The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

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

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The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.

The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast episodes:

July 31, 2019The Mark Leveridge August 2019 Podcast
Your summertime listen from Mark Leveridge covers the following topics:
I consider how big a factor performance risk can be when considering trick methods
predicting how magic will be sold in the future is put into context by a blog article I wrote way back in 1995
the new MLM site is scheduled to launch at the end of this month and I give an insight into what it has taken to make it happen
magic is pretty unique in the way it can be used to put across messages or help others in a variety of ways
if the effect is everything, does it matter at all what the method is, or will literally anything be suitable?
the key question to ask if considering turning full time pro
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31min
June 30, 2019The Mark Leveridge July 2019 Podcast
Podcast Gold
Each year I like to put together a special 'reprise' edition of the Podcast in which I look back over the previous 12 months or so and select half a dozen of my favourite topics to create a special compilation. If you are a regular listener, you will hopefully enjoy hearing the chosen tracks again, and if you are coming fresh to the Podcast, it should give you a good flavour for what it is like. Here are my chosen topics:
I discuss whether social media ever really delivers in terms of creating actual bookings or whether we are simply deluding ourselves
cancellation clauses in performance contracts can cause more problems than they solve
do you feel a bit uncomfortable performing for people who know you very well, such as family and friends? I look at why this might be
when creating new magic, should you start with the effect or the method?
is getting to the magic 'moment' as quickly as possible, always the right way to go?
online booking agencies make for lazy enquiries and encourage potentially unfair price comparisons
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31min
May 31, 2019The Mark Leveridge June 2019 Podcast
Here is the line up of topics for sunny June!
Magic that is designed to be filmed for social media use may not always be suitable for real world performance
it pays to be aware that lay people assistants may misinterpret your instructions because they are intimidated by being up on a stage
magic that impresses us can often be seen completely differently by lay people
when people retire from their real job it provides the opportunity to do more magic and to become 'professional' - but what do the magic pros do?
when is it advisable to work for free in order to put yourself in front of the right people?
online agencies have created a race to the bottom in terms of fees leaving most of the good entertainers with no bookings
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31min
April 30, 2019The Mark Leveridge May 2019 Podcast
'May' I offer you the following topics of magical interest?
does Uri Geller really still need to make wild claims in the media?
if your spectators have paid specifically to see you perform there is perhaps more pressure on you to deliver than if you are just the 'hired help'
getting started at a gig as a strolling magician can be tricky to know the exact right moment to jump in
I consider the assertion by Dr. Kuhn that magic is an enjoyable sensation because the audience knows that magic is not real
Anthony Owen's demise is a real shock and a huge loss to magic
the second hand magic market is surely going to be affected by the lack of physical trick instructions
I anticipate my annual trip to the marvellous 4Fs close up magic convention in the US
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31min
March 31, 2019The Mark Leveridge April 2019 Podcast
Here is the April shower of topics:
The show fee debate rages on, but I make the case that all fee amounts have equal validity
if you never perform magic for the lay public, does that mean you should have no involvement with magic at all?
we are all guilty sometimes of performing tricks that we like and not necessarily ones that our audiences like
musicians can teach magicians much about dedication
if you could create the perfect magic convention, what would it look like?
lay people are sometimes impressed simply because they do not know the secret rather than by the skills that brought about the magic
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31min
February 28, 2019The Mark Leveridge March 2019 Podcast
The line up of topics for March is as follows:
Blackpool is over for another year and I give some observations, including comments on those gold wrist bands!
Morgan and West show the way to look at classics and create something better
Ian Brennan reveals a singular way to get your name remembered by spectators
Judging Arrival Times - an audio advice track extracted from a recent Mark's Monthly Message
is getting to the magic 'moment' as quickly as possible, always the right way to go?
the variety of dealers at Blackpool is even more diverse than ever
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30min
January 31, 2019The Mark Leveridge February 2019 Podcast
The February 2019 Podcast offers the following content:
Reflections on The Event and The Session from last month
do mentalists have a more difficult job than magicians presenting their effects as strolling entertainers?
if you want to work your magic for local businesses, get involved in your local business community
why face-to-face conversation will stimulate and progress your magic quicker than anything else
when creating new magic, should you start with the effect or the method?
the biggest challenge for busy performers is maintaining a freshness and spontaneity of presentation
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30min
December 31, 2018The Mark Leveridge January 2019 Podcast
Get your New Year off to a flying start by listening to the following topics:
The launch of the new Mark Leveridge Magic website is getting closer and I give an update about what it will be like
I reflect on the latest Magic Clips get together and compare it to the traditional magic convention
why do some spectators think it is OK to rummage through the magician's clothing if they want to find out how a trick is done?
the sophistication of some modern dealers is amazing when compared to 30 years ago
if a spectator can come up with even a simplistic and inaccurate explanation for your magic, it diminishes the impact of it in their eyes
the true story of the lady spectator who found a way to get maximum value for money
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30min
November 30, 2018The Mark Leveridge December 2018 Podcast
The final Podcast of 2018 has the following topics:
How do you define the difference between a close up competition and a stand up magic competition?
changes in the average attention span of spectators can have an effect on the type of magic we need to present
it seems that some people are suffering from magic fatigue
I really enjoy spending some time with Paul Gordon putting the magic world to rights
is the Christmas rush still a rush?
I consider the John Bannon assertion that maybe the stereotypical close up worker may need to change what he does in order to remain bookable
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31min
October 31, 2018The Mark Leveridge November 2018 Podcast
Dark nights are brightened by the November Podcast contents which feature the following topics:
The CCC rebrands as the OCCC but the meeting provides the same great stimulus as always
online booking agencies make for lazy enquiries and encourage potentially unfair price comparisons
does it matter that explanations of many of our tricks are openly available on YouTube?
magicians sometimes get too hung up on moves and procedure and can easily forget what is far more important
online video instructions provide both the best and the worst type of trick explanation
do you feel a bit uncomfortable performing for people who know you very well, such as family and friends? I look at why this might be
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31min

FAQs about The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast:

How many episodes does The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.