The Professional Magician

By: Cris Johnson
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  • 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!
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Episodes
  • The Final Episode: How Magic Has Changed in 20 Years

    The Final Episode: How Magic Has Changed in 20 Years
    Nov 23 2024

    #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 business to book more shows at higher fees:

    · Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.

    I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.


    · Get my website video training for under $10.

    In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.

    · Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.

    Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.

    · Work with me privately.

    Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com.

    · Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products

    I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Erik Dobell: Theater Shows

    Erik Dobell: Theater Shows
    Nov 16 2024

    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 Auto Chair by Alakazam.

    By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:

    · Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.

    I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.


    · Get my website video training for under $10.

    In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.

    · Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.

    Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.

    · Work with me privately.

    Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com.

    · Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products

    I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Jon Stetson: Connecting With Audiences

    Jon Stetson: Connecting With Audiences
    Nov 2 2024

    #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 on Lumen by Ellusionist magic.

    Get Jon's Core Telepathy HERE

    By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more shows at higher fees:

    · Grab my FREE business-building tools for professional working magicians.

    I’m offering SIX free resources to help you improve your online presence. From SEO strategies that almost NO magicians are using, to a social media strategy that can save you time and heartache, to valuable Google Ads strategies, these resources will help you book more shows at higher fees. Get your free copies HERE.


    · Get my website video training for under $10.

    In this 2-hour video training, I’ll reveal exactly what your website needs if you want to succeed as a professional entertainer in the 21st century. Get all the details HERE.

    · Get a complete business-building plan handed to you on a silver platter.

    Not sure how to move your magic business forward? I’ll analyze your complete magic business (website, market, competition, and more) and give you a complete game plan for getting your performing business to the next level. Find out how HERE.

    · Work with me privately.

    Need help in multiple areas? I can help you with your website, direct mail, email, or other marketing strategies. I also offer consulting services for crafting magic routines or even entire shows. Want to find out more? Shoot me an email at cris@theprofessionalmagicianclubpro.com.

    · Check out my extensive line of magic routines and marketing products

    I have several professional routines, including Serendipity, marketing courses, books, and other resources to boost your shows and make booking shows easier and more profitable. Check out my line of products HERE.

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    1 hr and 27 mins

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This podcast is packed with useful and practical expert advice. Magicians and mystery entertainers who listen to this podcast will walk away with new insights that can shave years off their learning curves. The interviews are fun, and the reviews are informative. If you're a magician who takes what you do seriously, you owe it to yourself to listen to this amazing podcast.

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