Magic, Banjos and so much more- Meet Bill Palmer
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In Episode #64 of “Hear ye, hear ye, A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast”, I sit down with Bill Palmer, the Man behind Merlin the Magician. Merlin the Magician performed and worked at Texas Renaissance Festival for over 25 years. But that is not even half the story; Bill Palmer is a lifetime resident of Houston TX, and he graduated from Rice University, -and is a well-known magician in Houston and throughout the world. Bill learned accordion from his father, a well-known musician and writer of musical books. So, as a teenager, he started Banjo and quickly astounded his teachers. He then...
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Striving for Excellence; A man's Passion for the Texas Renaissance Festival
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We invite you to enjoy episode #63 of Hera ye, hear ye; A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast! IN this episode we visit the Once and Future General Manager, Jeff Baldwin. WE recorded this episode in the fall before the release of Ren Faire, the movie. When we spoke with Jeff he was once again the Entertainment director, after serving his second time as General Manager. He talks about the pain of losing the position and the need to return and the happiness of once again being a part of the Festival he cares so much about. Unbeknownst to him at the time of the recording, George Coulam, the volatile...
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Lord Randolph & Lady Jane of Chainmaille Fashion & Jayne's Coyne Jewelry Retire
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The King visits With Lord Randolph. Randolph shares his life changing story of how Jane, a coin carver, chainmail, and George Coulam transformed an a broken veteran battling PTSD and alcoholism into the Lord of Chainmaille Fashions and a Renaissance legend.
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The Great Rondini
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The Texas Renaissance Festival King speaks with Rondini Alexander Porter. The Great Rondini has performed at TRF for nearly 15 years. An Escape Artist, magician and showman, Rondini pushes the limits, challenging himself and his audience to escape the mundane and embrace life's extremes with dignity and love.
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New Wineskins Leather Magicians: Joy & Curtis Burrell Following in Daddy's Footsteps
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Goodly Folks,, In episode 60, I speak the New Wineskin Leather Magicians. These artisans have been involved with Renaissance Festivals from around the country for over 50 years. Curtis Burrell started a business that has lasted 4 generations and though each generation has their own style and stride, they follow in daddy's footsteps. Huzzah! -The King Follow the link below to download Episode 60 and all our previous podcast episodes. https://www.texrenfest.com/podcast
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New Wineskins Leather Magicians: Joy & Curtis Burrell Following in Daddy's Footsteps
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Goodly Folks,, In episode 60, I speak the New Wineskin Leather Magicians. These artisans have been involved with Renaissance Festivals from around the country for over 50 years. Curtis Burrell started a business that has lasted 4 generations and though each generation has their own style and stride, they follow in daddy's footsteps. Huzzah! -The King Follow the link below to download Episode 60 and all our previous podcast episodes. https://www.texrenfest.com/podcast
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Alli Goff- From Texas Girl to Renaissance Artist & Woman
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In this episode the King continues learning about one the Texas Renaissance Festival's premier shops - Great Hall Designs. In our last episode, number 58, we spoke with Jon Coiner who has spent over 50 years creating, teaching, sharing his vast variety of talents, knowledge and his enduring friendship. In this episode we talk with his business partner, Alli Goff. Alli shares her story about growing up in Texas, becoming an artist, and getting involved with renaissance festivals. She talks about learning from a wide array of artists and finally finding her place working along side and with Jon...
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Great Hall Designs Part 1- Jon Coiner
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Join The King as he speaks with Jon Coiner. Jon was one of the first artists George Coulam called upon to bring their wares to his newly created Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Soon George would open the Texas Renaissance Festival, and again he looked to Jon to display sell his amazing art. Jon has shown his wares at Renaissance festivals across the country. Jon has also spent time teaching, sharing his experiences and lifting up other artists across the globe ,who have gone on to be successful artists opened their own shops and businesses. Jon is always learning and expanding and at 82 he is...
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Great Hall Designs Part 1- Jon Coiner
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Join The King as he speaks with Jon Coiner. Jon was one of the first artists George Coulam called upon to bring their wares to his newly created Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Soon George would open the Texas Renaissance Festival, and again he looked to Jon to display sell his amazing art. Jon has shown his wares at Renaissance festivals across the country. Jon has also spent time teaching, sharing his experiences and lifting up other artists across the globe ,who have gone on to be successful artists opened their own shops and businesses. Jon is always learning and expanding and at 82 he is...
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Rio Blue: Bridging Hemispheres
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Episode 57 focus is Rio Blue, this multi-talented performer gained his chops by traveling the United States learning from a variety of artists, performers, musicians, actors, craftsmen, and his beloved guru. His love of art, music, poetry, and life has been his bridge from a quiet town in the desert of Chile to traveling the United performers States and performing at renaissance festivals for over 50 years. He has been a carpenter, cook, puppeteer, stilt walker, musician, artist, booth owner, community activist and more. Folks recognize him by his friendly smile and joyful laugh. Rio is a...
info_outlineJoin The King as he speaks with Jon Coiner. Jon was one of the first artists George Coulam called upon to bring their wares to his newly created Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Soon George would open the Texas Renaissance Festival, and again he looked to Jon to display sell his amazing art. Jon has shown his wares at Renaissance festivals across the country. Jon has also spent time teaching, sharing his experiences and lifting up other artists across the globe ,who have gone on to be successful artists opened their own shops and businesses. Jon is always learning and expanding and at 82 he is no hurry to slow down- Huzzah!