Growing a business and producing a live show using the art of magic and theater with Tobias Beckwith

This week on Be On Air we had the honor of speaking with Tobias Beckwith. He is an author, producer, director, manager, magician, teacher, and speaker. Together we explored the power of words, identified ways to train for better communication, discussed what skills are valuable when growing a business and producing a live show and most importantly how magic can help everybody reach their dreams. This is a truly inspiring conversation, and we are delighted to share Tobias Beckwith’s insight into the magic of voice and theater. 

After earning his master’s degree and teaching theater arts at the University of Pittsburgh for several years, Tobias moved to NYC to discover what the real world of theater might be like. He landed on the management and production teams of the long-running Fantastiks and Oh! Calcutta!, and spent two years working on the original Broadway and first touring show of Sweeney Todd. Tobias began helping Jeff McBride develop his first full evening show in 1976, and in 1988 became Jeff’s manager and producer for all his shows. He has worked as manager for Jeff McBride and Marco Tempest for many years and has worked as both director and advisor for many other magicians.
 

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[00:00:00] – Introduction

[00:02:47] – What is theater for Tobias?

[00:05:22] – When did magic connect with theater in Tobias’ life?

[00:12:00] – How Tobias produces a show? 

[00:16:05] – Tobias gives live production feedback for Be On Air.

[00:20:39] – About the Magic and Mystery School

[00:27:05] – Magic Quest Online Show

[00:29:55] – What is Wizard Venture?

[00:36:38] – The power of words 

[00:40:14] – Training for better communication

[00:44:25] – Experience of astonishment

[00:50:11] – The Wizard’s Way   

[00:50:37] – Tobias’ Podcast Recommendations 

[00:51:53] – Tobias’s favorite magic experiences

[00:53:46] – Best resources for novice magicians 

[00:58:24] – The great message of magic