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David Corsaro

After a short hiatus to work on other projects, I am back with new episodes of “Time to be Awesome.” This week’s guest is FISM Grand Prix winner Rick Merrill. If you are thinking about competing at the next FISM or just want to hear what it takes to design an award winning act, click on the link and...

David Corsaro

Thanks John. Looking forward to lecturing for everyone on June 22nd !!

David

David Corsaro

Really looking forward to the Murphy's "at the table" lecture with Rick Merrill on July 16th. http://www.murphysmagic.com/Streaming/Product.aspx?id=53827 (or you can sign up for the whole month of 5 lectures for just $50.) In magic, we always talk about what it is like when a "profess...

David Corsaro

On this episode of “ Time to be Awesome ”, I sit down with Joe Turner , Vice-President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. We talk about how organizations like the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians can help each and every one of us grow and learn...

David Corsaro

On Monday Sept 16, I will be presenting my marketing for magicians lecture in Danbury CT (at the Danbury United Methodist Church, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd.) Doors open at 7pm. This is the lecture that Eli Bosnick called "One of the 2 greatest lectures I have ever seen" on his podcast. And John...

David Corsaro

Karl Hein is well respected by both the laymen he performs for and the magicians who see him lecture at conventions. His creations (Heiny 500, Heinstein’s Dream) have received rave reviews and spawned hundreds of variations. In this episode of “ Time to be Awesome ”, Karl discusses the creative proc...

David Corsaro

I am lecturing for the New Magicians Association in Bridgeport CT on Thursday April 11th at 7:30pm. The club meets at the GERMANIA-SCHWABEN HALL, 416 Horace St., Bridgeport, Connecticut This will focus on worker magic for close-up entertainers. Here are some recent reviews: One of the best lectures ...

David Corsaro

We were not going to run a new episode of "Time to be Awesome" until the redesigned timetobeawesome.com was complete, but when one of the top comedy magicians in the field sits down and gives you his secrets to being a true "worker", you don't keep that information hidden. In thi...

David Corsaro

I am lecturing for IBM Ring 165 in Collingswood NJ on Monday March 4th at 8pm. This will focus on worker magic for close-up entertainers. Here are some recent reviews: One of the best lectures we have EVER had at the Carolina Close-up Convention -- Scott Robinson, convention organizer One of the bes...

David Corsaro

If you are in Chicago, DO NOT MISS this show. I went to see Eric perform "Pure Magic" in NYC several times ande after each one, I felt like I got a lesson in how to properly perform magic. Not only was the magic incredible, but Eric has an amazing ability to hold an audience in the palm of...

David Corsaro

On Monday Sept 10, 2012, I will be lecturing for the Long Island Mystics <a class="postlink" href="http://www.limystics.org/">http://www.limystics.org/</a> The lecture focuses on restaurant and close-up magic using cards, coins, index cards and cocktail napkins. In addition to th...

David Corsaro

Chris Hannibal is an amazing magician, but he is also one of the best self-promoters in the magic business. In this episode of Time to be Awesome, Hannibal walks you through his thoughts on self-promotion and how you can begin to craft your own plan to help your audience market YOU. Watch the interv...

David Corsaro

It is rare that I get the opportunity to interview a true legend of magic; someone who has associated himself with one of the true classic effects. On this weeks episode of Time to be Awesome, I get a chance to talk to Gene Anderson . Gene will give you some background about his world famous newspap...

David Corsaro

Many magicians talk about marketing your magic but we went right to the source and interviewed Jon Berry, the president of Berry Smart Media, a full service marketing agency. Jon provides fantastic advice on how to use online tools to market you as a magician and bring in more business. This was suc...

David Corsaro

I have been lucky enough to spend a little time (not much) with Doc Dixon in the past year and I love watching him performing the Dixon Drop. It is a very simple and clean way to add or switch cards from a packet. I have incorporated it into a couple of routines that I do at restaurants and the move...

David Corsaro

My new weekly column on "worker" magic just started over at itrick.com <a class="postlink" href="http://itricks.com/news/2011/09/are-you-a-worker/">http://itricks.com/news/2011/09/are-you-a-worker/</a> It will be tips and suggestions on worker material, mostly coming fr...

David Corsaro

If you are a working magician and you have an iPad or an iPhone, then you NEED to watch this episode of Time to be Awesome. Bruce Kalver talks about the best magic app available for the working magician. If you do not have a compatible system for this app, listen to the other advice Bruce has for or...

David Corsaro

In this episode of Time to be Awesome we spend 10 minutes talking to Scott Robinson about what it takes to arrange and coordinate one of the coolest magic conventions around, the Carolina Close-Up Convention. Learn about the behind the scenes work in putting together an event like this and what Scot...

David Corsaro

In this episode of Time to be Awesome we spend 15 minutes interviewing one of the funniest magicians working today, Geoff Williams Listen to Geoff talk about how to add just the right amount of comedy to your magic performances and the best ways to develop your character. Watch Geoffs interview here...

David Corsaro

If you have not seen Mark's lecture, then you are missing out on some practical, real-world magic. His newest lecture, titled "793.8: A Library of Practical Magic" (for those of us who remember that 793.8 was the place in the library where you would find books on magic) is awesome. I hoste...

David Corsaro

After a quick word from our sponsor, I sit down with Oscar Munoz, one of the top family-show magicians in the country. Not only has Oscar won awards from some of the top magic groups, but he performs over 500 shows a year. If you perform family or kids shows, then you need to watch this episode and ...

David Corsaro

Hey everyone ! Time is almost up. If you want to learn how to get 20% off anything on Jon Allen's website during the month of October, watch this quick interview I did with him at: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.timetobeawesome.com">www.timetobeawesome.com</a> Thanks David ...

David Corsaro

In this episode of Time to be Awesome we interview the one and only, Jon Allen . Watch Jon Allen talk about: How he avoids magic becoming mundane and boring Why he is tipping his award-winning IBM act His opening line that he uses when he approaches people at a restaurant And finally, Jon will tell ...

David Corsaro

ITricks is running a contest and giving away 3 copies of my new DVD " The Magic of David Corsaro " Just post a clip of the first magic routine that you thought was "awesome" (thanks to itricks for connecting their contest to my webshow "Time to be Awesome.") iTricks wil...

David Corsaro

After a quick message about The Magic of David Corsaro DVD, Shawn Farquhar sits down with us to talk about tips for Trade Show Magicians (in part 1 of our interview) and then Shawn gives the inside information on doing magic on television (in part 2) referencing his recent appearance on Ellen Watch ...

David Corsaro

After a brief hiatus (during which my wife gave birth to twin baby boys), TIME TO BE AWESOME is back and this week we talk about comedy and magic with an expert on the subject, Doc Dixon . Listen to Doc discuss some of the finer points when interjecting humor into your magic and doing so in a respec...

David Corsaro

This weeks interview is with one of the biggest names in close-up magic, Michael Ammar . Michael discusses his thoughts on audience management and treating volunteers with respect. Go to http://www.timetobeawesome.com to watch the interview with Michael as well as past episodes of Time to be Awesome...

David Corsaro

This weeks episode of Time to be Awesome features an interview with magician Jason Messina, the creator of Tube, Wi and operator of the Astonishment Project website with Paul Harris. Jason talks about how to be creative in magic and breaking away from traditional thought to make your magic personal ...

David Corsaro

This weeks episode of Time to be Awesome features an interview with magician Mike Rubinstein and a discussion of worker coin magic. Visit <a class="postlink" href="http://www.timetobeawesome.com">www.timetobeawesome.com</a> and enjoy the interview. Feel free to leave comments bel...

David Corsaro

This weeks episode of Time to be Awesome features an interview with magician Eric Jones. Eric is easily one of the most exciting young magicians on the scene today and he has some great advice for you when it comes to pacing and timing of a magic routine. Visit <a class="postlink" href="ht...

David Corsaro

This weeks episode of Time to be Awesome features an interview with magician Asi Wind. You may know Asi as one of the stars of the VH1 series Celebracadabra as well as his many appearences at Monday Night Magic. Visit <a class="postlink" href="http://www.timetobeawesome.com">www.timetobeaw...

David Corsaro

At least she is with Herb and they are both happy.

RIP Phyllis.....we'll always have the "cream and sugar"

David Corsaro

This weeks episode of Time to be Awesome features an interview with one of my favorite magicians, Ray Kosby. Visit <a class="postlink" href="http://www.timetobeawesome.com">www.timetobeawesome.com</a> to hear Ray talk about how he develops material and his thoughts on creativity....

David Corsaro

Scott - It's funny you mention that. We have worked with itunes and finally got approval to get formatted for ipod downloads.

Just a few more details to work out and then you should be able to download each episode.

Thanks
David Corsaro

David Corsaro

This weeks episode of Time to be Awesome features an interview with Joshua Jay. Visit <a class="postlink" href="http://www.timetobeawesome.com">www.timetobeawesome.com</a> to hear Josh talk to us about his column in MAGIC magazine and his new website, Vanishincmagic.com Feel free...

David Corsaro

Thanks for watching the episode Greg. I could not agree with you more.....Steve is a great guy and it was fun hanging out with him at 4F and hearing the history / future about the Semi Automatic Series. <a class="postlink" href="http://www.timetobeawesome.com">www.timetobeawesome.com</a><!...

David Corsaro

The newest episode of "Time to be Awesome" is online and we are talking to the onethe only Steve Beam . Steve Beam is the creator of the very popular Semi-Automatic Card Trick series of books. Steve talks to us about how this series got started and what plans the future holds. Plus, Steve ...

David Corsaro

The newest episode of "Time to be Awesome" is online and we have a very special guest. This week, I interview world champion magician and FISM winner Boris Wild . Boris talks to us about what it felt like to be honored at the FFFF convention in 2008 and how he put together his FISM winning...

David Corsaro

The newest episode of " Time to be Awesome " is online and it is a GREAT one. We go behind the scenes of the new Joe Rindfleisch DVD called "Jumper." If you have not seen "Jumper" yet, get ready to watch one of the coolest rubber band routines since "Crazy Man's Ha...

David Corsaro

Episode 9 of my weekly web show for magicians, Time to be Awesome is online at http://www.timetobeawesome.com This week I interview 2 of the producers of New York Citys longest running magic show, Monday Night Magic . Michael Chaut and Todd Robbins talk about the history of Monday Night Magic and th...

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