Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins

Kent goes fishing in his memory for more fish tales about fish-themed magic. Sounds fishy? You have no idea! +++++ Take a virtual tour, learn more, and become a sponsor at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent explores the wonder that can be had by a tiny fish made of cellophane. You will be surprised. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a sponsor at: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent met the creator of the trick "Fresh Fish Sold Here Today," and has used it in a variety of ways in performances around the world. He will also reveal a surprising secret about the origins of this routine. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a support: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

It sounds so simple, but The Rope Trick has many places in Kent's tales. From modest performances as a fourteen-year-old to a mysterious Indian legend, let Kent string you along with some rope stories. +++++ Become a supporter, see historic videos, and take a virtual tour: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent has had a special relationship with a famous magician. He shares something about what has made Houdini so special for magicians, though his has been gone for nearly a hundred years. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent talks about the right way to open a show +++++ See details, take a virtual tour and become a supporter: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Numbers are magical in many ways. Kent counts them in episode number 52! +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent continues his reflection on good magic with a tool he has used again and again. It' called the square circle. +++++ See notes, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter of the Fantastic Magic Center: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent shifts gears to some good magic, including something that has been an old, reliable item, the Ball and Vase +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a sponsor at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Last episode, Kent talked about bad magic that hurts your pride. This time he shares stories about how magic gone awry can hurt your body. Prepare yourself for some tales that may make you flinch! +++++ Take a virtual tour, learn more, and become a supporter of the Fantastic Magic Center: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Have you ever seen bad magic? Have you ever done bad magic? Kent has done both, though, thankfully, only rarely. Hear the tales and play the "What can go wrong?" game. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

This episode conclude Kent's conversation with Saul Ravencraft. They discuss the nature of doing performances that take audiences down the rabbit hole.

Kent continues his conversation with Saul Ravencraft. They talk about their collaboration on Kent's Psychology of Deception class and some perspectives on paranormal ideas. +++++ Take a virtual tour, get more information, and become a supporter at https://fantaticmagiccenter.com/

In the May 1 episode , Kent described is experience with founding the Junior Society for Psychical Research (JSPR). Now he talks with Saul Ravencraft about the nature of paranormal experiences and what the JSPR did in their investigations. +++++ Take a virtual tour, learn more, and become a supporter of Kent's mission to preserve the legacy of magic at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent Cummins talk with long-time friend, Saul Ravencraft, about the nature of magic, magick, inspiration, and going down the rabbit hole. ----- Take a virtual tour, learn more, and become a supporter of The Fantastic Magic Center: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

As a teenager, Kent had a curiosity about the paranormal world. He didn't just ponder it. He founded the Junior Society for Psychical Research. Sit back as he tells you the tale. +++++ Take a virtual tour, learn more, and become a supporter of Kent's mission to preserve the legacy of magic at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Secrets are at the heart of magic, or are they? Kent talks about secrecy and magic and what it's really all about. ----- Take a virtual tour, learn more, and become a supporter of Kent's mission to preserve the legacy of magic. http://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent has a reputation for taking simple requests and expanding them into big ideas. He shares some of his favorite stories as he reflects on his current big idea. ----- See more, take a virtual tour and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Siegfried and Roy dazzled audiences with their tiger illusions. Kent has more modest tiger moments in his career, but his daughter, Carolyn, has a doozy! Settle in for some tiger tales. ----- Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

In his lifetime of magic, Kent has worked with roaming gorillas, Chinese lions, and many giant rabbits. Are these the works of mad science? No! They are the creations of clever costumers and actors who bring fantastic creatures to life. Let Kent tell you more. ----- Learn more, take a virtual tour and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent shares the origins and return of the controversial Skunk Vanish. ----- See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

For someone who doesn't really do much magic with animals, Kent has a lot of stories about animals in his magic. You won't believe Splat the Cat! ----- See  more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter:  https://fantasticmagiccenter.com

Kent's magic doesn't usually involve animals. However, there have been times when it's been necessary to conjure an animal or few. ----- See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

Kent recalls his personal history with the multi-faced Robert Orben. Who is that? If you don't know, then you definitely must listen! ----- See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

For someone who does not twist balloons into little doggies, Kent has a lot of connections with  this allied art. ----- See more, take a virtual tour and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/