019 - Trade Shows, Fairs, & Broken Glass - Stories by Danny Orleans, Dennis Forel

Performer Stories — Fascinating Stories from Top Entertainers

This week's storytellers are Corporate Magician Danny Orleans, Balloon Sculpter Dennis Forel, and actor Marcus Vowel.

Here's what you'll hear this episode. Danny recalls various things he's experienced while working on the trade show floor from missing booths and a fire, to a broken rolex, Dennis tells about some fun and heartwarming experiences he's had while performing at county fairs, and Marcus talks about setting his knee down on broken glass during a stage production and how that played out.

Danny Orleans: Crazy Stories from the Trade Show Floor

The first story is told by Danny Orleans. Having left a career as an elementary school teacher, Danny Orleans is a magician who's done it all!

He's performed over 5000 shows at schools, museums, libraries, theaters, and family day corporate events across North America.

He's also acquired over 20 years of experience presenting at corporate events and trade shows drawing traffic to exhibitors booths and helping to generate more leads for his clients.

Add to this creating countless products for magicians empowering them to level up their art.

In his story, Danny sharing some crazy stories from the trade show floor.

Here's where you can find out more about Danny:

Danny's Website: https://corporatemagicltd.com/

Facebook Group: http://performerstories.com/tradeshowgroup

Dennis Forel: Heartwarming Memories Performing at Fairs

The second story is told by Dennis Forel. Dennis, is one of America’s foremost Balloon Sculptors, and has been performing since the Ides of March 1975.

His repertoire of over 108 different animal designs, has taken him to state and county fairs, amusement parks, shopping centers, and special events throughout the Western U.S., Alaska, Mexico, Japan, and the Bahamas.

He's become a favorite at night clubs like the world famous Magic Castle and the Troubadour in Hollywood, Gallagher’s and Catch a Rising Star in the San Fernando Valley, Cobb’s in San Francisco and Hennesey’s in Hermosa Beach.

He's also co-author of the book “Balloonacy-The Art of Air Sculpture” which was also turned into an instructional video.

In his story, Dennis shares a few short, fun, and heartwarming stories from performing at the Ventura County Fair.

Here's where you can find out more info about Dennis:

Dennis' Website: http://balloonacy.com/

Balloonacy: Dennis' Book on Balloon Sculpture: http://performerstories.com/balloonacy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dennis.forel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dennisforel/

Marcus Vowell: Taking a Knee on Broken Glass

The final story is told by Marcus Vowell, an actor and podcaster based out of Orlando FL.

In theater he's starred in productions like, the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Catfish Moon in which his cast made it to the National American Association of Community Theatres Festival in Tacoma WA. In film, you may have seen him in 1 Mile to You and As I Lay Dying.

He's also a podcaster that produces a fun show about quirky things in life called Accidentally Derivative.

In his story, Marcus tells about the time he accidentally put his knee down on broken glass during a live performance on stage.

Here's where you can find out more about Marcus:

Marcus' Website: http://marcusvowell.com/

Accidentally Derivative Podcast: http://accidentallyderivative.com/

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