The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

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The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast episodes

  • The Mark Leveridge September 2019 Podcast

    The September line up of podcast topics is as follows:

    • Tommy Cooper provides a great definition of the difference between pro and amateur magicians
  • examples of how magic leaves a uniquely long lasting impression with spectators
  • the Real Magic Roadshow is coming to a town near you
  • charity and awards night dinners create special circumstances for table hopping magicians
  • themed costumes are usually impractical and a total liability for us
  • should on stage helpers be required to stand or sit during their time with you?
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 30 min
  • The 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
    • 30 min
  • The 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
    • 30 min
  • The 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
    • 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