The M.O. Sessions

My guest on this episode is magician Greg Dubin. I spotlight his career in magic and theater. Greg was kind enough to show me around his venue and even gave me a sneak peek of the good old streets of his NYC neighborhood. This neighborhood is home to his venue, Precision Clocks and Watches. A clock shop in the front and hidden in the back, a magic venue! Incredible! Links: https://www.dubinmagic.c...

On this episode, I am pleased to have sat down with magician Doc Docherty. I really enjoyed this episode spotlighting his career and his incredible show in Asheville, NC. Enjoy this episode! Please subscribe to stay up to date on the latest episodes! Links: https://ashevillemagicshow.com/ @drifting_phantom Support the Show Here: buymeacoffee.com/mosessionpod

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