Next Step Workshop

I'm excited to announce that Greg Phillips will be joining us for our Next Step workshop. I met Greg years ago at the International Fellowship of Christian Magicians Convention. He was emceeing the evening program that I happened to perform on...so we shared a dressing room.

When I saw this guy in action, I honestly thought, I've NEVER seen a better emcee. Greg commanded the stage while he also helped the audience relax and grow in anticipation for the next act. We laughed and laughed. He made EVERYONE look good. (EVEN ME!)

So anyway, Greg has agreed to join us and help us with magic routines and performance concepts. Here's a bit more about Greg:

Greg Phillips has made a lifetime career of comedy magic and ministry. His credits include performing as the warm-up act for Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld and numerous others. Greg worked on Christian radio as the #1 morning show commentator in Florida. Greg is a creator. Greg has numerous magic effects on the professional market. He also creates gospel magic effects. He worked as a rep for Daytona Magic for a number of years and now is the president of the SeaCoast Magic Club.

Greg understands design and what impacts the emotions of an audience. He has designed and marketed creative night clubs — one which was bought out by Disney.

Greg is also an evangelist and a pastor. He has guided over 20 missions trips featuring children’s outreaches including clowning, puppetry, drama, music, juggling and magic.

Red Skelton said of Greg, “You are magical, charming and funny! What a combination. You will go places.” And Greg is! He’s coming to the Next Step workshop!

For more information on Greg and his creative ministry go to www.gregphillips.net

Our Next Step workshop will be held at the facility of Cokesbury United Methodist Church, with our primary hostess being Jennifer Howard. The church is located at:

Cokesbury United Methodist
10030 Scarsdale Blvd
Houston, TX 77089
Office phone: 281-484-9243

We do not book your hotel for you. There are a number of options in the area. Jennifer recommends these:

Hampton Houston - Pearland
6515 Broadway Street
Pearland, TX
$79.00 (breakfast included)
1-281-484-9243
(This is a brand new hotel and the manager did give us a lower price.)

Courtyard Marriott
9190 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX
$75.00 (includes shuttle to and from Hobby Airport, also to dinner)
1-800-230-4130
(This is the one that the "Joey to the World" conference usually uses.)

As people register for the Next Step workshop, they may note that they want to share a hotel room with roommate. We can try to connect attendees to accomplish that. (No guarantees, of course.)