Taylor Hughes

Chasing Wonder with Taylor Hughes

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Sometimes just Taylor, Sometimes with friends, always chasing wonderAOUT THE HOSTTaylor Hughes fell in love with the art of illusion as a child when his parents bought him a magic kit for his birthday. More than 30 years and thousands of shows later, Taylor has become known for his signature style of Magic Storytelling. He is a Bestselling Author of two books, and his comedy magic specials “Chasing Wonder” and “Enjoy the Ride” are streaming now. Taylor is married to his high school sweetheart Katie and they live in Southern California with their two daughters Madelyn and Kennedy.

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Taylor Hughes

Episodes

Comedian Magician Harrison Greenbaum is About to Break 16.10.2019 59:40

Harrison Greenbaum has been seen on America's Got Talent, Conan, and Last Comic Standing. He is a brilliant Magician and Hilarious comedian. We sat down to discuss his success and challenges in the biz. Check him out at harrisongreenbaum.com Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a par...

Episode 125: Comedian Johnny Beehner returns! 08.10.2019 48:20

Comedian Johnny Beehner has a new album Battle Wounds available now! Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find out more for live show dates visit TaylorHughes.com/live You can hear all episodes and get more...

Episode 124: Jack O'Shea Lead guitarist for the band Bayside 25.09.2019 1:14:21

I recently sat down in Nashville to record this conversation with Jack O'Shea. We talked about his band Bayside, his crazy new neighbor and the announcement of their upcoming album Interrobang. Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check o...

Episode 123: Joey Martinez is About to Break 04.09.2019 50:23

One of the Magic World’s biggest cheerleaders and quite possibly it’s only bodyguard. I sat down with my buddy Joey Martinez to talk about his unplanned entrance into the family of magic, his time at the World Famous Magic Castle and his recent move to Nashville with House of Cards. Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? F...

Episode 122: Nashville Drummer Ben Showalter is About to Break 28.08.2019 57:41

This week on the show Taylor interviews his friend Nashville Drummer Ben Showalter Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find out more for live show dates visit TaylorHughes.com/live You can hear all episodes...

Episode 121: Illusionist Rick Thomas is About to Break 07.08.2019 1:07:45

I sat down with incredible Illusionist Rick Thomas to discuss the ups and downs of his amazing career in magic. Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find out more for live show dates visit TaylorHughes.com/l...

Episode 120: Actor and Magician Joseph Tran is About to Break 24.07.2019 57:09

Joseph and I grew up together as part of the Magic Castle Junior Society. Who would have know that all those years later we would both still be performing full time? This is such a fun conversation! Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Ch...

Episode 119: Balloon Artist and Writer Rob Balchunas is About to Break 17.07.2019 1:18:01

An amazing Balloon Artist, hilarious writer and great friend Rob Balchunas is on the show today!

Episiode 118: Juggler Niels Duinker is About to Break 03.07.2019 1:01:12

This week on the show I talk with Juggler Niels Duinker about his journey from growing up in the Netherlands to performing nightly at the Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon p...

Episiode 117: Chef Charity George from Netflix's Nailed it! 19.06.2019 1:12:11

This week on the show I talk with Chef Charity George who is the Secret Chef for the Netflix's Nailed it! A truly delightful human being. This episode is practically perfect in every way. connect with charity at chefcharity.com Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team...

Episiode 116: Simon Majumdar: World renowned broadcaster, author and cook is About to Break 12.06.2019 1:05:36

I had the pleasure of meeting Simon and his amazing wife Sybil at a recent event where we were both presenting. Katie and I absolutely adore them and I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation. I sat down with Simon to discuss his unplanned transition into food entertainment and all the aspects of the wonderful ride. Connect with simon at simonmajumdar.com Want to share your breaking moment? L...

episode 115: Stephanie McBain Returns 06.06.2019 24:36

Friend of the show Stephanie McBain returns to talk about the release of her new feature film Roads, Trees & Honeybees Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find out more for live show dates visit TaylorHughe...

Co-Creator of Historical Roasts on Netlflix Eddie Furth Returns 29.05.2019 1:08:15

I sat down with my buddy Eddie Furth to talk about the release of his new Netflix Series Historical Roasts Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find out more for live show dates visit TaylorHughes.com/live Y...

Episode 113 Mark James Returns 22.05.2019 2:03:41

A little over a year after our first conversation... Mark James and I are now REAL friends! Even though we live 4500 miles away from each other we talk nearly everyday. I invited mark back on the show to discuss some big changes in his life over the past year. Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month y...

Episode 112: Master Magician Lance Burton is About to Break 15.05.2019 58:01

Wow! This is a big one. One of the biggest magic stars of all time and my childhood magic idol, Lance Burton joins us to discuss his journey to the Top of Las Vegas Entertainment, Why he decided to retire 9 years ago and more on this weeks episode. Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can becom...

Episode 111: 13 yr old YouTuber (the Nerdy Girl Maddy) aka my daughter Madelyn!! 01.05.2019 40:12

This has to be my favorite conversation of all time. My daughter Maddy has built an amazing YouTube channel and just reached 1 million views while staying true to herself. Subscribe to her channel here Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content....

Episode 110: Writer, Actor and Model Elad Ziv is About to Break 24.04.2019 1:03:25

Elad and I sat down for an amazing conversation about life, the business and how to stay mentally healthy in the process of trying to Break in! follow Elad @eladziv Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find o...

Episode 109: Comedian, Magician and Actor Bruce Gold is About to Break 17.04.2019 1:05:20

Bruce Gold has been one of my favorite performers for years. This week on the show I sat down to talk about his experience working as a comedian, actor and magician. Bruce shares many helpful insights and tips from years of real world experience. Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become...

Magician Rmax Goodwin is About to Break 15.04.2019 52:14

This week on the show we have my buddy Rmax Goodwin . Rmax is a wonderful performer and a delightful human being. When he isn’t wowing corporate audiences at fortune 500 companies, he can be seen amazing guests at Hollywood’s Famed Magic Castle. find out more about Rmax at https://rmaxgoodwin.com/ Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not becom...

The Return of Nick Paul 03.04.2019 46:47

My buddy Nick Paul Returns in this lovely impromptu chat at the World Shedquarters. Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find out more for live show dates visit TaylorHughes.com/live You can hear all episode...

Episode 106: Magic Assistant Gwyn Auger is About to Break 14.03.2019 44:40

Calgary based performer and entrepreneur Gwyn Auger opens up about her world travels, assisting magician’s like Lance Burton and why she chose to learn 5 languages at once. find out more about Gwyn at themagicassistant.com Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and r...

Episode 105: Magician Doug Scheer is About to Break 06.03.2019 1:09:41

On a recent trip to Detroit I sat down with renown magician and school show genius Doug Scheer. we at thai food and explore a killer arcade we also recorded this story filled conversation about making it in the business of magic. Check out Doug’s website at http://www.dougscheer.com Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? F...

Episode 104: Magician John Accardo is About to Break 27.02.2019 1:11:13

John Accardo is a brilliant magician and an amazing human! This show opens with an amazing existential conversation and ends with card tricks… so much good stuff. Check out John’s new podcast “The Setup” on apple podcasts follow him on instagram @johnaccardomagic Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a mont...

Episode 103: Comedian Mark Schiff is About to Break 20.02.2019 1:02:05

Stand up Comedian Mark Schiff talks about life on the road, Being Jerry Seinfield’s opening act for the last 15 years and more! Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find out more for live show dates visit Ta...

Episode 102: Actor Comedian Chris Grace is About to Break 13.02.2019 1:20:09

Chris Grace is a successful Actor and Comedian… so why is he taking up magic? We talk about that plus improv and church drama this week on the About to Break Podcast. Want to share your Breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456 Love the show? Why not become a producer? For $1 or more a month you can become a part of the team and receive bonus content. Check out our Patreon page to find...