Onwards To Victory
Welcome to Onwards To Victory, the show where the world’s most fascinating performers lift the velvet curtain and reveal what really happens behind the spotlight.
Hosted by Magnus Danger Magnus, a multi award winning international showman with more than 25 years performing at the biggest theatres and arts festivals across the globe, this is your backstage pass into the minds of the most creative, chaotic and passion driven humans on the planet.
Every episode, Magnus sits down with the performers who have survived it, shaped it and kept it alive. The drag icons, circus legends, comedians, freak show artists, burlesque royalty and the new generation of wild creative geniuses who are reshaping live entertainment.
This is the real conversation, not the PR version.
The stories nobody tells.
The failures nobody admits.
The resilience, the heartbreak, the obsession and the victories that define a life in showbiz.
If you want to understand how extraordinary people think, create, survive and succeed in one of the most unforgiving industries in the world, or if you simply love creativity, chaos and a proper laugh, you have found your new favourite show.
Join Magnus and his guests on their journey to greatness.
This is Onwards To Victory, the greatest podcast in human history.
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Onwards To Victory
Garry Starr on Clowning, Ditching His Smartphone & Getting Used to Performing Without Pants | EP 13
Damien Warren Smith, better known on stage as Garry Starr, trained under the legendary Philippe Gaulier in Paris. His clowning blends incisive wit with lovable physical comedy. He is the creative force behind Garry Starr Performs Everything, Conquers Troy and Greece Lightning, plus you might have spotted him in Love My Way and Law and Order UK. His multi-award winning show Classic Penguins in which he struts in a tailcoat with no pants and penguin flippers and leaves audiences roaring.
In this episode of Onwards to Victory Damien reveals why he ditched his smartphone to turbo charge creativity, what dating life on tour is really like, why a universal basic income could be the lifeline every artist needs, and a wealth of captivating anecdotes, reflections and behind the scenes insights. If you are looking for an easy listen and want to dive into the world of clowning this is the one!
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Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!
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