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 · 106 episodes
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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...
Latest episodes
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1 h 30
Joe Monti - Great Advice on Show Business
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 fro…
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1 h 14
Bill Gladwell - Stationary One Man Show
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. B…
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1 h 09
Al The Only - General Practice Magician
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…
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1 h 16
Steve Chezaday - Tips & Tricks from a Rockstar Magician
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, manag…
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1 h 12
Angela Parrish - Multiple Streams of Income
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 h…
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56 min
Fantastick Patrick - Juggling, TV, & Generosity
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…
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1 h 03
Tom Ameen - Building a Career as a Musician
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 al…
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43 min
Bonus: How are Jay Alexander & Christian Cagigal Building the Fog City Magic Fest?
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 Magi…
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59 min
Katie Marchese - Running a Magic Biz & Working with Her Husband
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. I…
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1 h 01
Mario the Magician - Generosity & Building His Own Props
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…
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1 h 02
Laura Dickinson - Hard Work, Music, and Voice Acting
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 reall…
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60 min
Kenton Knepper - The Magic of Words & Communication
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…
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60 min
Best of Episodes - Casino Comedy & Magic with Mark Kornhauser
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…
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1 h 16
Best of Episodes - Lou Serrano: The Magician Who's Always Working
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…
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1 h 09
Best of Episodes - Publicity & Magic with Joe Diamond
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…
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1 h 06
Best of Episodes - Vegas Magic with Mac King
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…
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1 h 04
Best of Episodes - Show Biz Lessons from Jay Alexander
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…
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1 h 11
Best of Episodes - Michael Eaton - Restaurant Magic
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 amazi…
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1 h 03
Nick Paul - Lessons from Performing with Disney
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 perf…
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1 h 03
Chris Ruggiero - Juggling Business
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…