957: Jason Bird - Strolling Through Time

About this episode

Jason Bird shares his journey as a magician and insights from his book on strolling magic.

Once upon a time in a distant place near the Sands and Stardust of our memories was a kingdom below the desert called Caesar’s Magic Empire. Well known magicians performed there among many younger, magicians who became very well known after they honed their craft before thousands of diners and revelers. Yes, this was a real place (but not below ground) that was a premier, immersive dinner-show attraction at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, operating from 1997 to 2002. Many fledgling magicians got their start there, one of whom is our guest in this episode: Jason Bird. Today Jason is a successful magician who specializes in close-up strolling and has recently written the ultimate treatise on the craft called, “Strolling for Dollars.” View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week Jason tells us about how a young teenage boy left home in search of the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip and found himself as regular, strolling magician at the new Caesar’s Magic Empire. For those who never visited the kingdom or even if you did visit, everyone should enjoy a fun trip back through time as we visit the Empire in our minds. Also…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Wells

Guest: Jason Bird

Topics covered

• magic
• Las Vegas
• strolling magic
• Caesar’s Magic Empire
• magician career
• performance tips

Keywords

• magic
• Las Vegas
• strolling magician
• Caesar’s Magic Empire
• performance tips
• Jason Bird
• Strolling for Dollars

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Caesar’s Magic Empire

Books & works: Strolling for Dollars

Places: Las Vegas

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