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Published: Oct. 10, 2014, 9 a.m.

In this episode, I talk to paranormal\xa0magician Joe Diamond.\xa0We go into detail on publicity stunts and how to get the press to notice!\xa0We also have an interesting discussion\xa0on "Pay What You Want" pricing structures and he mentions an awesome resource that you probably already have but just aren't using! Joe Diamond is a paranormal magician from Chicago Illinois. Just\xa0in his twenties, Joe has been able to turn his fascination for the paranormal into a full time career and has an amazing understanding into the workings of the strange & bizarre, often defying the boundaries between what we assume can and can't be done. He was the youngest First Place winner of the \u201cClose Up Magic Classic,\u201d an award given in Colon Michigan, the Magic Capital of the World and now performs his paranormal magic all over the country for private parties, corporations, and theaters. Four years ago, Joe performed the world\u2019s largest mind reading demonstration: completing a 33 acre cornfield maze while blindfolded, finishing in less than three hours. In fact, with his public demonstrations, Joe has been able to get more attention from the press lately than a good old fashioned Hollywood scandal. Magician Jay Sankey says it best\u201d "Joe has great skill, a marvelous sense of humor and more energy than any\xa0other four magicians combined! What more could you want?" \xa0

\nSuccess Mantra:\n

Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die today. \u2014 James Dean \xa0

\nFailure Story:\n

Joe tells us about a specific "hell gig" story that he had to endure where he was getting paid too little for too much, and was generally just a horrible experience. \xa0

\nFavorite Success:\n

Solving the world's largest corn field maze blindfolded! \xa0

\nPublicity!!!\n

\u2022\xa0Talks about his first venture into getting publicity. \u2022 Tips where he got his idea for the blindfold corn maze walk. Hint: It's Corinda's! \u2022 Putting different spins or angles on otherwise "classic stunts." \u2022 If you fail a stunt, the only people that will know are you and the reporter. And you can always find another reporter! \u2022 Getting the word out about your stunt. \u2022 Getting the\xa0photos and videos of your stunt. \u2022 Be safe! Do your due diligence. You don't have to do something dangerous. Joe has never done anything dangerous in his stunts. \xa0

\nOther Topics Covered\n

\u2022\xa0Always being ready. "What would I do if I had\xa0to do it tomorrow night?" \u2022\xa0Touch on Joe's venture into a "Pay What You Want" pricing structure. \xa0

\nPublicity Consulting\n

Joe offers consulting on publicity and publicity stunts. Shoot him an email for more info. \xa0

\nRecommended books and resources:\n

Note: Many of the links in this section are affiliate links, meaning we\xa0earn a small portion of any sales. If you're enjoying our\xa0podcast and decide to purchase one of the recommended resources or books, please consider using our\xa0affiliate links to help support the work we're doing here at the Successful Performercast. Thanks! \xa0 Resources Use your camera phone to get video of your show and video testimonials. "Do you mind if we record this next trick?" "Would you mind if I get a quick 10\u201320 second review of my magic?" \xa0 Business\xa0Books Buzzmarketing by Mark Hughes Little Red Book of Selling by\xa0Jeffrey Gitomer Thinker Toys by Michael Michalko \xa0 Magic\xa0Books Magic by Design by John Carney The Shiels Effect by Tony Shiels The Jinx by Theodore Annemann The Phoenix \xa0

\nWhere can we find Joe Diamond?\n

Joe's\xa0Website Youtube \xa0