Andy "The Magic Man" Segal: Trick Shot Pool World Champion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukhH-ihYf8

Andy "The Magic Man" Segal is a professional billiards player with more Major wins than anyone...ever! He is a 4-time Artistic Pool World Champion, a 7-time ESPN Trick Shot Magic Champion, a 6-time Masters Champion, and a 2-time - and currently reigning - US Open Champion.

He's also a member of the Screen Actors Guild, appearing in films such as Spider Man 2 and The Dictator, and tv shows such as Person of Interest and Boardwalk Empire.

He is also the author of the book Andy Segal's Cue Magic: Inside the World of Modern Trick Shots

In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including:

• The importance of a supportive family when quitting a Wall Street career to pursue a passion

• Performing, Showmanship and his background in magic

• How trick shots help in standard pool competition

• Parlaying billiard success into Hollywood success

• What makes a great trick shot, and how Andy comes up with new ideas

• Using trick shot pool for corporate conventions and sales

• Using billiards as a fun way to teach math

• The ethics of hustling other players

• The evolution of trick shots over the years, and where it’s headed

• And SO much more!ent election cycle and other current events in terms of comedy

• And SO much more!

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