Chasing Wonder with Taylor Hughes

I meet Vance 2 years ago. We did the thing we all do where we said lets keep in touch… but then we actually did. 2 years later we both ended up in Orlando for separate random gigs and sat down to talk about life in the arts. Vance is the co-host of the Music Stuff Podcast which you should definitely check out.   In this episode Vance and I discuss: * We actually stayed in contact * People choose t...

THE NEW BAD BOYS OF MAGIC (Daniel Donohue & Eric Siegel) combine Chicago-style sketch comedy with Hollywood stage trickery. Two perfect foils, they stumble backwards into one impossible feat after another in vaudevillian synchronicity. Their magical variety show DIRTY TRICKS plays to sold-out audiences every month at Three Clubs Cocktail Lounge in Hollywood. Their new full-length show COKE & MIRRO...

If you take a healthy dose of comedy, throw in a handful of magic, and blend it, you have the recipe for The Chris Mitchell Show. Chris has entertained audiences in Casinos, Comedy Clubs, Corporate Events, Colleges, and Cruise Ships during his world tour of things that begin with the letter “C.” He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he also appears on television and in films. In this episode...

My buddy PJ Culbreth is one of the most talented and experienced guys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. This conversation has it all! We really open up about a lot in this episode and I am excited to share it. In this episode PJ and I discuss: Growing up playing music at church Bass isn’t something you choose its something that happens to you Transitioning from playing music to mixing...

Adam Wylie entered show biz at age 5. He has appeared on everything from Seinfeld to Gilmore Girls and even voiced peter pan for the Disney series Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Adam is also a great magician and I am so happy to share this fun, tangent-filled conversation with you! In this episode Adam and I discuss: A mutual love of Chipotle Starting entertainment when he was five years old Not...

Morgan Jay a first generation American performer based out of Los Angeles.  Originally from New Jersey, he started his career in NYC where he attended the Tisch School of the Arts.  With over six years of stand up experience and an extensive background in music Morgan has managed to create a unique performance that touches comedy and music fans alike with his smooth melodies derived from his love...

Benjamin Schrader grew up in Seattle, Washington where he began his acting career at The Village Theatre and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. At 20 he moved to New York City where he went on to star on Broadway in "Avenue Q", the 2009 revival of "Ragtime" and helped develop the Pulitzer Prize winning musical "Next to Normal". In 2007 he began work-shopping Trey Parker and Matt Stone's Broadway mega-h...

For over 20 years, Chipper has been bringing his odd brand of infectiously amusing mayhem to audiences around the world at performing arts centers, theaters, cruise ships, casino showrooms, and corporate events. His tours have taking him throughout the United States, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Mexico. He's appeared on The Tonight Show, The Disney Channel, and all FIVE s...

For over 20 years, Chipper has been bringing his odd brand of infectiously amusing mayhem to audiences around the world at performing arts centers, theaters, cruise ships, casino showrooms, and corporate events. His tours have taking him throughout the United States, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Mexico. In this episode Chipper and I discuss: Late night conversations in Ho...

Jeff Civillico is a Las Vegas Headliner, TV Host Personality, and Philanthropist. He has been a Las Vegas Headliner with Caesars Entertainment for 6 years, having performed 1000+ shows at The LINQ, The Flamingo, and now at The Paris Hotel & Casino. Jeff is the Founder & Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a 501c3 national nonprofit based in Las Vegas that creates opportunities for professional perf...

Andrew Delman Is a hilarious comedian and actor from Los Angeles. This is a glorious conversation about trying to break into the industry before it breaks you. In this episode Andrew and I talk about: Andrew used to be a magician He grew up in the neighborhood I just moved to Getting a false sense of security from early shows going good Mega Magic and Deli!!! Trying to find originality as a magici...

Shaun Hale Is one of my oldest friends and this episode is all about us growing up together and now trying to be grown ups together In this episode Shaun and I talk about: Growing up together Allyssa Milano kissed me when I was 8 We geek out about nineties alternative rock Shaun took me to my first rock concert Before YouTube we passed around VHS Tapes We can’t remember the name Collective Soul Th...

Kenny Aronoff is one of the world’s most influential and in-demand session and touring drummers today. The list of artists he’s worked with reads like a who’s who of the music industry. In this episode Kenny and I talk about: His Studio set up in North Hollywood Living life without a rear view mirror Records he’s played on have sold over 300 million copies How we first met The Beatles changed ever...

Alex Ramon is a true Showman. He was the second youngest ringmaster in Ringling brothers History, traveled the world with Disney Live and now presents his own unique show for theater audiences world wide. In this episode Alex and I talk about: Not knowing the difference between Hawaiian Islands Growing up acting in commercials Discovering Magic at 13 Spending hours in the magic shop as a kid Magic...

Chris is a great juggler and an amazing guy. He is one of the hardest working entertainers in Los Angeles and shares so much knowledge that can support you as your trying to do the thing you love for a living. In this episode Chris and I talk about: Why its important to learn all aspects of the business How he started being a videographer Not waiting till your ready, just start something Knowing t...

Mark James performs sleight of hand magic and comedy. He is a brilliant performer from the UK and I caught up with him during his week at the magic castle where we recorded a late night podcast. In this episode Mark and I talk about: A lot of people died in Hollywood What it’s like to work at the Magic Castle Mark is a huge film buff LA restaurants that only serve 1 item You need to have personal...

I love Bob Goff. At a time in my life when I was ready to lose faith in everything and everyone, Bob challenged me to live life differently. I am so grateful to call him my friend and am so happy to share this conversation with you. In this episode Bob and I talk about: They had to put up a sign for us to not feed the Alligators We avoid desperation but that is where people find their greatest cre...

Lynne is a wonderful human being. More than a great writer and improvisor, Lynne created the non profit Show Up Girls to empower young women with confidence, collaboration and compassion. In this episode we talk about: Magic and Improv have similar issues Second City Improv gave us some amazing people Sometimes its art and sometimes it isn't Knowing your strengths is key Many dramatic actors began...

Jim Logiudice helped shape my childhood and he had no idea the impact he had. When I was a kid, movies like the Rocketeer inspired me to want to create models and props. I remember building a Rocketeer helmet and jet pack when I was a kid. How cool is it that 27 years later I would be recording this episode with the guy who built the actual prop. We geek out about prop building and then get very r...

In 1910 Coy Watson married Golda Wilmer and the two settled in the Edendale area of Los Angeles which would later become Echo Park. A few years later Mack Sennett built one of Hollywood’s first movie studios 300 yards from their house. The couple had nine children who ended up acting in hundreds of classic films. Harry Watson was my wife’s grandfather and in this episode I sat down with his brothe...

The most amazing person I know somehow agreed to marry me! Katie and I sat down and answered your questions in this first ever ask us everything. In this episode Katie and I talk about: An awkward opener PT Barnum Dead or Divorced Everyone in the 1800s looked awful Dating in High School Taking Swing dance lessons Katie knows all my stories I miss seeing my grandparents Once a clown always a clown...

Titou was born and raised in France, fell in love with the art of magic and that has taken him around the world. He now lives in Las Vegas and stopped by the studio on his way to a show in Los Angeles. In this episode Adam and I talk about: Can anyone really fool Penn and Teller Living in Las Vegas Living in a hotel near Disneyland for 9 months Taking props through immigration Playing the part of...

Adam Christing is a Author, Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Magician and one of my greatest friends! In this episode Adam and I talk about: He performed a magic show at my elementary school Being the class clown Magic trick failures Why do we avoid things that can help us Keys to connecting with people Giving yourself permission to do what you want to do Creating your own opportunities Giving yourself...

Karen is the Food and Beverage manager for the Greek theater in Los Angeles, has a brilliant business mind and also happens to be my sister in law! In this episode Karen and I talk about: • Working with an entire staff made up of actors and screen writers • Secret tunnels under the Greek Theater • How we learned things before the internet • A tangent about conspiracy Theories • Growing up in the r...

Siegfried Tieber recently performed his one man show SEE-SAW to Sold out crowds in Los Angeles. He is a true gentleman and a wonderful human being In this episode Siegfried and I discuss: People thinking magicians like to play cards impossibility surrounding gambling Creating once in a lifetime moments Co-creating with your audiences Why he chooses to do close up magic What role do secrets play in...