S4E11: Daniel Martin - Magician
In this interview, Daniel Martin drops some serious knowledge on how he's been able to make a living performing magic! Among other things, we talk about overcoming fear, performing in restaurants, and how to find where you fit as an entertainer.
\nDaniel Martin is a magician, escape artist, and comedian. He\u2019s toured multiple shows around the country at colleges and university campuses, and his work has been featured on television networks like CBS, NBC, ESPN, and VH1.
\nFor two years in a row, he\u2019s been ranked as one of the top 3 touring acts in the country by event producers and activity directors. He was selected as \u201cBest Live Performer\u201d in 2012, was four times nominated for \u201cEntertainer of the Year\u201d and three times nominated for \u201cBest Male Performer\u201d all by Campus Activities Magazine in which he\u2019s also been featured.
\nHe has a highly interactive show that brings comedy and amazement alike. \xa0
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\nSuccess Quote:\nFeel the fear, and do it anyway! \u2014 Susan Jeffers \xa0
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\nTouring His Stage Show\n\u2022\xa0To break into a new market and do it well, it will take an average of 3\u20135 years and cost $40\u201350K.
\n\u2022 Customizing his shows.
\n\u2022 Recording audio of every show.
\n\u2022 Getting butts in the seats.
\n\u2022 Advancing shows.
\n\u2022 Making sure the venues\xa0have promo materials for the shows.
\n\u2022 Communicating with the client to find out what they need.
\n\u2022 Using comment cards for his shows. \xa0
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\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022\xa0Fear, motivation, and stage fright.
\n\u2022\xa0How he cut his teeth in restaurants.
\n\u2022\xa0The effects of 9-11 on his business.
\n\u2022\xa0"If you're a starving artist, you're doing it wrong."
\n\u2022\xa0How he learned marketing while working part time for various companies.
\n\u2022\xa0How he worked the\xa0hardest he ever had while trying to get his performance biz off the ground.
\n\u2022 Balancing family life and\xa0work life.
\n\u2022 Benefits of performing in restaurants.
\n\u2022 If you want to be the smartest person in the room, shut your mouth and open you ears.
\n\u2022 Listen to what life is telling you. \xa0
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\nDaniel on Comedy\n\u2022 A\xa0laugh is equally as important as a magical moment.
\n\u2022 He combines his magic and comedy in a way that matches his character.
\n\u2022 Using laughs as misdirection.
\n\u2022 Cultivating emotion from laughter.
\n\u2022 Laughter is a way to people's souls. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success\nHow his show prevented a young girl from taking her life. \xa0
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\nRecommended books and resources:\nNote: 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
\nResource:
\nGet help from people that are smarter than you. Don't go Solo, take a Wookie! \xa0
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\nBooks:
\nRaving Fans by\xa0Ken Blanchard
\nWar of Art by Steven Pressfield
\n\nMind & Magic of David Berglas \xa0
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\nVote for Daniel!\nDaniel Martin has been nominated for Entertainer of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine!\xa0Let's help him out with a vote! VoteDM.com
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\nWhere can we find Daniel Martin?\n\n