Meet The Entertainers On The Big Ben Show

Jon Heron runs fantastic circus and magic workshops in schools in Singapore. Some great tips for teaching people to unicycle, stilt walk, juggle and tight rope walk! Check out Jon at http://magicacademy.sg/ http://bigtop.sg/ http://eventmagic.com.sg/ For detailed episode notes, photos and links go to my website: http://thebigbenshow.com/

Talking to Roy Payamal, Statue act, Clown and Singapore legend!

Writing Standup Comedy (particularly in Asia where there are not many open mics) can be tricky. Contibutors include: Scott Mitchell Sean Hebert Nick Milnes Paul Ogata Notes watches with a vibrating countdown alarm include: Casio G-Shock GD350 I think mine is an old G-7510

Edmund Khong is a fantastic entertainer based in Singapore. Go to www.thebigbenshow.com to listen to this episode!

The wonderful comedy juggler from the USA: Bryson Lang!

This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah! *#&^$%%^& Talking to the amazing Jason Tardy, American juggler and technology performer!

Talking to Paul Ogata about his life as a stand-up comedian. His shows in Hong Kong have been amazing! You can check him out at http://www.paulogata.com http://twitter.com/paulogata http://facebook.com/paulogata And apparently on thingsthatlooklikebuttholes.tumblr.com ! My website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com CONTENTS: 00:02:30 Early life 00:05:40 Starting stand-up comedy 00:10:20 How NOT to open a comedy club 00:12:30 Turning points: Working with Andy Bumatai 00:13:30 How to make a living doing comedy. (Eg in Asia) 00:14:35 Working in radio 00:19:00 Becoming self-employed. Choosing the right moment 00:22:00 Finding your “voice.” Find out who you are, and then stand-up comedy becomes (a little bit) easier 00:24:00 Tips on how to get better at the technical stuff: 1) Get lots of stage time 2) Watch professional comedians live on stage 00:26:20 Improvising Robin Williams, Brad Garrett (from Everybody Loves Raymond) 00:29:00 Rehearsing 00:30:00 Marketing 1) Twitter 2) Instagram 3) Website and blogging 0

This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah! #*#@&^^@* my interview with the Mentalist Guy Bavli. Great stuff! For all my podcasts visit http://www.thebigbenshow.com or subscribe at https://itunes.apple.com/hk/podcast/meet-entertainers-on-big-ben/id947768911 or http://bigbenshow.podomatic.com/ Visit www.thebigbenshow.com for more information, videos, interviews and podcasts

I am on holiday, so here is a classic old episode

a classic episode from a few years ago

Have you had a client who won't pay you, (even though you did a great show and fulfilled all your contractual obligations)? Here are some tips and stories about getting paid.

Kabir Khan is an amazing magician and psychic performer. Originally from Malaysia, he now performs all over the world. With great clarity of purpose, Kabir talks about how to be a success. For more info, contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601), or visit http://www.mysticoftheeast.com/ and http://www.kabirkhanmagic.com/ For more Podcasts and Videos visit http://thebigbenshow.com or Subscribe to my podcasts at: http://bigbenshow.podomatic.com/ or https://itunes.apple.com/hk/podcast/meet-entertainers-on-big-ben/id947768911 (I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com) THIS WEEK EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 00:10:00 How to build relationships with potential clients/mentors/celebrities And how to use those relationships to improve your career, through use of their testimonials etc. 00:18:00 The importance of looking smart – looking like a world class performer 00:35:00 Never have a backup plan. Co

Second part of my talk with great close-up magician Matt Owen! For more Podcasts and Videos visit http://thebigbenshow.com or Subscribe to my podcasts at: http://bigbenshow.podomatic.com/ or https://itunes.apple.com/hk/podcast/meet-entertainers-on-big-ben/id947768911 You can find Matt online at: https://www.matthewjowen.com/ And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com COMPLETE CONTENTS: 00:00 Close up magic – different audiences, different cultures 00:06:00 Dealing with hecklers 00:07:30 No table? Use audience’s hands 00:08:30 Dealing with mistakes. Lucky accidents. 00:20:00 Magic workshops for kids (https://www.facebook.com/wizkidzmagic/?rc=p) 00:27:00 Worst gig ever! (Birthday show) 00:41:45 Costume issues 00:45:00 Magic naturally produces laughter 00:46:00 Early Life: How Matt got started 00:51:00 Paul Daniels, David Copperfield, Mac King, Matt Franco 00:59:00 Do your homework! Google the names before the event 01:00:00 Google to help mindreading. Eg. Star sign of the client NAMES AND RES

Talking to great close-up magician Matt Owen! How he got started in Hong Kong.. For more Podcasts and Videos visit http://thebigbenshow.com or Subscribe to my podcasts at: http://bigbenshow.podomatic.com/ or https://itunes.apple.com/hk/podcast/meet-entertainers-on-big-ben/id947768911 This is a great story of how one guy got started in the business! You can find Matt online at: https://www.matthewjowen.com/ And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com (I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com) THIS WEEK EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: HIGHLIGHT ONE: 00:10:00 and 00:31:00 Brilliant, sociable networking as a way to get started! HIGHLIGHT TWO: 00:50:00 Incorporating the client’s brand into your magic act CONTENTS: 00:01:00 Magic and business cards 00:10:00 Learning magic at a bar! 00:31:00 Getting started in Hong Kong 00:38:00 Close-up magic in night clubs?! 00:42:00 Working in hot countries 00:46:00 Getting work

Garron Chiu is a fantastic standup comedian, currently based in Hong Kong. He also works an emcee for corporate events. We talk about doing standup comedy (especially around Asia), and being the host at corporate events. Enjoy! Check out Garron at http://www.iamgarron.com/ And visit my site: http://thebigbenshow.com/ Random highlights: 00:45:00 You MUST have a stage, even at the smallest corporate events. Make it out of crates if you have to! 00:29:00 Marketing: Have a folder with your bio, a few reviews and few videos that you can email/dropbox to the client. And many more, such as the Frozen T shirt game and getting the CEO to say that the winner doesn’t have to come to work on Monday! Full interview notes: 00:05:00 crowd work with relevant “bits” Memorizing by listening to a recording of your show 00:12:00 Slow down 00:14:00 Control nerves with deep breathing, stretching and (when on stage) smiling 00:20:00 Comedy in Cantonese 00:22:00 Early life 00:29:00 Marketing yourself. Less is more with onlin

Jamey Mossengren - Unicyclist, USA, Australia Talking to 7 times unicycle world champion Jamey Mossengren! Unicycling, Street Shows, Festivals, 12 foot high unicycles! For more Podcasts and Videos visit http://thebigbenshow.com or Subscribe to my podcasts at: http://bigbenshow.podomatic.com/ or https://itunes.apple.com/hk/podcast/meet-entertainers-on-big-ben/id947768911 You can find Jamey online at: http://www.uniproshow.com/ Or search for the unicycling unicorn And my website is http://www.thebigbenshow.com (I love it when people contact me, so if you’d like to be interviewed or just want to say hello, you can reach me at ben@thebigbenshow.com) THIS WEEK EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 00:33:00 The laid back approach to doing shows! 00:19:00 Street Show preferable to roving and stage shows, And at lot more! COMPLETE CONTENTS: 00:04:00 Performing in HOT countries, 00:06:00 Early life, 00:12:00 Start of career. Street performing, 00:19:00 Street Show preferable to roving and stage shows, 00:23:00 His

Controlling kids (and adults!) at birthday parties! How many ways can a birthday party go wrong?! Kids hitting each other; fathers throwing things at their kids; Mums pointing at the entertainer and saying “I’ve seen you naked!” It’s all here, plus tips on how to deal with it! Enjoy! Contributors: Max Marshall, Jose Almenares, Mike Abott, Vivian Goh (Sweetheart the Clown), Rob Rogers, Cassie Thomas, Cindy Marvell, Jan Preece, Amy Bielawski, Brian Herman, Andy Comic, Matt Coombes (Rumple the Clown) and Big Ben the Funnyman

This week amazing magician, Rob Neal blows my mind with some close up magic. For the full (hour long) episode, just go to www.thebigbenshow.com

This episode is currently not available here, but you can still listen to it at www.thebigbenshow.com/podcasts Oh yeah!)@(#*&$& Turner Sparks is a wonderful comedian. He helped establish the standup comedy scene in Asia (especially in China), and is now based in the US. For more info, visit http://www.turnersparks.com/ , or contact me at ben@thebigbenshow.com (+852 96678601) Some of the NAMES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Check em all out. Google and youtube them!!! You will learn sooooo much Paul Ogata, Ruben Paul, Jami Gong, Umar Rana, Jonathan Atherton, RishiBudhrani For more Podcasts and Videos visit http://thebigbenshow.com or Subscribe to my podcasts at: http://bigbenshow.podomatic.com/ or https://itunes.apple.com/hk/podcast/meet-entertainers-on-big-ben/id947768911