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"Yes, We Are Open" Podcast Season 4 Episode 8 - Top Talent Entertainment Agency
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"Yes, We Are Open" Podcast Season 4 Episode 8 - Top Talent Entertainment Agency

May 23, 2023
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In 1984 Michael Lissack left his job in an aluminum company to pursue his dream of becoming a professional magician. Thus Mr. Magik was born. 

Things were going well for Mr. Magik, but Michael noticed his clients kept asking him if he knew other entertainers they could hire for other gigs, so rather than turn them away, he saw an opportunity to create an agency that brought together acts of all types together giving birth to Top Talent Entertainment Agency.

Michael’s son Nevil—aka The Marvellous Magician—took over the family business 15 years ago and has continued to grow it’s roster and client base. But what happens to a company who’s business is to provide live entertainment, during a time when that isn’t possible?


Listen to find out. 

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You can learn more about Top Talent Entertainment at toptalent.ca.

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Al Grego

Al Grego

Emerging Channels Communication Manager

Al Grego is the producer and host of the multi-award-winning Yes, We Are Open and Just Good Business podcasts for Moneris. His interests outside of work include podcasting, blogging, and music.

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