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:

November 30, 2017The Mark Leveridge December 2017 Podcast
The festive edition of the Podcast has the following topics:
I explain why presenting live club lectures is one of my favourite things to do
pros should give semi-pros a lot of respect
don't automatically assume that the method supplied with a marketed product is the best one possible
why using a logo could be a good thing for magicians
instant gratification with online purchases has changed the landscape for buying magic
card to wallet - is it better to go down the palm-and-load route, or are the no-palm versions just as valid?
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31min
October 31, 2017The Mark Leveridge November 2017 Podcast
The November Podcast covers the following topics:
I reflect on the mini explosion of magic online learning opportunities
have you noticed whether your regularly used props have become tatty?
I reveal my favourite way to create new magic
we all have to deal with the pressures of audience scrutiny every time that we perform
comedy is as much about consistently selecting appropriate lines to suit our performing personality as it is about the lines themselves
Safety Catch is back as a Premier E-Routine download
most magicians ignore one of the best ways to get corporate work
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31min
September 30, 2017The Mark Leveridge October 2017 Podcast
What can you expect from the October Podcast? Here's a run down
The stresses and strains of moving house and relocating two businesses
is it best to quote all inclusive show fees, or is it better to have a lower headline price and then go for added extras?
the latest annual Cumbrian Conjurers Collective session provides tangible help and advice
I highlight one of the most important aspects of performance that some entertainers tend to forget
a new online show agency gets my vote over Bark
take the online video tour of E-Club Pro and see exactly what benefits members receive
I explain why I think going back to tables more than once is not a good idea
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31min
September 01, 2017The Mark Leveridge September 2017 Podcast
The September Podcast covers the following topics:
I ponder on whether it is good for magic when celebrities are shown doing magic on TV
should children's entertainers be displaying their magic props to make an impression on the kids and on the booker?
one of my favourite parlour or large close up table tricks is reintroduced
things that you can do to help older people in your audience to fully appreciate what you do
the market for good magic books is not redundant, despite what some may say
do hecklers still exist and would you know one if you met one?
I discuss whether people still practise magic in the way magicians used to
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30min
August 01, 2017The Mark Leveridge August 2017 Podcast
The topics in the August podcast are:
Fee negotiation - do you allow your rates to be a subject of discussion with a potential booker?
TV magicians such as Troy and Dynamo are attracting a young crowd to magic
the magic business card is still one of the best and most used publicity tools
a new Premier E-Routine is released this month and is a fun effect for children's entertainers
when you present different types of shows, you need to be able to adapt your performance skills to suit each of them
does performing tricks repeatedly lead to a reduction in the quality of your technique, especially in bright lighting conditions?
we all have a performance mode which we need to be able to turn on or off at will
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30min
July 01, 2017The Mark Leveridge July 2017 Podcast
Here are the podcast topics to get you through the lazy days of summer
The power that Derren Brown brings to his performances bucks the accepted modern trend of how we should entertain lay people
I offer a theory about when you should hand write a prediction and when it is OK to have it pre-printed
nobody knows everything in magic, so surrounding yourself with knowledgeable people can be a huge help
most performers spend more time on the show than they do on the business of promoting that show
Mark Leveridge Magic does not sell fish, despite what UPS may think!
coming second on BGT could be a good thing for Issy Simpson
not getting a booking may be nothing to do with the fee
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31min
June 01, 2017The Mark Leveridge June 2017 Podcast
The early summer Podcast offers you the following topics:
Summer seems to have arrived, yet I for one am not that thrilled!
what constitutes a good trick? I look at some options
there are three different types of show enquiry that you may be getting and I explain how you might categorise them and what they each mean
lectures have changed in nature but my latest offering is more like they used to be
how music can be a real asset for a close up performer
your credibility as a magician is important for potential bookers, so here's a way to ensure you get some
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30min
May 01, 2017 The Mark Leveridge May 2017 Podcast
For May we have a Podcast Special:
I like to ring the changes once a year with the Podcast content and so this edition features three Audio Files extracted from Mark's Monthly Message video presentations which were originally given to E-Club Pro members. Here you can listen to audio tracks which cover topics on how to approach a table, ways to get great reactions from spectators at those tables, and finally, how to judge the right length to stay at any given table.
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31min
April 01, 2017The Mark Leveridge April 2017 Podcast
The April Podcast covers the following topics:
Putting yourself in the shoes of your close up spectators can be revealing
the Magic Circle ups the ante with its Dealers Day
protecting your website from the 'bad guys' is an ongoing problem
lay people often have misconceptions about the magic world
MLM has now officially become a digital magic hub
what does it mean if you claim to be a 'professional' magician?
long experience can be a double edged sword
the unique attribute that magic has
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31min
March 01, 2017The Mark Leveridge March 2017 Podcast
The March miscellany of musings from Mark include...
Does cramped dealer space reduce sales?
tracking where show enquiries come from and whether they turn into bookings is vital
what do you do when a trick goes wrong? - why this is really an unimportant question
no, not retiring, just a change of the way MLM products are delivered
a reflection on the 'explosion' of lecturers doing the rounds on the UK magic club circuit
why Bark are causing show fees to be pushed down
early influences can shape our magic future
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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.