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InnovEights episode 12 – Doug McKenzie – Magic & Technology

On episode 12 of the InnovEights podcast, Michael Mode talks with magician Doug McKenzie about inspiration, innovation & life hacks. Doug McKenzie is a New York-based entertainer
who has traveled the world reading minds and stealing watches from corporate clients and celebrities such as Lebron James, John Mayer and Paris Hilton. Doug also talks about consulting on TV specials for his friend David Blaine and other top magicians around the world. DougMcKenzie.com

Michael Mode is a speaker, magician and innovation consultant who teaches companies how to Think Like A Magician to solve challenges that seem impossible.

InnovEights episode 8 – Adam Rubin – New York Times bestselling author, inventor and magician

adam-rubinOn episode 8 of InnovEights, Michael Mode talks with New York Times bestselling author, Adam Rubin, about the creative roads that led him to the role of a children’s book author. To date, Adam has written seven hugely popular titles, including Dragons Love Tacos, Secret Pizza Party and Robo-Sauce.  Michael and Adam also talk about creativity and the roles that magic and puzzles play in unlocking ideas.

Click here to listen to the interview now… https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit/innoveights-episode-8-adam-rubin-new-york-times-bestselling-author-inventor-and-magician

 

Michael Mode is a speaker and innovation consultant who teaches companies how to Think Like A Magician to solve challenges that might seem impossible.

InnovEights episode 6 – Ken Klosterman – Magic Collector, Historian and Baking Hall Of Fame Inductee

On Episode 6 of InnovEights, Michael Mode talks with magic collector & Baking Hall of Fame Inductee, Ken Klosterman, about Salon de Magie, Ken’s magic collection located in an abandoned salt mine 83 feet and 6 inches under his Ohio residence. Ken’s collection has been recognized by The Smithsonian and is considered to be the most historically significant magic collection in the world.

Mr. Klosterman also shares fascinating stories from the time he spent running The Klosterman Baking Company, including his chance meeting with McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc. The Klosterman Baking Company has a long history of innovation and holds claim to many “firsts” in the Cincinnati area, including the first square loaf of bread, the first hamburger bun and the first buns packaged in plastic wrap. Click the following link to listen to the interview now:  https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit/innoveights-ep6-ken-klosterman-world-renowned-magic-collector-baking-hall-of-famer

 

Michael Mode is a speaker and innovation consultant who teaches companies how to Think Like A Magician to solve challenges that seem impossible.

InnovEights Podcast Episode 2 – Mark Setteducati – Multiple Patent Holder and Toy Inventor

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In the second episode of his InnovEights Podcast, Michael Mode talks with highly regarded toy, puzzle & magic inventor Mark Setteducati.  Mark talks about creativity and shares some of the innovation techniques he’s used to create products for Hasbro, SpinMaster, Tenyo and Random House. Mark worked with Milton Bradley to develop, Magic Works, the best selling magic line of all-time, generating $20 million in the first year alone. In 2010, Mark was awarded the Most Innovative Toy of The Year Award for his hightly-innovative JIGAZO Puzzle.  Mark Setteducati holds multiple patents for his creations, including puzzles for the Rubik’s line and puzzles for Mattel, for which he served as a creative consultant for Harry Potter. Click this link to listen to the full 20-minute conversation http://www.podcastdetroit.com/audio/innoveights-with-michael-mode-episode-2/