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Can a Telepath in 2031 Still Use Hand Gestures?

by Tony Shea and Dan O'Day McClellan December 19, 2014

In our continuing series, USE THE PHYSICAL BODY, Dan O’Day McClellan and I examine how physical gestures can be incorporated into your daily life and help you create a powerful interpersonal communication paradigm with friends and close associates. Today, we’ll be focusing on upper body gestures using the arms and hands, as well as adding […]

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Let’s Start A New Dance Craze, Shall We? (25 step by step instructions)

by Tony Shea November 21, 2014

  Now that this election is finally behind us, I can again focus on what I truly love, namely dance. At 6’ 1” and 215 pounds, I guess you could say that I was born to dance, the same way that a fish is born to swim or that a bird is meant to fly. […]

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Grow a Sac You Bearded Hipsters!

by Nate "Chops" Johnson October 10, 2014

Let me start this article by saying, I realize having a thick beard is socially acceptable right now. A lot of guys are growing them that never did before, and I completely understand why most men have not been able to grow them out previously…work environment, what women want/expect. Men’s appearances are very much driven […]

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Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival – Who’s Ready For Some Fun!

by Jay Hood October 3, 2014

If you are in the Poconos this October, make plans to attend the Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival. I picked up a brochure while traveling through Southeastern Pennsylvania and I have to say, I don’t see how this doesn’t get added to my October calendar. And it should be added to your October itinerary as well.

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It Came from 2000: The Palm VIIx

by Jay Hood August 15, 2014

Tap. Tap. Tappity tappity tap. Tap TAP TAP TAP! That, my friends, is the sound of productivity. That is the sound of a captain of industry hard at work. That is the sound of a mover. The sound of a shaker. The sound of a man doing BIG things. Checking his calendar. Checking his notebook. […]

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Local Possum Arrested After Outrageous Ruse

by L.D. Stringer August 14, 2014

Xavier P. Possum finds himself in the Los Angeles County Jail tonight charged with multiple counts of fraud, essentially facing life in prison since the average lifespan of a possum is only 6 to 7 years.

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Hey Pass Me a Beer

by Tony Shea July 26, 2014

As their Facebook  bio attests, “The Packard Brothers are the idiots that have brought you viral hits such as “Real Life Angry Birds,” “Hey Pass Me A Beer,” and the bowling trick shot franchise including “More Awesome Bowling Trick Shots.” Indeed, since 2001, the two brothers from Wisconsin have been serving up some awesome viral joy on […]

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South Mistakes 4 Inches of Snow for End Times – 10 Driving Safety Tips

by Tony Acquaviva February 13, 2014

It was absolute Thunderdome in North Carolina today. Now that the sun has set, people are abandoning their cars and eating one another on the street, in a humiliating orgy of crushed Camaro quarter panels and pink snow. The following is how to survive moderate snowfall (which is what this is). Pay attention, The South, […]

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Tim Heidecker Cavalcade of Insanity

by Jay Hood February 3, 2014

Today is the 38th birthday of Tim Heidecker, and words cannot do justice to the strange and hilarious output of his career thus far, mixing surrealism with slapstick that you have to see for yourself to understand. Climb on board and get ready for the weird ride.

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Benny Hill – The Fastest Milkman in the West

by Tony Shea December 11, 2013

Perhaps almost unbelievably, this song was Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart on this day back in 1971. Benny Hill, beyond being one of England’s legendary funnymen with his singular brand of nudie slapstick, was a milkman in his real life. Who knew? **You should like Shea Magazine on Facebook HERE!**

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AT LAST! HOW TO BE STEVE MARTIN!

by Eric Hoffman December 11, 2013

HOW TO BE STEVE MARTIN! By Prof. Eric Hoffman™ and Dr. Gary Rudoren© (From the book Comedy By The Numbers©, a how-to manual explaining the secrets of humor and popularity!  Published by McSweeney’s and available here.  Now in its historic 2nd printing.) The 1st EVER step-by-step breakdown of a career that will last a lifetime! […]

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Meeting Garrett Morris

by Dan O'Day McClellan November 20, 2013

I have been lucky enough to perform comedy for 12+ years in Los Angeles, mostly all improv, and recently stand-up at The Comedy Store and the MBar among other venues. Along the way, I’ve met some of the greats, including the legendary Garrett Morris.

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Face the Truth

by Bill Chott October 21, 2013

Thus far in our continuing series we’ve examined how amateurs can use facial expressions in their daily lives to improve their overall communication strategy. Today, we’ll focus on the professional applications as Bill Chott demonstrates some of the facial expressions he has used in his work in The Ringer, The Wizards of Waverly Place, and […]

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