For award-winning magician Michael Stroud, the real magic is in giving, evolving and "firsts".[powerpress}

Michael talked about his journey as a magician,  the Magique Bazaar's current work (including an exciting show in the planning stages for 2016!) and some of the lessons other artists can take away from his experiences.
On this episode of Over Coffee®, you will hear:


The early creative lesson Michael still uses (and teaches) today


The creative offshoots of his work that enable him to do what he loves for a living


How he and musician Fontain Riddle created The Magique Bazaar in 1998


What's involved in keeping the Magique Bazaar going with new show material every month


A preview of the Magique Bazaar's upcoming special show for 2016, "The Year of the Monkey"


What was involved for Michael, as a Caucasian magician, in getting to learn Bian Lian


Some of the ways Michael and his troupe are giving back to the community


What Michael teaches his young students about planning their lives and careers


The three essential qualities for performing magic, OR succeeding in other areas of life


Some exciting upcoming developments for the Magique Bazaar


How the Magique Bazaar became the resident theatre company for Chinese Performing Arts of America


Michael's perspective on one of the main challenges for any artist, and how he overcomes it