In episode 15 Kent told you about his experience watching the Ghost Shows of the 50s. In this episode he gives you an inside look at how he and his partner, John, created their own. This episode features several vintage commercials and soundtracks from their original marketing and performances. Happy Halloween!

Kent takes you back into cinematic splendor of William Castle, Roger Corman and the midnight ghost show! Thrill to the chills of monsters, spooks and unspeakable things in the darkness.

Keeping with the spooky season of October, Kent shares history and personal experience for one of the most alarmingly named magic effects of all time. Is the zombie a person under the total power of the magician? Is it a flesh-eating member of the undead? The real answer may surprise you. Join Kent on another journey into the world of magic.

Of all the illusions that Kent Cummins has performed in his career, the guillotine has a soft spot in his heart. Originally created as a "humane" form of execution, the guillotine tore swaths of terror through the aristocracy in the French Revolution. As Kent has discovered, it can also be light-hearted entertainment with an edge. It's an unusual love story.

Early in his career as a full-time, professional magician, Kent Cummins packed up his son, his daughter, and Harry Houdini to tour with the Mighty Thomas Carnival in Canada. Learn how all this came together and some of the adventures along the way.

Many people know Kent as a speaker, teacher, magician. Did you know he is also a great fool? Many years ago, Kent created Felonious the Fool as a character for Renaissance fairs in Texas. Comedian, juggler, magician, Felonious is the fool for all seasons, and still makes appearances at special events. Kent shares the unexpected journey of getting out of his comfort zone and into the wilds of festival performing.

Very few people experience a ceremony unique to magicians who have passed. It is called the "broken wand ceremony." As an elder statesman of the magic community, Kent has been called upon to conduct many of these observances. It is a bittersweet honor that he takes to heart. Kent talks about the nature of these rites and how they have moved him over the years.

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Early in his journey as a full time, professional magician, Kent Cummins portrayed Mr. Seeit, the magician with a vision. The experience gave him perspective on show development, magic with a message, and many other things that stayed with him in his more than 70 years as a magician. 

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Kent talks about a favorite magic book that has contributed to his performances for years. It's probably not a book that you're thinking of. Magic really can come from a book!

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Magicians and spiritualists have not necessarily gotten along since the earliest days of spirit knocks and seances. Kent provides a surprising perspective as he tells about his own experiences with spiritualism from his early youth.

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