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As listeners of the podcast you will receive 10% OFF when you use code PATCT at the checkout.

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Join me as I catch up with Ashleigh Goodwin, the social media sensation who has amassed over 100,000 followers and millions of views to become known as one of the UK’s leading sleight of hand artists. All while travelling the world performing and lecturing her incredible talents. Join us as we delve into, practice tips, social media advice and so much more...(See below for show notes and timestamps)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the podcast on Apple here - Check out the podcast on Spotify here - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTESOrigin story - Why Magic and how did you get into it?"Quick-Fire" SEGMENT -You’re probably best known for your work with notoriously difficult sleight of hand; where did this obsession come from and how do you go about practicing productively?In your opinion do you think magicians should utilise social media and if so how can they be successful in doing so?ANNOTATED ERDNASE SEGMENT - How has the cardistry scene changed and grown over the past few years and how do you think it will look in the future?QUESTION DECK SEGMENT -What are your plans for the future?Where can the listeners find you?https://www.instagram.com/ashleighgoodwin_/https://www.tiktok.com/@_ashleighgoodwinhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2tnor5QM81qA2LQn0QByUw

The Podcast At The Card Table is brought to you by MAGICBOX, one of the UKs leading bricks and mortar magic shops. Stocking everything from Murphys, Penguin, Theory 11, Ellusionist and so much more. As listeners of the podcast you will receive 10% OFF when you use code PATCT at the checkout.

Check them out - www.magicbox.uk.com

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Join me as I talk to Tom Bolton - the owner of The Magic Corner in Durham; the immersive and intimate magic experience that sells out months in advance. Having also recently delved into the Fringe Festival world with his show 'Magic Man' he is blending theatrical technique with magic to help redefine what it means to put on a magic show!

(See below for show notes and timestamps)

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SHOW NOTES

Origin story - Why Magic and how did you get into it?

“Quickfire” Section

What made you think you had what it takes to start your own business and how did you go about starting this process?

What have you learned about modern day audiences performing sometimes up to 4 x 90 minute shows per day?

ANNOTATED ERDNASE SEGMENT -

Why did you decide to take your stage show to Edinburgh Fringe and what did you learn in your first year that you wouldn't have known without just experiencing it?

QUESTION DECK SEGMENT -

What are your plans for the future?

Where can the listeners find you?https://www.themagiccorner.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/themagiccornerdurham/

Edinburgh Fringe Tickets - https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tom-bolton-magic-man

Durham Fringe Tickets - https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/tom-bolton-friends/

STIMF Tickets - https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/14091

Aaron Crow Tickets - https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/aaron-crow-presents-fearless-with-special-guest-tom-bolton

The Podcast At The Card Table is brought to you by MAGICBOX, one of the UKs leading bricks and mortar magic shops.

Stocking everything from Murphys, Penguin, Theory 11, Ellusionist and so much more.

As listeners of the podcast you will receive 10% OFF when you use code PATCT at the checkout.

Check them out - www.magicbox.uk.com

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Join us as I catch up with renowned mentalist and owner of Wonder & Co, Cameron Gibson as we discuss his outlook on magic, co-creating sell out fringe shows and being part of INSANE magic with Luke Oseland and Elliot Bibby.

Origin story - Why Magic and how did you get into it? -

“Quickfire” Section -

What was it like working on and performing in Jamie Allans Illusionarium and Magic Immersive? -

What inspired you to open Wonder & Co. and how do you find a balance between performing and running your own business? -

ANNOTATED ERDNASE SEGMENT -

INSANE Magic Questions - 

• How did 1 Hour of Insane Magic come about?

• How do you ensure each style feels different but still cohesive with the show?

• What’s the creative process like when building a show with two other magicians?

QUESTION DECK SEGMENT -

What are your plans for the future? -

Where can the listeners find you? -

https://cameron-gibson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/camerongibsonirl/

https://www.youtube.com/@CameronGibsonIRL/videos

Fringe Tickets - 1 Hour of Insane Magic - Edinburgh Fringe

Fringe Tickets - ⁠1 Hour of Insanity⁠

Cameron Solo Show - Hypnosis Live and Direct - Edinburgh Fringe

The Podcast At The Card Table is brought to you by MAGICBOX, one of the UKs leading bricks and mortar magic shops.

Stocking everything from Murphys, Penguin, Theory 11, Ellusionist and so much more.

As listeners of the podcast you will receive 10% OFF when you use code PATCT at the checkout.

Check them out - www.magicbox.uk.com

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Join me as I talk to Harry Lucas - world-renowned mentalist from Vienna. From his TV series Magic Mushrooms to headlining major theatre stages and events all over the world, he uses a mixture of psychology, body language, and suggestion to create unforgettable experiences. Join us as we discuss his approach to audience interaction, grounding mentalism in reality and creating a TV show with 3 friends.

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Check out the podcast on Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-7-harry-lucas/id1804639170?i=1000713446784

Check out the podcast on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XzJvYtpT0PC6punFXgNCw?si=4s7Zuj4USkWta3qBdS8icw

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SHOW NOTES

Origin story - Why Mentalism and how did you get into it? -

“Quickfire” Section -

Your mentalism is grounded in realism, why did you make this decision? -

ANNOTATED ERDNASE SEGMENT -

How do you adapt your material for different types of venues and audiences? -

How did the television series Magic Mushrooms come about, and what was the process like creating a show with 3 other entertainers? -

Tic Tac Toe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W5FOYpQFsk

Fruhstuck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC3yGvfoaFc

QUESTION DECK SEGMENT -What are your plans for the future? -

Where can the listeners find you? - https://www.harrylucas.com

https://www.youtube.com/@HarryLucascom

https://www.instagram.com/harrylucascom

TEDx Talk - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exf125xEQKY&t

Join me as I talk to Jeremy Griffith, one of the leading forces in sleight-of-hand mastery. Flooding social media with knuckle busting displays daily for over 8 years, first under the handle Lost_Angelus and now as Chronyql.

Join us as we discuss his outlook on magic, creating daily content and his interviews with underground specialists.

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Check out the podcast on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastAtTheCardTable

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SHOW NOTES

Intro - 00:0034

"Quick Fire" Questions - 00:01:41

Origin story - 00:58:11

How did you maintain daily uploads for almost 8 years and what did you learn from this process? - 01:04:22

What constitutes perfect practice when it comes to learning difficult sleight of hand? - 01:08:31

ANNOTATED ERDNASE - 01:10:54

https://www.instagram.com/p/CED5mVPHYdS/

Having interviewed many talents in the industry on your YouTube channel, what have been your key takeaways from those discussions? - 01:30:28

What does the phrase “Take nothing for granted” mean to you? - 01:44:18

QUESTION DECK - 02:16:02

What are your plans for the future? - 02:25:28

Where can the listeners find you? - 02:29:30

https://www.instagram.com/chronyql/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_Dlwrwv3ktrhCy91HpVRw

https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magician/Jeremy-Griffith/

Join me as I talk to Jamie Daws, one of London's busiest working magicians most widely known for his expertly crafted series “Tackling Terrifying Taboos” in which he delves into the secrets behind creating an immersive, scary and memorable show.

As well as hosting Alakazams podcast “Desert Island Tricks” stranding the top names in magic on an imaginary island. Join me as we discuss bizarre magic, ghost stories and theatricality.

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Check out the podcast on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastAtTheCardTable

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SHOW NOTES

Intro - 00:00:19

"Quick Fire" Questions - 00:03:44

Origin story - Why bizarre magic and how did you get into it? - 01:18:04

How do you go about introducing the level of theatricality you had with "Welcome To The Fearground?" - 01:39:41

Why do you think fear is such a powerful emotion to play on with magic? - 02:02:26

What are your tips for magicians looking to get into magic residencies and what considerations have to be made? - 02:21:02

What are your plans for the future? - 02:34:32

Where can the listeners find you? - 02:47:06

https://www.jamiedaws.co.uk/

https://www.jamiedaws.co.uk/store

https://www.instagram.com/jamiedawsmagic

Desert Island Tricks - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ht5tvqWgzMlYlEqiDb2lM?si=1abf5ca7f1954854

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/desert-island-tricks/id1729983574

Welcome to "The Podcast at the Card Table" the magic podcast where we discuss creation, practice, performance and history with the greatest minds in the industry.

Join me as I talk to Alex McAleer one of the leading minds in modern mentalism best known for his worldwide performances in shows like Champions of Magic and most recently Cirque Du Magique.

Tune in as we discuss Alex's tour experiences, stagecraft and TV Magic through the ages!

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Check out the podcast on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastAtTheCardTable

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SHOW NOTES

Intro - 00:00:24

“Quickfire” Section - 00:01:14

Origin story - Why Mentalism and how did you get into it? - 00:23:15

How does your creative process and approach change based on the setting and audience size? (Show structure, audience interaction, rehearsal etc.) - 00:32:30

What are some of the challenges you faced while on tour and how did you overcome them? - 00:37:20

Having discussed a multitude of iconic magic shows on television on your podcast “Through The Magic Of Television” are there any stand outs for you that you think changed the course of your own magic journey? - 00:40:30

How has magic in television changed over the ages? - 00:47:11

Stage performance advice - 00:53:05

Selecting audience participants - 00:59:41

What's one piece of advice that you’d like to pass on to everyone else? - 01:08:56

What are your plans for the future? - 01:13:39

Where can the listeners find you? -

https://www.instagram.com/alexthemindreader/

http://www.alexmcaleer.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/through-the-magic-of-television/id1702534991

https://the1914.com/collections/main/artist__Alexander-Marsh

Alex McAleer - YouTube Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1QqapqxuI4

Welcome to "The Podcast at the Card Table" the magic podcast where we discuss creation, practice, performance and history with the greatest minds in the industry.

Join me as I talk to James Went a BAFTA award winning magician with his part in "Help! my supply teacher is Magic." Having also been a creative consultant for SKY Sports, Netflix, Discovery and the BBC. Aswell as working alongside Derren Brown for several theatre shows and now a resident magician at The Magicians Table in London!

Join us as we discuss James' magic philosophy, TV stories and some controversial magic opinions...

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Check out the podcast on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastAtTheCardTable

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SHOW NOTES

Intro - 00:00:26

Origin story - Why Magic / Consulting and how did you get into it? - 00:35:11

“Help! My supply teacher is Magic” Interview story - 00:39:32

How does creating and performing magic for TV differ to that of the usual close up performances? - 00:48:48

A lot of magicians focus on how fooling a trick is but you’re more focussed on creating memories, how do you create such meaningful and memorable performances? - 00:59:06

Being heavily inspired by music, how has music influenced the way you think about magic and creativity in general? - 01:14:09

Video Game Conversation - 01:18:50

Does real life Guitar translate over to Guitar Hero? - 01:21:16

What are some of your favourite experiences from consulting and TV? - 01:22:55

What's one piece of advice that you’d like to pass on to everyone else? - 01:29:31

What are your plans for the future? - 01:34:56

Where can the listeners find you? - 01:36:21

https://www.instagram.com/jameswentmagic/

https://www.jameswent.co.uk/

Welcome to "The Podcast at the Card Table" the magic podcast where we discuss creation, practice, performance and history with the greatest minds in the industry.

Join me as I talk to Mark James; a renowned comedy magician having performed at the world famous Magic Castle, the House of Cards and the Chicago Magic Lounge, Mark is one of the busiest comedy stage Magicians in the UK.

Join us as we discuss Mark's theatrical choices, Comedy as a tool and the classics of magic...

Check out Marks Website here - https://www.magicianmarkjames.com/bio

Check out Marks Magic Castle set here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52tb2FEAR44

Check out Marks Chicago Magic Lounge set here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU3O6Oom1rE

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Check out the podcast on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastAtTheCardTable

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SHOW NOTES

Intro - 00:00:25

“Quickfire” Section - 00:01:32

Origin story - Why the blend of Comedy / Magic and how did you get into it? - 00:46:03

You tend to side more with the classics of magic and sideshow, which I feel a lot of people overlook as they perceive them as “outdated and boring” why did you make this choice? - 01:03:12

How do you go about making choices on staging your shows and what impact do you think this serves? - 01:09:24

How can magicians start exercising and implementing comedy into their magic? - 01:33:12

What's one piece of advice that you’d like to pass on to everyone else? - 01:41:03

What are your plans for the future? - 01:50:02

Where can the listeners find you? - 01:52:34

Welcome to "The Podcast at the Card Table" the magic podcast where we discuss creation, practice, performance and history with the greatest minds in the industry.

Join me as I talk to Michael Murray, a forerunner in the world of modern mentalism and the incredible gentleman behind MindFX and the MINDS convention.

Join us as we discuss Michael's creative process, his magic philosophy and maybe uncover things never mentioned before in public...

Check out Michaels business here - https://www.mindfx.co.uk/

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Check out the podcast on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastAtTheCardTable

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SHOW NOTES

Intro - 00:00:30

“Quickfire” Section - 00:01:36

Origin story - Why Magic / Mentalism and how did you get into it? - 00:29:10

How did you transition from working at Magicbox to creating your own products and starting MindFX? - 00:37:33

What in your opinion is the purpose of Magic / Mentalism? - 00:48:18

What is your creative process? How do your hobbies outside of magic influence the way you think, create and perform? - 00:57:38

Which of your creations are you most proud of and why? - 01:09:04

How has mentalism changed since you started? (Conventional vs New Age methods) - 01:13:46

Who do you think is currently shaping the future of mentalism and are there any talents out there whom people may not be aware of that they should look out for? - 01:22:45

How did the MINDS convention come about and what is the future of MINDS looking like? - 01:24:27

Consulting Stories - 01:36:26

What's one piece of advice you’ve learnt that you’d like to pass on to everyone else? - 01:42:35

What are your plans for the future? (Any teasers?) - 01:46:28