The Leaky Cauldron - Magic Discussion

In 2023, John Duffett won The prestidgious title of The Magic Circle Close up Magician of the year 2023, and we discuss how this has affected him int he last 12 months, the difference that it made to him and his performance, and what the future holds. In this podcast we discuss:  The Magic Circle Close up Magician of the year Competition The art, and emotion, of astonishment  Development of routin...

John Duffett The Magic Circle Close up Magician of the Year 2023. Find out what John has been up to in the last 12 months. How did Winning this prestidgious title change his life? How have things changed 1 year on? What is coming next? Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton. Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

A chat with Mr Roast Potatoes himself, Wayne Fox. Wayne is a magic lover, but also a phenominal artist and passionate mud larking historian.  Wayne tells us about some of his new releases and re releases, as well as his passion and drive in MAgic. Wayne also talks about his late father, and how looking after him has affected his career, life, and mental health. Discussed in this podcast: The Magic...

Known to his mates as "The Roast Potatoes of The Magic Circle" there is a lote more to Mr Fox than meets the eye. Wayne talks in depth about his love for magic, but also that of his artwork and Mudlarking. He also tells us about how he looked after his father and how that impacted his life then, and now. Wayne is a truly lovely bloke, and this is a heartwarming and entertaining episode... or at le...

In interview witht he Inimatable Christian Grace.  Christian talks about his origins inMagi, how he came  to be a genius style creator and  manages to stay so fresh, and how he started his journed as a publisher or magic by a chance meeting at a Magic  convention. Also there are details about Christian's Magic Monthly, Enigma, Enigma Pro, and a flavour of the things to come which will be included...

A great Discussion with Christian Grace, creator of Level ONE, Switch ONE, Magic Monthly, and ahost of new exciting effects for Magicians around the globe. We talked about his roots in Magic, and how he seems to contcantly have a creators brain for new magic. We also spoke about Enigma and the future of the project, which seems very exciting indeed. This was a GREAT discussion! Subscribe now, so y...

Tim Sutton has a frank discussion about his work in Music, how it has impacted his world of Magic, and how the two run side by side. Tim talks about how his passion for Magic and Music coexist and how he is constantly improving his skills in both arenas. Discussed in this podcast: Musical theatre and working in the radio and theatre musical industry Music for magicians Traveling as a musician and...

The worlds of Magic and Music collide! Liam and James interview the musical and magical genius that is Tim Sutton, who discusses the very seperate worlds of Music and Magic, and how in his lifetime they overlap and work together as one. Listerners will know that Tim Sutton is also the creator and author of the theme tune and jingles for The Leaky Cauldrom Podcast, and he is just such a wonderful h...

Rob Teszka is a Canadian Magician who lived in London where he joined The Magic Circle. He left the world of acedemic practice and Phd Study, to take up a career in Magic. Rob moved back to Canada following Brexit, and had spent the last 7 years building a career as a Professional Magician, producing a parlour magic show, and creating his own one man show "Magic Dropout".  Discussed in this podcas...

Rob Teszka discusses what it was like relocating from Canade, to the UK for a life in Acedeima, then moving from Acedemia into Magic, and then Back to Canada. Our discussion coverd the creation of a one man show, the struggles of international relocation, and how to get ideas and creat a show of your own. Subscribe for notifications of future episodes! Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton. Email:...

An In depth Discussion with Sarah Stott MIMC about how she got into the art of Magic, her extensive library, and the development of moving from being a magical bookworm, into performing magic for a paying audience. Sarah was also instrmental in the set up and development of The Magic Circle apprentice network, and the work that they do to help apprentices prepare fpr and pass The Magic Circle Entr...

Teaser Trailer for the Sarah Stott Episode! Ever wanted to know what it is to be a magical bookworm? Want to know more about The Magic Circle Apprentice Network and the YMC? What is tht about a pony tail, and how DID we use James as a Guinea Pig? Sarah's Leaky Cauldron will be released on Easter Sunday at 10 am! Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton. Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.com Facebook:...

Special Announcement!! You can now get in touch with us and ask questions, make suggestions, or tell us what you think, at leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.com. Proper Artwork (That Looks like us!) is on the way. AND!!! We have a Theme Tune! Tim Sutton AIMC, has opened his magical, musical, brain and produced this MASTERPIECE! What a gem! Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton. Email: leakycauldronpodcast...

The Creator of SOLO and SOLO Studio Pro gives an indepth deep dive exposee into how SOLO was conceved, the origional ideas, and how it has transformed into what it is today. Also details of how to get involved and try out SOLO yourself free of charge. Topics discussed in this podcast: Sam Fitton, the origin story The Golden Rules of Wedding MagicThe Book, The course and V2 of the course The Blackp...

Following a superb Close-up Show at The Magic Circle HQ in London on International Womens Day, 8 March 2024, which James and I were lucky to have hosted, we sat down with the exceptional performers and discussed the event and why it was so important. We were joined by: Sarah Stott MIMC Bron Ivy AIMC Julie Carpenter MMC, and Paryss Bee MMC The Ladies talk about their experience of the show, the pre...

This is a teaser trailer from our interview with Sam Fitton. Want to hear about Solo? His favorite Food? How he got into Magic? Or even how his eyes were taken out?? Subscribe now, and be the first to listen when it goes live! Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton. Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

In need of some interviewing practice, Liam and James invited their No.1 Fangirl, Bronwyn Coveney, to the cast for a chat about all things magic related. During the chat they discussed: The South London Magic Society Apprenticeship to The Magic Circle Passing The Magic Circle Entrance Exam The Challenges of being a working mum and learning magic Accessibility to learing magic, and how long it take...

James and Liam discuss their respective experiences at the world's largest magic convention, The Blackpool Magic Convention 2024. From the overall experience, dealers, shows, lectures and everything else in between. Discussion included a review of the Gala Shows, Dealers hall, Favorite tricks of the Convention and their best memories. The views portrayed in this podcast are the personal opinion of...