Books and Brews Podcast Episode #3: Bob Miller

Bob Miller has been a professional magician for twenty years, performing on stage and table-side magic. He has also created several of his own tricks which he sells on his website. ​ In addition to magic, Bob works as a programmer. He has created software for magicians to track customers and shows, and software for writers based on K.M. Weiland's workbook, Outlining Your Novel.​ As if that's not enough, Bob is now writing a five book thriller series, Chrysalis Chronology. The series is about genetically-altered humans with special powers. The first two books – The Smart Kid and The Time Leaper – are currently available, with others to follow.​  LINKS ​ http://bobmillermagic.com/blog/​ http://bobmillerauthor.com http://chrysalischronology.com https://www.facebook.com/BobMillerAuthor/​  Upcoming Events:​ Bob performs table side magic and balloon animals every Friday night at EL TORO, 10901 Douglas Drive, Champlin, MN, 6 to 8 pm. ​Free to all customers!​ Launch of Startled by JOY 2019, new poetry in classical forms, edited by Laura Vosika.​ Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 South Snelling Drive, 2 to 3:30 pm​. Music, free wine and hors d'oeuvres. ​Bob's Readings: ​ The Trap at Lincoln from The Smart Kid, Book One​ – 13:08 The Falls from The Time Leaper, Book Two​ – 33:00 Date Night from The Proxy Agent, Book Three​- 45:55  Michael's Beer Pairings: ​ Black Ops, Brooklyn Brewing​ (paired to The Trap at Lincoln) – 11:02 Sea Quench, Dogfish Head​ (paired to The Falls) – 30:33 Siracusa Nera, Dogfish Head​ (paired to Date Night) – 43:35  Interview Highlights: ​ Bob's life as a magician​ – 20:25 The Pre-Date Calendar trick​ – 22:40 The Chrysalis Chronology novel series – 26:38 Why does it matter for characters to change throughout a story?​ – 40:33 The plots in magic, the plots in writing​ – 52:25  COMING NEXT MONTH: Kathryn Kysar, Twin Cities poet  Our theme music is from www.bensound.com.