Talking Shtick

Andi Gladwin makes events both unbelievable and unforgettable. He is a world-class close-up sleight of hand magician who has performed all over the world at prestigious events such as on the world’s most expensive private yacht over New Year’s Eve, a Las Vegas television special and even in Washington, DC for President Obama’s Inauguration

Mark speaks to co owner of MagicBox and 2020's Family Entertainer Of The Year winner, Graeme Shaw. We discuss Graeme's history as a magician and climb through the ranks from Saturday part timer to co owner of brick's and mortar magic store, MagicBox. 

My next guest is CHRISTOPHER HART!

Christopher Hart was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, to an English mother and Canadian father. He was raised and educated in Catholic schools in Los Angeles.

At the age of eight he became intrigued after discovering a magic book at the local library. It was at this same time that the television series "The Magician" starring Bill Bixby was on the air and further fueled his passion for magic.

At sixteen, after an extensive audition and interview process, Hart was accepted into the Magic Castle's elite junior program. As a teenager, he earned extra money working in a cemetery as a grave digger and was nicknamed Lurch due to his tall, lanky frame. Soon realizing that it was a dead-end job, Hart accepted a position demonstrating tricks at Hollywood Magic, the largest West Coast magic shop.

Working in Hollywood gave Hart the opportunity to meet and perform before the likes of Michael Jackson, Johnny Carson, Muhammad Ali, and Harry Anderson. As Hart's reputation grew he soon came to the attention of David Copperfield for whom Hart first worked as a Magic Roadie. Impressed with Hart's knowledge and expertise in the field of magic, Copperfield continued to use him on several more live and television shows, including the Great Wall of China special.

His sleight-of-hand magic has been featured in national television commercials for McDonald's, Honda and RCA. He has twice been awarded "Stage Magician of the Year" by Hollywood's Magic Castle, and Princess Stephanie of Monaco personally awarded him the top prize at the Grand Prix Magique held in Monte Carlo.

Hart is currently performing in TV's Magic Stars at the Golden Cabaret at the Horizon Casino Resort in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

His costume may have changed, but his love for the art form has not and to date he is widely regarded as one of the funniest magicians on the planet!

The British performer has earned an incredible reputation having performed across 6 continents from London to Las Vegas, for celebrities, royalty and many fortune 500 companies. 

An accomplished magician, comedian and actor Paul's skills have won him massive critical acclaim, Time Out magazine named him 'a superb showman!’ and The Times of London described his performance as ‘simply stunning.’

Starring in sold-out seasons on both London’s West End and Broadway stages Paul is the host and co-star of the world’s most successful touring magic show: The Illusionists.

On  US TV he has appeared on multiple shows including NBC’s Today Show and in the UK on every major TV network most notably the BBC’s One Show alongside Hollywood A-lister Sir Michael Caine and Monty Python’s Sir Michael Palin.

Dabek flawlessly blends incredible magic, rapid fire comedy and a little old-school vaudeville charm.

Dressed to impress and with more thrust than a NASA lift off, Dabek bursts onto stage with a quick wit, machine-gun delivery and charismatic flair that once seen, is never forgotten.