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Ex-NYPD cop John Carlson making a killing as magician ventriloquist
10/22/2022 7:38:00 PM Ex-NYPD cop John Carlson making a killing as magician ventriloquist
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Ex- NYPD cop John Carlson making a killing as magician/ventriloquist John Carlson, who cut his teeth performing his act in schools, went from chasing murderers — he once tracked down a gangbanger in Sunset Park — to making a killing on stage. Carlson — who grew up in Bensonhurst idolizing renowned magic man Doug Henning — then reinvented himself as Mr. Magico, magician-ventriloquist to the stars.“We did his [Martin’s] show two years ago,” Carlson recalled of the private summer party. “They made me sign a [non-disclosure agreement] and it was in the Hamptons, and Gwyneth [ex-wife Paltrow] was there. … Paltrow’s mom, Blythe Danner, was there too. This woman never laughed so hard.” Carlson especially liked the zombie apocalypse star Reedus, who had a birthday party for son Mingus, who’s mom is supermodel Helena Christensen. “He helped me carry my stuff from the car into their Soho apartment,” the magician fondly recalled. “He was very cool.” Read more:
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Brooklyn native John Carlson gave 20 years to the NYPD before retiring in 2002 in the sadness and sorrow that followed 9/11.s spoke in retrospect regarding his longtime relationship — and shares that in their early years, he was “more than selfish then.about seeing himself in a behind-the-scenes featurette from Mars and being shocked at how tired he looked.fourth on the way after suffering a pregnancy loss with baby Jack in September 2020. Carlson — who grew up in Bensonhurst idolizing renowned magic man Doug Henning — then reinvented himself as Mr. Magico, magician-ventriloquist to the stars. It was no different when he sat down with Legend. “I was done, It was time to put in my papers.” Still, the transition into musician was “a total accident,” he says now. As much as I was young, I wanted to dedicate time to magic and ventroliquism,” Carlson, 61, told The Post. Our chemistry was great, but that level of attraction is more like infatuation at the beginning of a relationship, and love, when it is able to stand the test of time, it has to be deeper and more real than that,” Legend shared. Over his career, Carlson and his wooden sidekick, Rocky, have performed for the families of rocker Chris Martin, actors Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”) and Jimmy Smits (“NYPD Blue”), and “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro.” All those tests have helped the couple grow and made them stronger, Legend said, as they’ve discovered all the things they didn’t know about each other. “We did his [Martin’s] show two years ago,” Carlson recalled of the private summer party. Those tests have made us grow together and realize things about each other that we didn't know. “I mean, they were movies in our minds. “They made me sign a [non-disclosure agreement] and it was in the Hamptons, and Gwyneth [ex-wife Paltrow] was there. … Paltrow’s mom, Blythe Danner, was there too. Chrissy has appeared in John’s music videos and acted as his muse for hits like “All of Me,” and most recently, “I Don't Love You Like I Used To. This woman never laughed so hard.” After his godson Daniel got involved, they maintained the same ethos: “It’s all improvisation, on the spot.” Former NYPD officer John Carlson revamped his career as a magician-ventriloquist. “When you stop being so selfish when you think about not only the joy you get from a situation and the pleasure you get from it, but also think about your responsibility and your commitment in that situation. When you stop being so selfish when you think about not only the joy you get from a situation and the pleasure you get from it, but you also think about your responsibly and your commitment in that situation. Gabriella Bass Carlson especially liked the zombie apocalypse star Reedus, who had a birthday party for son Mingus, who’s mom is supermodel Helena Christensen. “He helped me carry my stuff from the car into their Soho apartment,” the magician fondly recalled. "Part of it is it's just a matter of time.” Second, Carpenter got a new music attorney. “He was very cool.” Carlson, who cut his teeth performing his act in schools [as part of an NYPD educational program while a cop], went from chasing murderers — he once tracked down a gangbanger in Sunset Park — to making a killing on stage.” Legend and Teigen share children Luna, 6, and Miles, 4. “I’m making a lot more money now,” the Bayville, NJ resident said, noting his rookie NYPD salary was “$16,000 and change.” Carpenter says he would direct again if he found the right project with the right funding, though. Legend also acknowledged, however, that there are plenty of tough times, including the loss of Jack, which Teigen shared with the world in a cathartic series of posts. ” These days Carlson gets $350 for a standard 45-minute show of balloon animals, magic and smart aleck ventriloquism. The couple is now pregnant again and happily expecting the arrival of their next addition despite the adversities in their journey. Former NYPD cop John Carlson suited for New York’s Finest for 20 years until witnessing the harrows on 9/11. John Carlson performed a private show for Coldplay’s Chris Martin and his family in the Hamptons.. Getting what you want onscreen is tough. He also heads mrmagico.com , which features a stable of 100 performers who fill the bill for shows Carlson — he does about 300 gigs a year — can’t headline. even in grief, she's able to find humor.” He said you have to commit to the hard work necessary to get through the pain, something the couple are both ready to do. “These poor cops that are coming on now get no respect and no pay. “Yeah, well. It’s just not rewarding to be a cop anymore,” Carlson observed. I think she's cooler now than I ever thought she was. “Back then when you made an arrest, people in the department were proud. Today, people almost frown upon it. I just value her more and am in awe of her more than I ever have been.” Carpenter’s relief at being a retired director finding a new path in music is almost palpable.” Carlson added he’s changed with the woke times. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox. “Today with people being more sensitive … I don’t have [Rocky} pick on people.” Nothing worth having comes easy, John. A line I would use [back in the day] was, ‘Hey Lady, I know it’s not polite to ask a woman her age … so how much do you weigh?’” John Carlson is a busy magician-ventriloquist, topping off 300 performances annually. It’s all joy. Gabriella Bass John Carlson is annoyed how people can’t take offensive jokes such as weight gain. what's. Gabriella Bass Former NYPD cop John Carlson laments how disrespected police officers are today. Gabriella Bass Carlson said kids can sometimes be as tough to deal with as a perp. “When I do a party, if the parents have their s–t together, then the kids have their s–t together. If the kids are running around and playing with my stuff and the parents don’t say anything…” Carlson noted. The former police officer — whose NYPD Harbor Unit boat transported stranded downtown civilians to New Jersey on 9/11 — said one of his craziest gigs occurred two decades ago in Staten Island. Former NYPD cop John Carlson now rakes $350 for a 45 minute show. John Carlson honed his magician-ventriloquist craft during his childhood. Gabriella Bass “The father and uncle were drunk out of their face and they were heckling me and the kid was heckling me. And Rocky asked the kid, ‘How much did you have to drink?'” Carlson also recalled a particular Howard Beach job. “I did a show for the Gotti family and I had to say, they were very respectful – and they tipped very well,” he laughed. “Of course I didn’t tell them I was a cop!” Share this article: .