S5E11: Shawn Popp - Music and Magic
In this interview,\xa0Shawn Popp talks about adding music to your performances and answers many questions that people have asked about his app Show Cues.
\nShawn Popp, AKA the Magic Dude, is one of Colorado's favorite performers. He's built a career traveling the country performing his magic at corporate events, trade shows, private parties, and other special events. His thouroughally entertaining show includes magic, mentalism, comedy, and music.
\nSpeaking of music, Shawn is also the mind behind the iOS app Show Cues, a sound control system which helps you to bring music to your shows. It's almost like having a sound engineer in your pocket. \xa0
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\nSuccess Quote:\nMake every day great and fun as well\xa0as every show! \xa0
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\nMagic and Music\n\u2022 How important music really is to a magic act.\xa0\xa0
\n\u2022\xa0How he chooses music for his shows.\xa0
\n\u2022 Each performer needs to find what speaks to them and their own style.\xa0\xa0
\n\u2022 Having a well-defined character helps when picking music.\xa0\xa0
\n\u2022 Be aware of your audience.\xa0\xa0
\n\u2022 Common places in a show where you can add music.\xa0
\n\u2022\xa0Three steps to adding music to your show. \xa0
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\nAbout Show Cues App\nSPECIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMERCAST LISTENERS:\xa0For three days only, May 1\u20133, 2015, Shawn is offering 20% off of both the Show Cues App (taking it from $89.99 down to $69.99) and the Show Cues Remote (taking it from $59.99 to $47.99).\xa0 \xa0
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\n\u2022 What it is and why he created it.
\n\u2022 Android version coming soon.
\n\u2022 They're open to feedback from users and take it into account to make the app better.
\n\u2022 A universal app (iPhone and iPad) is on the horizon and current users will be able to upgrade for\xa0free if they currently own one or the other.
\n\u2022 Why so expensive?
\n\u2022 Addresses questions and concerns regarding remotes not working with the app. \xa0
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\nFailure Moment\nTalks about a failed "card stab" on stage and what he did. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success\nBeing booked over and over by the same clients year after year.
\n\xa0\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022\xa0Talked about how he shifted into performing full-time which involved him freelancing as a graphic designer.
\n\u2022\xa0Saving up money before you "jump ship." \xa0
\nParting Advice\nDon't sell\xa0yourself short. Do great magic. Price yourself accordingly. \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!
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\nResource:
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\nBooks:
\nSecret Agenda\xa0by Roberto Giobbi
\nSelling the Invisible by Harry Beckwith
\nThe Expert from Out of Town: Marketing a Business Nationwide\xa0by\xa0Anthony F. Perry \xa0 \xa0
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