Magic Newswire

MNW #329 :: BILL GOODWIN

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:27:28 -0800

Magic Castle librarian Bill Goodwin joins me on this edition of this podcast to tell us a bit about what has been happening at the Magic Castle since the fire and to talk about his friend Larry Jennings. Larry is widely recognized as one of Dai Vernon's greatest students and is known for developing some of the most difficult, yet rewarding effects with a deck of cards. On January 28th, Potter & Potter Auctions will be curating the sale of Jennings collection which contains Erdnasia, Vernon Memorbilia, books and much, much more.

MNW #327 :: ROB ZABRECKY

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:43:30 -0800

Rob Zabrecky has worked throughout the United States and Japan as a magician. He is best known for performances in which he combines irreverent dark humor and mentalism. Since 2002 he has been a regular performer at the Magic Castle. In 2003 he formed the off-beat magic trio, The Unholy Three in the basement of that establishment by presenting a provocative Dada-esque combination of wizardry, mentalism and off-beat humor. In 2008, 2009, and 2010 The Academy of Magical Arts at the Magic Castle named him among the top five magicians for his performances inside the club's Parlour of Prestidigitation.

MNW #326 :: EVERYTHING ERDNASE

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:56:16 -0800

Who was S.W. Erdnase? Most likely, anyone reading this knows this name as the pseudonym used by the author of "The Expert at the Card Table" which is arguably one of the most important books ever written on sleight of hand with cards. On this episode of the "Spirit of Magic" podcast, I am joined by David Ben & Julie Eng of Magicana and the publishers of Magicol. Yes, we do discuss who David, Richard Hatch and others believe to be the man behind Erdnase, but we also discuss the most recent online exhibition from Magicana, "EverythingErdnase.com" which was developed with the help of Jason England and which examines the many ways in which Erdnase has been presented in print since it first appeared in 1902.

MNW #325 :: TIMES SCARE

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:03:51 -0800

What you are about to hear was intended to be the special Halloween episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" Podcast. Unfortunately, it was delayed by the fire that happened on Halloween at the Magic Castle and our interviews with those involved. In spite of this, I am still thrilled to bring you this conversation with Dan Sperry about his new two year contract at the latest attraction to appear in New York City's Times Square, "Times Scare." Thanks again to Dan for joining us and please make time to support him by attending the show when you are in NYC!

MNW #324 :: FIRE AT THE MAGIC CASTLE

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:27:21 -0700

On October 31, 2011 (Halloween), at approximately the time that Harry Houdini died, the magic community learned that our American clubhouse, the Magic Castle, was on fire. In this podcast, we catch up with Irene Larsen, Erika Larsen, West McDonough and Milt Larsen and are provided with an intimate an first hand look at what happened, the extent of the damage and what the future holds for the Castle. All of this on the eve of a soft re-opening of the site to members and guests.

MNW #323 :: KEN KLOSTERMAN

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:25:27 -0700

Just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio on a 250 acre horse farm, eight feet below ground in an abandoned mine shaft, there exists a legendary collection of magic props and artifacts. It is of course, Ken Klosterman's "Salon de Magie." On this episode of the Magic Newswire's Spirit of Magic podcast, we talk with Ken about his love of magic, how he bagan collecting and why he has decided to part with some of his treasures in an upcoming auction. He also shares a few antic-dotes about magicians visiting the Salon such as Teller and David Copperfield.

MNW #322 :: JOHN GAUGHAN

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:58:42 -0700

I feel certain that anyone that is a regular listener of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast will assume that I have a "To Do" or Bucket List of interviews that are of the highest priority to me. If you understand that, then you'll certainly understand why the guest on this podcast is near the top of that list. John Gaughan is one of the most highly respected illusion designers, creators and builders today. He's also a remarkable historian and collector. If you aren't familiar with John, then please climb out from under your rock and join me for an outstanding interview!

MNW #321 :: MORGAN STREBLER

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:19:47 -0700

Morgan Strebler joined me on the Magic Newswire just over a year ago to promote the upcoming opening of his new show at the Pat Boone Theater in Myrtle Beach where he was signed to a five year contract. More recently, there have been reports in the press on the delays surrounding the opening of the venue and Morgan's departure from the project with many reasons given, including possible issues with his health. Morgan joins me for an exclusive chat to clear the air and to let people know what is really happening with him and what is in store for the future.

MNW #320 :: EMC 2011

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:41:39 -0700

A recap of EMC 2011 by three of the presenters, David Kaye, Jonathan Bayme & Rudy Coby, and two attendees, myself and Chris Martin.

MNW #319 :: GUY HOLLINGWORTH

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:14:20 -0700

In 2008, Neil Patrick Harris & Guy Hollingworth began a colaboration. Following a sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival and a series of international shows culminating in a sell-out success at the infamous Magic Castle in LA and an amazingly well received presentation at Stan Allen's "Magic LIVE," Guy Hollingworth begins a new presentation of his acclaimed one man show, The Expert at the Card Table " in Los Angeles today. In his one man show, Guy presents amazing exhibitions of card chicanerywhile telling a fascinating tale of trickery, deceit and death. Based on the book of the same name, The Expert at the Card Table tells the story of two boys whose innocent love of card tricks develops in adulthood into a dangerous game of hustles, street cons and murder. Published anonymously in Chicago in 1902, the book describes in great detail, original and brilliant methods for conjuring effects, whilst at the same time revealing the author's true intent, a full exposé of the underground techniques used by hustlers, card cheats and con artists. This performance begins today, July 13th at the Edye at the Broad Stage and runs through August 7th. Buy your tickets NOW!

MNW #318 :: RICHARD WISEMAN

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:23:29 -0700

In this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast, my guest is best selling author and psychologist Ruchard Wiseman. My friend Brian Brushwood joined us to cohost. Richard's most recent book release "In his latest book, Paranormality," Richard discusses how a disbelief into paranormal concepts like elepathy, fortune-telling and out-of-body experiences can produce insights into our brains, human behavior and belief systems.

MNW #317 :: EMC 2011

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:10:05 -0700

Last year, Luis de Matos and Marco Tempest introduced a revolutionary new concept, and online magic convention with a world renowned line-up of presenters. In addition to being able to watch live as the event unfolded online, everyone that was a member of EMC received a complete DVD boxed set of all of the presentations and several bonus segments. This year, they are doing it again with EMC 2011! Find out how to win a free pass and why you'd want to register when you hear what Marco & Luis have to say about the second installment of this amazing online gathering!

MNW #316 :: CREATIVE MAGIC

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:47:26 -0700

On this special edition of the Magic Newswire's "Magic Newscast," I am joined by Brian Danie of Creative Magic (CreativeMagic.net). What I love about Brian and his story is the fact that he thought outside the box, both literaly and figuratively, as a designer, manufacturer and builder known for light weight props. Yesterday, Brian announced that he will cease manufacturing of all Creative Magic products. On this episode of the podcast, Brian shares exclusive details on how he plans to wrap the company, a story that brings him to the cover of the latest issue of Magic Magazine.

MNW #316 :: CREATIVE MAGIC

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:47:26 -0700

MNW #315 :: IMX 2011

Sun, 29 May 2011 20:45:26 -0700

Thanks to the hard work of Cameron Ramsey, we put together the first ever Magic Newswire fan meet-up at the first ever "International Magic Experience" in Las Vegas. Scott Wells and David Kaye grabbed the reins to give us all a taste of what we missed and hosted the meet-up to give away the prizes so generously donated by friends of the show. In this episode, Scott & David are joined by Rudy Coby, Banachek, Brian Brushwood, Danny Garcia, Bizzaro, CJ Johnson, Tim Ellis, Mathew Unwin, Craig Mitchell and many others. If you missed it live, have a taste of IMX!

MNW #314 :: IMX MEETUP

Sun, 15 May 2011 20:20:18 -0700

Join us for the first ever Magic Newswire Meet-up on May 23rd at IMX 2011! Rudy Coby, Brian Brushwood, Banachek, Danny Garcia, Michael Ammar, CJ Johnson, Tim Ellis, Craig Mitchell, David Kaye, Cameron Ramsay, Scott Wells, Michael Ammar and more will meet you there! You can win any number of prizes including an Anything s Possible bottle from Jamie D Grant, yet to be released Erdnase cards from Conjuring Arts, copies of Jay Sankey's "Bending the Real", The new Tarbel Course from Trickshop Magic, Rudy Coby's complete Magic Experience, a free pass to the upcoming Essential Magic Conference and so much more! Even if you don't attend you can win!

MNW #314 :: IMX MEETUP

Sun, 15 May 2011 20:20:18 -0700

MNW #311 :: FFFF 2011

Fri, 06 May 2011 14:09:27 -0700

Scott Wells brings Magic Newswire listeners to the 41st edition of Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic with daily interviews and reporting from the original closeup conference. In this episode he talks with people like Allen, Pinner, Wild, Saterial, Joshua Jay, Andi Gladwin, Yumi, Obie O'Brien, Stone, Beam, Shawn, McDonald, Bargetze and more.

MNW #312 :: MAGIC*CON 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:10:51 -0700

Brothers Dan & Dave Buck launced an all new magic conference in 2010 and called it Magic-Con. Their vision was to launch an interactive conference for those serious about the art of magic, where you can share ideas, insight, and a common experience while working together towards the advancement of an artform. The goal of the annual Magic-Con is to provide a platform for magic’s smartest thinkers, greatest visionaries, and top performers and to introduce an intellectual mentality behind the art, science and technology of magic. The Magic Newswire was very fortunate to have two roving reporters on site to being us a taste of the experience. Thanks to Alejandro Portela, aka "The Cuso" and Doug McKenzie for helping with this episode of the podcast!

MNW #311 :: JAY SANKEY

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:30:03 -0700

On this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast I am thrilled to have as my guest one of the most creative minds in magic, Jay Sankey. Among many other topics, we discuss the impending release of his latest project "Bending the Real." Jay originated the 'bending movement' in the fall of 2009 and because of his unique performance style, this has become Jay's most anticipated project ever! 'Bending the Real' is an inspired collection of 'low sleight' deceptions, each designed to mess with human minds from a different sensory or rational angle.

MNW #310 :: GARY VAYNERCHUCK

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:28:56 -0700

We step out of the box a bit with this special episode of the Magic Newswire podcast. Gary Vaynerchuck has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, GQ, and Time, appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Ellen. Vaynerchuk has been described as "the first wine guru of the YouTube era", "the wine world's new superstar",and by Rob Newsom, a Washington State wine maker, "outside of Robert Parker, probably the most influential wine critic in the United States".In the July 2009 Decanter publication of "The Power List" ranking of the wine industry's individuals of influence, Vaynerchuk placed at number 40, citing that he "represents the power of blogging". Now he joins us on the Magic Newswire to discuss the power of social media in building individual brand identity and his new New York Times Bestselling book "The Thank You Economy." Gary says, "I feel that we're living through the biggest culture shift of our time. The internet, itself, is 17-years-old. It's just hitting the social part of its life. It's just like growing up. As you get to 13, 14 and 15, you want to go out and go to parties. That's what's happening right now! The internet is growing up." Find out why this should matter to you as a magician!

MNW #308 :: IBM 2011

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:50:40 -0700

On June 28th, the International Brotherhood of Magicians will gather together for their 83rd annual convention in Dallas, Texas. Chase Goforth, Scott Wells, David Sandy, Lance Rich, Roger Miller and I get together to talk about why you should care. Are big conventions relevent? If so, why? If you have to choose one convention to attend this year, why would it be this one? Remember that it you regsiter for this year's IBM before April 1st, you'll get a $50 discount on the total price of registration!

MNW #307 :: MAGICIANS IN JAPAN

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:35:57 -0700

We've all been hearing about the catastrophe in Japan in the news, but on this episode of the Magic Newswire's Magic Newscast it gets a bit more personal. Aaron Jones is a Canadian magician living in Japan who offers a personal perspective on the disaster and how it is impacting the magic community in Japan. In addition, James L. Clark joins us before heading off to Japan to assist in search and rescue efforts there. Find out more about Aaron by visiting AaronJonesMagic.com. To support James in his efforts, visit BootsOnTheGround.org

MNW #307 :: MAGICIANS IN JAPAN

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:35:57 -0700

MNW #306 :: BANACHEK, HOUCHIN & MITCHELL

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:33:46 -0800

Criag Mitchell, Banachek, Wayne Houchin, Cameron Ramsay and I get together to talk abou the first ever "International Magic Experience." With over 20+ of magic’s finest stars descending on Las Vegas from the 23rd – 25 May – IMX 2011 is one event that you cannot afford to miss! In addition, Magic Newswire fans will have a chance to get together where we'll they can hang out with some of the biggest names in magic and win prizes like the complete Banachek DVD PSI series, 10 DVDs from Danny Garcia, Michael Ammar's "Magical Arts Journal," the complete Tarbell Course from TrickshopMagic.com, a year's subscription from MagicMagazine.com, Wayne Houchin's "Sinful" and "Thread through Eye," and much much more! In addition, if you head over to the IMX Facebook page and comment today, you might just win an all expense paid trip to IMS 2011 in Las Vegas!

MNW #305 :: JASON ENGLAND

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:06:25 -0800

Jason England is one of magic's leading experts on all things Erdnase. Recognized as an authority on casino gambling, specifically, cheating with cards. He has some of magic's most dangerous hands. Influenced by Steve Forte, Richard Turner, Dai Vernon, and Darwin Ortiz, Jason is an amazing resource. This interview was recorded just over eighteen months ago, I had thought that this interview had been lost in a hard drive crash. I'm thrulled to have been able to breathe new life into it and share it with you today.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MCBRIDE & SPERRY

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:57:59 -0800

On this episode of This Week in Magic, Cameron Ramsay, Scott Wells and I get together with Dan Sperry and Jeff McBride to talk about the upcoming World Magic Seminar. What began as the Desert Close-Up Magic Seminar featuring the great Tony Slydini, with less than 100 attendees in 1978, has now become the premier annual magic event, the World Magic Seminar, with over 1000 attendees, and Las Vegas has become the “Magic Capitol of the World”! The memories made in the past give the Seminar its reputation, but it’s the memories to come that make it exciting.

MNW #204 :: JIM STEINMEYER

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:00:10 -0800

Jim Steinmeyer joins us again to tell the story of the man that he calls "The Last Greatest Magician in the World," Howard Thurston. Jim's new book explores how Thurston went from a homeless hobo with a checkered past to one of the most successful performers of his age. While Houdini's daring stunts were legendary, Steinmeyer says Thurston was the public's favorite, captivating audiences with his self-assured grandeur. There is no greater expert on the history of magic and few stories as interesting as that of Thurston as portrayed in Jim's latest book.

Magic Newscast :: GAMBLING AUCTION

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:04:46 -0800

On this special Magic Newscast we get a preview of the upcoming Gambling Memorabilia Auction with Gabe Fajuri from Potter & Potter Auctions. In order to help we two magician put things in the proper light, I am also joined by gambling expert Jason England. Mr. England has written, consulted on, or edited over a dozen of the best-selling gambling and/or sleight-of-hand books published in the last decade and has acted as the gambling consultant and performer in numerous television and movie projects. In case you haven't seen it already, you can have a peek at the PDF version of the catalog for the January 29th Auction HERE.

Magic Newscast :: GAMBLING AUCTION

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:04:46 -0800

MNW #203 :: JOHN ARCHER (V2)

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:13:30 -0800

The UK television audience recently got to know magician John Archer when he became the first performer to win on the show "Penn & Teller Fool Us." John is a comedian, magician, actor, singer, musician, writer, member of 'The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star' and is the current ‘Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year.’ John joins me on the Spirit of Magic podcast and talks about his evolution from policeman to magician, how he fooled Penn & Teller and much more!

MNW #202 :: R. Paul Wilson

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:12:04 -0800

Previous Magic Newswire guest R. Paul Wilson rejoins us to talk about his role as consulting producer for the BBC1 show "The Magicians." Paul and I talk about the success of the show, the impact that this show will have on future magic broadcasts and the response of the magic community.

MNW #291 :: TELLER, TODD & TOMSONI

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:58:31 -0800

On this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast, I am joined by previous guests Todd Robbins and Johnny Thompson. We are also joined by first time guest Teller! We obviously have gathered to discuss their new Off Broadway show "Play Dead" which was written and directed by Teller, performed by Todd Robbins and in which the Great Tomsoni consulted. Magic and mystery are combined to bring joy to the audience by scaring them to death and we talk about how that is possible!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: MAGIC MAGAZINE GOES DIGITAL

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:09:26 -0800

On this episode of the Magic Newswire's Magic Newscast we have a chat with Stan Allen on the day that the new Magic Magazine App appears on iTunes. Now you have three choices. You can subscribe and have the magazine mailed to you, you can buy the dead tree edition of Magic at your local magic shop, or you can buy them online in a digital format designed for the iPad. What about digital subsciptions you ask? Well, Stan discusses that and much more as he makes his wat to California for a reunion of the Long Beach Mystics.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: SAY HELLO TO THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:20:06 -0800

Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit! This just has to be a good sign for magicians right? In this episode of the podcast we wrap up 2010 and chat a bit about 2011 with the usual cast of misfits that has been joining me for our talks this year including Chase Goforth, Cameon Ramsay, David Kaye & Scott Wells. In addition, we toss in a few minutes with Mac King, Johnny Thompson, Pamela Hayes and Jonathan Pendragon before heading off to chat with our friends Dan Sperry, Rudy Coby Justin Robert Young, Andrew Mayne and Joe Monti as a part of the iTricks 2010 office party! Thanks for making us all a part of your magic life over the course of the last year and we look forward to bringing you more in 2011! Now get out there and start pulling some Hares!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: IGENII

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:25:57 -0800

As we wrap up the year in magic for 2010, This Week in Magic podcast co-host Scott Wells and I are joined by Genii Magazine publisher and editor Richard Kaufman to talk about his thoughts on the past year in magic, what is in store for 2011 and what digital publishing means for the Conjurors' Magazine.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: IGENII

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:25:57 -0800

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MIKE CAVENEY

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:56:43 -0800

I have been very lucky to have Mike Caveney make an occasional appearance here on the Magic Newswire podcast. During those coversations, he has made mention of the Egyptian Hall Museum, but in this episode we get some of the real back story that we hadn't touched on before. In addition, Mike has just released a new book, "Classic Correspondence from Egyptian Hall." Reading this book is like being taken on a guided tour through the historical files of Egyptian Hall Museum.

MNW #200 :: TOM MULLICA

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:28:52 -0800

As a native Atlantan, I have very fond meories of seeing Tom Mullical perform at his magic bar on Peachtree Street, The Tom Foolery. By now, most of our listerners will know that Tom has been battling lukemia over the last year and has been out of touch while he undergoes treatment. The good news is that the cancer is now in remission and Tom is preparing to renew is Red Skelton tinute show in Branson next year. In this interview, we talk about Tom's love of magic, why he left it behind and how he became the living incarnation of Red Skelton.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JAMIE D GRANT

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:40:55 -0800

One of the highlights of my year in magic for 2010 was the opportunity that I was given to participate in Jamie D. Grant's "Send Wonder Campaign" in which I participated in his street art experiment by dropping off bottle #79.

Since then, Jamie has started yet another "Impossible Bottle Campaign", but there is yet another question to be answered. What ever happened to Bottle #100?

In this interview, Jamie discusses his interest in street art, how he combines his career in magic with is day job as a paramedic. Oh... and don't forget that he also writes a popular blog reviewing magic effects as they are released, "Magic Friday!"

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: CHAD LONG

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:51:33 -0800

Once in a while, someone pops up that makes me laugh until my face hurts. It was for this very reason that I hesitated to ask Chad Long to joing Cameron Ramsay. David Kaye & Chase Goforth to join me with a chat with this hellion.

Chad Long is well known within the magic comminity for his lectures and appearances around the world What's so funny? Find out on this episode of "This Week in Magic" for the week ending November 26th, 2010.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MAGIC CRUISE 2010

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:58:06 -0800

By now, everyone has heard about the unusual circumstances surrounding this year's Magic Cruise produced by our friend David Sandy. Fortunately, David and Lance Rich had already agreed to record interviews for the Magic Newswire during the convention so that you will now get a unique peek at what really went on behind the scenes. We lead off with a short chat with David & Magic Magazine publisher Stan Allen. Following that we chat with Kalin & Jinger, Chad Long, Bob Sheets, Martin Lewis, Shoot Ogawa, Christopher Hart, Michael Trixx, Matt Paxton and many others! This is a look at a convention that will never happen again!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MICHAEL GRASSO

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 09:22:55 -0700

The November issue of Magic Magazine should be in your hands by now and the cover features the first magician to make it to the top ten on the blockbuster television show America's Got Talent. In this interview, I ma joined by Magic Magazine publisher Stan Allen and Michael himself. "How did a relatively unknown performer manage to accomplish what some of the better known names in the business could not? Where the heck did this guy come from?" Join us in this episode of This Week in Magic for the answers to these question and a peek behind the curtain of AGT!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: MINDVENTION 2010

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:28:46 -0700

Thanks to the oustanding efforts of "This Week in Magic" co-host Scott Wells, I am able to deliver some fantastic coverage of Mindvention 2010! The result is some great interviews including chats with Docc Hilford, Alain u, Colin McLeod, John Stetson, Banachek, Mac King, Danny Archer, Robert Allen, Patrick Redford, Jamie Salinas, Greg & Eve Lancaster, Jack Tillar, Andrew Gerrard and several others. I can safely say that you are in for a few surprised and some laughs along the way in this one!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JAY & GUASTAFERRO

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:33:40 -0700

On this episode of This Week in Magic, Cameron Ramsay and I are joined by guests Joshua Jay and John Guastaferro. We discuss the relevence of playing cards in magic and society, the fascination that younger magicians have with unusual decks, John's new book "One Degree" and much more!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JAY & GUASTAFERRO

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:17:37 -0700

MNW #199 :: SPERRY & COBY

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:30:29 -0700

Dan Sperry & Rudy Coby join me on this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast to discuss their upcoming appearance at the Las Vegas "Fright Dome." Rudy also talks about his upcoming show at the El Ray Theater and the Halloween Week that he is producing for the Magic Castle. We also get some of the back story from Dan Sperry on his experiences as a competitor on the most recent season of America's Got Talent. You may think you know what it is all about from pervious interviews that we have done with AGT competitors, but some of these insights may surprise you.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MAC KING

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:23:04 -0700

Comedy-magician Mac King and Harrah’s, Las Vegas have agreed to extend their contract for another five years. Currently celebrating his show’s 10th anniversary at Harrah’s, Las Vegas the contract will ensure “The Mac King Comedy Magic Show” through 2015 for a historic 15-year run. Mac joins us on this episode of This Week in Magic to talk about his career and his latest books Campfire Magic. We also talk about his childhood friend Lance Burton and the end of his run at the Monte Carlo.

MNW #198 :: DAVID POGUE

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:18:20 -0700

David Pogue is the personal-technology columnist for the New York Times. Each week, he contributes a print column, an online column, an online video and a popular daily blog, “Pogue’s Posts.” David is also an Emmy award-winning tech correspondent for CBS News, and he appears each week on CNBC with his trademark comic tech videos. Why are we telling you all of this on a magic podcast? With over 3 million books in print, David is one of the world’s bestselling how-to authors in the world including Magic For Dummies and six other titles in that series. His interest in magic dates back to the 400 plus shows that he performed in high school and is now manifest n a children's book "Abby Carnelia's One and Only Magical Power." Join us now on the Spirit of Magic for a conversaton that combines Magic and Technology!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: TAOM 2010

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:35:53 -0700

Scott Wells reports from the 65th annual Texas Association of Magicians gathering in Austin, Texas. We were lucky to get interviews with a very diverse group of performers, lecturers and magic celebrities including Michael Webber, James Garriott, Fumio, Hull Youngbood. Marshall Brodien, SAM President mark Weidhass, TAOM Secretary Mary Cay, Oscar Munoz, Jeff McBride, Paul Vigil, Pop Hayden, Sam Sawyers, Wayne Dobson, Pat Hazell and many more! If you missed it, you can still feel like you were there with this episode of the Magic Newswire podcast!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: STAN ALLEN :: SEPTEMBER 2010

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:54:27 -0700

Magic Magazine's Stan Allen is back with us on the Magic Newswire to talk about the current issue of the magazine which profiles the career of Lance Burton. With unprecidented access to Lance, Magic Magazine presents all side of this great performer as he wraps up his final performances at the Monte Carlo. We also discuss the unprecidented interest in the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Magic Live which has now closed registration after only a week of opening to the public.

MNW #197 :: STEINMEYER, RAMON & TWEEDY

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:32:57 -0700

Two years after the launch of Ringling Brother's magically themed circus "Zing Zang Zoom." and two hundred episodes later, I am again joined by some of the key players in the show. As mentioned in previous chats with Jim, he acted as the magic consultant for the show. Alex Ramon has spent two years as the host of the most magical show on Earth. Joining us for the first time is Alex's magical counterpart, Tweedy. In this episode, we discuss everything from their most memorable moments to what they think could have been done better.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: BANACHEK & MEAD

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:46:21 -0700

On this episode of the Magic Newswire's "This Week in Magic" we are joined by Banachek and Eric Mead. As our readers will know by now, at James Randi's "The Amazing Meeting," it was announced that Banachek would take over the management of the JREF Million Dollar Challenge. Eric Mead joins us to discuss his foray into the world of mentalism and his experience as one of the hosts of the Essential Magic Conference.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: MIDWEST MAGIC JUBILEE

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:30:19 -0700

The 54th annual Midwest Magic Jubilee has just wrapped up in St. Louis and the Magic Newswire was very fortunate to have two of our co-hosts on location to share a bit of the gathering with our listeners. Chase Goforth and Scott Wells bring us interviews with quite a number of the lecturers, contestants and attendees including Tom Burgoon, Terry Richardson, David Acer, Emory Williams, Eric Jones, Michael Lair and many more!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: MAGIC GET TOGETHER 2010

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:44:45 -0700

The 73rd annual Abbott's Magic Get Together has just wrapped up in Colon, Mi. John Sturk & Roger MagiBus helped Magi Newswire listeners get a taste of what they missed with a series of interviews from the event. Some of those interviewed include Al the Only, Ron Jaxon, Wilma Rench, June Horrowitz, John Luka, Gordon Miller, Chezaday, Gary Costello, Mike Powers and Greg Bodner. Enjoy!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MCMASTER & LEVIT

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:30:35 -0700

Shawn McMaster & Jonathan Levit are our guests on this episode of "This Week in Magic". The original Mandala was underground electronic magic publication with a loyal following from 2000-2005. Known for its hard-hitting approach and straight forward reporting on the state of the magic industry, coupled with contributions and columns from some of magic's top names, The Mandala quickly gained a reputation for its "pull no punches" style of reporting, unique subject matter and witty writing. The Mandala ceased publication in 2005 when McMaster accepted a position with MAGIC Magazine as Associate Editor. Now the Mandala has returned. Why do we need another magic related magazine? Why publish electronically? Why should people subscribe? Hear what Shawn and Jonathan say on all of these issues and more in the podcast!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: GGG4

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:11:12 -0700

The Golden Gate Gathering began in 2007 as the brainchild of a small group of Bay Area magicians that wanted to learn from underground or non-mainstream artists. In an effort to present classical and innovative performers, they brought in talent both young and old to teach like-minded people. The Golden Gate Gathering has just wrapped its fourth year and our friend Lee Asher was there to be the eyes and ears of the Magic Newswire. Join him as he talks with people like Allan Ackerman, Theron Shaub, David Nelson, Kent Gunn, Dorian Rodell and Paul Vigil.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: LARRY CLARK

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:49:39 -0700

Born and raised in Memphis, Larry Clark is a multitalented entertainer who has spent almost half of his life traversing the globe, wowing audiences with his particular brand of clowning, magic, juggling, comedy, and other feats of Larry-ness. He is currently in the midst of his fourth tour with the Rngling Barnum & Baily Circus with the Red Tour presenting the first ever magically themed Ringling show "Zing Zang Zoom" hosted by magical Zingmaster Alex Ramon! In addition, Larry has toured with A-list musical acts, including Marilyn Manson, Nine inch Nails, and 311. Join us for a circus themed magicial interview on this episode of the Magic Newswire's "This Week in Magic" podcast!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: THE KENNERS

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:28:59 -0700

On this previously recorded episode of This Week in Magic, we are joined by one of magic's most interesting couples, Chris & Katie Kenner. Never too afraid to share their personal opinions when asked, we discuss the good, bad and the ugly aspects of magic as a modern performing art. We also learn what Chris says is the first prop that most stage performers needs to invest in above all others. We are joined by Rudy Coby, Scott Wells, David Kaye, Cameron Ramsay & Chase Goforth.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: EMC WRAP-UP

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:10:34 -0700

The first ever "The Essential Magic Conference" has just wrapped up and was an amazing experience for all involved. What went right during the innagural event? What went wrong? Brian Brushwoodm IrishMagicNews.com's Brendan and Richard Hatch join me, Chase Goforth, Cameron Ramsay and Scott Wells to share our individual experiences and to engage in some unapologetic punditry on the topic.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: TANNEN'S MAGIC CAMP

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:03:00 -0700

David Sandy & Lance Rich join us once again to report on one of the long standing traditions in the world of magic, Tannen's annual Magic Camp! In this episode we are joined by Tannen's Magic Momma, Terri Cook, several of the camp's attendees, Camp Director Dennis Cook, Darren Romeo, Hiawatha, Girodonno and David Oliver.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: IBM 2010 :: EPISODE 3

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:33:02 -0700

David Sandy and Lance Rich wrap up our coverage of the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual convention in this special edition of the Magic Newswire's Magic Newscast. In addition to discussing the results of the various competitions, they interview Michael Close, Irene Larsen, Andrew Goldenhersh, Norm Nielsen and Jason Andrews.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: EMC 2010 PREVIEW

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:58:12 -0700

Today, Marco Tempest. Luis DeMatos & Max Maven hosted an open public preview of the upcoming Essential Magic Conference. Being free, and open to anyone, they were innundated with more than 6000 visitors for an event which they expect to max out at 2500 attendees. What went right and what went wrong? How will this compare to what we will see on Thursday when the actual conference begins? Join me, Justin Robery Young of iTricks.com and This Week in Magic co-hosts Rudy Coby and Cameron Ramsay as we talk with the hosts of the first Virtual Magic Conference, EMC 2010!

MAGICNEWSCAST :: IBM 2010 :: EPISODE 2

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:07:48 -0700

We continue our coverage of the annual gathering of the International Brotherhood of Magicians in San Diego California. Losander and David Sandy have sent in interviews with Bill Spooner, Dale Salwak, Kay Blackstone, Kozmo, Chuck Jones and many others.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: IBM 2010 :: DAY 1

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:57:05 -0700

David Sandy, Losander, Lance Rich and Shawn Farquhar are on site at the 2010 International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention in San Diego California and are rporting from there with short interviews for the Magic Newswire! If you can't be there wth them, this is the perfect way to get a feel for what you are missing! In episode one, they chat with Mike Miller, David Kaye, incoming IBM President Rolando Santos, Mark Wilson, Simon Lovell, Mike Stratham, Bob Engles, Bus and many others.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: SAM ATLANTA 2010

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:11:54 -0700

The Society of American Magicians annual convention for 2010 has just wrapped up in Atlanta, Georgia. I was very fortunate to have a chance to chat with several magicians in attendance including Kozmo, Levent, Merrit Abrose, Eric Jones, Michael Close, Celeste Evans, Axel Hechlau, Merrit Ambrose, Losander, Bev Bergeron, Eric Decamps, Banachek, Johnny Thompson, Debbie Leifer, Richar "The Cheat" Turner, Sandy Marshall, John Harrison, Arthur Trace, Debbie Leifer, Aldo Columbini, Bill Andrews, Bob Little, The Reed Sisters, and of course the outgoing SAM President Mike Miller and the newly inducted President Mark Weidhaas. Atlanta was great fun for everyone and thanks to those that I managed to catch in the hallway for a chat!

MNW #196 :: STAN ALLEN

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:19:06 -0700

Magic Magazine Editor & Publisher Stan Allen Joins us again for one of our regular chats to discuss the current issues of Magic Magazine. We've changed our schedule such that we will talk to Stan one month and Richard Kaufman of Genii Magazine the next. On this episode, Stan discusses the June issue of Magic which featured Kalin & Jinger on the cover and the July issue which is just now hitting mailboxes around the world and profiles Chuck Jones. In addition, Stan discusses his decision to take his publication digital and what that means for the traditional print edition.

MNW #195 :: DICK CAVETT

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:27:40 -0700

Long before being recognized as an outstanding interviewer and talk show host, Dick Cavett started his career as a performer by doing magic. On this episode of The Spirit of Magic podcast, Mr. Cavett talks about his lifelong passion for magic, his appreciation for the work of Slydini, his friendship with fellow magician Johnny Carson and which of the celebrities that he's known had an secret passion for our art form.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: ED ALONZO

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:58:06 -0700

Ed Alonzo has worked magic for Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Craig Ferguson, Usher and many more. What was Michael Jackson's best disguise for public outings and what was it like working for him just before his death? What happened backstage on Britney's Circus tour and what does a 260E Balloon have to do with her? What is the truth behind the failed chair levitation that has gotten so much traffic on YouTube? All this and more on this episode of This Week in Magic!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: ANDREW MAYNE

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:54:37 -0700

Who are the architects of magic's future? What is it that they bring to the table that makes them shape the future of the art? When we look back to our recent past, we often point to people like Dai Vernon Ted Annemann and others as those that blazed the trail for us. In this episode of "This Week in Magic," David Kaye, Scott Wells, Rudy Coby, Chase Goforth and I are joined by Andrew Mayne and try identify some of the greats that walk among us today. In addition, we discuss why so many family magicians get a bad rap and take several of the usual tangents that happen whenever we get together.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: IBM & SAM

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:23:27 -0700

Over the next several weeks both the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians will hold their national conventions. On this episode of "This Week in Magic," we are joined by the International President of IBM Jack White, the President of SAM Mike Miller, SAM VP Vinnie Grosso and the magically renewed Rudy Coby who joins us as guest co-host. As always, I am joined by our regular panelists David Kaye, Scott Wells, Cameron ARamsay & Chase Goforth.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JONATHAN PENDRAGON

Mon, 31 May 2010 21:27:55 -0700

The magic community was rocked by the unexpected news of the arrest of Jonathan Pendragon in July of 2009. Needless to say, "the incident" left everyone wondering what would become of one of the most amazing magic acts that we had ever seen. The idea that we would see no more of "The Pendragons" and their amazing brand of physical magic was hard to imagine. In this, his first public interview since the "incident," Jonathan talks about what happened, what he feels contributed to it and where he goes from here. Because of ongoing legal issues, not every question that you may want to have answered is addressed. In spite of that, I am hopeful that this conversation will answer the questions that many of you may still havd as to what happened to one one of the most highly regarded performing couples in the history of magic.

MNW #194 :: DAN HARLAN

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:16:01 -0700

Famous for unique magic creations and his incredible versatility, Dan Harlan has developed and performed cutting-edge miracles with everythinbg from a deck of cards to a bag of rubberbands. He was instrumental in popularizing magic with rubber bands and you've seen several of the effects that he helped to bring back performed by the likes of David Copperfield & Luis DeMatos. Dan is also the creator of one of the most charming effects to be released in the last twenty years, CardToon. Dan joins me on the Spirit of Magic podcast to discuss the influence that magic has had in his life and what took him away from the community in which he was so intimately involved for so long.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: STEVE COHEN

Mon, 24 May 2010 20:56:43 -0700

Is there a better way to wrap up the "Late Night with David Letterman" Close-up Magic Week than by talking with some of the people that were there. Our special guest on this episode of This Week in Magic is the Millionaire's Magician, Mr. Steve Cohen. To help Steve discuss the Letterman experience, we've also invited Theory 11's Jonathan Bayme and our own David Kaye to join us, both of which helped performers involved in this week of magic including Steve and Michael Ammar. We are also joined at the end of our chat by a surprise guest who also performed on Letterman this week. What would you do if you were invited to perform on Letterman? Find out what our guests recommend on this episode of the podcast!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: LETTERMAN'S MAGIC WEEK

Thu, 20 May 2010 19:03:54 -0700

This has been a busy week for magic on network television. The CBS Late Show host David Letterman has been featuring close-up magic by some of the top performers in the field. On Moday he featured the seventh appearance by Jason Randal. On Tuesday, John Carney brought his unique performance style to the show. On Wednesday, the amazing Johnny Ace Palmer worked with everything from yellow yarm to baby chicks. Tonight we will see what the Millonaire's Magician Steve Cohgen brings to the table. Steve will be our fetured guest on the next episode of This Week in Magic and will be joined by Dan White and Jonathan Bayme to discuss magic as presented in this format!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: FARQUHAR & HART

Mon, 17 May 2010 20:43:26 -0700

The 2010 Canadian Magician of the year, Shawn Farquhar is our gest on this episode of the Magic Newswire's "This Week in Magic" podcast. In addition, we have a surprise guest join us from Scott Wells studio, Christoper Hart. While Chase Goforth is lost somewhere in Mississippi, Cameron Ramsay and David Kaye manage to maintain their places as co-hosts on the show and deliver another outstanding episode. Shawn talks about the loss of his mentor before we move into a discussion on creativity and modern mentorship in within the magic community.

MAGIC NEWSCAST : JAY MARSHALL RARITIES

Sat, 15 May 2010 08:11:59 -0700

On May 16th, Potter & Potter Auctions will host the fourth auction of "the never ending magic collection" of Jay Marshall. "The Rarities of Jay Marshall" auction contains some of the most interesting, rare and unique items to date. Inluded are pieces like the Fred Kap's rabbit producing cane which he used during his appearance on the Ed Sullivan show and which is picturedon the front of the catalog. Gabe Fujari joins us on this Magic Newscast just after conducting a tour of the collection for Attendees at the 41st Annual Magic Collectors Association Conference. Find out which hidden gems you might be interested in bidding on in this episode of the podcast!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: RUDY COBY 2

Thu, 13 May 2010 07:49:22 -0700

Rudy Coby is back with a vengeance! After more than a decade away from magic, Rudy has returned to stage one of the most successful events in the history of the Magic Castle. For one week only the Magic Castle was transformed into a wild laboratory where Mad Scientists battle the World's Greatest Magicians. Featured performers included Chris Kenner, Brian Brushwood, Andrew Mayne, Marilyn Manson and many more. Rudy is best known for the character that he plays on stage. "Labman" is a Scientific Superhero who claims to be a strange invader from this very planet. His original magic creations have brought him worldwide success with appearances in dozens of different countries including two primetime Fox-TV specials Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician On Earth here in the US. Rudy's renewed enthusiasm for magic is infectious and you are sure to rediscover your passion for the art after this episode of This Week in Magic. This is Part Two of our interview with "The Coolest Magician on Earth"

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC ::

Tue, 11 May 2010 15:52:11 -0700

Rudy Coby is back with a vengeance! After more than a decade away from magic, Rudy has returned to stage one of the most successful events in the history of the Magic Castle. For one week only the Magic Castle is transformed into a wild laboratory where Mad Scientists battle the World's Greatest Magicians. Featured performers included Chris Kenner, Brian Brushwood, Andrew Mayne, Marilyn Manson and many more. Rudy is best known for the character that he plays on stage. "Labman" is a Scientific Superhero who claims to be a strange invader from this very planet. His original magic creations have brought him worldwide success with appearances in dozens of different countries including two primetime Fox-TV specials Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician On Earth here in the US. Rudy's renewed enthusiasm for magic is infectious and you are sure to rediscover your passion for the art after this episode of This Week in Magic.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: NATHAN BURTON & MAC KING

Tue, 04 May 2010 09:40:06 -0700

On this very special episode of the Magic Newswire's "This Week in Magic" podcast we celebrate two major landmarks with two amazing magicians. We begin with Nathan Burton who just celebrated his second year at the Flamingo in Las Vegas and his 500th performance at that venue. In addition, he recently began a series of shows headlining in Atlantic City which he stages every other weekend. As we approach the end of his segment, Nathan arrives at the home of Mac King where a veritable who's who of magic was gathered to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Mac King at Harrah's. Mac also gets in on the action with a phone call in between serving his guests. If you want to know who David Kaye may spoof next in one of his YouTube videos or are curious as to what happened to Lance Burton's truck, then this is an episode that you won't want to miss.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: BATTLE OF MAGICIANS 2010

Sun, 02 May 2010 09:22:47 -0700

On this edition of the Magic Newswire's Magic Newscast, John "Big Daddy Cool" Pyka reports from the ninteenth annual Battle of Magicians in Canton, Ohio. Known for the dealer's "Hall of Fun," Hot Dog & Pizza eating contests and a tradition of free haircuts, teh Battle of Magicians attracts an outstanding cast of international magicians. In the podcast, John interviews event founder Tim Deremer, Woody Pitman, Mike Bishop, Michael P. Lair, Lion Flood, Jeff Hobson and Kalin & Jinger.

MNW #193 :: OBIE OBRIEN :: FFFF

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:04:56 -0700

We follow Scott Wells excellent on site coverage from ground zero of the 40th Anniversary incarnation of Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic by interviewing the gathering's founder and this year's Guest of Honor, Obie Obrien. Obie has been it's organizer since the inception of the FFFF. In 1993-1994 Obie served as the President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and has served as a F.I.S.M. judge and currently runs their close-up shows. He was also the official Hockey scorer at the 1980 Olympic Games. Obie shares a bit of the back story of the event which this year attracted 22 FISM winners, magicians from 31 different states in the U.S., performers from 5 continents and 18 countries as well as 16 winners from major magic conventions.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: FFFF DAY FOUR

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:48:25 -0700

Scott Wells wraps up his coverage of the 40th annual FFFF convention honoring Obie Obrien by interviewing Bob Reas, Ed Ripley, Richard Hatch, Rocco, Bob Sheets, Geoff Williams, Obie Obrien, Boris Wild, Raj Madhok, Babel, Rick Merrill, Paul Gertner, Paul Norman, Howie Schwartzman, Tim Ellis and Charming Choy.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: FFFF DAY THREE

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:37:42 -0700

On Day Three of FFF 2010, Scott Wells interviews Mark Fitzgerald, Marv Leventhal, Bill Malone, David Acer, Dan Garrett, Harry Monte, Rich Wilcox, Robert Jaegerhorn and gets a few jokes from Howie Schwartzman.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: FFFF DAY TWO

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:18:13 -0700

Scott Wells continues his interviews from the 40th Anniversary of Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic. In this episode he talks with with Shawn Farquhar, Geoff Williams, Jep Hostetler, Eric DeCamps, Oscar Muno, Tim Ellis, Rick Wilcox, Rolando Sanos and many more of the magicians in attendance.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: FFFF DAY ONE

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:04:15 -0700

Scott Wells brings Magic Newswire listeners to the 40th anniversary of Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic with daily interviews and reporting from the original closeup conference. In this episode, Scott chats with Richard Hatch, Charlie Randall, Boris Wild, Tim Ellis, Mike Miller, Mark Desouza, Steve Bagatze, Roger Wicks, Rolando Santos, Brian Lancaster, John Luca, Gene Anderson, Obie Obrien and many more of the attendees. Stay tuned for daily updates over the next few days and thanks to Scott for making this happen while attending this fantastic event!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MAGICANA

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:11:54 -0700

On this episode of the Magic Newswire's "This Week in Magic" podcast, Scott Wells, Chase Goforth, Cameron Ramsay, David Kaye & I are joined by Magicana's David Ben & Julie Eng. This annual multi-disciplinary celebration of theatre, literature, music, food, dance, celebrations, visual arts, fashion, film will now feature magic. David & Julie are responsible for coordinating this unique event. Scheduled performers include Spain’s Juan Tamariz who will perform one show each in Spanish, English, and French. Mentalist Max Maven will display his skill as a master mind reader, while Mac King will use his blend of magic and comedy to enchant viewers of all ages. In addition, Bob Sheets brings his own brand of manic comic showmanship to the streets of Toronto in a series of free performances. Among other topics, we also discuss some of the worst magic that our guests have ever witnessed.

MNW #192 :: LENNART GREEN

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:38:08 -0700

Swedish card maestro Lennart Green has been baffling audiences for years with his chaotic style of magic. In 1991 he won the grand prize in close-up card magic from the International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM). He almost won at FISM in 1988 except for the fact that his act so fooled the judges that they were convinced that he had used stooges and disqualified him. His magic has taken him around the world and even led to his appearance on NBC's The World's Greatest Magic. I recently had the opportunity to meet Lennart when he was in Atlanta for the "Gathering for Gardner" and we discuss his interest in this unique gathering as well as his passion for magic in this episode of the "Spirit of Magic" podcast!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: G4G9 & MAGIC-CON

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:11:44 -0700

On the April 5th, 2010 episode of This Week in Magic we are joined by the latest addition to our panel of co-hosts, David Kay. David has just returned from the ninth annual Gathering For Gardner where he was joined by Lennart Green, Bill Kalush, Joe Turner and many others for this invitation only conference. In addition, this show provides the first opportunity that we have had to discuss the first annual Magic-Con with co-host Chase Goforth. Was it a success? What were the highlights and what were the low-lights? Join us now to explore these unique gatherings on This Week in Magic!

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: JON PETZ

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:33:38 -0700

Hypnotist Bill Gladwell sends in the latest of his Secret Order interviews for the Magic Newswire's "Magic Newscast." In this episode he talks with magician and motivational speaker Jon Petz. While you might not know his name, Jon Petz is a busy corporate magician who has found a way to work true miracles, bringing magic to children facing serious illnesses and was profiled in the March issue of Magic Magazine.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: EMC 2010

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:54:38 -0700

On this episode of "This Week in Magic," we are joined by an international panel of magicians including Luis DeMatos, David Britland and Marco Tempest. Why are they all together on one show? To announce the world's first ever web conference for magicians, "The Essential Magic Conference!" Thirty three speakers presented over three days of streamed live worldwide. Speakers include Cyril Takayama, Apollo Robbins, Barry & Stuart, Eric Mead, De'Vo, Gazzo, Gene Matsuura, Guy Hollingworth, Lennart Green, Topas, Richard Mcdougall, Richard Wiseman, Stan Allen, Paulino Gil, Paul Kieve, Mike Caveney, Miguel Angel Gea, James Freedman, Helder Guimaraes, Jason England, Gaetan Bloom, Dani DaOrtiz, Bill Kalush, Jason England, Ponta the Smith and Max Maven. Get more information and register to attend at EssentialMagicConference.com. Access passes are limited.

MNW #191 :: DAVID WILLIAMSON

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:50:43 -0700

David Williamson awoke one morning on his parents farm in Ohio and a cow was levitating out of the window. He looked down to see that she had already been milked. That's when he knew he would go into magic. Ever since that time, Dave has been trying to duplicate that feat. Dave wanted you to know that as a child, he always wanted to be a professional magician. As an adult, David wants to be a doctor. For the past 20 years he has performed for every blue and gold banquet in America. All kidding aside, David has done everything and been everywhere and has appeared on TV both nationally and internationally. I was thrilled that David would take time from his busy schedule to visit with the listeners of the Magic Newswire's podcast and I am sure that you'll enjoy the journey that he takes us on in this episode.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MAGIC-CON

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:45:51 -0700

On this episode of This Week in Magic, we preview the first ever Magic-Con, the interactive conference for people that are serous about magic. Magic-Con begins on Thursday March 18th. Our guests on the show include conference presenters Daniel Garcia, "Handsome Jack" John Lovick and Theory 11's Jonathan Bayme. What is Magic-Con and why do we care? Listen and you'll understand.

MNW #190 :: JC WAGNER

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:21:41 -0800

My guest on this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast is legendary close-up and bar magician JC Wagner. We cover everything from his days working the Disney Magic shop with Steve Martin to his time working the bar with Bob Sheets and Doc Eason. JC also share some of history with Dai Vernon, Eddie Fecter and other legends of the west coast magic scene. If you wanna work magic in the bar, there is no better teacher to learn from than the amazing JC Wagner.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JOANIE SPINA

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:47:06 -0800

Joanie Spina is our special guest on this episode of the podcast. If you're not yet familiar with Joanie, she acts as a performance coach to magicians, jugglers, dancers, singers, clowns, mimes, and actors. She offers a variety of services including theatrical direction, staging and/or choreography, individual performance coaching and promotional tape design and is best known to many as the co-director and choreographer for world renowned magician David Copperfield. If your demo tape does more traveling than you do, then sit back and enjoy the expert opinions of a master magic coach on This Week in Magic!

MNW #189 :: BILL MALONE

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:04:11 -0800

Raised in Chicago, Bill Malone discovered magic after a visit to a magic shop when he was seventeen. Little did he know that this would eventually lead him to become a pupil of the legendary Ed Marlo and that he'd become one of the most popular performers working the magic bar scene in the Windy City. Bill i s a recipient of the Merlin Award and has been featured on many network magic television specials. Today, Malone is known for his many creative contributions to classic bar magic and is recognized for his versions of such effects as the bill in lemon, card under glass, and Sam the Bellhop. In this episode of the "Spirit of Magic Podcast," Bill talks about the many great magicians that have inspired him and the people that he works with today to keep the creative juices flowing.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: DOC EASON & LEVENT

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:25:34 -0800

We mix things up on this episode of This Week in Magic by inviting two totally different performers to join us on the podcast. Doc Eason is one of the most expereinced bar magicians living today. He's performed in Snow Mass Colorado for more than 27 years, with a lengthy stint at John Denver's Tower Restaurant Magic Bar. In addition, Doc was the recipient of the Academy of Magical Arts first every award for "Bar Magician of the Year" in 2005. In 2008, they also named him Close-up Magician of the Year. When he was 17, Levent was awarded 1st Prize in the Stage Magic competition at the IBM National Convention. He never looked back, immediately taking a resort booking, performing on cruise ships and in theaters around the world. He is a noted creator of magic tricks and a magic lecturer as well as a vaudeville historian. His most recent project is "Levent's Ultimate Guide to the Billiard Balls" in which he explores every aspect of this historic routine and recreates Cardini's famous presentation of the effect.

MNW #188 :: SANDY MARSHALL

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:34:33 -0800

Beating a Dead Horse is a story of fathers and sons. It is laugh-out-loud funny, honest, touching, and offers revelations along the way. Jay's son, Alexander “Sandy” Marshall, spent more than three years researching and writing about his maverick father. Beating a Dead Horse chronicles Jay's journey from his staid middle class upbringing in Abington, Massachusetts to his memorable performances on Broadway, television (14 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show), New York's Palace Theatre, Radio City Music Hall, the London Palladium, opening for Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas, traveling the world, and becoming the Dean of the Society of American Magicians. On this episode of "The Spirit of Magic," Sandy joins us to talk about his dad and the research that went into this book.

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: DENNY HANEY

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:02:01 -0800

It's a quiet evening at the Magic Newswire with Chase Goforth and myself hosting our special guest on this episode, Denny Haney. A graduate of the Chavez College of magic, Denny returned to Vietnam to entertain the troops after serving three tours and being discharged. He toured the world with a stage show and was one of the highest paying magic acts in the country. In 1990, Denny retired from the road and opened the Denny & Lee Magic Studio in Baltimore. Over the years, I have had had a chance to talk with Denny on many and varied topic and have always been impressed with his frankness and his opinions on magic. I hope that you enjoy what is sure to be one of many chats that we'll have with Denny on "This Week in Magic!"

BLACKPOOL 2010 :: PART 4

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:49:36 -0800

In Part 4, Scott Wells wraps up his reporting from Blackpool 2010. This episode contains to the final part of his interviews from day three with Tim Trono & Kathy Carini of Murphy's Magic Supplies, a funny story about Tim, the conclusion of his interviews with Keith Barry, Franz Harary and FISM International President Eric Eswin. He and Banacek also discuss their overal experience at the convetion both from the perspectives of a performer, dealer and attendee. Thanks again to Scott for puttng forth the effort to try and capture a bit of the Balackpool expereince for the listeners of the Magic Newswire.