The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

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The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast episodes

  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge February 2022 Podcast
    • The challenges you face as a magician the older you become
  • getting props examined might make the trick less convincing
  • why most of us keep those ancient useless magic props that we store at home
  • Blackpool defies the odds
  • how to avoid 'site rage' (!) with your website
  • creativity often relies on a vivid imagination
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge January 2022 Podcast
    • Reflections on how different the magic world was when I turned pro 40 years ago
  • be wary of allowing comedy to overshadow the magic
  • has COVID forced the demise of some traditional entertainment agencies?
  • listen to a true story of a show mix up taken from E-Club Pro's It Could Only Happen Live archive
  • I discuss the assumption that a good act can never comprise of a succession of disconnected tricks
  • Leveridge Legerdemain is now launched and available for magic clubs to book
  • procrastination is a bad habit!
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge December 2021 Podcast
    • are the public nervous about arranging events this Xmas?
  • the conundrum facing the magic product reviewer
  • announcing the Zoom premiere of Leveridge Legerdemain, my new lecture
  • taking advantage of unexpected situations can lead to truly memorable moments in shows
  • if you want to invent a new trick, create a context for it first
  • why sleight of hand may not be fooling lay people as much as you think
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge November 2021 Podcast
    • What effect is Brexit having on the magic world?
  • after a long show lay off it's a surprise what elements of the performance are slow to return
  • why Zoom lectures should still be offered alongside live events
  • E-Club Pro Select offering cherry picked routines for individual non-member sales
  • when it comes to magic projects - carpe diem!
  • strolling magicians have to be good at getting and keeping attention because their audiences don't have to stay and watch them
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge October 2021 Podcast

    Ready for you to enjoy in October.....

    • I've missed the funny things that spectators say at live gigs
  • magic at the drop of a hat is not for me
  • top performers can create an impression as much by HOW they perform as by WHAT they perform
  • Megan Swann's rise to President of the Magic Circle should be more about her abilities than the fact she is the first female to hold the office
  • a life of writing is recognised
  • sleight of hand or self working? - a choice that can define our interest in magic
  • seeing magic through the eyes of my grandchildren
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge September 2021 Podcast

    Here is the September line up:

    • even when performing live you can't always judge how well your act is being appreciated
  • a definition that explains why strolling magic is often so memorable for lay people
  • details of how to join the E-Club Pro Live Open Event taking place this month
  • six reasons why you may not have got that booking - and price isn't necessarily the main one
  • David Regal believes effect is always more important than method
  • assessing how much performers need to still consider COVID protection measures is not straightforward 
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge August 2021 Podcast

    Here is the selection of topics for this month:

    • children's feelings can be hurt if our trick presentations are not targeted properly
  • there is an art to reading product reviews in magic magazines
  • routines regularly used in gigs may still need some rehearsal following the COVID lay off
  • a story from E-Club Pro's It Could Only Happen Live on my close brush with disaster with a brand new idea
  • Jamy Ian Swiss maintains that magicians are 'honest liars'
  • if you want to use topical gags/material, make sure everything is genuinely current and not out-of-date
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge July 2021 Podcast

    Here is the July line up

    • Zoom events can be more than just a poor substitute for a live show
  • why we shouldn’t let fascination with moves cloud our judgement about what looks natural to an audience
  • should you change tricks to suit the audience or the performing situation?
  • post-pandemic show fee levels may need adjusting to reflect the uncertainty still felt by many bookers
  • fantastic value to be had from E-Club Pro Select
  • ‘carbon dating’ magic and magicians
  • a couple of chuckles
    • 31 min
  • The Mark Leveridge June 2021 Podcast

    Relax and enjoy the following topics

    • humble beginnings are often the starting place for greatness
  • the destructive side of social media affects magic too
  • the different types of spectators we have to deal with when performing
  • what does the impression your website gives say about you?
  • access to marketed magic is so easy these days
  • magic is more powerful than we sometimes realise
    • 31 min

About The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

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Monthly podcast featuring Mark Leveridge's observations and opinions on the magic world