Richard Pinner

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Family and Children's Entertainers, The Podcast

Gordon Drayson

10 episodes

5 months ago

At FACE, The Podcast, we are dedicated to shining a spotlight on the incredible world of family and children’s entertainers. We believe that these talented individuals are among the hardest working entertainers, yet often go unrecognized for their invaluable contributions. Our mission is to celebrate and empower family and children’s entertainers by providing a platform exclusively devoted to their unique craft.

Through engaging and informative conversations, we aim to foster a community where entertainers can share their experiences, insights, and expertise. Our podcast is a dedicated space where family and children’s entertainers can connect, learn from one another, and find inspiration for their own artistic journeys.

We strive to bring attention to the challenges faced by these remarkable performers, while highlighting the joy, laughter, and magic they bring to the lives of children and families. By amplifying their stories, we seek to elevate the status of family and children’s entertainment, recognizing its importance and impact in society.

Join us as we honor the dedication, creativity, and passion of family and children’s entertainers, and together, pave the way for their well-deserved recognition and appreciation.

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Richard Pinner

Family and Children's Entertainers, The Podcast

1 hour 42 minutes 54 seconds

2 years ago

Richard Pinner

In this episode, Richard Pinner, a well-respected magician and entertainer in the UK, discusses his experiences growing up in a magical household and his journey into the entertainment industry. He learned magic through osmosis and by watching his father’s shows repeatedly, developing his own unique style and constantly changing his performances to keep them fresh and engaging. Richard also shares anecdotes about introducing his own children to the world of magic. We speak about the insights into Richard’s background as a magician, his childhood experiences, and his approach to creating and evolving his shows.
We also discuss his experiences as a children’s entertainer and the challenges they face. We talk about the importance of recording shows and keeping detailed records, as well as the need for adaptability and continuous improvement. Richard highlights the value of more structured and theatrical performances over traditional party games, and we discuss the difficulties of dealing with poorly behaved children. Richard emphasises the significance of professionalism, record-keeping, and the ability to adapt to different environments and audiences.
Join Gordon as he talks to Richard Pinner in FACE, The Podcast
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Chapters
[00:00:00]: Introduction
[00:01:40]: Similar age and background
[00:03:42]: Teaching magic to children
[00:04:10]: Being a cool dad
[00:05:50]: Growing up with a magician father
[00:09:22]: Learning from repeated shows
[00:10:49]: Seeing the same show multiple times
[00:11:18]: Changing the show for different age groups
[00:11:26]: Having different shows for different occasions
[00:11:59]: Conclusion
[00:12:49]: Introduction to show history
[00:13:57]: Audience recall of previous shows
[00:14:27]: Audience feedback on favorite parts
[00:15:23]: Balancing old and new material
[00:16:34]: The challenges of using certain props
[00:17:31]: School shows and fresh material
[00:18:03]: Evolution of the performer’s act
[00:19:29]: Shifting the order of the show
[00:20:29]: Using inherited material and props
[00:22:07]: Finding a balance in material choices
[00:25:12]: Introduction and show selection process
[00:26:15]: Different shows for different age groups
[00:27:29]: Age groups performed for and show variations
[00:28:37]: Informal children’s shows compared to cabaret performances
[00:29:33]: Pricing strategies and VAT considerations
[00:30:40]: Concerns about being more expensive due to VAT
[00:31:11]: Reconsidering VAT registration and its impact
[00:32:36]: Structuring the business and accounting strategies
[00:33:59]: Dealing with VAT thresholds and advantages of starting a company
[00:36:56]: Creative process for inventing tricks and routines
[00:39:02]: Prop Troubles
[00:39:48]: Building a New Trick
[00:40:11]: Working on Magic Routines
[00:41:29]: Magic for Kid Shows
[00:42:06]: The Value of Silk Magic
[00:42:38]: Simpithetic Silks
[00:43:19]: The Change Bag
[00:44:28]: Costume Choices
[00:46:23]: Attitude and Authority
[00:48:24]: Being a Clown
[00:51:29]: My father’s line
[00:51:36]: Sponsor and product introduction
[00:53:02]: Features of Dressen Design Reviews
[00:54:12]: How to find out more about Dressen Design
[00:54:27]: Transition back to the interview
[00:54:46]: Moving Christmas shows to the summer
[00:55:13]: Introduction to educational school shows
[00:56:23]: Creating the show “Science versus Magic”