Don't just hold a mic...weaponize it!
This Will Be Mic...So There's No Confusion
Why this essay exists?
“The mic is an extension of your hand – and your intent.”
If you’ve ever been ambushed by a corded mic at a gig and suddenly felt like you were starring in a low-budget sci-fi film (with the cable as your tail), this essay is for you.
This Will Be Mic…So There’s No Confusion isn’t just a “how to hold a microphone” piece. It’s a practical, laugh-out-loud guide to mastering the handheld mic as both a tool and a weapon in your performance arsenal. You’ll learn how it can:
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Lock you into The Power Triangle — a stagecraft technique to keep your presence grounded.
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Enhance your comic image instantly.
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Provide a psychological barrier when debuting new material.
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Double as a comedy prop for visual gags and sound effects.
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Open up stage cueing possibilities to connect with volunteers (without the audience hearing your secrets).
Who's It For?
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Magicians
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Stand Up Comedians
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Speakers
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Emcees
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Anyone who ever faces a crowd with a mic in hand
If you use a handheld microphone — or might have to someday — this is the deep dive you didn’t know you needed.
What's Inside?
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How to eliminate “Happy Feet” and control your movement.
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Why a handheld mic can make you look funnier before you even say a word.
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Subtle ways to cue your onstage helpers while keeping the audience in the palm of your hand.
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Sound tips (literally) that make your punchlines land harder.
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Tricks to avoid awkward mic stand adjustments mid-show.
- Why I hate the gimcrack (and why I always have one in my case)!
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The art of setting yourself up to look and sound like a pro.