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The Merchant of Magic Team discuss tips and techniques to improve your magic tricks
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Thursday Nov 17, 2016
Thursday Nov 17, 2016
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.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
In this episode Ben Williams talks to Mark Elsdon about audience participation and his 5 module approach with Limelight.
Friday Mar 18, 2016
Friday Mar 18, 2016
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
Friday Mar 20, 2015
Friday Mar 20, 2015
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
Tuesday Jan 13, 2015
Tuesday Jan 13, 2015
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.
Wednesday Nov 26, 2014
Wednesday Nov 26, 2014
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
Monday Nov 24, 2014
Monday Nov 24, 2014
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
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Merchant of Magic Podcast Episode 12 Interview with Paul Gordon
In 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
Tuesday Jun 10, 2014
Tuesday Jun 10, 2014
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.
Friday May 23, 2014
Friday May 23, 2014
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