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• A Look At The Benign Violation Theory
  This article takes a close look at the Benign Violation Theory developed by Peter McGraw and reveals some of the apparent holes in the theory related to its efficacy claims.
• A Brief Video Example Of Bombing On Stage
  The last thing that a comedian wants to do is bomb on stage. Ironically, it is usually the comedian themselves who is the cause of the poor performance on stage. This article contains a brief video of a comedian bombing on stage along with some observational commentary.
• Trying To Use Stand-up Comedy As A Vehicle To Break Into Acting?
  Many people who take a shot at stand-up comedy do so as a means to achieve another goal, which is to break into acting. This article reveals what you need to know about the differences and similarities between acting and stand-up comedy and how to avoid the biggest mistake.
• What You Really Need To Know About Hecklers
  There are many funny people who avoid becoming a comedian because of the prospect of having to deal with hecklers. If that describes you, you might want to take a close look at this article because you will find that getting heckled – by and large – is mostly caused by comedians themselves.
• False Perceptions About Stand-up Comedy New Comedians Should Know
  My experience tells me that it is rarely an issue with talent that causes new comedians to struggle. The real issue that tends to lead to failure in stand-up comedy revolves around what a person believes to be true when the reality is not anywhere close.