Merchant of Magic: Recent Episodes
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In this episode we chat with Martin Rees about his new world record for the most magic tricks performed during a shydive. We discuss what this involved, how he did it, and what it can teach magicians about performance, marketing, and act construction.
In this episode Ben Williams talks to Mark Elsdon about audience participation and his 5 module approach with Limelight.
More about LimeLight by Mark Elsdon here:
https://www.magicshop.co.uk/limelight-by-mark-elsdon
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast, Dominic Reyes and Ben Williams talk to Jimmy Strange about his metal bending effect STRONGMAN.
Go here to find out more about Strongman
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast, Dominic Reyes talks with Elliott Smith about the business side of being a magician.
Elliott Smith is the co-author of Highway to Success - The Entertainers Roadmap to Business
You can also watch the live video recording of the podcast here
We don't normally do product reviews on the Merchant of Magic Podcast, but a lot of magicians have been asking the shop about Fair Play by Steve Haynes. A UK version has just been released, and it's a trick that fills a gap for magicians wanting a trick they can carry with them everywhere, and also working magicians after an effect for their working sets.
Ekaterina Dobrokhotova takes an in depth look at Fair Play, including a live performance.
The Merchant of Magic Podcast Episode 14 - Interview with Shin Lim
Topics of discussion include:
- His approach to creativity
- The dangers of practising magic too much
- Close up magic on stage
- Card flourishing as magic entertainment
- A detailed discussion of his Flash Card Switch
- Advice for beginners
- How he develops ideas for his magic
- and much more
More information at http://blog.magicshop.co.uk
The Merchant of Magic Podcast Episode 13 - Interview with Magician Geraint Clarke
In this episode, Ben Williams and Dominic Reyes talk with magic creator and magician Geraint Clarke. Topics include:
How to create new magic tricks The process of developing new magic Taking the first steps to performing for the public The influence of Dynamo Magician Impossible on magicians Making your magic more organic and engaging.
We also discuss the magic tricks Non-Toxic, Extra Extra, Fair Play, Ps. I love you
Find out more about our interviews and free ebooks and magic tricks at The Merchant of Magic Blog
Merchant of Magic Podcast Episode 12 Interview with Paul GordonIn this episode Mike Fairall and Dominic Reyes talk to professional magician and magic creator Paul Gordon.
Topics covered include
- The difference between books and DVD's as a learning source
- How to gain experience of performing to the public
- Overcoming nervousness when you perform magic
- Finding an audience
- How to make your magic more interesting
- and much much more
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast Dominic Reyes talks to magician, mindreader, and professional charlatan Seam Boon.
Sean is very active in social media and lectures on how magicians can use Twitter and Facebook to market their services. We discuss his background in magic, influences, and his approach. Sean talks about mistakes many magicians make when they advertise their services on Twitter, and how to use it to expand your reach to clients.
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic we feature an interview with close up magician and children's entertainer Mike Fairall.
In discussion with Dominic Reyes, Mike talks about how he started in magic, his influences and the thought process involved with constructing a high quality children's magic show.
Topics discussed include:
Building your act Find your character 25 years of hot tips on running a show Audience control Marketing advice Things that Mike hates about children's magicians The best way to stand out as a performer The interview is packed with invaluable advice from a seasoned professional magician.
For more information about Mike Fairall visit www.MagicMikey.co.uk Follow Mike Fairall on Twitter: @magicmikeymagic
This episode is an interview with Dominic Reyes for the magicians group Full Circle Magic
Dominic talks about how he started out in magic, his style of performing, and how he markets himself as a magician.
In the Q & A section, Dominic talks about constructing a magic act, scripting, approach, and dealing with spectators. He discusses how to start performing for the public, and how to get into the corporate magic field.
In this episode, Dominic Reyes, Ben Williams, and Mark Henderson chat in the magic shop about Deceptus, Lubors gift, collecting playing cards, and how not to lose your diary.
Recorded live at the Merchant of Magic.
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast Dominic Reyes talks about one of the most common questions he gets asked: How do I set up a magic shop and sell magic tricks online. Dominic gives some tips and advice from owning www.MagicShop.co.uk
In this episode of the Merchant of Magic podcast, Dominic Reyes talks about some of the things that you might want to consider doing when you get to your next magic gig.
The Merchant of Magic visit the film studios where Killer Magic is being filmed to talk with magicians Chris Cox and Ben Hart, and Damien O'Brien who star in the show. More info at :
http://blog.magicshop.co.uk/2014/04/killer-magic-season-1-episode-1-magic-tricks.html
Episode 4
In a dark corner of the Magic Shop, Dominic Reyes, Ben Williams and Paul Knight chat together about: * Running out of time when performing magic at a gig. * Overhearing feedback from the audience. * Which spectators to approach first. * How easy is magic for people with small hands? * How to keep your playing cards in control.
The Merchant of Magic Podcast is recorded live, unedited at the Magic Shop. The podcast features three working magicians, discussing problems and solutions for learning and performing magic tricks.
Episode 3
Dominic Reyes, Ben Williams and Paul Knight find a quiet corner of the magic shop, to answer questions from magicians.
This episode:
Steve asks 'Whenever I go out to perform I get the shakes - Any Advice?'
Connagh wants to know why everyone spots how he does the classic pass
Oliver struggles with confidence, when it comes to approaching people out of the blue.
Malcolm wonders how to introduce new props without people finding them suspicious.
Dominic Reyes, Ben Williams and Paul Knight discuss practice, performance and marketing for magicians. Recorded at The Merchant of Magic - Magic Shop, the podcast is an informal chat between 3 working close-up magicians.