Episodes

  • 030 - Never be Closing
    May 31 2024

    You might have heard the saying Always be Closing! But does that make magic too transactional? I think so. In tis episode, find out how I approach my business differently. More on this topic: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/conjurers-coffee-break-episode-030

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    6 mins
  • 029 - Introducing the Affordability/Interest Matrix
    May 23 2024

    Where should magicians focus their attention? On audience who can afford them? Or those who want them at their event? The answer might surprise you! More on this topic: ⁠⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/conjurers-coffee-break-episode-029 All episodes: ⁠⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/magicians⁠

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    7 mins
  • 028 - Magic vs Stand up Comedy
    May 17 2024

    What are the main differences between performing magic and stand up comedy? I've recently been exploring more comedy and compare both in this episode. More on this topic: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/conjurers-coffee-break-episode-028

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    9 mins
  • 027 - Writing Your Own Material
    May 10 2024

    How can magicians write their own material? And why is it so important? Find out in this long promised episode! More on this topic: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/conjurers-coffee-break-episode-027 All episodes: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/magicians⁠

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    9 mins
  • 026 - Find a Job You Love (or not?)
    Apr 19 2024

    Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life. It's a trite saying, but how does it stack up for magic. I'll discuss this and my enjoyability index, in this short episode. More on this topic: ⁠https://edsumner.com/conjurers-coffee-break-episode-026 All episodes: ⁠https://edsumner.com/magicians⁠

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    7 mins
  • 001 - What do you really want?
    Apr 11 2024

    What do you really want? It's impossible to do everything, so at some point you have to make a decision, what do you really want to do? In this first episode, we'll explore that thought plus more.

    More on this topic: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/conjurers-coffee-break-episode-001 All episodes: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/magicians⁠

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    9 mins
  • 002 - Luck or Preparation
    Apr 11 2024

    Luck or Preparation? Like me, you've probably had situations where you've thought, "that was lucky!" but what if we look at that from a different angle? Perhaps it wasn't luck but simply good preparation. In this episode, we'll explore that idea, plus how to perform a show / event pre-mortem! More on this topic: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/conjurers-coffee-break-episode-002 All episodes: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/magicians⁠

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    7 mins
  • 003 - Be present for a performance!
    Apr 11 2024

    How do you be present for a performance, for each and every performance? How do you make sure that you are giving 100% to that audience, and not letting other things distract you? We'll explore that in this episode, plus why it's such a good idea! More on this topic: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/conjurers-coffee-break-episode-003 All episodes: ⁠⁠https://edsumner.com/magicians⁠

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    7 mins