Making Magic With Shaun Jay

Shaun Jay

A creativity themed podcast designed to get your creative gears turning via inspiring conversations with creative business entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Break out of old patterns of thinking and expand your mind. Welcome to the Making Magic Podcast! Shaun Jay, is a professional magician, creative consultant, 3D designer, and television personality as seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, and most recently Masters of Illusion on The CW. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun custom designs and builds props/prototypes for both magicians and consumer product creators/inventors. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support read less
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Understanding The Myths Of Creativity w/ David Burkus
Mar 29 2023
Understanding The Myths Of Creativity w/ David Burkus
The Making Magic Creativity Podcast: Special Episode "Understanding The Myths Of Creativity w/ David Burkus" #podcast #motivation #creativity Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen Learn More About David: https://davidburkus.com/ LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle ABOUT David: One of the world’s leading business thinkers, Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever. He is the bestselling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked multiple times as one of the world’s top business thought leaders. As a sought-after international speaker, his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. He’s worked with leaders from organizations across all industries including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and even NASA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Seek Discomfort and Watch The Magic Happen w/ Sterling Hawkins
Mar 22 2023
Seek Discomfort and Watch The Magic Happen w/ Sterling Hawkins
The Making Magic Creativity Podcast: Special Episode “Seek Discomfort And Watch The Magic Happen” with Sterling Hawkins Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen Learn More About Sterling Hawkins: https://www.sterlinghawkins.com/ LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle ABOUT STERLING: Sterling Hawkins has become a master of innovation through massive changes and obstacles he has overcome in his own life. From flat broke to selling the first company he founded in 2004, from a broken family business to a successful one, and from fear of public speaking to keynoting at conferences around the world, Sterling’s story is a perfect example of how anyone can take any situation and create anything from it. As a business leader, entrepreneur investor and futurist, Sterling is an internationally renowned keynote speaker. As a 5th generation retailer and still very active in retail innovation, he has worked with the likes of Stanford, Cornell and the University of Texas to create the future of commerce, and today evaluates over 1,000 innovative technologies annually which are looking to dynamically transform retail and how people fulfil their wants and needs. He has worked with countless startups, investment groups, retailers, brands and Fortune 500 companies including P&G, Mitsubishi, Zebra Technologies, Stater Bros. and more to ignite innovation and innovative thinking inside their organisations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
How To Stay Afloat When Life Pushes You Down w/ Dee Caffari: World Record Holding Female Sailor
Mar 15 2023
How To Stay Afloat When Life Pushes You Down w/ Dee Caffari: World Record Holding Female Sailor
The Making Magic Creativity Podcast: Special Episode "How To Stay Afloat When Life Pushes You Down" with Dee Caffari Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen Learn More About Dee Caffari: https://www.deecaffari.co.uk/ LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle About Dee: Dee Caffari has sailed around the world six times. She is the first woman to have sailed single-handed and non-stop around the world in both directions and the only woman to have sailed non-stop around the world a total of three times. In 2006 Dee became the first woman to sail solo, non-stop, around the world against the prevailing winds and currents and was awarded an MBE in recognition of her achievement. Dee Caffari - Radio Broadcaster Dee recently led ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ – the first mixed gender youth team to compete in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017/18; with a strong sustainability message. Off the water, the issue of single use plastic in our oceans gained huge momentum and has inspired many people to take action in their day to day lives. Dee will continue to highlight the vital importance of reducing our dependence on plastics. Outside of sailing, Dee continues to showcase her talents as a presenter and on the motivational speaker circuit. Dee also spends time supporting her chosen charities and is Chair of the World Sailing Trust, a new global charity that will promote the health of oceans and grow participation of the sport to protect its future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
How To Be An Innovative Leader w/ Gaia Grant
Mar 3 2023
How To Be An Innovative Leader w/ Gaia Grant
The Making Magic Creativity Podcast: Special Episode "How to be an Innovation Leader" with Gaia Grant. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support Learn More About Gaia Grant: https://the-innovation-race.com/about/gaia-grant/ Dr Gaia Grant (Ph.D) has conducted breakthrough research looking at “What it means to be an ambidextrous innovation leader: Developing greater agility for sustainability in a rapidly changing world”, is the creator of ‘The Innovator’s Profile’ (iCLi) and ‘Polar Positioning’ (PoP) profiling tools designed for navigating innovation leadership and culture.author of a number of books including: ‘The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game’, along with international bestseller ‘Who Killed Creativity?... And How Can We Get it Back? Researches how to create a culture that supports sustainable innovation and draws on data she’s collected from multiple survey responses and interviews with global leaders. Corporate clients have included many market leading fortune 500 companiescurrently works at University of Sydney Business School, where she is a course designer & lecturer at the Work Integrated Learning Hub / Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and is an executive director of Tirian Consulting. She's also created a number of helpful books and courses for those wanting to go deeper... 7 books: including ‘The Innovation Race: How to change a culture to change the game’, AND ‘Who Killed Creativity?... And How Can We Get it Back?‘ Profile measures ‘The Innovator’s Profile’ (iCLi) and ‘Polar Positioning’ (PoP) model Coaching accreditation course for Ambidexter leadership / innovation Strategic Planning Collaborator Canvases – for leaders to self-lead Strategic planning, coaching, sustainable innovation within team. Over 20 corporate leadership programs based on gamified simulations and interactive experiences. K-12 schools total health curriculum for more than 25 million teachers and students in India. The core of her research and teaching tools – is about managing the tension a senior leadership team has when trying to innovate. (Sustainable innovation) . “What it means to be an ambidextrous innovation leader: Developing greater agility for sustainability in a rapidly changing world” How is it possible to deal with the challenges of constant change in order to innovate and thrive? SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Be The Change You Want To See w/ Rick Smith Jr., Magician and Multiple Guinness Record Holder
Feb 21 2023
Be The Change You Want To See w/ Rick Smith Jr., Magician and Multiple Guinness Record Holder
"Be The Change You Want To See" with Rick Smith Jr Rick Smith Jr. is a professional illusionist and card thrower from Cleveland, Ohio. Smith is best known for his numerous nationally televised performances as well as his three world records for throwing a playing card the greatest distance, greatest height, and most accurately. He also is known for his appearances and collaborations with popular YouTubers such as Mark Rober, Brent Rivera, That's Amazing, and Dude Perfect. Have you ever been unsatisfied with your current situation? We've all been there. In this episode, Rick shares many examples of situations in his life that didn't meet his expectations and how he was able to apply leverage and a little creative thinking to change things to fit his needs.  This episode is a great reminder that we have more power than we think to change the world, situations, and environment around us! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode?Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen Learn More About Rick Smith Jr.: https://ricksmithjr.com/ LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
How To Tap Into A Creative Mindset w/ Todd Henry
Feb 3 2023
How To Tap Into A Creative Mindset w/ Todd Henry
"How To Tap Into A Creative Mindset" with Todd Henry #podcast #creativity #motivational Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen Learn More About Todd Henry: https://www.toddhenry.com https://accidentalcreative.com LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle ABOUT TODD: Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. ABOUT SHAUN JAY: Raleigh magician Shaun Jay has been seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and also the TEDx Stage. Raleigh magician Shaun Jay started his career at the early age of 12 and has studied under some of the biggest names in magic over the past 20 years. Shaun offers corporate entertainment in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun uses his talents for 3D design and 3D printing to help companies and individuals bring their ideas and inventions to life. Shaun uses these talents as a trusted creative consultant for one of the world’s premiere and most respected magic inventors, Paul Harris. Shaun is part of an exclusive team that helps invent some of the most cutting edge illusions that are then sold to other magicians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Dream Big and Watch The Magic Happen w/ Peanut Butter Falcon Actor Zack Gottsagen
Jan 27 2023
Dream Big and Watch The Magic Happen w/ Peanut Butter Falcon Actor Zack Gottsagen
Most famously known for his breakout role in 2019 film, The Peanut Butter Falcon with co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson, Zack is an actor with Down's syndrome who has successfully broken into the movie industry. Despite the challenges he faced as an actor with a disability, he has been able to achieve success and recognition for his performances. Through his determination and talent, Gottsagen has become a role model for others with Down's syndrome and has helped to increase representation and inclusivity in the entertainment industry.   Follow Zack on Instagram: https://instagram.com/zacharygottsagen  Zack's IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5789377/   "At Last" On HBO Max: https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYQm9RQ2DVVsseQEAAAAD "What's Done Is Done" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jegJlolT618 LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP  About Shaun Jay: https://shaunjaymagic.com Follow Shaun on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shaunjaymagic  Raleigh magician Shaun Jay has been seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and also the TEDx Stage. Raleigh magician Shaun Jay started his career at the early age of 12 and has studied under some of the biggest names in magic over the past 20 years. Shaun offers corporate entertainment in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun uses his talents for 3D design and 3D printing to help companies and individuals bring their ideas and inventions to life. Shaun uses these talents as a trusted creative consultant for one of the world’s premiere and most respected magic inventors, Paul Harris. Shaun is part of an exclusive team that helps invent some of the most cutting edge illusions that are then sold to other magicians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Combine Your Passions and Watch This Happen w/ Sarah Frasca | Making Magic Podcast
Jan 20 2023
Combine Your Passions and Watch This Happen w/ Sarah Frasca | Making Magic Podcast
Sara Frasca is a fiercely passionate and driven female entrepreneur that brings her years of experience in the corporate world from working for General Mills and combines it with her love for small business owners and family values via her experience as a restaurant owner of Trasca and Co. Italian Eatery. She shares inspirational success and failure stories from her time surfing both corporate and small business roles and ties it in with her beliefs about combining passions to produce powerful breakthrough results in business and personal life. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen   Learn More About Sara Frasca: With the curiosity of Galileo and the tenacity of a street fighter, Sara Frasca is a business growth expert. Honing her skills in senior leadership roles in both corporate America and the world of startups, Sara now serves as Chief Operations Officer for Point NorthEast, a global business coaching firm. She helps leading organizations cultivate human imagination, build a culture of accountability, and solve complex problems to drive business growth. Sara is the go-to resource for leaders seeking a competitive advantage and sustainable success. She helps leading organizations cultivate human imagination, build a culture of progress, and solve complex problems in creative ways.  Prior to Point NorthEast, Sara spent 13 years at General Mills in multiple leadership roles. She was also part of several start-up organizations, leading the forefront of digital transformation for Fortune 500 brands. In addition to being a mother of five, Sara is the founder and proud owner of Trasca & Co. Eatery and was named the 2017 Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Jacksonville, Florida.   Sara's Links: https://sarahfrasca.com  https://pointnortheast.com  LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP  Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle  About Shaun Jay: https://shaunjaymagic.com Raleigh magician Shaun Jay has been seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and also the TEDx Stage. Raleigh magician Shaun Jay started his career at the early age of 12 and has studied under some of the biggest names in magic over the past 20 years. Shaun offers corporate entertainment in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun uses his talents for 3D design and 3D printing to help companies and individuals bring their ideas and inventions to life. Shaun uses these talents as a trusted creative consultant for one of the world’s premiere and most respected magic inventors, Paul Harris. Shaun is part of an exclusive team that helps invent some of the most cutting edge illusions that are then sold to other magicians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Creativity Allows Us To Be Weird w/ Pascal Finette: Disruption and Innovation Specialist
Jan 13 2023
Creativity Allows Us To Be Weird w/ Pascal Finette: Disruption and Innovation Specialist
In this episode, I chat with Pascal Finette. Pascal is the Co-Founder of be radical, EY’s wavespace Advisory Board Chair, and a member of Pearson’s Digital Advisory Board. Previously he held leadership positions at Google.org, Mozilla, and eBay, built technology startups, and launched a Venture Capital firm. He is the posse leader at https://TheHeretic.org and is a general upstart when it comes to creating meaningful change. We discuss the magic of disrupting the current status quo with creative thinking and why it's ok to be a little weird while doing so along with plenty of examples of how this has helped other businesses and advertising campaigns. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen Learn More About Pascal Finette: https://theheretic.org/ https://www.finette.com/ LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle About Shaun Jay: https://shaunjaymagic.com Raleigh magician Shaun Jay has been seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and also the TEDx Stage. Raleigh magician Shaun Jay started his career at the early age of 12 and has studied under some of the biggest names in magic over the past 20 years. Shaun offers corporate entertainment in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun uses his talents for 3D design and 3D printing to help companies and individuals bring their ideas and inventions to life. Shaun uses these talents as a trusted creative consultant for one of the world’s premiere and most respected magic inventors, Paul Harris. Shaun is part of an exclusive team that helps invent some of the most cutting edge illusions that are then sold to other magicians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Making A Full Time Living Creating Crypto NFT Art w/ Creatress Sarai Mora
Jan 6 2023
Making A Full Time Living Creating Crypto NFT Art w/ Creatress Sarai Mora
In this episode, I interview Creatress. Creatress is a VR Performance artist that is actively transmuting, translating sound & subtle electromagnetic energy from the audience into organic colors, shapes & textures that make a collaborative 3D sculpture. Her art pieces are then minted as NFTs and sold online and in the metaverse using cryptocurrency. The Making Magic Creativity Podcast: Special Episode Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle About Creatress: https://tell.ie/Creatress/creatress About Shaun Jay: https://shaunjaymagic.com Raleigh magician Shaun Jay has been seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and also the TEDx Stage. Raleigh magician Shaun Jay started his career at the early age of 12 and has studied under some of the biggest names in magic over the past 20 years. Shaun offers corporate entertainment in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun uses his talents for 3D design and 3D printing to help companies and individuals bring their ideas and inventions to life. Shaun uses these talents as a trusted creative consultant for one of the world’s premiere and most respected magic inventors, Paul Harris. Shaun is part of an exclusive team that helps invent some of the most cutting edge illusions that are then sold to other magicians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Busta Rhymes Cousin Rampage Reveals Creative Ways To Make $$$ Then Freestyles!
Dec 30 2022
Busta Rhymes Cousin Rampage Reveals Creative Ways To Make $$$ Then Freestyles!
Rampage, the 1st cousin of Busta Rhymes and 1st Lieutenant of the group FlipMode Squad drops bomb after bomb of knowledge on creative side hustles that he uses to generate extra income and then FREESTYLES with the host, Shaun Jay!  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen! LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP  Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle  ABOUT RAMPAGE: Roger McNair, better known by his stage name Rampage, is an American rapper who is a member of the Flipmode Squad. He is a long-time collaborator with his cousin Busta Rhymes. Rampage was born Roger McNair in Brooklyn, New York City on August 1, 1974, to Katherine McNair and Roger Williams, who are from Jamaica.   In 1992, McNair was given his first recording deal with Dallas Austin on Rowdy / Arista Records and released the single "Beware of the Rampsack". In 1993 Rampage made his first guest appearance on the song “Spontaneous (13 MC's Deep)” off Leaders Of The New School's T.I.M.E. (The Inner Mind's Eye). In 1994, he recorded “Flava in Ya Ear In (Remix)” with Craig Mack, Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes. In 1996, he recorded the platinum single "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check" with Busta Rhymes for the platinum album The Coming.   One year later, he was given a second recording deal with Elektra Records and released his gold solo LP, Scout's Honor... by Way of Blood, which included the top-40 hit "Take It to the Streets" and "Wild for da Night". In 1998, he released The Imperial with the Flipmode Squad, which gave them their first Source Award in 1999. Since then, he has recorded with Busta Rhymes on numerous platinum albums and has appeared on various projects including a remix of the multi-platinum single “Fallin'” by Alicia Keys.   Currently[when?] based in Phoenix, Arizona, McNair recently[when?] signed an independent record label deal for his company DeepFreeze Entertainment (DFE) with Sure Shot Records. On that label, he has released for promotional use a single of a new group signed to DFE named Total Vision. Lady Day, a rapper, is also on the roster.   Around 2005, McNair decided to relaunch his solo career and released an official mixtape called Demagraffix which was designed as a starter for his second album, Have You Seen?, released in 2006 by Sure Shot Records.   In May 2020 Rampage released his hit single #Selfie produced by DJ Excel The MixMaster who has remixed for Sean Paul, Sasha, Fatman Scoop, Elephant Man, Cutty Ranks Panhead, and Beyonce. A remix containing a sample from DMX "Party Up" was also released simultaneously to the original.   About SHAUN JAY:  Raleigh magician Shaun Jay has been seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and also the TEDx Stage. Raleigh magician Shaun Jay started his career at the early age of 12 and has studied under some of the biggest names in magic over the past 20 years.   Shaun offers corporate entertainment in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun uses his talents for 3D design and 3D printing to help companies and individuals bring their ideas and inventions to life. Shaun uses these talents as a trusted creative consultant for one of the world’s premiere and most respected magic inventors, Paul Harris. Shaun is part of an exclusive team that helps invent some of the most cutting edge illusions that are then sold to other magicians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Siri Co-Founder Adam Cheyer REVEALS How Siri Was Invented
Dec 23 2022
Siri Co-Founder Adam Cheyer REVEALS How Siri Was Invented
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support  SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode?  Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen! LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP  Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle  About Adam Cheyer: Adam Cheyer is co-Founder and VP Engineering at Viv Labs, a startup (recently acquired by Samsung) dedicated to creating an intelligent interface to everything. Previously, Adam was co-founder and VP Engineering at Siri, Inc, and after Siri was acquired by Apple, a Director of Engineering in the iOS group. Adam also was a co-founder of Sentient.ai (massively scalable machine learning) and a founding member of Change.org (world's largest petition platform). Adam is the author of more than 60 publications and 25 patents. He received his bachelor’s degree with highest honors from Brandeis university and his master’s degree with an “outstanding master’s student” award from UCLA.   About Shaun Jay:  Raleigh magician Shaun Jay has been seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and also the TEDx Stage. Raleigh magician Shaun Jay started his career at the early age of 12 and has studied under some of the biggest names in magic over the past 20 years.   Shaun offers corporate entertainment in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun uses his talents for 3D design and 3D printing to help companies and individuals bring their ideas and inventions to life. Shaun uses these talents as a trusted creative consultant for one of the world’s premiere and most respected magic inventors, Paul Harris. Shaun is part of an exclusive team that helps invent some of the most cutting edge illusions that are then sold to other magicians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Creatively Getting Ahead Of Your Competition w/ Guinness World Record Holder Florian Kohler
Dec 16 2022
Creatively Getting Ahead Of Your Competition w/ Guinness World Record Holder Florian Kohler
11X Guinness World Record pool trickshot champ Florian "Venom" Kohler shares his wisdom on how he used creativity and persistence to advance leaps and bounds beyond his competition. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay The Making Magic Podcast "Inspiring Conversations That Get Your Creative Gears Turning" SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen! LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle BIO: Florian Kohler was born in France the 10 of july 1988, speaks 3 languages, is a licensed Optometrist and holds a black belt in Judo. Forgot to mention that he is also a pool phenom, redefining the sport of trick shot pool though a combination of artistry and breathtaking skill. Florian (better known as “Venom”), has an extraordinary blend of unique billiard talent and spectacular shot execution. Venom is trick shot pool at its best. When you watch Venom gracefully defy the laws of gravity and motion, it’s hard to believe that someone so young can possess such advanced skills. Trick shot pool typically takes years to master – most of the top names have been playing since they were 3 or 4 years old. Yet Venom first picked up a pool cue and began “fooling around” at the age of 18, when he received a mini-pool table for his birthday. He learned his first trick shots from videos on the Internet, watching and imitating what he saw. Not satisfied, Venom quickly moved on to inventing his own, modern version of old trick shots. Within two years, Venom was competing against trick shot pool pros that had been playing since before he was born. He hasn’t looked back since. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support
Pros and Cons Of Being Original w/ Dirk Losander
Dec 9 2022
Pros and Cons Of Being Original w/ Dirk Losander
Ever wonder what advantages and pitfalls you may encounter when creating anything original? Dirk Losander has extensive experience as a full time creator and performer. He offers great advice that all creatives should be aware of and follow. The Making Magic Podcast "Inspiring Conversations With The Movers, The Shakers, The Visionaries, and The Makers" Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen! LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle Losander's Website: https://losander.com BIO: Dirk Losander is a professional magician and inventor. He became interested in magic at the age of eight years old, when he was taught by a female magician friend of his grandfather. With the advice of his wife, Luna Shimada, he started to portray a modern wizard for his stage acts by growing his out his hair and wearing a long overcoat. His mentors have been Finn Jon and Salvano. He has become known for his routines involving levitations include bubbles and tables. His "Losander's Floating Table" has been incorporated into many magicians' repertoire.[1] Losander has performed across three continents and at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shaun-jay/support