A new book written by Robert Strong and David Martinez
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Business wisdom… told through magic
Creating and maintaining a happy and healthy work culture is the responsibility of everyone—executives, managers, and individual contributors. If you’re part of a team at work, this book is for you! Written by two magicians who have dedicated their lives to captivating and entertaining audiences, Amaze & Delight offers valuable insights on how to create fun, memorable experiences for your coworkers and customers. You’ll enjoy illuminating stories from their careers in magic, comedy, and high-tech. And you’ll learn helpful, practical advice that you can start implementing right away, including:
Plus, you'll get detailed instruction for nine magic tricks you can use to wow your coworkers and friends. Ready to start transforming your work? Contact David or Robert to learn more about how you can get your hands on a copy of this valuable new book. |
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About the Authors
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Robert Strong has been voted San Francisco’s “Best Magician” three times and “Best Comedian” twice by the Bay Guardian. He is Google’s unofficial Chief Magic Officer and has been teaching magic there for years to stimulate creativity in the people who work there. He performs at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, consults and invents magic tricks that are performed by other professional magicians, produces conferences for professional speakers and entertainers, and books some of the world’s top talent for live appearances at corporate events. He is the co-producer and host of Comedy Talks: Conversations with the Legends of Comedy and has shared the stage with countless celebrities, including Robin Williams. He has performed in 50 countries, all 50 states, and twice at the White House. He has been a 10-year artist-in-residence at the Smithsonian Institution, resident magician at TEDx San Francisco, resident magician at Singularity University, resident magician at SF Sketchfest, and he sits on the board of the non-profit Wonderfest.
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David Martinez spent most of his 30-year career in dual roles. By day, he worked as a copywriter in advertising, marketing, and product development—including the last 17 years in various senior creative roles at Apple in Cupertino. On evenings and weekends, he honed his craft as a magician performing at company celebrations, private parties, birthdays, festivals, team-building events, and more. In October 2021, he left Apple to focus on magic, speaking, and writing. He has won awards for his magic, and he currently serves as president of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M. Ring 216). Prior to all that, David received a bachelor's degree in English from U.C. Berkeley. In addition to writing for high-tech companies like Apple and Logitech, he is the author of The Book of Baseball Literacy. He lives in San Jose with his wife, daughter, and son.
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