The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

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The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast episodes

  • The Mark Leveridge January 2018 Podcast

    The first Podcast of a new year offers you the following topics:

    • I reflect on how the Podcast has developed since its inception in January 2013
  • what makes for the perfect opening trick? The current issue of Magicseen gives the views of 10 top pro close up magicians
  • how to turn yourself into a Business Magician and thus open up countless new working opportunities
  • attending a concert by the Bootleg Beatles leads me to wonder whether you could have 'tribute magicians' in the same way as the music industry has 'tribute bands'
  • never try to second guess what fee a potential booker can afford
  • with so many people wanting to get magic ideas marketed, what's the best way to get a product out there?
  • how to know whether your 2018 magical resolutions are likely to actually come about
    • 31 min
  • The 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?
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 30 min
  • The 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
    • 30 min
  • The 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
    • 31 min
  • The 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
    • 30 min
  • 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.

    31 min
  • The 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
    • 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