Handling hecklers: Lessons from a comedian
Here's a simple method for finding out whether those shouts are good-natured or not.
15 February, 2020
- Not every audience member who speaks out during a comedy show is a heckler. But there's a way to test the waters without upsetting your audience, says comedian Paul F. Tompkins.
- By engaging in a civil way with the person who spoke out, you either give them an opportunity to add more fun to the show, or they'll reveal their true colors.
- If the person ends up being a heckler after you've attempted including them in the conversation, the audience will be on your side when you shut that person down.
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This is how an illusionist targets your unconscious mind
Juggling conscious experience with the machinations of the mind can create the ultimate audience experience.
07 February, 2020
- Magicians are actually very effective applied psychologists. They're familiar with the workings of both the conscious and unconscious mind.
- During his act, renowned psychological illusionist Derren Brown uses the technique of bafflement to bypass participants' conscious filters and get a maximum response to the trick.
- Derren Brown returns to the stage with his new live, one-man show, Showman. Check it out here.
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Why are pop songs getting sadder than they used to be?
The use of words related to negative emotions has increased by more than one third.
06 February, 2020
Elon Musk writes a hit song. Listen now.
The tech billionaire Elon Musk releases a song where he performs himself.
02 February, 2020
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- Elon Musk released an EDM song on SoundCloud.
- The track "Don't doubt ur vibe" has racked up millions of listens.
- Musk said he wrote the lyrics and performed them himself.
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10 essential new skills you can start learning today
From career changes to just picking up a new leisure activity, all of these skill bundles are hundreds of dollars off their regular price right now.
27 January, 2020
- These 10 skills training bundles will have you mastering a new talent.
- Subjects range from music producing and graphic design to electrical engineering and stock trading.
- Each skill training bundle is currently at least 95% off.
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