The Art of Magic and Success, with Steve Varro, Christian Illusionist (Hello, Self… Episode 45)
Host Patricia Leonard welcomed Christian illusionist Steve Varro to the Hello Self… Podcast, who shared his journey from a childhood interest in magic to a distinguished career entertaining audiences worldwide.
Steve discussed his transition from secular magic to gospel illusions after his conversion to Christianity, the importance of marketing, and maintaining client relationships.
He emphasized belief in oneself and the value of quality over quantity. Steve also provided actionable advice on business practices, advertising strategies, and the significance of maintaining integrity in one’s career.
Steve is coming out of retirement to perform live June 2, 2024 at Patricia Leonard’s High Heels Cabaret at PEG Studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hello, Self… is presented by Patricia Leonard & Associates and produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
Steve Varro, Christian Illusionist
Like most sleight of hand artists, Varro became interested with the world of illusion as a young boy. After 10 years of reading and studying all he could about the art of sleight of hand, Steve started performing for organizations around his hometown of South Bend, Indiana. Since that time Steve has become a full time professional, traveling throughout the United States, Canada and beyond, performing for Service Clubs, Corporate Events, Schools, Colleges, and Youth Retreats. Varro is the recipient of many awards during his 20 plus years as a professional entertainer, including the Grand Prize Award of Excellence, from the Magical Arts Guild in California.
Steve discovered the potential of “Gospel Illusion” when he was asked to perform at a church Camp Meeting, after his conversion to Christianity in 1975.
In 1978 Steve Varro became a full-time Christian Illusionist, presenting his programs at Christian Schools, Camps, Churches and Youth Rallies as well as Conventions.
Having performed in all 50 states, 5 Provinces of Canada, and 34 countries of the world, Steve now resides near Nashville Tennessee. In his travels, Steve has performed with or for: magicians Harry Blackstone and David Copperfield, actress Jane Russell, actor Clifton Davis and western TV & movie stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans and the President of Papua New Guinea. Steve has also been honored to present a command performance before the Heads of State of Barbados, in the West Indies
Over the years Steve has developed several seminars and authored 8 books on Gospel Magic, Showmanship and Comedy. His lectures have been presented throughout the World.
Steve Varro served 7 years as the International President of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians. He and his wife Barbara were the owner of “Dock Haley Gospel Magic Company” The world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of Gospel Magic and Books for 18 years, and now own Estates of Magic, an organization that helps retired or widows of magicians arrange for the sale of their props.
About Hello, Self…
Hello, Self… is a biweekly podcast focused on inspiring stories of turning dreams into reality. Join coach and author Patricia Leonard and her guests as they share life-changing Hello, Self… moments.
Hello, Self… is brought to you by Patricia Leonard & Associates and is based on the new book by Patricia Leonard, Hello, Self.., available here.
The show is produced by Arlia Hoffman in association with Business RadioX®. You can find this show on all the major podcast apps. The complete show archive is here.
Patricia Leonard, Host of Hello, Self…
Patricia Leonard is President of RUNWAY TO SUCCESS, a division of Patricia Leonard & Associates located in Nashville, TN. She is a MESSAGE ARTIST speaker, career & business coach, author and magazine columnist. Patricia consults with clients on leadership, empowerment, career management, entrepreneurship and the power of language. Her work is focused on helping clients find their runway to success!
She has a professional background in management, human resources, corporate training, business consulting and talent development. Patricia has worked with companies in the service, music, banking, manufacturing, publishing, warehousing, healthcare, academic, retail and financial industries, and has taught management classes as an adjunct professor.
Patricia has a degree in Human Resource Management, is certified as a Career Coach and Consulting Hypnotist and is MBTI qualified.
Her volunteer energies are focused on Women in Film and Television-Nashville, where she is a Board Vice President; Dress for Success as the Advisory Board President; and International Coaching Federation-Nashville where she held Board roles for several years.
Patricia is the author of Wearing High Heels in a Flip Flop World, BECOMING WOMAN…a journal of personal discovery, THE NOW, HOW & WOW of Success, Happenings, a full year calendar of inspirational messages and a spoken word album titled, I AM…
She enjoys songwriting, creating poetry and has written a one-woman show and artistic speech she performs titled Hello, Self…, about a woman in midlife reinventing herself, which led to her new book by the same name, available here.
On the personal side, Patricia, describes herself as a woman, lover of life, mother, grandmother, career professional and message artist; AND in that order! Her goal is to continue inspiring others, of any age, to START NOW creating and expanding their Runway to Success.
She believes that life is a gift, the way we wrap it is our choice.
