Black Art Podcast

In the 42nd episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake jump from topic to topic and babble on about coins in cans and bottles AND their new Blackpool releases. From freezing a moment in time to making a rose appear; from playing with fire to handling ice, this episode is a jumbled mess of magic.

In the 41st episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake ramble on about the similarities and differences in magic and music. From paying attention to the heartbeat of a trick to recognising quirks; from disappearing cards to dissolving labels, this episode is a memorable, theoretical journey.

In the 40th episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake dissect a simple card effect and figure out ways to enhance it and make the moment more magical. From earning your narrative to the modularity of the trick; from time travel paradoxes to perplexing photographs, this episode is dedicated entirely to one beautifully basic effect.

In the 39th episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake talk about their recent trip to London for the first day of The Session. From the surprising foolers of the day to approaching basic magic tricks differently, from philosophical ramblings to variations on classic self-workers; this episode is a fun frolic into magic.

In the 38th episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake burst into the new year with an autopsy of the recent Orphan Sauce lecture, talk creativity, and jam on a few effects. From cleaning up a trick to the DIY punk approach; from borrowed deck effects to listener homework, this episode is filled with cheer and hope for 2024!

In the 37th episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake resume their analysis of Steven Frayne’s latest TV Special and manage to catch themselves a Christmas feeling or two. From true connections to the perfect effect choices; from Xmas traditions to college magic, this episode is a cheery lil dance into the Holiday Season!

In the 36th episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake rise from the metaphorical grave of sickness to talk about Dynamo’s enigmatic and emotional return to TV. From the structure of effects to the connective tissue between performer and participant; from the gratitude owed to famous magicians to creating powerful television; this episode is a triumphant ode to Steven Frayne.

In the 35th episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake spread love, peace, and self-working card tricks. From the proper use of AI to losing creative mojo, from spelled out declarations to effortless card moves; this episode is an ode to lovers and a romantic romp to reward.

In the 34th episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake dive into the murky waters of the fortune teller fish toy, discuss upcoming projects, and announce Jake’s virtual lecture. From indexed forces to psychic spectators, from leaving a job that’ll kill you to unaccounted for nuclear devices; this episode is a return to the madcap mayhem.

In the 33rd episode of The Black Art Podcast, Lloyd and Jake battle technical troubles to talk about the London Magic Convention, dive into a brand new star-sign divination, and discuss ideas for a magical Parisian moment. From working magic gigs to amazing one-man shows, from testing new effects to going magic full-time; this episode is a last minute monument to magic!