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BrianMillerMagic Inner circle CT 2050 Posts |
Hey everyone!
It is with true pleasure that I can finally announce this: I have been invited to speak at a TEDx Conference in Connecticut! I can't even begin to express how excited (and anxious) I am about this incredible opportunity. Here is a video letting you know a little bit about what to expect from my talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLeOPhCLaQ4 If you want to know more about the conference and what I'll be talking about, the following is a press release on my website with some details, and a mailing list signup to be notified as soon as the talk hits YouTube: http://brianmillermagic.com/magician-ted-talk/ And because some people don't like to click links, below is a text transcript of that press release. I really hope to speak about magic to the general public with reverence and respect for the art. ***** Corporate Magician Brian Miller to Speak at TEDx Conference in Connecticut Nationally acclaimed magician and keynote speaker Brian Miller has been invited to speak at an upcoming TEDx conference in Manchester, CT. Miller, a resident of Connecticut, has spent the past 10 years entertaining thousands of audiences from coast to coast. He has been recognized twice as one of America’s “Best Small Venue Performers” (Campus Activities Magazine, 2013, 2014). TEDx organizer Parag Joshi has invited Brian to speak at the upcoming conference held at Manchester High School on June 1st, 2015. Joshi first heard about Brian from Summit Studios Performing Arts Center, a popular local venue where Miller spent years teaching the art of magic to students of all ages. The 2015 TEDxManchesterHighSchool conference theme is Illusion vs Reality. Brian will be speaking about “how to magically connect with anyone.” His talk will explain and demonstrate how magicians master the art of understanding different perspectives in order to create illusions and connect with the audience. He will share how he learned to use this technique in his life outside of magic to create better, more meaningful connections personally and professionally, and how you can too. Although the conference is limited to 100 seats (and most have already sold), the talk will be uploaded to YouTube and accessible to a global audience. Connect with Brian at the links below to be notified when the video goes live. Companies, academic institutions, and museums all enlist Brian’s services as a keynote speaker. Miller’s dynamic speaking engagements combine live magic demonstrations, audience interaction, traditional lecture material, and open Q&A sections. He has been invited to speak to many different fields, including: marketing/sales, psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. The TED organization, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, invites the world’s most fascinating thinkers to deliver the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less. They have become the global standard for speaking engagements and have billions of views on YouTube. TEDx is an independently organized event that is self-regulated under the guidelines, values, and traditions of the TED brand. TEDxManchesterHighSchool brings the TED experience to the youth community. ***** |
JoshLondonMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Congrats! I've been to a TEDx event and it was great!
Josh London
Josh
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charliecheckers Inner circle 1969 Posts |
Brian - great news! Sounds like a topic that could go a long way in shaping your brand image.
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10587 Posts |
Excellent! Congratulations. Very well-done.
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10795 Posts |
Congratualtions -
Your video teaser was passionate, well delivered and right on the mark. Wishing you all the best with this project - sounds like it will be a blast!
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BrianMillerMagic Inner circle CT 2050 Posts |
Thanks so much for all the kind words and support!
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55Hudson Special user Minneapolis 984 Posts |
Well done!
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RebelEntertainer New user John Abrams 73 Posts |
That's terrific. Congrats!!!!!
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Vick Inner circle It's taken me 10+ years to make 1120 Posts |
Bravo!!!!
Well deserved!! Can't wait to see/hear it Keep you eyes and ears on
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BrianMillerMagic Inner circle CT 2050 Posts |
Thanks so much for the support everyone. I'm going to need the help signal boosting the talk once it hits the web!
The conference is Monday so I'm in the final stages of preparation/panic. If you sign up for my website mailing list (bottom of this page: www.brianmillermagic.com/contact you'll get notified as soon as the talk hits YouTube in a couple of weeks. |
Mindpro Eternal Order 10587 Posts |
This is going greatly, and you are handling it sell. I'm sure you will do great and can't wait to hear about it and see how you handle the backend.
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Zlwin Chew Elite user Malaysian Magician with 437 Posts |
High five! I was on TEDx for three times. And my fourth time is next month. You will enjoy it a lot.
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BrianMillerMagic Inner circle CT 2050 Posts |
Awesome Zlwin! Has the experience been a good one for you? Perhaps you could let us know how you've used it to further or enhance your career?
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Zlwin Chew Elite user Malaysian Magician with 437 Posts |
Hi Brian,
Thank you yes it was awesome each and every time. The last time I did the talk it was held at a very very huge hall and I was told there were more than 5000 in the audience. I did a talk about Magic Box (inspired by Siegfried & Roy) and performed two "box" illusions - Crystal Casket and Subtrunk, to demonstrate the magic within these boxes. Well, I don't know if my following gigs after the talk was because of the talk because I do not ask my clients where they heard about me. However, sometimes they do tell me. I did not use it to enhance my career or thought it might, I just took it as an opportunity to bless people with my passion and a reminder to myself that, "There are a lot of people who respects magic and treat it as an art worthy of a TED talk." it keeps me going 'ya know. I hope you will have a great time at your talk. Is it past Monday already in your country? It's Wednesday 1am here in Malaysia. |
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