Terry Herbert

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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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Terry Herbert

Family and Children's Entertainers, The Podcast

1 hour 12 minutes 19 seconds

2 years ago

Terry Herbert

Terry Herbert Interview.
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Terry Herbert, a well-known figure in the world of children’s entertainment, discusses his early interest in magic and how he became a children’s entertainer. He talks about his first instructional video for Supreme, his favourite effects, and his experience entertaining royalty, offering valuable insights and advice for other entertainers.
Terry mentions some of the tricks he used to perform, including the “sucker beaker vanish,” a vanishing stick of dynamite, and the Balloon Fish trick. We discuss our opinions on sucker tricks, with Terry stating he doesn’t like them unless they have a funny ending.
Terry started as a Red Coat at Butlin’s and eventually became a full-time magician and bought an agency that used to book him. He also did film extra work and modeling, and appeared on several TV shows, including Paul Daniels’ Magic Show and The Best of Magic. Terry credits his time at Butlin’s for teaching him the importance of selling himself and being likable to audiences.
Terry Herbert also talks about his career in children’s entertainment, discussing some of the challenges of performing for children and how he honed his act over the years. He shares anecdotes and memories from his career, including his friendship with Howard Peters and his decision to go full-time as a magician. Terry believes that the best thing about being a children’s entertainer is the joy and laughter that you bring to the audience.
Terry shares his experience and advice on performing for children, emphasizing the importance of experience, individuality, and hard work in achieving success in this field. He suggests using the information provided by experienced performers to develop one’s own routines and style.
He encourages aspiring performers to make their own decisions and take advantage of the resources available to them, such as books and lectures by experienced professionals.
Join Gordon as he talks with Terry Herbert for FACE, The Podcast.
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Chapters:
[00:00:00]: Introduction and Terry Herbert’s Background
[00:03:38]: Terry Herbert’s early interest in magic and experience with concert parties
[00:10:26]: Terry Herbert’s time as a Red Coat children’s entertainer at Butlins
[00:13:09]: Terry’s disappearing beaker trick
[00:15:20]: Terry’s Fraidy Cat Rabbit routine
[00:21:17]: Discussion of Run Rabbit Run prop
[00:22:35]: Training as a Red Coat
[00:28:07]: Escapology with Howard Peters
[00:33:50]: The Sausage Trick on TV
[00:34:39]: Introduction to Drayson Design Reviews
[00:38:59]: Making of the Supreme Magic Video
[00:45:43]: Importance of Repetition in Children’s Shows
[00:46:02]: Tricks and Performances
[00:50:29]: Nightmare Shows and Memorable Shows
[00:57:38]: Love for Entertaining Children
[00:58:33]: Importance of facial expressions and situation comedy in children’s entertainment
[01:02:05]: Balancing magic tricks and comedic bits of business in a performance
[01:06:06]: Advice for aspiring children’s entertainers: gain experience, seek advice from pros, and develop your own style
[01:02:00]: Importance of Learning from Terry Herbert’s Experience