Laura makes her living as a full-t... Read more →
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S8E4: Kenton Knepper - The Magic of Words & Communication
S8E4: Kenton Knepper - The Magic of Words & Communication
Published: 1 Jan 2016 Duration: 59:58In this interview, Kenton Knepper talks all about nonverbal communication as well as the real power of words when it pertains to performing and doing business. Kenton Knepper is a mentalist who specializes in nonverbal communication, sugge... Read more →In this interview, Kenton Knepper talks all about nonverbal communication as well as the real power of words when it pertains to performing and doing business. Kenton Knepper is a mentalist who specializes in nonverbal communication, sugge... Read more →
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Best of Episodes - Casino Comedy & Magic with Mark Kornhauser
Best of Episodes - Casino Comedy & Magic with Mark Kornhauser
Published: 25 Dec 2015 Duration: 59:49I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →
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Best of Episodes - Lou Serrano: The Magician Who's Always Working
Best of Episodes - Lou Serrano: The Magician Who's Always Working
Published: 18 Dec 2015 Duration: 01:16:43I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →
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Best of Episodes - Publicity & Magic with Joe Diamond
Best of Episodes - Publicity & Magic with Joe Diamond
Published: 11 Dec 2015 Duration: 01:09:45I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →
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Best of Episodes - Vegas Magic with Mac King
Best of Episodes - Vegas Magic with Mac King
Published: 4 Dec 2015 Duration: 01:06:37I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →
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Best of Episodes - Show Biz Lessons from Jay Alexander
Best of Episodes - Show Biz Lessons from Jay Alexander
Published: 27 Nov 2015 Duration: 01:04:47I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →I'm currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I'm running my six most downloaded episodes. I'll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes! In the mean time, enjoy these ... Read more →
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Best of Episodes - Michael Eaton - Restaurant Magic
Best of Episodes - Michael Eaton - Restaurant Magic
Published: 20 Nov 2015 Duration: 01:11:37Michael Eaton is a professional magician from Orlando Florida, one of the official magicians of the Orlando Magic basketball team, and his business and marketing chops are as amazing as his magic chops! During our conversation, we talk in d... Read more →Michael Eaton is a professional magician from Orlando Florida, one of the official magicians of the Orlando Magic basketball team, and his business and marketing chops are as amazing as his magic chops! During our conversation, we talk in d... Read more →
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S8E3: Nick Paul - Lessons from Performing with Disney
S8E3: Nick Paul - Lessons from Performing with Disney
Published: 13 Nov 2015 Duration: 01:03:25In this interview,magician Nick Paul talks about his time performing with Disney, performing silently, and his sketch comedy influence! Nick is a magician who for 14 years has performed full-time touring the United States at corporate even... Read more →In this interview,magician Nick Paul talks about his time performing with Disney, performing silently, and his sketch comedy influence! Nick is a magician who for 14 years has performed full-time touring the United States at corporate even... Read more →
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S8E2: Chris Ruggiero - Juggling Business
S8E2: Chris Ruggiero - Juggling Business
Published: 6 Nov 2015 Duration: 01:03:22In this interview, juggler Chris Ruggiero talks about going after your dreams and the pros and cons of doing everything in your business yourself. Chris is a juggler, magician, and general daredevil who stays busy traveling the country per... Read more →In this interview, juggler Chris Ruggiero talks about going after your dreams and the pros and cons of doing everything in your business yourself. Chris is a juggler, magician, and general daredevil who stays busy traveling the country per... Read more →