Danny Harris is the Photo Video Specialist for the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office, where he covers events for senators, representatives, and civic initiatives. But his creative journey reaches far beyond politics. What began as carving a Harry Potter wand for his daughter turned into a passion for wood carving that would transform his life. Today, Danny is an award-winning artist whose fish carvings have been displayed in museums, celebrated at the World Fish Carving Championships, and even brought international collectors to tears. In this episode of TomCast with Tom Wilkins, Danny shares: His path from mechanic and photographer to his current role at the Secretary of State’s office 📸 Photographing political leaders and events, including Donald Trump and Mike Huckabee 🇺🇸 How one Harry Potter wand launched a world-class carving career 🎣 Winning awards at the World Fish Carving Championships 🏆 Connecting with collectors across the globe, from Sweden and Germany to Iceland 🌍 Why art is more than a hobby — it’s his legacy ✨ 👉 Watch now to see how one wand sparked a world-class career. 🔗 Check out Danny’s own channel for more carving magic: https://www.youtube.com/@Danny_Harris-Arts 📺 Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring stories on TomCast. 👇 Drop a comment: Would YOU have guessed it all started with Harry Potter? #HarryPotter #WoodCarving #TomCast #ArkansasArtist #DannyHarrisArts #ArtThatInspires #FishCarving #WoodworkingCommunity #ViralArt #HarryPotterWand #inspiringstories
