Magic From Wherever I'm At
By Dartagnan
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Magic From Wherever I'm At Aug 26, 2018
Episode 150 - Mastery (Part 3)
The final installment of the podcast continues with the back-and-forth between myself and Eric Evans. Then, I lay out the case for the greatest Magician who ever lived.
Support Eric Evans 'Magic in Poland'
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Music:
Medieval Dream by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9274-medieval-dream
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Inspiring Noir Piano Waltz by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8785-inspiring-noir-piano-waltz
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 150 - Mastery (Part 2)
In Part 2 of the grand finale episode of the podcast, I shine the spotlight on a friend and mentor. Eric Evans is raising money to travel overseas this summer to perform for Ukrainian refugees in Poland (to help see the link below). Then I read from a debate Eric and I had concerning the famous quote that "A magician is an actor playing the part of a magician."
To support Eric's Journey GO HERE
>>> To read my book "The Secret Gate: Unlock the Path to Real Magic" GO HERE
Music:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Medieval Dream by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9274-medieval-dream
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Inspiring Noir Piano Waltz by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8785-inspiring-noir-piano-waltz
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 150 - Mastery (Part 1)
This is Part 1 (of 3) of the final episode of the podcast.
Episode 149 - The School of Wonder Windup
This episode concludes the series of podcasts focusing on the work and wisdom of magician Tommy Wonder.
You're not still doing tricks...are you?
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 148 - If You Don't Have It, You Don't Miss It
This episode focuses on the skill most "magicians" never seem to develop.
You're not still doing tricks...are you?
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 147 - Warm Fuzzy Blanket
Today's episode returns to the classroom in The School of Wonder - and Tommy Wonder's thoughts on "The Sensitivity of the Audience."
Episode 146 - Howdunnit
In this episode, we hear from the "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock, and the delineation between mystery and suspense - which points up the chasm between trickery and Magic.
Episode 145 - Facta non Verba
This episode delves into the Nassim Taleb book "Skin in the Game" and how its ideas inform magic and its practitioners.
Have you read "The Secret Gate: Unlock the Path to Real Magic."
magicfromwherever.com/secretgate
Music:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 144 - The F in Dysfunction
This episode brings us back to the School of Wonder - digging into the work and wisdom of Tommy Wonder. This time I draw from Vol. II of The Books of Wonder - "Our Big Happy Family."
Music:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 143 - Salto Mortale
Today's episode continues my dive into a few excerpts from Seth Godin's book "The Practice: Shipping Creative Work."
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Music by:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 142 - It's A Trap
In this episode, I discuss a scam someone tried to pull on me recently and Seth Godin's book "The Practice: Shipping Creative Work."
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Music:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 141 - Ben Robinson V - The Finale
The close to my conversation with NYC magician Ben Robinson concerning the magician as bartender and the future of magic.
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Music by:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 140 - Ben Robinson IV
A continuation of my conversation with NYC magician Ben Robinson as we dig into more ideas serious magicians care about.
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illusiongenius.com
Music:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 139 - Ben Robinson III
The third part of my conversation with NYC magician Ben Robinson concerning magic, mentorship, paying it forward, and the global pandemic.
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illusiongenius.com
Music by:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 138 - Ben Robinson II
The continuation of my recent interview with NYC magician Ben Robinson on all matters magic, street performing, and the global pandemic.
magicfromwherever.com/secretgate
Music:
Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hall
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Episode 137 - Ben Robinson I
This is the first part of a new series made from an almost 4-hour interview with my friend, New York City magician Ben Robinson.
Episode 136 - Where Tricksters Never Dare
Today's episode features thoughts from Ricky Jay and a re-focus on deception not being the end goal of a magician... and what is.
Episode 135 - Burn Phoenix Burn
The first podcast of 2021 talks about risk, putting yourself out there, and how that is connected to the responsibility you have as a performer which may be of a greater magnitude than you first imagined.
Get the answer to the oldest, most pernicious, and insoluble problem in the history of magic here.
Music by:
"Moonlight Hall" Kevin Macleod (incompetech.filmmusic.io)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Epic Unease" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.filmmusic.io)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Episode 134 - Throwback Edition: Ben Robinson Part 2
Part 2 of my throwback Takeover Tuesday interview with my friend, Ben Robinson.
Episode 133 - Throwback Edition: Ben Robinson Part 1
Today's episode is another throwback to an earlier Takeover Tuesday podcast where I interviewed my friend, Ben Robinson. Part 1 of 2.
Episode 132 - Throwback Edition: An Interview with author Luke Smitherd
This special edition of the podcast is a re-issue of an interview with author Luke Smitherd. I picked up a copy of his book "The Stone Man" back in 2014 and couldn't put it down. My friend Carlos and I had a marketing podcast at the time titled "Takeover Tuesday." So we interviewed Luke about his writing, the journey to indie success, and more...
>>>>>> Get your copy of The Stone Man here
>>>>>> Check out The Secret Gate: Unlock the Path to Real Magic here
Episode 131 - The Secret Gate Livestream Launch
This podcast episode is the audio of the livestream launch of my new book "The Secret Gate" from Monday, November 10th, 2020. You can watch the livestream here >>> https://youtu.be/pQa0t8hSAks <<<
Episode 130 - The Secret Gate: Preface Edition
In this special episode, I read the preface to my new book on magic theory - "The Secret Gate"
Episode 129 - The Secret Gate Special Prelude
In this special episode, a prelude to the release of my new book "The Secret Gate", I am interviewed by my friend Dr. Hemlock. It's the first 20-ish minutes of a 2.5-hour interview conducted for the release of the book.
Episode 128 - No Ordinary Magic Part 3
The final chapter of my interview with Eileen McFalls, author of the memoir "No Ordinary Magic." noordinarymagic.com
Episode 127 - No Ordinary Magic Part 2
The second installment of my interview with Eileen McFalls, author of "No Ordinary Magic." A memoir of her time traveling and performing with legendary street magician Jim Cellini.
Episode 126 - No Ordinary Magic Part 1
Part 1 of a 3-part interview with the author of "No Ordinary Magic", Eileen McFalls. noordinarymagic.com
Episode 125 - A Time When Silence is Betrayal
In this episode, we return to the classroom of the School Of Wonder in order to discuss the idea of silent performing.
Episode 124 - Only the Wise Can See Them
I snuck in a 4th part of the wisdom of the late Eugene Burger. This episode contains an awesome piece of advice I often see grossly neglected.
Episode 123 - The Naughty Santa Speaks
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on the timeless wisdom of the late magician Eugene Burger.
Episode 122 - You Must Rehearse the Show
In Part 2 of a 3-part series, this episode continues with more timeless advice from the late Eugene Burger.
Episode 121 - These Aren't Stunts
Part 1 of a 3-part series on timeless advice from Eugene Burger.
Episode 120 - The Harmonious Whole
Today's episode concerns two articles of advice imparted to performers by the celebrated magician David Devant.
Episode 119 - Along the Extra Mile
Today's episode is a restatement of the core principles of the podcast, including another angle on "do the work." Also, an announcement which will impact the future of this podcast.
Episode 118 - The Best Place To Start
In this episode, I add up the ideas of recent podcasts. I discuss what these podcasts suggest in totality and the direct actions to take if you truly desire to create Magic and authentically claim the title of Magician.
Episode 117 - A Conversation with Brad Henderson Part 3
Part 3 of my 3-part interview with Austin, TX magician Brad Henderson.
Episode 116 - A Conversation with Brad Henderson Part 2
Part 2 of my 3-part interview with Austin, TX magician Brad Henderson.
Episode 115 - A Conversation with Brad Henderson Part 1
Part 1 of a 3-part interview with Austin, TX magician Brad Henderson.
Episode 114 - An Up-All-Night Success
The final episode exploring Steven Pressfield's book, "Nobody wants To Read Your Sh*t." Including ideas of "the most heinous crime" commonly committed with magic patter & the truth behind "overnight" success.
Episode 113 - Go Toward The Suffering
Episode 112 - Create Your Own Collage
This episode continues focus on Steven Pressfield's book "Nobody Wants To Read Your Sh*t." Specifically, the ideas of creative repurposing and theme.
Episode 111 - Nobody Wants To See Your Show
In this episode, I discuss Steven Pressfield's book "Nobody Wants To Read Your Sh*t", and share the main idea most "magicians" have entirely bassackwards.
Episode 110 - Out of the Shadow
In this episode, I dig back into "Turning Pro" by Steven Pressfield to show that focusing on the tricks in Magic is a shadow-activity, holding you back from truly exploring, understanding, and improving your performance of Magic.
Episode 109 - All Your Excuses Are Lies
In this episode, we're back into the classroom of The School Of Wonder - this time uniting the ideas of Tommy Wonder with those of Steven Pressfield and Jocko Willink/Leif Babin.
Episode 108 - Listen Said The Butterfly
This episode is an effort to reinforce the takeaways from all the podcasts to date, embodied both literally and figuratively in the metaphor of the butterfly effect.
Episode 107 - The Fitzkee Finale
The final episode of the series exploring "Showmanship For Magicians" by Dariel Fitzkee.
Episode 106 - Darkness Rises & Light To Meet It
This episode, a celebration of a birthday I share with Dariel Fitzkee, was broadcast via livestream. It has it's own video intro which won't make as much sense in this audio-only version. You can access the full video livestream at...
https://bit.ly/106fitzkee
Episode 105 - First-Rate Version Of Yourself
In this episode, we're back pulling nuggets out of Dariel Fitzkee's "Showmanship For Magicians", including elements of originality and a classic book every performer should have already read.
Episode 104 - Everything Means Something
This episode continues the exploration of Dariel Fitzkee's "Showmanship For Magicians."
Episode 103 - The School Of Wonder 7
This week we take a reprieve from the Fitzkee flow and step back into the classroom of The School Of Wonder - tying several recent episodes together.