021 - Pullin' at Heart Strings - Stories by Martika, Greg Triggs, Mario the Maker Magician, & Jonathan Pritchard

Performer Stories — Fascinating Stories from Top Entertainers

This week's storytellers are One-woman stunt show Martika, Sketch Improv Comedian Greg Triggs, Mario the Maker Magician, and mentalist Jonathan Pritchard.

Here's what you'll hear this episode. Martika shares some touching experiences doing driveway shows during the pandemic, Greg shares a heartwarming moment with a 90 year old woman while performing at Disney World, Mario shares about a child juggler who opened his show and a special moment that meant so much to Mario, and Jonathan shares a couple fond memories having worked with The Amazing Randi.

Martika: Heartwarming experiences performing during the pandemic

The first story is told by Martika, an international variety entertainer based in Kansas City, MO. and is the C.E.O. of KC Entertainment Services, LLC. Having left a career as a veterinary technician more than ten years ago, she's toured the world solo, performing fire art stunts, escapes, and other sideshow danger acts. In fact, she's Kansas City's only woman sword swallower, and the only one woman show of this kind in the Midwest! She also teaches a variety of workshops in these disciplines establishing her even further as an expert.

In her story, Martika tells about some heartwarming experiences she's has while performing driveway shows during the pandemic.

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

Martika's Website: https://themartikashow.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martikamd

Greg Triggs: Reminicing About Adventurers Club & Streetmosphere Performing at Disney World

The second story is told by Greg Triggs, a show director, writer, and improv sketch artist who's appeared with top sketch comedy troupes like The Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis and the Who, What, and Warehouse at Disney's Comedy Warehouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

In this story, Greg reminices about his times performing at the world famous Adventurer's Club and as a streetmosphere character both at Walt Disney World.

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

Greg's Website http://www.gregtriggs.com/

Broadway's Next Hit Musical http://www.broadwaysnexthitmusical.com/

Strategic Entertainment NYC http://www.strategicentertainmentnyc.com/

Mario the Maker Magician: A meaningful experience from a young juggler that opened for him

The third story is told by Mario the Maker Magician, who's zaney family magic and hand built robotics have have garnered him an appearance on Sesame Street and a residency with Maker Magazine doing a fun digital live show for families. You may have also seen some of his crazy awesome magical robotic short videos on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

In his story, he tells about a meaningful moment from a young juggler that opened for him at a fair.

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

Mario's Website: http://www.mariothemagician.com/

Mario's Instagram: @mariothemagician www.instagram.com/mariothemagician

Jonathan Pritchard: Remembering The Amazing Randi

The final story is told by Jonathan Pritchard, a mentalist, author, speaker, and trainer who focuses on the power of applied psychology helping businesses improve their marketing, sales, and delivery.

In his story, Jonathan recalls some fond memories having worked with James "Amazing" Randi.

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

Jonathan's Website: http://jonathanpritchard.me/

Elite University: http://elite.university

Game of Imagination: http://gameofimagination.com/

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