Scrapbook Magic: Recent Episodes
Jamie Daws
Join London based magician Jamie Daws as he speaks to some of the worlds top magicians and performers about their theories and philosophies. Each guest will speak specifically about something they specialise in, meaning you can get the right answers from the perfect performers. If you want to learn from the best in the industry, welcome to this intimate look into the minds of some of the greatest magical performers and creators on earth!
We're early approaching the end of the first series of Mini Scraps! It's been a really fun intermission to the main podcast and I can't wait for you to see what we have coming. To say this isn't going to be one of the most diverse podcasts in the Performance Category is an understatement!
In this episode of Mini Scraps, I am once again joined by the awesome Jack Kenyon as we discuss Tension! Why is it so important to create conflict and tension in a show and how can it be used to affect an audience in different ways. We discuss several different idea's and theories and we hope our idea's get your brain whirling!
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In this Mini Scrap episode, Jack and myself talk about different techniques you can add into the writing of your show to make it even more impactful. Giving three distinct examples from a well known comedian, one from a theatre show and a story I, myself have written. And then, we riff and elaborate on those ideas!
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In this mini episode, join Jack and Jamie as they discuss how you can use tools that are readily available to you to become a "jack of all trades". How to save money, grow your business and become more driven to be successful. Jamie then gives you a task, a way for you to become pro-active and make a difference to your business NOW. Personal development should always be at the top of your agenda and you are already harnessing those transferable skills without even realising it!
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Welcome to the first Mini Scrap! The series in which I pull apart my own scrapbook and discuss one of the things I've written down with a good friend of mine, Jack Kenyon! In this episode, we discuss character and how we both feel about developing our characters. Everything from realising age and other contributing factors might inform who you are to allowing the audience to tell you who they expect you to be. It is a great mini episode that hopefully you'll have your own views on too!
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When you receive that awesome new James Bond style gaff, a lot of the time it has been lovingly handmade by a magic crafter. There are arguably only a few really good ones in the world and Stevo is definitely at the top of his game. His effects are intricately hand made, meticulously developed and his attention to detail is second to non! One half of Ace Magic Studio, Stevo is not only one of the nicest guys in magic but in this Podcast, we get into the depths of his creative journey and he gives us a few little nuggets on how we can go about crafting and developing our own magic! He talks to us about his personal development, mental health and of course, hand making magic. So grab some glue, tape and your Scrapbook and enjoy this episode with the incredible Stevo Watson!
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Andy Smith is a sensational performer and the cog that keeps everything Alakazam Magic in motion! If you ever get the pleasure of talking to Andy about magic, you'll immediately discover his profound love and respect for our art. More than that, he is a huge book collector and his home library is nothing short of mind blowing! I regularly talk with him about books, our favourites, tricks and idea's from those books and which one to read next. He is an absolute fount of knowledge and after this hour we spend with him, you'll understand why! Not only do we discuss our favourite books, why they are so and where you can get them but we also deep dive into why some magicians find it hard to learn from books, techniques and ways to get around them and even how to catalogue and store those idea's and tricks you would like to revisit in the future. This is the best discussion on magic books and reading theory I have ever come across and I know it'll open your eyes to the world of the written word!
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Dave Loosley is regarded as one of the most creative magicians in the industry. With an eye for commercial, interesting and insanely clever magic, the vast majority of listeners are likely to already have one of his highly regarded creations in their collection. In this episode, Dave talks us through his creative process, not only in terms of creating a trick but also his thoughts on writing a show and performance. This pod exemplifies why Dave is at the top of his game and why everyone wants a piece of his mind!
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Harry Nardi is a fairly new name to the world of magic and yet, in just a few short years, he has managed to achieve what some magicians aim to achieve throughout the course of their entire career! Starting working for his family business Alakazam Magic, working his first ever Blackpool Magic Convention at the age of 17, releasing his own highly regarded magic products to the magic community and getting to the live finals of the worlds biggest prime time TV talent competition, Britain Got Talent. He has become an incredible magician, performer and magic thinker and I know he has a LOT of advice and stories for you all to enjoy! I'm incredibly fortunate to call him and friend and now he gets to call you a friend too!
Peter Nardi is the founder of one of the biggest magic companies in the world. Starting the business in his house, he innovated many ways in which magic websites and companies now operate. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in magic marketing, Peter uses the latest technology, social platforms and print media to create an unrivalled experience for his customers.
In this podcast, Peter takes us through his entire journey, giving any advice he can on how you can improve your own magic business.
In this episode I speak to the indispicably clever Liam Montier. Owner of Kaymar Magic, you might know him from his work with companies such as Big Blind Media, Vanishing Inc, Full 52 Productions and Alakazam Magic. His material is world class and he is regarded as one of the most creative magic inventors with a gift for combining methods to create magic that is a joy to perform, clever and simple!
This is the first ever Scrapbook Magic podcast so please forgive the slightly crazy editing. The series developed as you will find out!
Find out more about Liam and his magic at www.kaymarmagic.com