The Professional Magician

By Cris Johnson

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Episodes: 122

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Do you want to be a professional magician? Since 2003, full-time magician, hypnotist, and author Cris Johnson has traveled North America coast to coast performing 400+ shows a year. This podcast features business-building tips so that you can book more shows at professional fees. Cris will give you an insider’s perspective of different markets including elementary, middle, and high schools, colleges, corporate banquets, libraries, private parties, trade shows, fundraising shows, and more so that you know what works and what doesn’t. You’ll discover how to make sure your magic fits different performing conditions so that your clients love you and recommend your show to other decision makers. Cris will also delve deep into marketing your shows using 21st century digital marketing, including website advice, search engine optimization, email marketing, content marketing, blogging, social media, Google Ads, and much more. He shares his marketing expertise so that you can get your website ranked higher in Google searches and your name noticed by more potential clients. The Professional Magician podcast is a mix of performing advice, marketing tips , magic trick reviews, interviews with other professional magicians, rants, and lessons learned from nearly 10,000 paid performances. Whether you want to make performing a full-time career or just book a few gigs for fun, The Professional Magician podcast will help you get there. Hit subscribe and discover ways to make your performing career soar!

Episode Date
John Ferrentino: A Career in Comedy
May 18, 2024
Understanding Client Personalities
May 11, 2024
Jim Kleefeld: Noise is Not Appreciation
May 04, 2024
My Close-Up Sets Revealed
Apr 27, 2024
Making Magic with Words
Apr 20, 2024
Jeff McBride on Mystery School
Apr 13, 2024
5 Stress-Busting Tips for Magicians
Apr 06, 2024
Scot Nery on Street Performiung
Apr 02, 2024
7 Steps to Attending Magic Conventions
Mar 23, 2024
Brian Scott: Discover Magic
Mar 02, 2024
5 Ways to Make More Money
Mar 02, 2024
Chris Weed: The Competition Mindset
Feb 24, 2024
How I Created a One-Time Theme Show
Feb 17, 2024
18 Traveling Tips for Magicians
Feb 10, 2024
Jim Vagias: The Director's Eye
Feb 03, 2024
Crafting a Show for a Specific Market
Jan 27, 2024
Chipper Lowell: Being In the Moment - Pt.2
Jan 13, 2024
Chipper Lowell: Being In The Moment
Jan 06, 2024
10 Scriptwriting Tips
Dec 30, 2023
Brian Cassidy: Power of Positivity & Treating Magic As A Job
Dec 23, 2023
The Trap of "The Best"
Dec 16, 2023
David Parr on Performing & Scripting
Dec 09, 2023
100th Episode Spectacular Non-Spectacular!
Dec 02, 2023
Tim Piccirrillo: Working Gig Sites
Nov 25, 2023
15 Things I Love About Magic
Nov 18, 2023
Paul Romhany: Working Cruise Ships
Nov 11, 2023
15 Things I Hate About Magic
Nov 04, 2023
Michael Ross Returns: Pt. 4
Oct 26, 2023
Michael Ross Returns: Crash Course in Acting
Oct 20, 2023
Michael Ross Returns: Stage Tips
Oct 14, 2023
Michael Ross Returns Part 1: Theatrical Tips & Advice
Oct 06, 2023
Don't Let Jealously Influence Your Goals
Sep 30, 2023
Recovering From Bad Shows
Sep 23, 2023
Don't Be a Doormat
Sep 16, 2023
Don't Spend Your Client's Money
Sep 09, 2023
David McCreary: Tips, Advice, & Stories from a Comedy Magic Pro
Sep 01, 2023
Kidabra 2023 Retrospective
Aug 26, 2023
David Merry: Comedy Magic Tips
Aug 09, 2023
Getting Ready for the New Season!
Aug 04, 2023
What Are "SOPs?"
Jul 28, 2023
Brian Richards: Effective Selling Tips
Jul 22, 2023
"You Ain't Never Coming Back, Cris Johnson!"
Jul 15, 2023
Rubiks Cube Magic-A-Palooza!
Jul 08, 2023
Updating Magic for the 21st Century
Jul 01, 2023
Magic for All Occasions?
Jun 10, 2023
Jay Mattioli: Working with Agents
Jun 03, 2023
Goal Setting for Professional Magicians
May 27, 2023
Michael Messing & Tom Vejoran Talk Photography
May 20, 2023
Show Feedback, Making Good Decisions, & Mentors
May 13, 2023
Mark Daniel: Kid Show Pro Tips & Kidabra Talk
May 06, 2023
Number of Tricks in a Show?
Apr 29, 2023
Cody Fisher: Pro Tips From a Master
Apr 22, 2023
How to Access Your Peak Performance State
Apr 12, 2023
Louie Foxx: Scripting & Creativity
Apr 08, 2023
No Props? No Problem!
Apr 01, 2023
Dean Hankey: Giveaways & Emotional Connection
Mar 25, 2023
The Small Things that Matter
Mar 18, 2023
Christopher Carter: Working Colleges & Scripting Magic
Mar 11, 2023
Advanced Rapport-Building Tips
Mar 04, 2023
Mark Strivings: Building a Magic Business
Feb 25, 2023
Tips for Creating Theme Shows
Feb 18, 2023
David Regal: Creativity & Performing Tips
Feb 11, 2023
Continued Education in Magic
Feb 04, 2023
Questions You Must Ask Your Clients
Jan 28, 2023
Ken Scott: Sage Advice for Family Entertainers
Jan 21, 2023
Chad Crews: Working Middle Schools
Jan 14, 2023
Taking Massive Action
Jan 07, 2023
7 Myths of SEO Busted
Dec 31, 2022
Michael Ross: Magic Philosophy & Performing Thoughts
Dec 24, 2022
Demo Video Tips
Dec 17, 2022
David Moreland: Library Show Masterclass
Dec 10, 2022
Paul Romhany: Theme Shows & BOR
Dec 03, 2022
Claude Haggerty: Fundraising to Make a Difference
Nov 25, 2022
The Sticky Trap of Competition
Nov 19, 2022
Billy Diamond: Marketing for Entertainers
Nov 12, 2022
Robert Baxt: Advice From an Uber-Successful Family Entertainer
Nov 03, 2022
Working Markets Deep
Oct 29, 2022
A Deep Dive Into Creativity
Oct 22, 2022
When to Turn Gigs Down
Oct 15, 2022
Peter Loughran: Tips & Strategies for Illusionists
Oct 08, 2022
Package Selling
Oct 01, 2022
Lessons for Our Younger Selves with Obediah Thomas
Sep 24, 2022
Scams and How to Spot Them
Sep 17, 2022
Testimonials Talk with John Abrams
Aug 20, 2022
Trade Show Magic Secrets to Success
Aug 20, 2022
Joe Diamond Talks Publicity
Aug 20, 2022
Corporate Motivational Programs
Aug 20, 2022
Insurance for Magicians with Jason Carney
Aug 13, 2022
Secrets to Teacher In-Service Program Success
Aug 06, 2022
The Magic Diversification with Anthony Lindan
Jul 30, 2022
A Very Special Episode
Jul 23, 2022
Nick Lewin: 50 Years of Comedy Magic
Jul 16, 2022
24 Tips for Corporate Holiday Parties
Jul 09, 2022
Brain Hacks withg Lauren Turner Part 3: The Payoff
Jul 02, 2022
Brain Hacks with Lauren Turner Part 2: The Set-Up
Jun 24, 2022
Brain Hacks with Lauren Turner Part 1: How to Frighten Audiences for Bizarre Shows
Jun 18, 2022
How Old-School Magicians are WRONG!
Jun 11, 2022
Tapping into Creativity with Brian Richards
Jun 04, 2022
19 Tips for College Show Success
May 28, 2022
Why Words Matter with Brian Scott Ambrosch
May 21, 2022
18 Tips for Post-Prom & Grad Party Show Success
May 14, 2022
Save Time & Energy Running Your Business with Mitch Zeltzer
May 07, 2022
Barry Mitchell: Creativity & Scripting
Apr 30, 2022
Successful High School Assemblies
Apr 23, 2022
Richard Nongard: Eugene Burger's First Student Reveals an Amazing Income Stream
Apr 16, 2022
5 Magic Lessons from "Knight Rider"
Apr 09, 2022
Ziv Raviv and Digital Marketing Secrets
Apr 02, 2022
31 Keys to Middle School Assembly Shows
Mar 26, 2022
Working with Live Animals with John Abrams
Mar 19, 2022
29 Keys to the Elementary School Assembly Market
Mar 12, 2022
Jim Kleefeld: 50 Years of Experience - Part 2
Mar 05, 2022
Jim Kleefeld: 50 Years of Experience - Part 1
Feb 26, 2022
Being Professional and Dependable with Jim Kleefeld
Feb 19, 2022
31 Keys to Success in Library Shows
Feb 12, 2022
Annie Banannie Interview: Your Volunteers Aren't Tables
Feb 04, 2022
23 Keys to Understanding the Daycare Market
Jan 28, 2022
Creating Themed Magic Shows w/ Obediah Thomas
Jan 09, 2022
Email Marketing Subject Line Tips w/ Obediah Thomas
Jan 09, 2022
10 Steps to Virtual Magic Show Success
Dec 28, 2021
The Most CRITICAL Secret About Performing Magic
Dec 28, 2021
Cracking the Code of Children's Birthday Parties
Dec 28, 2021
A Magician's Podcast Devoted to Performing AND Marketing
Dec 26, 2021