S8E4: Kenton Knepper - The Magic of Words & Communication
In this interview, Kenton Knepper talks all about nonverbal communication\xa0as well as the real power of words when it pertains to performing and doing business.
\nKenton Knepper is a mentalist who specializes in nonverbal communication, suggestion, and NLP. He\u2019s one of the most prolific creators in the world of magic and mentalism, and has influenced notable names in the industry like Banachek, David Blaine, Derren Brown, Richard Osterlind, and the living legend Johnny Thompson, just to name a few.
\nThrough his company Wonder Wizards, he teaches his methods through seemingly countless products, courses, and private coaching sessions. A couple of his more widely known products are his Wonder Words course, and one of my favorites, Kolossal Killer.
\nIn my opinion, Kenton is the closest thing you\u2019ll find to a modern day Jedi. \xa0
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\nInterview with Kenton Knepper: Success\xa0Mantra\nKeep going, keep doing! One thing that people who fail always do is they stop doing what they were doing. \xa0
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\nThe Power of Words and Nonverbal Communication\n\u2022\xa0The importance of words.
\n\u2022\xa0Gives examples of phrases that can help to make our presentations more impressive.
\n\u2022\xa0Reversing what people say to change the meaning.
\n\u2022\xa0Changing a word or two in certain phrases to change how people react to what you\u2019re saying.
\n\u2022\xa0How being authentic helps your nonverbal communication.
\n\u2022\xa0Learning principles that help you to integrate nonverbal tactics.
\n\u2022\xa0Helps to amplify what you already are.
\n\u2022\xa0Connecting with your audience and leaving them better off than they were before they met you.
\n\u2022\xa0Communicating on multiple levels, double entendres, etc.
\n\u2022\xa0Building people up with what you say.
\n\u2022\xa0Shining the spotlight on the people you\u2019re interacting with rather than yourself.
\n\u2022\xa0Connecting other people with each other.
\n\u2022\xa0"Do your good where it does the most.\u201d - Wavy Gravy
\n\u2022\xa0Having a set of tools or principles to be able to use in the right instances.
\n\u2022\xa0Having an \u201cout\u201d for when things don\u2019t go as planned.
\n\u2022\xa0How to \u201cread people\u201d and better connect with them.
\n\u2022\xa0How nonverbal can help out in business situations.
\n\u2022\xa0Best place to start learning nonverbal communication is Kenton\u2019s Wonder Words. \xa0
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\nFailure Moment\nTalks about a close-call underwater escape attempt. He learned the importance of rehearsing in the actual setting you\u2019ll be performing in. \xa0
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\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022\xa0Talks about his journey and how he took his passion full time.
\n\u2022\xa0Some of the other things he does other than magic, like music and meditation.
\n\u2022\xa0Being really good at all the aspects he was working on.
\n\u2022\xa0Talks about how working restaurants really helps him to get seen and get gigs.
\n\u2022\xa0Talks about what\u2019s going on at Wonder Wizards.
\n\u2022\xa0Talks about the Inner Sanctum which is a monthly subscription to Kenton\u2019s services.
\n\u2022\xa0He also does one-on-one consulting. \xa0
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\n\u2022 Hear a story from Kenton that involves JC Wagner and Bob Sheets, and a lesson he learned from them that effects how he performs to this very day! \xa0
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\nParting Advice\nBe authentic. Be who you really are. Keep going, the only way to really fail is to stop.
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\nResources:
\nThe voice memo feature on his iPhone \xa0
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\nBooks:\xa0
\nArt and Magic by SH Sharpe\xa0
\nMind Games by Masters & Houston\xa0
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\nHelp Kenton Out\nI wanted to bring to your attention something that happened after my interview with Kenton. many of you have already heard about this, but right after his birthday, his home was broken into and many important, valuable items were stolen from him. First of all, Kenton and his family are all okay and nobody was harmed, but some of the notable things stolen from him were a brand new computer that hadn\u2019t even made it out of the box, and a number of guitars and other musical instruments that he uses for his music and meditation work.
\nSo, if you are a friend of Kenton, or his work has helped you in any way, please consider helping him out with a donation of any size. It would mean the world to both Kenton and myself. If you are able, please be sure to mention that the Successful Performercast sent you. Click Here to Help Out \xa0
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\nWhere can we find Kenton Knepper?\nwonderwizards.com \xa0