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My First Paid Gig: $50, a Hooters Shirt, and a Backyard Full of Wonder
I was 13 years old. I’d just been booked for my first real paid gig — a Labor Day party in the backyard of one of my dad’s friends. The...
3 hours ago


30 Life Lessons I’ve Learned by 30
Turning 30 felt like hitting a milestone I never saw coming. One moment, I'm 18, thinking I've got it all figured out; the next, I'm...
1 day ago


No Two Rooms, No Two Reactions, No Two Nights the Same
The more shows I do, the more I realize this: there is no such thing as a “typical” performance. Sure, the tricks might look familiar....
2 days ago


Why Audience Interaction Isn’t Just a Gimmick, It’s the Show
When I step on stage, I'm not the only one performing. In fact, the real stars of the show are often sitting in the crowd, waiting to be...
3 days ago


How a Card Trick Led Me to My Wife
Twelve years ago, I got booked to perform at a surprise 18th birthday party near Kalamazoo, Michigan. Just another casual show during my...
4 days ago


Why Corporate Events in Grand Rapids Deserve Better Entertainment
If you’ve ever been to a corporate event in Grand Rapids, you know the script: buffet, icebreaker, speaker, raffle. Maybe a DJ or photo...
5 days ago


Flashback: Street Performing in Holland, Michigan - Where I Earned Their Attention
Before theaters, conferences, and black tie galas, there was a sidewalk outside Fifth Third Bank in downtown Holland, Michigan . From...
6 days ago
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