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by TheDean.
December 16th, 2008, 8:17 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

... a simple error. Just another part of being human.

Doesnt matter anyway
by TheDean.
December 16th, 2008, 12:58 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Are You Memorable? What a great question! Hey even when we KILL our buying relationship need to: =A) Remain Top Of Mind! =B) Let THEM know We Care About Them and Their Events! This Lesson he shares several proven ways (even some simple one we all know, but few actually DO hint, hint!) to stay TOM (...
by TheDean.
December 15th, 2008, 10:17 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Day Two Lesson: What Do THEY Think Of YOU? Testimonials are one of the most stable ways to convey credibility and trust in your marketing! It is never about what YOU have to say about yourself that ever counts much. It is MORE About What OTHERS Have To Say About You That Are Of Real Influence and Va...
by TheDean.
December 15th, 2008, 2:34 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Damien, Please FOCUS! Fine if you want to be RIGHT , your right. There, hows that? Hehehehehe This will be the last distraction I will have with you I may choose to enjoy the rest of the REAL conversation at hand, but I will NOT continue to argue with you please MOVE ON. For the last time off topic:...
by TheDean.
December 14th, 2008, 10:08 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

I havent yet tried to connect with him either, but I'm guessing he is WORKING, since that is what he does for a living. (He only lives a couple of hours [slightly less than] from my place... who knows?) I DO want to see more of what he has to offer (Remember, that thing that was never ANY mystery to...
by TheDean.
December 14th, 2008, 9:57 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Web Site Tips for Magicians
Replies: 20
Views: 6078

Re: Web Site Tips for Magicians

Good stuff Matt. (Again.)
by TheDean.
December 14th, 2008, 9:32 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Ha... this is truly funny. (and silly at the same time.) What-ever. =A) I don't know Barry. (Other than by reputation) Never met him, never eMailed or chatted with him, no contact or communication is any way, shape or form. (Accept for his free 7 day course, of course.) He's not my "Pal, Buddy ...
by TheDean.
December 14th, 2008, 5:57 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Im with Opie, P-E-R-F-E-C-T, thanks! Lesson One: The Demo Reel FIRST let me say that I LOVE the FORM: The fact that he has taken into consideration lots of preferred learning styles in his communications with his lessons. THAT, to me is a LESSON all by itself with the multiple choice of: = Audio Dow...
by TheDean.
December 14th, 2008, 1:42 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Hehehehehe funny, the selective reading and highlighting. - Actually my questions was Why Cant We Just Get Along (and NOT just on THIS thread either all over.) though it obviously doesnt matter since it will likely never get answered directly. No biggy. I understand I introduced and NEW question int...
by TheDean.
December 13th, 2008, 9:02 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

You crack me up... I asked ONE question, which to date, NO ONE has seen fit to answer directly. Fine no biggy, but do NOT sit there an accuse me of spinning anything. HA, what a laugh! I DO have opinions, experience and insights about the style of marketing 'also' being discussed here, to which I ha...
by TheDean.
December 13th, 2008, 3:03 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Okey Dokey... what-ever floats yer' boat brother. Hehehehehe!

Party on.
by TheDean.
December 12th, 2008, 10:32 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Moon Illusion Tonight Only!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2178

Re: Moon Illusion Tonight Only!!!!

HA!
by TheDean.
December 12th, 2008, 3:16 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

DEAN: - "WHY CANT WE GET ALONG and genuinely enjoy and discuss a healthy substantial, informative debate (Albeit passionate) sans sarcasm, angry fits or demeaning distractions to the potential beneficial subject at hand on all sides of the fence WITH-OUT getting demeaning, nasty, debasing or f...
by TheDean.
December 12th, 2008, 2:33 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Hey Nathan, I UNDERSTAND the point very clearly! You guys dont LIKE the Killer Mini-Site, Sales Letter style of website again, so what. THAT was NOT MY QUESTION and/or CONSIDERATION. My simple, easy to understand question was regardless of our individual, (well documented) feelings and opinions abou...
by TheDean.
December 12th, 2008, 12:51 am
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

Hehehehehehehe this is what I am talking about missed the POINT once again. To be CLEAR, I never stated my position on long or short form sites one way or the other, BUT if you knew me (and clearly you do NOT) I am NOT a big advocate (Well Documented) of just long-form, killer mini sites across the ...
by TheDean.
December 11th, 2008, 11:21 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain
Replies: 88
Views: 22579

Re: I'm a 20-year veteran of Corporate Entertainment and I'm Spilling My Brain

A comment and then a question: Barry has a TON to share, and THAT is just based on his real-world success EXPERIANCE! What, no guesswork, untested theory and opinion-only spouting off??? NOPE! Not this time. How many of us can say we've been featured on National and International television specials...
by TheDean.
November 3rd, 2008, 1:02 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New Problem for Criss Angel
Replies: 9
Views: 2986

Re: New Problem for Criss Angel

Hehehehehehe!
by TheDean.
April 19th, 2008, 1:45 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magician's Assistant School in Atlanta may 17th
Replies: 7
Views: 2540

Re: Magician's Assistant School in Atlanta may 17th

Hehehehehe...
by TheDean.
October 19th, 2005, 9:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ormond McGill Gone
Replies: 16
Views: 6419

Re: Ormond McGill Gone

THANKS Dennis! (I spoke with Chuck as well...) Yep, over the last 35+ years, Ormond was a personal and professional friend, mentor, coach and true life example of what is possible if you only help enough other people get more of what THEY need out of life. Even as a young man in magic and hypnosis (...
by TheDean.
June 9th, 2005, 7:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Anyone going to the IBM convention this month??
Replies: 10
Views: 1131

Re: Anyone going to the IBM convention this month??

Heck yeah, I'll be there with BELLS ON! Lookin' forward to meeting you guys and jackpotting with yaas! (Jackpotting old carnie talk for "sessioning" or brainstorming!) Im READY man! STEVE 'V' - "For you marketing types Dean Hankey is running a seminar the day or two prior to the conve...
by TheDean.
March 5th, 2005, 12:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: SAD NEWS: Chris Carey Dies Suddenly at 53.
Replies: 1
Views: 604

SAD NEWS: Chris Carey Dies Suddenly at 53.

Hello my friends, It is with great sadness that I am forced to report that one of lifes most profound givers and contributors, personal friend and mentors has gone home to be with the Lord. CHRIS CAREY, 53, of Roswell Georgia died yesterday (Thursday March 3rd) of a sudden onset heart attack. Chris ...
by TheDean.
November 24th, 2004, 10:53 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Killer, ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind Casino Showroom Illusions!
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Re: Killer, ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind Casino Showroom Illusions!

Howdy success seekers and illusion show aficionados! Just wanted to say THANKS for all your e-mails and interest (and of course purchases!) of my private collection of custom show-room illusions, costumes and so on. I wanted to place one last up-date before I get so busy that I will not be able to a...
by TheDean.
November 13th, 2004, 12:00 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Killer, ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind Casino Showroom Illusions!
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Re: Killer, ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind Casino Showroom Illusions!

OK... another up-date for ya. Hey gang, As you know, my life is changing dramatically and I am no longer doing all the "Casino Showroom Review Shows" like I used to do, so I have some absolutely stunning Gaughn, Steinmeyer and others up for grabs, and I PROMISE YOU THIS, they will-NOT last...
by TheDean.
November 11th, 2004, 10:46 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Killer, ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind Casino Showroom Illusions!
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Killer, ORIGINAL, one-of-a-kind Casino Showroom Illusions!

Stunning and ORIGINAL, one of a kind showroom illusions, props and costumes available. Unique, 'killer' and absolutely never-before seen showroom illusions and reputation makers finally available from my own PRIVATE collection! Take a look for yourself! => Hidden web-spot: http://www.SpectacularSol...
by TheDean.
June 24th, 2004, 9:18 am
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Largest & Biggest Product launch using Magic ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1112

Re: Largest & Biggest Product launch using Magic ?

Congratulations on your contract! Interesting topic. While Franz was performing here in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area, we were there while Franz made a Macdonald Douglas 80 (MD80 - BIG Plane!) Passenger aircraft appear on the empty tarmac for the launch of "Reno Air". Prior to that, I've made a...
by TheDean.
October 21st, 2003, 3:54 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Slow Paying Corporate Client
Replies: 19
Views: 2062

Re: Slow Paying Corporate Client

Ditto... In 30 years I have NEVER been, as some put it, placed into the 'system'. I have ALWAYS received my money, at the very latest, at the time of the show. Apparently its a mindset kind of thing. I know that some of you will disagree, but THAT is part of that mindset. I too have been blessed to ...
by TheDean.
June 7th, 2003, 10:11 am
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Marketing Programs
Replies: 10
Views: 1529

Re: Marketing Programs

" Ihave it and it ROCKS! I'm on my way out the door for another gig(Thanks, in-part to Jim and his System!) tonight, but when I have a second, I will post a more in-depth review/reply of his an the other books asked about, OK? I am at your service and in His service, Deano ================ Boo...
by TheDean.
May 14th, 2003, 8:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ormond McGill Turning 90!
Replies: 4
Views: 635

Re: Ormond McGill Turning 90!

Yeah, this internet thing is such a blessing and a curse! One unfounded, unsubstantiated idea can be propagated at a click of a button! Ormond is an amazing human being and an awesome friend and mentor... Funny thing, he didn't even know he had died today. (Hehehehehe!) He's alive n' well and of cou...
by TheDean.
May 10th, 2003, 8:16 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Marketing Programs
Replies: 10
Views: 1529

Re: Marketing Programs

I have it and it ROCKS! I'm on my way out the door for another gig(Thanks, in-part to Jim and his System!) tonight, but when I have a second, I will post a more in-depth review/reply of his an the other books asked about, OK? I am at your service and in His service, Deano ================ Book more ...
by TheDean.
May 8th, 2003, 9:19 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Marketing Programs
Replies: 10
Views: 1529

Re: Marketing Programs

Yo' JeffMeister, Here is the direct link for the thread that Bob referred to. LINK: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://geniimagazine.com/forum/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=000053">http://geniimagazine.com/forum/cgi-bin/ ... 6;t=000053</a><!-- m --> As you know, if you EVER hav...
by TheDean.
April 29th, 2003, 1:08 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: magic as a profession
Replies: 9
Views: 1536

Re: magic as a profession

And all of the responses will fall under this one super-simple axiom: Treat it like the kind-of business that you want it to be! If you treat it like a part-time birthday party business, THAT'S exactly what you will get in return. If, on the other hand, you treat it like the multi-million dollar bus...
by TheDean.
April 14th, 2003, 1:56 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Good marketing \sales magic courses?
Replies: 8
Views: 2203

Re: Good marketing \sales magic courses?

Either Joe Stevens or Brad Burt, I don't remember which, but TOTALLY worth 10 times the money!

I am at your service and in His service,
Deano
by TheDean.
April 10th, 2003, 9:28 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Good marketing \sales magic courses?
Replies: 8
Views: 2203

Re: Good marketing \sales magic courses?

Well spoke Vic! Yes, there is plenty of great business text dedicated to, for and about magic and the performing arts... to that I say BRAVO! Life-savers like Dave Dee and others have taken on the responsibility of appropriately and respectfully regurgitating work of the masters and have carved-out ...
by TheDean.
April 7th, 2003, 5:04 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Good marketing \sales magic courses?
Replies: 8
Views: 2203

Re: Good marketing \sales magic courses?

Is anyone familiar with the book Secrets of a millionaire Magician?or Secrets of a Paid Performance and or Paul Daniels new course .Opinions?Also are there other books, courses that are recommended for the sales \business of magic ?thanks Hey Mike, Yes Randy's book ( SECRETS of a Millionaire Magici...
by TheDean.
February 15th, 2003, 6:00 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Marketing from Pros?
Replies: 15
Views: 1013

Re: Marketing from Pros?

Pete, There is a TON of great marketing info out there and allot of it is absolutely FREE... a TON! Here is JUST ONE "The Dean's List, Your University of Success!" with a links page that will take your to over 35,000 links and resources just for performers and this list needs updating caus...
by TheDean.
January 24th, 2003, 6:12 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Promoting Public Shows
Replies: 5
Views: 1082

Re: Promoting Public Shows

Nicely done Ray!

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