S7E5: Chipper Lowell - Comic Magician
In this episode, Chipper Lowell talks about\xa0being raised around the circus, his approach to comedy, and the importance of branding yourself!
\nWith his comedy, magic, and fun, crazy antics, Chipper has made a living performing for over 25 years. He\u2019s headlined casino showrooms in Vegas, Atlantic City, Tahoe, and Reno. Brought his show aboard top cruise lines like Princess, Holland America, and Celebrity. He\u2019s also become a favorite of top corporations performing at their events and trade shows. Add to this, he\u2019s also toured with his one man show, \u201cThe Chipper Experience, where comedy and magic collide,\u201d in performing arts centers, theaters, and casino show rooms throughout the US and Canada.
\nWhen it comes to accolades, Chipper has twice received \u201cComedy Magician of the Year,\u201d \u201cSpecialty Act of the Year,\u201d and was nominated two times for \u201cStage Magician of the Year.\u201d He\u2019s also been listed among the \u201cTop Funniest Magicians Performing Today\u201d in Magic Magazine.
\nThe Reno Gazette Journal says "He sparkles with funny one-liners." \xa0
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\nInterview with Chipper Lowell: Success\xa0Quote\nGo with the flow. Pay attention to every detail. \xa0
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\nChipper\u2019s Approach to Comedy\n\u2022 Inspired by Karrell Fox and subscribes to his philosophy of \u201ccome up with the routine and material first, then figure out the method."
\n\u2022 Does a small case study on his \u201cTrained Turtle\u201d routine.
\n\u2022 Put as many speed bumps and walls as you can into your routines, because then you\u2019re creating more opportunities for funny moments. (Tip from Teller.)
\n\u2022 Making up bizarre rules like \u201cthe woman cannot be closer than 10 ft from you."
\n\xa0\nBeing Clean and Branding Your Act\n\u2022 He doesn\u2019t care whether he\u2019s clean or dirty, but his product is clean.
\n\u2022 When you work dirty, you define the places you can work.
\n\u2022 It really came down to how he wanted to brand himself. \xa0
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\nFailure Moment\nTells about an instance that could have been a failure but with a little creative thinking and attention to timing, things went off without a hitch. \xa0
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\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022 Designing your life by writing your eulogy and working backward from that.
\n\u2022 Looking at how Disney does things and modeling your business after them.
\n\u2022 Talks about being raised on circuses and being on the road with his family.
\n\u2022 How he discovered comedy magic.
\n\u2022 How he got a job juggling for Disneyland\u2026after shaving his mustache of course!
\n\u2022 Dealing with outside distractions while performing.
\n\u2022 Being honest about your performances and the audience reactions.
\n\u2022 Variances in audiences, and bending your material accordingly.
\n\u2022 How taking improv courses (with The Groundlings) helped his act.
\n\u2022 Staying within time constraints for performances.
\n\u2022 Eliminating your competition when people call and want to book you specifically.
\n\u2022 Controlling the environment in which you perform in.
\n\xa0\nParting Advice\nGo with the flow. \xa0
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\nResources:
\nVoice memo recorder on your smart phone. \xa0
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\nBooks:
\nHow to Win Friends & Influence People \xa0by Dale Carnegie\n\xa0\nTony Robbins Books/Programs\n\xa0\nJim Steinmeyer\u2019s Books (Know the history of your profession.)\n\xa0\nHarpo Speaks\n\xa0\n\xa0\nWhere can we find Chipper Lowell?\nchipperlowellexperience.com\nchipper@chipper.tv\n\xa0