First-Ever Mount Dora Magic Bash Brings World-Class Magicians to the Community.
Discover highlights from the first Mount Dora Magic Bash—world-class magicians, kids’ shows, and community wonder in a weekend of illusion.
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Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-Let There Be Light!-Episode 40
I went to a graduation event the other day. It was in a nice room, with what looked like great stage lighting. But, I wasn’t sure…because they never turned them on! The result? It was hard to see the graduates clearly on the stage. If you are on a proper stage or platform, and…
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Scott Humston-Two Minute Tips-Walk On Music-Episode 38
Walk On Music If you are a performer, you may already understand how powerful music can be to your entrance on stage. Even professional baseball players have realized this…as a player’s favorite music piece is often played as he goes up to bat. If you’ve never used walk-on music when entering the stage or platform,…
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Scott Humston-Two Minute Tips-Vulnerability on Stage – Episode 37
Be Vulnerable The stage can be a scary place. Research has shown that public speaking is the number one fear of many people. Number five is death. So, to quote Jerry Seinfeld, “You’d rather be in the coffin than speaking at the funeral.” So, for those of us who put ourselves on stage on…
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Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-Two Mics > One. Episode 36
You’ve probably seen it happen, at a conference, church service, or even a live show; There’s nothing more awkward to a performer, speaker OR to the audience, than when the presenter’s mic goes out. And, if you are on stage for your part-time or full-time profession, it will happen to you at some point….
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Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-Episode 35-Sit. Stay. Good.
It seems silly at first—but if part of being “onstage” for you is wearing dress clothes, then you need to know this tip. Collar stays are those little arrow-looking things that help hold your collar down. Those plastic ones that come with dress shirts are meant to be replaced. Below are some links to some better solutions…
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Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-Respect Your Client & Audience-Episode 34
One of the best ways to build a good reputation in life is to keep your word. Fulfill your promises. This same timeless ideal also holds truthful in your on-stage career. In this week’s tip, we’ll look at respecting the client that hired you, and the audience that is watching/listening to you. It’s vital insight in building…
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Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips Podcast-Don’t Glare At Me-Episode 33
If you’ve ever seen any using an iPad while they are speaking, you may have noticed the brightness of the screen being reflected in their glasses, or on their face. From the audience point of view, it is distracting—and it’s not necessary. Here’s a way to “invert” the colors so that won’t happen to you….
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Scott Humston-Two Minute Tips-Episode 27-The Secret Of Voice Power
Elocution? The secret is voice power. It’s a noun and means the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation. So, as speakers, performers, entertainers, even preachers—those that communicate vocally—need to understand the importance of this. But the first step to getting there is strong voice power. Not necessarily a strong…
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2 Minute Tips with Scott Humston-Episode 26-Nomenclature of the Stage
no·men·cla·ture ˈnōmənˌklāCHər/ noun the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline. the body or system of names in a particular field. plural noun: nomenclatures In this week’s tip, let’s look at the layout of the stage. If you’ll be on stage, at some point you should be familiar…
