I’m more comfortable as an old school host where I ad lib jokes and move things along. Past emcees for ICON used costumes, props, or scripted pieces which are not my thing.
Research is good: After getting the call, I binged YouTube videos of my favorite talk show and podcast hosts and read their thoughts about a successful show. Thank god I learned this after my opening monologue. A performer at the conference told me you have 3 minutes to win an audience. Some even mentioned how they were turned off by emcees who try to be comic geniuses or purposely outrageous. More than one attendee said they liked how my emceeing wasn’t about me. When talking about yourself, make it relate to the audience. She said never try to prove that you are clever or brilliant. Thank god it turned out well and I still have a career!Īfter time to reflect, here are nuggets of advice from myself and others which could help you crush as emcee if you’re lucky enough to get a call:Īn emcee needs to be visible and invisible at the same time: My wife is a performer and choreographer who has emceed many award shows. A wrong step here or there could have made it an awkward time for all.
The reaction from attendees and speakers went beyond my dreams and it was fun pretending to be a talk show host for two days. Emceeing ICON10 -The Illustration Conference in Detroit was both a thrilling and frightening experience.
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