Merchant of Magic

By Merchant of Magic

The Merchant of Magic Team discuss tips and techniques to improve your magic tricks... more

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How many episodes does Merchant of Magic have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Merchant of Magic episodes:

November 17, 2016 MoM #19 - Magic World Record
In this episode we chat with Martin Rees about his new world record for the most magic tricks performed during a shydive. We discuss what this involved, how he did it, and what it can teach magicians about performance, marketing, and act construction.

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1h 2min
November 08, 2016 MoM #18 Mark Elsdon talks about Limelight
In this episode Ben Williams talks to Mark Elsdon about audience participation and his 5 module approach with Limelight.

More about LimeLight by Mark Elsdon here:

https://www.magicshop.co.uk/limelight-by-mark-elsdon

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16min
March 18, 2016 MoM #17 - Strongman by Jimmy Strange
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast, Dominic Reyes and Ben Williams talk to Jimmy Strange about his metal bending effect STRONGMAN.

Go here to find out more about Strongman

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39min
March 20, 2015 MoM #16 - The Business Side of Being a Magician - With Elliott Smith
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast, Dominic Reyes talks with Elliott Smith about the business side of being a magician.

Elliott Smith is the co-author of Highway to Success - The Entertainers Roadmap to Business

You can also watch the live video recording of the podcast here

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36min
January 13, 2015 MoM #15 - Review : Fair Play By Steve Haynes
We don't normally do product reviews on the Merchant of Magic Podcast, but a lot of magicians have been asking the shop about Fair Play by Steve Haynes. A UK version has just been released, and it's a trick that fills a gap for magicians wanting a trick they can carry with them everywhere, and also working magicians after an effect for their working sets.

Ekaterina Dobrokhotova takes an in depth look at Fair Play, including a live performance.

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11min
November 26, 2014MoM #14 Interview with Shin Lim
The Merchant of Magic Podcast Episode 14 - Interview with Shin Lim

Topics of discussion include:
His approach to creativity
The dangers of practising magic too much
Close up magic on stage
Card flourishing as magic entertainment
A detailed discussion of his Flash Card Switch
Advice for beginners
How he develops ideas for his magic
and much more
More information at http://blog.magicshop.co.uk
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27min
November 24, 2014 MoM #13 Interview with Geraint Clarke
The Merchant of Magic Podcast Episode 13 - Interview with Magician Geraint Clarke

In this episode, Ben Williams and Dominic Reyes talk with magic creator and magician Geraint Clarke. Topics include:

How to create new magic tricks
The process of developing new magic
Taking the first steps to performing for the public
The influence of Dynamo Magician Impossible on magicians
Making your magic more organic and engaging.

We also discuss the magic tricks Non-Toxic, Extra Extra, Fair Play, Ps. I love you

Find out more about our interviews and free ebooks and magic tricks at The Merchant of Magic Blog

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54min
November 13, 2014MoM #12 Interview with Paul Gordon
Merchant of Magic Podcast Episode 12 Interview with Paul Gordon
In this episode Mike Fairall and Dominic Reyes talk to professional magician and magic creator Paul Gordon.
Topics covered include
The difference between books and DVD's as a learning source
How to gain experience of performing to the public
Overcoming nervousness when you perform magic
Finding an audience
How to make your magic more interesting
and much much more
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1h 2min
June 10, 2014 MoM #11 Interview with Sean Boon - Twitter and Social Media for Magicians
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast Dominic Reyes talks to magician, mindreader, and professional charlatan Seam Boon.

Sean is very active in social media and lectures on how magicians can use Twitter and Facebook to market their services. We discuss his background in magic, influences, and his approach. Sean talks about mistakes many magicians make when they advertise their services on Twitter, and how to use it to expand your reach to clients.

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54min
May 23, 2014 MoM #10 Interview with Magician Mike Fairall
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic we feature an interview with close up magician and children's entertainer Mike Fairall.

In discussion with Dominic Reyes, Mike talks about how he started in magic, his influences and the thought process involved with constructing a high quality children's magic show.

Topics discussed include:

Building your act
Find your character
25 years of hot tips on running a show
Audience control
Marketing advice
Things that Mike hates about children's magicians
The best way to stand out as a performer
The interview is packed with invaluable advice from a seasoned professional magician.

For more information about Mike Fairall visit www.MagicMikey.co.uk
Follow Mike Fairall on Twitter: @magicmikeymagic

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55min

FAQs about Merchant of Magic:

How many episodes does Merchant of Magic have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.