Asking For A Friend - Timely Issues. Timeless Torah.

In Part 2 of The Marriage Series, Mena Reisner continues the conversation with Rabbi Zimmerman, focusing on the forces that shape a marriage from the outside as much as from within. The discussion explores how responsibility to a spouse is balanced alongside chesed and communal life, whether men and women have distinct roles within the home, what time apart means for a relationship, how parents should respond when children criticise the other spouse, and how couples navigate tension involving parents and in-laws. A practical Torah conversation about protecting the marriage while managing the many expectations, loyalties, and pressures surrounding it. Timestamps: - 0:00:00 — Intro, episode purpose; marriage as a nisayon (test) - 0:01:55 — Nisayon concept; when to work on marriage vs. leave - 0:03:07 — Balancing chesed (communal work) and family priorities - 0:06:34 — Need for sibuk/fulfillment and balance - 0:08:02 — Who is a “good husband”; middot and helping at home - 0:10:22 — Role changes, spheres of influence, and women working/men learning - 0:14:36 — Household chores, everyday tensions, helping each other - 0:15:32 — Spouses taking trips alone vs. shared time; healthy independence - 0:18:21 — Vatranus from strength vs. weakness; avoiding resentment - 0:20:53 — When giving in becomes damaging; loss of connection - 0:23:39 — Sponsorship mention / memorial - 0:25:13 — Children complaining about a parent; validating feelings vs. undermining - 0:28:37 — Use of third party for parental disagreements - 0:29:39 — In-law/parents interference; halachic considerations for kibbud - 0:33:28 — Responding when partner speaks negatively about parents; validate feelings - 0:36:28 — Sharing marital struggles with friends; discretion and appropriate advisors - 0:38:13 — Truth vs. shalom bayit — not always full openness - 0:41:12 — Respect issues (earnings, abilities); focus on virtues (malus) - 0:43:40 — “Never sleep angry” advice — depends on personalities - 0:45:36 — Preparing couples for marriage; middot as key predictor; post-marriage mentoring - 0:49:48 — Closing, call for listener questions and contact info

In the first part of The Marriage Series, Rabbi Zimmerman discusses marriage, sholom bayis, and what building a Jewish home actually requires in real life. Together they explore questions many couples carry but rarely articulate, what a good marriage truly looks like, why so many homes feel under strain, how comparison and expectations affect relationships, how couples deal with recurring conflict, and how hashkafic differences such as tznius and kashrus should be navigated within a home. Please send in questions to podcast@federation.org.uk Timestamps: - 00:00:00 Intro, podcast overview, listener feedback, series framing, episode topic announced (marriage & shalom bayis) - 00:03:02 Rabbi Zimmerman: purpose of marriage, ahava as giving, definition of shalom bayis (harmony) - 00:08:02 Discussion: effort in marriage vs. natural compatibility; symphony analogy for differences - 00:09:29 What a bad marriage looks like (transactional, taker-focused) - 00:10:11 Role of warmth, respect, and mediums that sustain shalom bayis - 00:13:04 Core trait for longevity: thinking about/giving to the other (two givers) - 00:15:07 Should rabbis be involved? Proactive education vs. case triage; rabbi skill sets - 00:23:11 Triage: distinguishing shalom bayis issues from personal/clinical issues - 00:26:15 Blame, entitlement, and the “kugel” analogy (destructive blame patterns) - 00:28:51 Dangers of too many advisory voices; seeking perspective vs. decisions - 00:33:30 When to seek therapy/professional help; targeted goals; asking for help not weakness - 00:38:34 Divorce vs. unhappy marriages: higher divorce rate but similar levels of unhappiness - 00:45:15 Comparisons and social media: harmful, often false benchmarks - 00:50:07 Divorce as last resort; cases where separation may create shalom - 00:53:43 Staying together for children: weigh true benefit vs. harm to children/parents - 01:03:31 Reducing recurring bickering: acceptance, asking halachic guidance, ongoing work - 01:07:56 Hashkafic/minhag differences: coexistence if not harming the other or the children - 01:15:37 Practical examples and closing remarks

Dayan Posen examines sibling rivalry through a halachic and human lens. Why do siblings compete so intensely for parental attention? How much damage does perceived favouritism cause, even years later? What should parents be careful about at the Shabbos table, around praise, or when helping children differently? And when old grievances resurface in adulthood, is reconciliation always the goal, or are boundaries sometimes healthier? A fascinating discussion on how family dynamics shape children long after they leave the home. Timestamps: 0:00:00 — Intro / episode overview 0:02:13 — Cause of sibling rivalry explained 0:03:35 — Comparison to peer conflicts 0:03:56 — Home as safe space / jealousy effects 0:04:53 — Parents’ limited bandwidth / favoritism question 0:06:08 — Yaakov–Yosef lesson on visible favoritism 0:09:36 — Will case causing family estrangement 0:10:20 — Halachic note on wills / differentiation 0:11:44 — Emotional vs. financial harm discussion 0:12:04 — Discreet parental help vs. public recognition 0:12:31 — Question: treat children equally day-to-day? 0:13:11 — Tailored parenting 0:13:39 — One-on-one time recommendations 0:15:18 — Practical rotation / monthly outings example 0:15:46 — Anecdote about small moments mattering 0:17:19 — Sponsor acknowledgment / dedication 0:17:40 — Remarks about the dedicatee 0:18:14 — Return to topic / impact of distractions 0:19:42 — Shabbos table as educational opportunity 0:22:30 — Managing Shabbos Q&A / tailored quizzes 0:23:26 — Guests vs. prioritizing family time 0:25:12 — Balancing parents’ needs and relationship-building 0:25:42 — Value of sharing real-life stories with children 0:27:29 — Adult grievances / moving on question 0:30:37 — Mediation: misunderstandings / “filling in the dots” 0:31:15 — When to air grievances / sleep on it advice 0:32:08 — Confrontation timing / calm approach 0:32:56 — Discussing issues with parents 0:33:57 — Children questioning favoritism / letter suggestion 0:34:30 — Writing letters as therapeutic tool 0:37:31 — Letters can facilitate dialogue / validation 0:38:44 — Spouses: can help or inflame rifts 0:41:19 — Depth of sibling wounds / impact on self-worth 0:42:07 — Report-card approach: emphasize effort first 0:44:09 — Potential for healing long-standing rifts 0:44:59 — Reconciliation depends on context / toxicity caveat 0:46:19 — Closing / episode wrap-up and call for feedback

Dayan Hool addresses the realities and dilemmas around school admissions today. What can a school reasonably expect from parents? What responsibility does it have to children left without a place? How should families balance what’s right for their child with communal norms, donor influence or social pressure? And when is opening a new school actually the correct solution? A clear, grounded look at an issue that affects almost every frum family. Timestamps [0:00:00] - Podcast Introduction: "Asking for a Friend" Episode 2 [0:00:30] - Dayan Biography: Dayan Hool [0:01:30] - Topic Overview: School Admissions [0:02:30] - Halachic Framework for School Admission Policies [0:12:39] - Parental Behavior and School Admission Criteria [0:36:54] - Handling Children Without School Places [0:48:21] - Discussion on Opening New Schools [0:55:36] - Parents' Strategies for School Admission

In the first episode of Asking for a Friend, Mena Reisner sits down with Rabbi Zimmerman to explore the questions shaping today’s Jewish childhood. Why are so many more children anxious? Has therapy become too normalised? Should parents be concerned about the sheer amount of instant frum entertainment? What should we make of teenagers constantly travelling abroad? And how does a parent respond when a child says, “But everyone in my class has it”? A wide-ranging and honest conversation that opens the series by giving voice to the dilemmas parents think about all the time but rarely discuss openly. Chapters: [0:00:00] Introduction to Podcast and Purpose [0:02:53] Resilience and Adversity in Modern Childhood [0:07:21] Emotional Understanding vs. Emotional Determination [0:09:06] Therapy - Purpose and Pitfalls [0:10:10] Labels and Diagnoses in Modern Education [0:15:31] Spoiled Generations and Parental Influence [0:19:36] Responding to Religious or Educational Drift [0:24:27] Navigating Teenage Trips and Social Pressures [0:58:41] School Selection and Expectations [1:05:36] Defining Success Beyond Traditional Paths [1:12:54] Closing: Back to Basics [1:14:01] Closing Remarks and Listener Invitation

Asking For A Friend is a new podcast from Kehillas Federation, exploring the real questions that come up in everyday life, in halacha, hashkafa, chinuch, relationships, community, and everything in between. Hosted by Mena Reisner, each episode features one of the Federation’s senior Dayonim, Rabbi S. F. Zimmerman, Dayan Posen, or Dayan Hool, offering grounded Torah perspective drawn from years of guiding families and communities. This trailer offers a first look at the conversations to come. New episodes every two weeks. Please email podcast@federation.org.uk with your questions & feedback...

As the streaming service Netflix loses subscribers--some 200,000 recently--Elon Musk slams Netflix in a tweet that has been receiving a lot of response. In a recent letter to their shareholders, the streaming giant seems to still be painting a rosy picture of their company, while at the same time trying to convince shareholders that the loss could not be due to any of the platform's content. But is this likely to be TRUE? Netflix's Letter to Shareholders: https://s22.q4cdn.com/959853165/files/doc_financials/2022/q1/FINAL-Q1-22-Shareholder-Letter.pdf Curtis Waltermire is a professional speaker, businessman, Persian Gulf-Era U.S. Army veteran, and entertainer who also spent numerous years as a pastor and teacher in Christian ministry. He loves sharing many of life's lessons that he has learned along the way (both good and bad), and has a passion for entertainment, friends, family, and truth...with a few laughs along the way. Today he enjoys his empty-nester years traveling with his wife of 31 years entertaining and presenting at various events and venues all over the U.S. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a 5-star rating and review, and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Visit Curtis' entertainment website: https://curtisthementalist.com/ For tour dates, locations, and times of Curtis' touring one-man comedy mind-reading show "The Mastermind Show" visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Join Curtis' Email List to Receive Updates on new videos, public show appearances, free ticket and merch giveaways, and much more! http://eepurl.com/gIZ7sr © 2022 Curtis Magic Entertainment. All rights reserved.

Book ban in Florida Schools recently due to critical race theory in math textbooks, along with SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and various other topics and unsolicited strategies. “It seems that some publishers attempted to slap a coat of paint on an old house built on the foundation of Common Core, and indoctrinating concepts like race essentialism, especially, bizarrely, for elementary school students,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said in a statement. In today's episode, Curtis talks shares a story from the Daily Wire, as well as a personal and ridiculous experience from over 20 years ago with one of his daughters and the math curriculum at her elementary school. Curtis Waltermire is a professional speaker, businessman, and entertainer who also spent numerous years as a pastor and teacher in Christian ministry. Today he enjoys his empty-nester years traveling with his wife of 31 years and presenting at various events and venues all over the U.S. Visit Curtis' entertainment website: https://curtisthementalist.com/ For tour dates, locations, and times of Curtis' touring one-man comedy mind-reading show "The Mastermind Show" visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Join Curtis' Email List to Receive Updates on new videos, public show appearances, free ticket giveaways, special teach-a-trick sessions, and much more! http://eepurl.com/gIZ7sr © 2022 Curtis Magic Entertainment. All rights reserved.

We've all seen video of the officer involve shooting in Grand Rapids where a cop kills black man named Patrick Lyoya. Was this police shooting justified? Today Curtis is not focused so much on the incident itself and the rights or wrongs of it, but this case along with so many others in recent years has prompted him to pose the question "Who the hell do we think we are?" If you're looking for "The Mastermind Show," well...you've come to the right place, but it is no more! Curtis is bringing all-new content to the podcasting realm with his new show simply titled "The Curtis Waltermire Show." Curtis Waltermire is a professional speaker, businessman, and entertainer who also spent numerous years as a pastor and teacher in Christian ministry. Today he enjoys his empty-nester years traveling with his wife of 31 years and speaking and entertaining at various events and venues all over the U.S. Visit Curtis' entertainment website: https://curtisthementalist.com/ For tour dates, locations, and times of Curtis' touring one-man comedy mind-reading show "The Mastermind Show" visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Join Curtis' Email List to Receive Updates on new videos, public show appearances, tour dates, free ticket giveaways, and more! http://eepurl.com/gIZ7sr All Content © 2022 Curtis Magic Entertainment. All rights reserved.

In this first episode of the brand-new season of show, Curtis talks about how a Church in Omaha, Nebraska caught a bunch of criticism for a phrase on their sign that was grossly misunderstood, about how quality and service in the hospitality industry at large seems to be at an all-time low, and the top 10 traits of some of his worst customers. Visit Curtis' Website: https://curtisthementalist.com/ For tour dates, locations, and times of Curtis' touring one-man comedy mind-reading show "The Mastermind Show" visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Join Curtis' Email List to Receive Updates on new videos, public show appearances, free ticket giveaways, special teach-a-trick sessions, and much more! http://eepurl.com/gIZ7sr

This week's episode is deviating from the norm a bit. A busy Christmas Holiday performing schedule is disrupting the schedule somewhat for the month of December, and the show is actually getting a complete overhaul. I take a few minutes today to talk about some things that are happening soon and replay one of my favorite interviews that I had this past year in an earlier episode. The episode is a replay of an interview I did with my friend and former Hollywood Stuntman Jeff Bornstein, who shares various stories about life doing movies in Hollywood, including the time he was actually knocked out during a fight scene by Sylvester Stallone. Jeff is a really great guy with some interesting stories. If you'd like to see the full interview, it is available on my YouTube channel where you can actually see some video of the scene where he was knocked out, as well as some of footage from Jeff's various travels from around the world. Also, if you haven't done so already, make sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel as future podcast episodes will be made available there in video form as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hbOGc_0fT4 SOME CORPORATE CHRISTMAS PARTY DATES STILL AVAILABLE. BOOK YOUR EVENTS AT: https://curtisthementalist.com or via email at bookings@curtisthementalist.com or even call us at 833-646-3737 Send us your thoughts, crazy stories, and feedback podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com For location, dates, and times of Curtis' comedy club and other public shows, visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Book Your Corporate and Private Events: https://curtisthementalist.com Book A Virtual Show: https://curtisthementalist.com/virtual-magic-shows-and-mentalism-shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/magiCurtis Cool Stuff: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/show-merch/

Today we're going to talk about what it's like to work as a Mall Santa, and some stories from the men who've actually donned the big red suits, including a funny personal story about the time yours truly played a mall Santa, and a little bit about Veteran's Day. Also, during a recent show, a lady comes onstage and gives me a double dose of the "Let's Go Brandon" Signal. Why? Not sure really, but I'll tell the story and YOU can decide. Video of Noerr Programs Santa University: https://youtu.be/x1WiKuoZl0w Mall Santas telling their stories on Blazo Comedy: https://youtu.be/QWZUPhEEkVc Heywood Banks' hilarious song "TOAST" https://youtu.be/8yfxjnySmBI SOME CORPORATE CHRISTMAS PARTY DATES STILL AVAILABLE. BOOK YOUR EVENTS AT: https://curtisthementalist.com or via email at bookings@curtisthementalist.com or even call us at 833-646-3737 Send us your thoughts, crazy stories, and feedback podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com For location, dates, and times of Curtis' comedy club and other public shows, visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Book Your Corporate and Private Events: https://curtisthementalist.com Book A Virtual Show: https://curtisthementalist.com/virtual-magic-shows-and-mentalism-shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/magiCurtis Cool Stuff: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/show-merch/

I don't know about you, but recently I've been in a bit of a funk. There's so much crazy stuff going on in our country. The inmates are running the asylum it seems. I have not had a Facebook account for over a year now, and I don't miss it one bit. My business has not suffered any as a result of it. I'm am still booking gigs, keeping in touch with friends and family, and going pretty strong. I have to occasionally take a break from all of the negativity. I recently came across a list of 40 different funny and strange things that people do that I found a bit amusing. There was practically nothing on this list that I have not done in some way, shape, or form. I'm sure you will think the same thing. I have curated a handful from this list of 40 and talk about and expound on them some today on this episode of the podcast. Are there any in particular that YOU are guilty of? Read the full article at Best of Life Online: https://bestlifeonline.com/40-hilarious-things-everyone-has-secretly-done/ Read Jake Hancock's article about Facebook's new name and what it means: https://www.fastcompany.com/90694365/you-com-radical-google-search-alternative Chicago's "Meta Company" Sues Facebook Over Name: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/us-based-meta-company-to-sue-facebook-for-infringing-upon-its-name-121110700282_1.html DON'T FORGET: November 13th @ 5PM last show of the year in Tulsa! Get tickets at https://tulsa.loonybincomedy.com or call 918-392-5653 Still a few November and December dates available for corporate Christmas party or Holiday party entertainment. Submit your event at https://curtisthementalist.com or via email at bookings@curtisthementalist.com or even call us at 833-646-3737 Send us your thoughts, crazy stories, and feedback podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com For location, dates, and times of Curtis' comedy club and other public shows, visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Book Your Corporate and Private Events: https://curtisthementalist.com Book A Virtual Show: https://curtisthementalist.com/virtual-magic-shows-and-mentalism-shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/magiCurtis Cool Stuff: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/show-merch/

International star magician and illusionist David Copperfield recently published a new book entitled "David Copperfield's History of Magic." Rachel Shteir of the Wall Street Journal recently wrote a review of this book, and I felt compelled to say something about it. Her review includes a somewhat critical section about David's insufficient homage to some of the women in magic history; so... I felt compelled to say something about this also. I mean, that's what people do in podcasts sometimes; say something in response to things other people have said. Next Public Show: Saturday, Nov 6th @5:00 PM at the Loony Bin Comedy Club in Wichita, KS. https://wichita.loonybincomedy.com or call 316-618-4242 Saturday, Nov 13th @5:00 PM at the Loony Bin Comedy Club in Tulsa, OK. https://tulsa.loonybincomedy.com or call 918-392-5653 DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE US A STAR-RATING AND REVIEW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLAYER! Still a few November, December, and January Dates Available for Christmas or Holiday Parties! Submit your event at https://curtisthementalist.com or via email at bookings@curtisthementalist.com or even call us at 833-646-3737 Send us your thoughts, crazy stories, and feedback podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com For location, dates, and times of Curtis' comedy club and other public shows, visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Book Your Corporate and Private Events: https://curtisthementalist.com Book A Virtual Show: https://curtisthementalist.com/virtual-magic-shows-and-mentalism-shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/magiCurtis Cool Stuff: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/show-merch/

Alec Baldwin fired a "prop gun" while on set of the film "Rust," and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. Many on social media and elsewhere are insisting that it is absolutely not his fault and that the blame lies on others in the production crew. I talk about this from the perspective of an actor who has been on several movie sets involving the use of guns, and as an 8 year military veteran in a combat arms MOS with considerable gun safety training. I also share a deeply personal experience about the time I almost killed several of my fellow soldiers during a training exercise in Alaska, as well as a recent experience with a Fall Festival show and why I rarely book them anymore...BY CHOICE. Chapters of the Episode: Intro and Opening Comments: 0:00 - 06:38 Why I Rarely Book Festivals or Outdoor Shows: 06:38 The Alec Baldwin Shooting: 22:50 The Time I Almost Killed Several Men (True Story): 37:07 So what are YOUR thoughts on the Alec Baldwin shooting? Let us know at podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com Leave us a rating and review wherever you're listening to the podcast. November 6th @ 5PM last show of the year in Wichita! Get tickets at https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/tickets-dates-showtimes/ or go to wichita.loonybincomedy.com or call 316-618-HAHA (4242) Still a few November and December dates available. Submit your event at https://curtisthementalist.com or via email at bookings@curtisthementalist.com or even call us at 833-646-3737 Send us your thoughts, crazy stories, and feedback podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com For location, dates, and times of Curtis' comedy club and other public shows, visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Book Your Corporate and Private Events: https://curtisthementalist.com Book A Virtual Show: https://curtisthementalist.com/virtual-magic-shows-and-mentalism-shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/magiCurtis Cool Stuff: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/show-merch/

Today I talk about Aaron Rodgers' recent' "I own you, I f*****g own you" comments to Chicago Bears fans, the ridiculous state of affairs in the NFL, and a trend I've seen for some time in certain Millennials who attend live shows. I also talk about why I am no longer performing shows for high school after proms. UPCOMING PUBLIC SHOW Oct 23rd Conway Springs Kansas Fall Festival Show 1:00 PM City Center Main Stage Booking Corporate Holiday shows--dates are limited. CurtisTheMentalist.com Virtual Shows--if you or someone you know are planning a virtual event, visit the website, click the "Virtual Shows" tab to find out more and submit an inquiry for a quote for your event. My wife, Ann, or I will send you a quote right away! Send us your feedback, scam stories, weird news, and any other interesting or fun stuff at podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com Aaron Rodgers Interview on Pat McAfee's show: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/aaron-rodgers-slams-woke-cancel-180147639.html Email Us: podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com For location, dates, and times of Curtis' comedy club and other public shows, visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Corporate and Private Events: https://curtisthementalist.com Virtual Shows: https://curtisthementalist.com/virtual-magic-shows-and-mentalism-shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/magiCurtis Cool Stuff: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/show-merch/

Halloween is right around the corner and Curtis is one of the few mentalists who could care less. No séances, haunted houses or bizarre magic shows are put on by this dude. However, he does have a favorite Count Dracula that he chats about, along with reading a funny excerpt from one of his favorite writers Thomas Sowell, as well as some hilarious stories from IT workers who share some of the ridiculous customer support calls they've been on that will make anyone with even a fleeting knowledge of computers, phones, etc., feel like a tech wizard. Don't forget, no show this Saturday Oct 9th in Tulsa. Curtis will be in Denver all weekend to perform at a three-day convention. Oct 23rd Conway Springs Kansas Fall Festival Show Check out details on their Facebook page here. CurtisTheMentalist.com Virtual Shows--if you or someone you know are planning a virtual event, visit the website, click the "Virtual Shows" tab to find out more and submit an inquiry for a quote for your event. My wife, Ann, or I will send you a quote right away! Send us your feedback, scam stories, weird news, and any other interesting or fun stuff at podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com Orson Welles speaks to David Frost on Cold Reading https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjPsnfysrp8 BuzzFeed Article of Hilarious IT Stories https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleno/it-professionals-are-sharing-the-worst-cases-of-computer Become A Mastermind Show Podcast Member! Receive free tickets to shows and other cool stuff by signing up at: mastermindshowcomedy.com/podcast Send us your scam stories, RoadKill contributions, and more at podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com For location, dates, and times of Curtis' comedy club and other public shows, visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Corporate and Private Events: https://curtisthementalist.com Virtual Shows: https://curtisthementalist.com/virtual-magic-shows-and-mentalism-shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/magiCurtis Cool Stuff: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/show-merch/

Why the five-week hiatus? Curtis does some s'plainin' in this episode. Another magician wins on AGT. Congratulations to Dustin Tavella, this year's finale winner of America's Got Talent! See the announcement here. Get your tickets NOW for Curtis' Oct 2nd LIVE show at the Loony Bin Comedy Club in Wichita, KS! Call the box office at 316-618-4242 or click here to reserve your tickets online! Let us know what you think! Be sure to leave us a star-rating and review on your favorite podcast player! Become a Mastermind Show Member! Use the sign-up form on any one of the podcast episode pages at https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/podcast . Curtis is giving away free tickets, special prizes, tricks to play on your friends, staff, and co-workers, show you how to look like a genius even when you're not, and other subscriber only content. Tell us about your favorite Pet Peeves: podcast@mastermindshowcomedy.com For location, dates, and times of Curtis' other comedy clubs and other public shows, visit: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/ Corporate and Private Events: https://curtisthementalist.com Virtual Shows: https://curtisthementalist.com/virtual-magic-shows-and-mentalism-shows/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/magiCurtis Cool Stuff: https://mastermindshowcomedy.com/show-merch/

I have a very special guest on the show today...I told you about him last week. I can't tell you how thrilled I am to have him sitting and chatting with me today. He's a man who has circled the entertainment globe a number of times. He has some great stories to share with us from over 50 years in the entertainment business as a comedy magician, actor, speaker, and variety entertainer. He's performed for and worked with such world-renown names such as David Bowie, Kenny Rogers, Steven Spielberg, and Orson Welles, just to name a few. Originally from London, he's entertained British Royalty, American Presidents, Business Legends and Hollywood Icons. In Las Vegas he's performed at Bally's, Caesar's Palace, Harrah's, and the Luxor and has been regular featured performer on most major cruise ship lines. In my opinion, this is a guy who has just done it all--he's had a wonderful career in the world of magic, comedy and entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome with me, Mr. Nick Lewin. Highlights of the discussion: Early Influences--Anthony Newly, Bob Newhart Begin working clubs at 18 Move to L.A. Meets Robin Williams in Newport Beach Laugh Stop The Magic Castle A Brit With A Love for Country Music His relationship with David Bowie His star-studded audience at his first show at the Magic Castle Sharing the bill with Morey Amsterdam Orson Welles The Entertainment Files Kenny Rogers and The Gambler Alfred Hitchcock Presents Kung Fu Steven Spielberg Maurice Fogel Nick's Website: http://www.nicklewin.com/

Did you know there's a RIGHT way and a WRONG way to tickle a rat? What happens when you DON'T tickle them properly? I also talk about the decreasing length of people's attention spans and the effect it seems to be having on our society's overall mental health, as well as teaching an amazing old trick that was recently called to memory from many years ago that you can learn in just seven short minutes and blow the minds of your staff, friends, family, and co-workers! NYT Article About Rat Tickling The Mice and Rat Plague Last Year in Australia My friend Matt Johnson's Recent Appearance on America's Got Talent Learn The Amazing and Cool Mind Reading Trick Here on My Website GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS SATURDAY'S SHOW IN TULSA, OK