

#084: Matthew Dicks – Lessons From A Storytelling Champion
25 snips Mar 29, 2021
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Meeting David Blaine
- At the 2015 Moth Ball, Matthew Dicks met David Blaine.
- Blaine, impressed by Dicks's story, recorded it on his phone and revealed his identity.
Mutual Respect
- David Blaine's admiration for Dicks's story leveled the playing field between the two.
- It transformed their interaction into a conversation between two storytellers.
Critique from Steve Zimmer
- Steve Zimmer critiqued Dicks, saying he doesn't care what others think, forcing him to tell good stories.
- Zimmer's vulnerability on stage makes him relatable, unlike Dicks's confidence, which widens the gap.