Of Sleights and Men

Giacomo Bigliardi burst onto the magic scene in recent times with his incredible style of card magic.  We first met him at Blackpool 2024 and were delighted to finally get him on the podcast.  This podcast features questions such as:  What magic is like in Italy?  How to grow your personal magic brand. How to create original magic.  And so much more... Listen now!

Introducing Zenia, India’s leading female magician, and a true global sensation!  She's a world-renowned celebrity magician, winner of several national and & international awards. She has enchanted audiences in more than 10 countries, Zenia’s awe-inspiring performances have earned her the prestigious Merlin Award, often hailed as the "Oscars of Magic." Her spellbinding shows have captivated el...

In this podcast, we go over our top 5 favorite book tests and describe our experiences performing our completely original method for a book test on the streets in Manchester!  

In our podcast we talked about:  What it takes to perform street magic day in day out? What actually happened with the ‘back to black’ controversy?  What are your favorite projects you’ve released at your time at Ellusionist?  Where do you see the magic industry going in the next 5 years?  Who are the creators you’re most excited about right now?  What makes truly great magic that sells?  Much mor...

We asked the collective genius of our list for potential methods to achieve the following trick: You can have any card freely chosen, lost in the deck, and then… Drop the deck and let gravity cut to their card. Don’t even touch the deck, simply place it on the table and blow to their card. Pretend you’re Tiger Woods and with one clean stroke putt to their card. With a run up that makes you look li...

In this podcast we discuss... Our favorite plots and our audience’s favorite plots—are they the same? Our top 5 plots in card magic  The most underrated plot in magic The magic we actually enjoy after 10+ years in the industry MUCH MORE!

Jeff Kowalk is many things - from the stage presence ‘Psychic CPA’ who puts on incredible shows for corporate events, to the CFO of Vanishing Inc. to a beloved magic YouTuber ‘Erudite Magic’ there’s not much about magic from business to performing Jeff doesn’t have a hand in. In this podcast, he talks us through everything from why he quit his job to pursue a career in magic to the top 3 magic boo...

In the podcast, we discussed: - Joel’s creative process that lets him put out hit after hit (honestly, this answer was NOT what we expected) - Joel’s transition from performer to creator (and why he’s making the switch) - The crazy world of magic piracy and Joel’s efforts to combat it - A story about pottery that reveals the best way to create great magic - The ‘red flags’ that tell you a trick is...

In this episode, we share anecdotes and takeaways from our recent trip performing magic on the busy streets of London while filming with the incredible team over at Ellusionist. Check out Ellusionist latest releases here: https://ellusionist.com/ Sign up for our email list here: www.thedailymagician.com/books

Valentin Danneville is an incredible French magician who STOLE the show at Blackpool with his incredible sound manipulation feats.  His magic truly has to be seen to be believed and we're delighted to welcome him onto the podcast.  You can check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valentin_dann/?hl=en-gb

In this episode, we discuss our top 5 favorite sleights!  We discussed 'The Silk Switch' in this episode which you can pick up here: https://thedailymagician.com/the-silk-switch 

Our recap of Blackpool Magic Convention 2024! This podcast features everything from the biggest foolers to professional tips for dealers.  Check out our latest release we announced in this podcast here:  https://thedailymagician.thrivecart.com/the-kaleidoscope-project/  

Tobias Dostal is one of the world's most unique magicians.  He combines modern art and magic in a way we've never seen done anywhere else.  In this podcast, we quiz him on everything from his 'special bag' to where he believes art and magic meet.

Some key parts of this podcast include... Markobi’s story of preparing for and winning FISM The magicians who have most inspired Markobi How to practice ‘boring’ moves in a very fun way 

In this podcast, you'll learn... Skills Scott learned in the high-stakes world of negotiating and advertising that have helped his magic career How he’s built out one of the biggest podcasts in magic and lessons he’s learned along the way Some of Scott’s most memorable discussions and guests Check out his podcast here: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/

Katrina Kroetch has professionally performed her unique blend of playful and whimsical magic worldwide in over 18 different countries such as France, Germany, Africa, India, Mexico, and even America (wow).  She has been a cast member of the international touring show Champions of Magic and a performer on numerous network television shows including Masters of Illusion and Penn and Teller: Fool Us....

Meet Bao Hoang, the magician who's been amazing audiences for over 16 years! With his fast-growing community on social media, Bao has become a content creation sensation, with over 21k followers on Instagram, 170k on TikTok, and 150k on YouTube. Brands like Subaru, McDonald's, and Gillette have even noticed and teamed up with him for exciting projects. And YouTube Canada even named him a "Creator...

Luke’s fast-paced thinking and unique approach to magic have landed him jobs writing for top magicians around the globe such as Dynamo, Julius Dein, and Joel M.  His creations and magic have been viewed almost 1 billion times, cross-platform. Now, Luke performs his mix of magic and comedy on stage, in cabaret, at comedy clubs, and in nightclubs.

In this episode, we explore a variety of topics, including... Why most card magicians fall into the trap of ignoring ‘real motivation’  How his coin moves inspired much of his original takes on card magic!  How asking the question ‘how would a spectator do this’ is the key to performing and creating incredibly powerful card magic.  Check out the Carousel Pass here:  https://www.dannygoldsmithmagic...

In this podcast… Why posting on Instagram every day is one of the modern day miracle paths to true sleight of hand mastery! The crazy literal ‘rock and roll’ story behind the creation of the famous Karnival decks. Why self working card tricks aren’t as ‘lame’ as most magicians think they are (and don’t always have to involve math) Biz’s crazy story about how he ended up working full time for his f...

In this podcast, we went over everything we love about this routine, along with a lot more, including… Why we decided to learn every ‘which hand’ routine we could find in 7 days The greatest ‘which hand’ performances we’ve witnessed (ft. Derren Brown) Why the which hand routine is ‘disproportionately powerful’ (we go deep into magic theory and Jacob gets flustered) How to create magic content like...

The Card Mechanic is a YouTuber, Cardist, and Card Creator. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on all social media platforms and regularly creates incredibly high-quality content!  In this podcast, we talk about a varied range of topics from the influence of coding on magic, to what it really takes to produce cards, or the true grind behind trying to grow in social media.  Check out his car...

Dustin Marks is, without question, one of the most successful blackjack cheaters in history.   Possessing an uncanny ability to remain calm under pressure and the talent to perform undetectable sleight of hand under fire, he was employed as a blackjack dealer by several well-known casinos in Las Vegas during the 1980s.   While under the watchful eye of casino surveillance systems and pit bosses, h...

Ever wondered what it takes to grow an audience on YouTube or TikTok?  Well, this guy did it in just a few years just to prove to his son he could get the 100k subscriber plaque.  Dan is a fantastic teacher, inspirational father, and really knows what it takes to grow a following from nothing. Listen now!  Check out his website here: https://mindblownmagic.com/

In this podcast, we all brought either a routine, move, or effect to the table and dissected them in front of one another.  We got deep into the method behind each of them and jammed back on forth on possible uses and how they can be improved.  If you enjoyed it, you'll love our membership where you can watch the video version:  https://thedailymagician.thrivecart.com/magic-mastery-w/