S8E3: Nick Paul - Lessons from Performing with Disney
In this interview,magician Nick Paul talks about his time performing with Disney, performing\xa0silently, and\xa0his sketch comedy influence!
\nNick is a magician who for 14 years has performed full-time touring the United States at corporate events, collages, and theaters. He\u2019s also had opportunities to perform at Walt Disney World, on cruises, and in multiple countries. He was voted \u201cCritic\u2019s Choice\u201d for Best Variety Performance at the Orlando Fringe Festival, and was personally invited to audition for America\u2019s Got Talent.
\nIn addition to this, he also has a podcast geared toward magicians called \u201cTwo Magicians, One Mic." Walt Disney World says, "He\u2019s an entertainment tour de force."
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\n\nTop of the Show News\nThis week,\xa0I'm going to be traveling up north to visit some friends and take part in Phil Ackerly's Night of Comedy and Magic to support our troops. I'll be performing strolling magic before the stage show (That features Phil Ackerly, Christian Cagigal, and Ryan Kane). Come out to support our troops and to say hi! I'd love to meet you if you're up in that area!
\nClick here\xa0for more info. \xa0
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\nInterview with Nick Paul: Success\xa0Mantras\nYou\u2019re only as good as your next show.
\n"Yes, and\u2026" \xa0
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\nWorking with Disney\n\u2022 Tells how he got in with Disney, auditioning, and a "lucky break."
\n\u2022 Tells how he created a specific show, a silent act, for his Disney audition.
\n\u2022 How he doesn\u2019t like auditions and about his inside perspective into them.
\n\u2022 Performed at The Boardwalk at Walt Disney World in a sort of busking atmosphere (without passing the hat).
\n\u2022 Learning from other performers and from the different kinds of audiences.
\n\u2022 Gearing up to work on Disney Cruise Lines.
\n\u2022 Changes he\u2019s making as he\u2019s getting ready to get into a completely different venue. \xa0
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\nWorking Silent & Sketch Comedy\n\u2022 Being aware of your posture and every movement and facial expressions.
\n\u2022 Your actions need to be genuine.
\n\u2022 How to view your helpers up on stage.
\n\u2022 Playing off of your partners on stage.
\n\u2022 Playing bigger and smaller.
\n\u2022 Listening to your audience.
\n\u2022 At the end of a sketch, the character is forever changed.
\n\u2022 How does this sketch change me and the audience?
\n\u2022 The audience is your partner.
\n\u2022 When and how you can tactfully \u201crazz" or "jab at" your helper.
\n\xa0\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022 Impostor Syndrome
\n\u2022 Networking with people and being kind.
\n\u2022 Cutting your teeth in restaurants. \xa0
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\nFailure Moment\nHow Nick tried to get into the Blue Man Group and then ultimately realized it wasn\u2019t for him.\xa0Even after two of his friends landed gigs with them. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success\nLanding a contract with Disney. \xa0
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\nBiggest Pro Challenge\nDifferentiating himself from other magicians. \xa0
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\nParting Advice\nBe kind and try to be unique with your act. \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
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\nResources:
\n\nOnetrack for iPhone \xa0
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\nBooks:
\nBorn Standing Up by Steve Martin
\nMalcolm Gladwell Books - Outliers, Blink, The Tipping Point, David & Goliath
\nSeducing Strangers by Josh Weltman \xa0
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\nWhere can we find Nick Paul?\n\n\n