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A New Project: Memphis Magic Night
Some time after moving to the Memphis area in May 2024, I began attending local comedy open mic nights in order to scout locations and
Relocate, Reexamine, and Refocus
A little over ten months ago my wife and I relocated from Atlanta to Memphis. It was the right thing to do for lots of
The Gig Site Dilemma:
To Bash, To Bark, To Tack, or To Have a Salad?
Those of us who have worked as independent entertainers (and industry, motivational, or inspirational keynote speakers) for the last couple of decades have seen the
Remembering Dan Garrett (1951-2023)
Dan Garrett’s unexpected passing from a sudden cardiac event marked both the end of a magical era in the state of Georgia and the conclusion
Auditioning for Dr. Collins
I recently learned of the passing of Dr. Geraldine Collins, my piano professor at Mississippi State University. In discussing memories of her on Facebook and
Interview with Bold Journey Magazine
A few weeks ago I completed an interview with Bold Journey magazine. Here’s the link to the full interview. https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-joe-m-turner/
The Classics Are Evergreen
I was recently booked to entertain at a conference in downtown Atlanta. My appearances took place over the course of two days. The first event
End Wasted Word Syndrome
Magicians aren’t the only platform presenters who suffer from WWS: Wasted Word Syndrome. This morning I saw a paid, captioned video ad from a business facilitator
Magic, Memory, and Harry
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Harry Lorayne changed my life. I first encountered Harry’s work back in high school, when I
