Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins

Kent has talked about many of his experiences as a magician, but what does it feel like to wield the wand. He reflects on how magician is his true identity.

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There are all kinds of treasures in the Fantastic Magic Center. Kent explores the fascinating story of Doug Henning, who changed the nature of magic for a generation.

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Last episode, Kent talked about the many magic conventions around the world. Among them are specialty gatherings for collectors of magic props and memorabilia. His favorite is The Yankee Gathering. Kent shares stories from these unique conclaves.

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Kent has mentioned a few of his fantastic experiences at magic conventions, but he's never really explained the scope of these events. He breaks it down for you. You might be surprised to discover there is one you can attend near you.

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What is in a name? If you dare to be bold a lot can be in yours. Kent talks about those who really have made a name for themselves.

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It takes more than knowing how to do magic tricks to be an entrepreneurial entertainer. Kent tells all!

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By now, you have discovered that magicians view and classify magic tricks very different than audience members. So far, Kent has discussed environment. He's covered classification. Now he's going to go deeper into the effect. This is the true foundation of building something unique. What exactly is the magic that is happening. You'll know more after you listen.

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Kent walks through one of his first books of wonder, the Abbott's Catalog #13 from 1952, to see how they classify the different types of magic. It's a rare glimpse at magic through a magician's eyes.

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It might seem like an odd question to ask, but different magicians have different styles and specialties. Kent tells you about some of the ways that magicians find their niche.

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David Copperfield is one of the most famous magicians in the world. Does Kent have some personal stories about him? You bet he does!

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