Saturday Night Roundtable with Steve Cohen

[Sean.Cinco]

Here are my questions for Mr. Cohen:

1. I've read your book Win the Crowd many times and I always learn something new each time I read it. What would you say is the most important piece of advice to take from the book?

2. When you take Chamber Magic to different cities, what is your criteria for choosing which city and venue to perform at?

3. I remember reading on your blog that you said that you were losing money when you first started Chamber Magic. What kept you going and what was the turning point that made you realize that the show had become a success?

PS: I saw your show back in May and I absolutely loved it! I'll be taking my girlfriend to watch when we visit in March.
EDIT: I see you're not having any shows the weekend of March 9. Darn.

[rob_tabris]

Hello T11 and Hello to Mr. Cohen.

Not too long ago, I heard Penn & Teller say "We love to be fooled" (or something like that, I don't remember the actual words). What is your opinion about that, Mr Cohen? Have you been "fooled" lately? And who fooled you?

Another thing I want to ask you, who is going to continues your legacy on magic? Who are your students, or who are you teaching YOUR magic?

Thank you very much for answer us...

rob_tabris

[icannotmakeapassword]

When you first started, have you felt that your routine was inferior? Did you lose confidence? If yes, how did you get it back and get the confidence to perform? If no, why?

[atinfinity]

Who was your biggest inspiration growing up?
Being successful in the industry is obviously not easy, how did you get your name out there?
What is your go-to effect?

[Simple Magic]

1. If you were to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?

2. Describe why you do magic in just one word.

3. Explain why magic exists.

[BCardician]

I have just one question Mr Cohen. Do you believe in Magic ?

[vigil32]

1. Will you ever do a full scale US tour?

2. I've seen your comment in print somewhere that you oneday home to pass this show on to someone. Do you have someone in mind, such as Josh Jay? He would be my guess if he was interested.

3. I own Win the Crowd. What is another book I should read?

[yoourMOM]

How do you handle all the shows an everything? Almost a full evening show every day is quiet a lot.

And how did you got the opportunity do perfom at the Waldorf Astoria?

[The Spade]

What does it take to make your hobby, your love a job and live from it?
How can someone decide which style and which type of magic suits him best?
How should someone deal with the tons of information about magic and find the best sources to advance himself?

[Jacob L]

What do you feel are the necessary foundations for one to have a career in magic?
How vital are connections for one trying to be a professional performer? Did you have high connections, and if one didn't, how would that affect their progress?
How/when did you discover your style in magic and what effects fit into that category to add to your show?