Behind the Secrets by VANISH

He’s been called one of the UK’s best comedy magicians, and for good reason.  In this episode of Behind the Secrets , we sit down with the legendary John Archer , whose career spans decades of laughter, astonishment, and unforgettable moments on stage.  From becoming the first ever Fooler on Penn & Teller: Fool Us to taking on the high-pressure spotlight of Britain’s Got Talent , Joh...

Ekaterina is a magician, cardist, YouTube pioneer, marketing executive, content creator, poker player, and Mom – proving that resilience and curiosity can take you anywhere in life. In this conversation, we trace her journey from uploading YouTube videos as a teenager to building a massive global audience with her Let’s Learn series. She shares lessons on patience, pushing through frustration, cre...

What makes magic feel real? Is it the trick, the technique, or something far more human? In this powerful and surprising conversation, we sit down with Andrew Gerard - magician, consultant, and creative mind behind TV’s biggest magicians including David Blaine, Criss Angel, Keith Barry, Bryan Miles and more. But Andrew’s story goes far beyond the stage. At its core, his work is about connection; t...

In this captivating episode of Behind the Secrets , we are joined by Josephine Lee - the world’s leading female illusionist, for an honest, funny, and deeply insightful conversation about life behind the smoke and mirrors. From the grand scale glamour of cruise ship theatres to the painful reality of snapping her ACL mid-show (and finishing the performance with gaffer tape - yikes!) Josephine open...

In this deeply funny, insightful, and delightfully nerdy episode of Behind the Secrets , Penguin Magic’s Erik Tate takes us on a deep dive into the surprising, hilarious, and thought-provoking world of a modern working magician, teacher, product developer… and accidental niche celebrity. From prison-tattooed ducks to mind-blowing revelations about how audiences actually see magic, we talk about ca...

He’s won America’s Got Talent . Twice. He’s conquered FISM - the Olympics of Magic. He headlines his own Vegas residency night after night. But behind the smoke, mirrors, and cards, Shin Lim is an artist who almost walked away from it all. In this captivating and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Shin Lim to explore the journey behind the magic - the heartbreaks, the hair (yes, we talk abou...

Welcome to Behind the Secrets - the official podcast from VANISH Magic Magazine. Each week, we sit down with world-class magicians, mentalists, creators, producers, and rising stars who’ve turned the impossible… into reality. We dive into the untold stories behind the sleight of hand and the spectacle... From the first trick that sparked their obsession… to the bold risks, backstage lessons, spect...