Merchant of Magic

Merchant of Magic

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Merchant of Magic episodes

  • 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.

     

    1 hr 2 min
  • 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.


    11 min
  • MoM #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


    27 min
  • 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


    54 min
  • MoM #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


    • 1 hr 2 min
  • 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.

     
    54 min
  • 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


    55 min

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