The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast episodes:

• March 31, 2023The Apr/May 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast

  • the key to good magic for lay people

  Paul Brook explains how to accentuate the difference between strolling mentalism and walkabout magic

  patter lines and on-stage behaviours that change to comply with modern sensibilities

  altering tricks to suit reduced capabilities

  the rise in popularity of audio learning

  letting new effects break into your established playlists

  inspirational magical moments

  introducing a crash course in strolling and table hopping magic

  finding new material in unusual places

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• January 31, 2023The Feb/Mar 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast

  • Reflections on The Session 2023

  should a reviewer have to apologise for his opinions?

  children's entertainers more than ever need to consider whether they offer value for money

  an evening discussing bringing magic to the marketplace

  being self-contained for shows proves to be a real boon

  the importance of 'flight time' in honing an act

  announcing the Four-midable Magic Series of e-books

  a brave move for one of the world's biggest magic dealers

  why lecturing is a skill in its own right

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• November 30, 2022The Dec 22/Jan 23 Mark Leveridge Podcast

  • Retiring from Magicseen but not MLM

  FISM competition acts are uniquely designed for their end purpose of winning

  a lecture invitation that comes from an extremely unlikely place

  are we using a narrower range of objects in the magic that we present?

  defining the different types of spectator we encounter when performing

  magic in the theatre

  strolling magicians need to be aware of their performance surroundings

  coping with the rigours of December bookings

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• September 30, 2022The Oct/Nov 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast

  • what makes for a great convention?

  performing for famous people doesn't make you a better magician

  the hazards of becoming a semi-pro entertainer

  Paul Anthony's epic magic task

  the magic club pecking order

  when it comes to magical fame, be careful what you wish for

  there are not many commercial close up tricks

  dip into some of the contents from E-Club Pro

  let's ask the question (again!) about whether card tricks are boring!

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• July 31, 2022The Aug/Sept 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast

  • Changes are afoot for MLM updates

  technology and magic - finding the balance

  taking a look at Andi Gladwin's theory about incremental changes leading to new magic

  PR can be a great way to promote your shows if done correctly

  discussing whether show deposits are worth the hassle

  when stage names might be a good idea

  the importance of good eye contact for performers

  how to stop nerves by countering all your worries

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• June 30, 2022The July 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast

  • Contemplating what is likely to be the next big thing for magic

  does street magic really actually exist as an entertainment format?

  the importance of self-evaluation in magic

  defining at what moment a prop, move or idea can be classed as 'public domain'

  Marc Paul's Masterclass - an exercise in total professionalism

  analysing the unofficial magic contract between you and your audience

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• May 31, 2022The June 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast

  • The Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the UK could be good news for magicians, or might not!

  magic 'shedding' is a necessary task that most of us try to avoid

  is it time for your image and look to have a re-vamp?

  Tony Nicholson's new book poses interesting questions about magical honesty

  if you missed the chance to attend the Inner Circle Zoom Card Session, help is at hand

  customer benefit advertising copy can help to sell your shows 

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• April 30, 2022The Mark Leveridge May 2022 Podcast

  • Analysing how magic can be made strong in different ways

  Craig Petty's MagicTV scrapes the barrel with one of his recent interviewees(!)

  news of an upcoming Zoom event

  is it OK to wear sunglasses when working outside in bright sunlight?

  the dangers of using livestock for magic

  the power of independent comments

  time can be of the essence when doing shows

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• March 31, 2022The Mark Leveridge April 2022 Podcast

  • It's not just our audiences who need protecting from COVID at gigs

  the danger that lots of online show enquiries can produce a response fatigue

  lay people may struggle to see your show fee as anything more than an arbitrary figure

  info on two great value e-book bundles

  the importance of reacting sensitively to an audience's mood or attitude

  understanding that anything that can go wrong, at some point probably will

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• February 28, 2022The Mark Leveridge March 2022 Podcast

  • You and your magic may get frozen in time, but that's OK!

  are you brave enough to accept and use the evidence offered by video of your practice?

  the pros and cons of magic collaboration

  I reveal who the biggest exposers of magic actually are

  my top three TV and film cliches

  children's shows provide an important service for the future of magic

  ...more

  

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