Magic mix of transferable skills, planning, and luck
06/01/23 • 50 min
From Army trombonist to world-famous magician is quite a life switch. Richard Jones, Britain’s Got Talent winner, shares behind-the-scenes secrets of presenting the impossible on stage – even when things don’t go as planned. He also reveals the motivations and meticulous planning that helped fuel his journey to the top.
The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Army trombonist to world-famous magician is quite a life switch. Richard Jones, Britain’s Got Talent winner, shares behind-the-scenes secrets of presenting the impossible on stage – even when things don’t go as planned. He also reveals the motivations and meticulous planning that helped fuel his journey to the top.
The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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