
The Professional Magician
Do you want to be a professional magician? Since 2003, full-time magician, hypnotist, and author Cris Johnson has traveled North America coast to coast performing 400+ shows a year. This podcast features business-building tips so that you can book more shows at professional fees. Cris will give you an insider’s perspective of different markets including elementary, middle, and high schools, colleges, corporate banquets, libraries, private parties, trade shows, fundraising shows, and more so that you know what works and what doesn’t. You’ll discover how to make sure your magic fits different performing conditions so that your clients love you and recommend your show to other decision makers. Cris will also delve deep into marketing your shows using 21st century digital marketing, including website advice, search engine optimization, email marketing, content marketing, blogging, social media, Google Ads, and much more. He shares his marketing expertise so that you can get your website ranked higher in Google searches and your name noticed by more potential clients. The Professional Magician podcast is a mix of performing advice, marketing tips , magic trick reviews, interviews with other professional magicians, rants, and lessons learned from nearly 10,000 paid performances. Whether you want to make performing a full-time career or just book a few gigs for fun, The Professional Magician podcast will help you get there. Hit subscribe and discover ways to make your performing career soar!
Podcasting since 2021 • 139 episodes
The Professional Magician
Latest Episodes
The Final Episode: How Magic Has Changed in 20 Years
#139 - This is it, the final episode! I'm joined by my friend Rodney as we discuss how much magic (and marketing for shows) has changed in 20 years.By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic busines...
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Erik Dobell: Theater Shows
Erik Dobell is doing what many performers dream of doing - running his own theater show. Join me as I dig in with Erik to find out the ups and downs of a theater show.This week's Trick Talk is on
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Episode 138
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Jon Stetson: Connecting With Audiences
#137 - Jon Stetson is a true legend in the field of mentalism! Join me as Jon and I talk about connecting with audiences. Also, this episodes contains a very special announcement I've been teasing for a while.This week's Trick Talk is o...
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Episode 137
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Brian Cassady Thinks Deeply About Magic
#136 - Brian "Cosmo" Cassady returns! Response to his first appearance was amazing. Brian is deeply philosophical about his magic and what he wants to accomplish. He's also insanely successful. And the best part? He's only been a full time pro ...
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Episode 136
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