From Close-Up To Stand-Up, Comic/Magician Ken Garr

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with comic magician Ken Garr and trace how a stubborn request for an audition turns into years of close-up magic at the Magic Hat and a long run as one of our most reliable stage acts. We talk shop on timing, crowd work, and why the comedy world helped Ken find his voice faster than the traditional magic scene.• Ken’s first connection to our club and the Magic Hat• The audition story and what makes an act bookable• Working close-up magic for real crowds and real tips• The leap from bar magic to stage comedy after a last-minute slot• Road work in the late 80s and 90s and how careers actually grow• Collaborating with comics like Dave Coulier and learning joke craft• Why breaking the fourth wall makes magic funnier• Remembering hangouts, bowling nights, and the comedy community• Ken’s current work with Cirque De Bohème in Sonomavisit our website at www.standupyourhostandmc.comHosted by: R. Scott EdwardsShort intro to TTTPSupport the show  www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.comWebsite....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More!"NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTubeInterested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies!"20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"