Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Remy Connor. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Remy, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?
When I was a child, I grew up in a terrible household. Even the black sheep wanted nothing to do with me. But, I always had to go to the family events to keep up appearances. It would’ve been strange for me not to be there. Of course, I wanted to be anywhere but there.
I remember showing up for Thanksgiving dinner at 8 or 9 years and making the decision that if I had to be there, I may as well enjoy it. That’s when I started looking for things to enjoy. I started finding the comedy and happiness in the room. This is something that I have brought with me through my entire life. It’s allowed me to find the joy in even the most mundane activities; long flights, waiting in lines, sitting in traffic, customer service, etc. The more you practice, the easier it becomes.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I have explored the art of magic professionally for the past 22 years. This career has been a dream come true, allowing me to explore both the world and my creative passion. As a magician, I have the joy of seeing people forget about their personal problems and woes, and, for a brief moment, believe in the impossible again. For years, I have developed a new show called “The Road Scholar”. This show is an exploration of where we have been, where we are going, and how those paths will intersect. The show is available for private and public events.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Practice, passion, and willing exploration.
Whatever you are doing, make sure you practice, practice well, and practice what you need to practice.
If you find your passion in life, you can find the time to practice the parts you enjoy and the parts that you don’t want to practice. Magic is good and fun, but writing proposals can be tedious. When I focus on the magic, the rest of the proposal becomes easy.
Lastly, willing exploration. To be willing to take your ideas further and further. To explore an idea where you might be wrong. Every chance to discover that you’re incorrect can lead you to the next great discovery.
How would you spend the next decade if you somehow knew that it was your last?
The biggest issue I have found in my career is finding people to work and collaborate with. Magic is viewed as a solitary practice, and is often misconstrued as a child’s party suggestion.
For most people, there are only children’s birthday party magicians and Vegas headliners; but there is a spectrum in between. There are very few magic venues in the country, but these assumptions about magic make it hard to partner with local businesses and venues. It’s a constant uphill battle convincing a luxury bar that a magic show would fit at their establishment. This has only slightly hindered my progress as it has forced me to grow my salesman skills and create unique presentations.
Remember, all challenges are just another chance to grow.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.remyconnor.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkedmagician/?hl=en
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RemyConnor870
Image Credits
Photographer Jorge Parra
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