The Talk Magic Podcast With Craig Petty

Chris Cox is a mentalist magician – a self-proclaimed "mind reader who can't read minds". On television he stars in "Chris Cox's Mind Blowing Magic" on CBBC & BBC iPlayer and is "The Geek" in the award winning Killer Magic on BBC Three. He also stars in touring stage show The Illusionists and in the West End in Impossible. He is the only mind reader in history to play Broadway, London's West E...

Let's be honest Chris Dugdale has had the career that most magicians could only dream of. Chris Dugdale holds an unparalleled resumé in the field of magic. 14 Royal Performances including a private show for HM The Queen. He has mystified everyone from Beyoncé to the Pentagon, where he became the only magician in history to receive a medal of honour following his standing ovation performance.  Chri...

Wayne Dobson was born in Leicester and was just a youngster when he discovered the fun of magic for the first time. At just 16 years of age became the youngest-ever member of the Leicester Magic Circle. Throughout his teens he worked on his magic becoming a real master and having great fun performing to friends and family, and the occasional show at his local youth club. "David Nixon, Pat Page, Ro...

Paul Romhany is a New Zealand-born magician best known for his Charlie Chaplin magic act. He has been awarded many industry awards including the PCAM Gold Medal and the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Top Variety Act award. Paul has entertained the royal family of Monaco, performed at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and appeared in over 100 countries Paul has written over 24 books, includ...

Ben is considered to be one of the finest magicians in the world. He is also the Founder and Managing Director of Studio52—a company focussed on advancing the art and craft of magic. In this interview Ben talks his career and the opportunities he has had along the way.  He talks about Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Trick Artist and founding and. creating Studio 52 Magic.  Along with this he offers so...

Marc Lavelle is one of the busiest magicians in the world.  Since he started in magic he has capitalised on many different opportunities.  He started working in a magic shop - World Magic Shop.  However since then he has consulted on several TV shows, worked alongside several magic companies including Murphy's Magic.  He has built an entertainment agency from the ground up that provides entertainm...

Michael O'Brien is an award winning magician who has performed magic all over the world including the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California as well as the Magic Circle in London, United Kingdom. He has made several television appearances including: KTLA 5, Mitú TV, and America's Got Talent. In addition to performing magic, Michael spends much of his time creating his own magic effects, giving his...

Richard Young has been there and done that and then some!  He founded and hosted one of the most popular magic podcasts ever created.  He is part of internationally successful Illusion Act 'Young And Strange' who literally tour the world with their brand of comedy magic and illusions.  He is in great demand as a professional magician.  Finally he runs Changing Cards supplying some of the best gaff...

Alan Rorrison is one of the top creative magicians in the UK. With multiple sell-out World Tours, TV appearances, consultancy credits (Dynamo & Troy), Magic Castle (Hollywood) and Magic Circle (London) performances, Alan has proven himself countless times to be at the top of the game. His creative exploits are used across the globe by countless magicians. With three decades in magic Alan has v...

Peter Nardi is one of the most well known names in magic.  He is the founder, owner and CEO of Alakazam Magic.  Alakazam Magic is on of the most respected magic dealers and producers in the world.  They have been operating for a very long time and are responsible for some of the best creations ever produced for the magic community. On top of that he is a wonderful creator of magic.  He has created...

Mark Kalin has been one of the most influential magicians of the last three decades, bringing his amazing illusions to arenas, performing arts centers, television shows, and his own experimental theatre in Reno, Nevada, “Magic Underground.”  As a young man Mark’s specialty was sleight-of-hand magic, but he later enlarged his act, with Jinger Leigh, to include tigers, panthers, and sensational, spl...

Luke Oseland is only 18 Years old and. yet is setting the magic world on fire.  Luke is not a performer, instead he focuses on creating insanely visual magic.  He also consults with magicians all over the world advising them on their social media.  He teaches magicians and performers how to grow social media channels rapidly using short form content.  This type of content is perfect for social med...

Steve Faulkner has literally done it all and then some.  He is in demand as one of the top magicians in the UK.  He is insanely talented and can literally do anything.  He juggles at a very high level.  His card magic is beautiful to watch.  He is an incredible performer.  He teaches and lectures and runs an online card magic school.  He is also one of the most respected magic reviewers on YouTube...

Adam Wilber is an expert in creativity.  Not only has he created some of the best selling magic tricks of all time but he has also written the book on creativity.  In fact. he has written 5 books on the subject of creativity.  He tours the world keynoting to corporate audiences about how their staff can become more creative. His five books define the magic formula of creativity and are the must-ha...

Paul Gordon is a professional close-up magician and entertainer, best-selling author and popular magic lecturer. He's lectured and performed at 4Fs, Tannen's Jubilee, Penguin Live, FFAP (France), At The Table Live, The Magic Circle, Monaco All Stars, Blackpool Magic Convention and more.  The card magic of Paul Gordon has received raves by the likes of Jeff McBride, Chad Long, Andi Gladwin, Rafael...

An inventor and a creator of world-class magic with many instructional books, DVD's and effects on the market, Michael is known for his impeccable sleight-of-hand and smooth performance style.  Dubbed "King of the Cups" by the late Mike Rogers,   Michael has created both new and novel approaches to this classic as well as being the creator and manufacturer of the finest cups and balls sets and cho...

Wayne Fox has done it all in the wonderful world of magic. He has performed throughout the world at a very high level. He is considered one of the best sleight of hand artistes in the UK and an incredibly entertaining performer.  But beyond all of that he is a very prolific creator as well. His innovations and creations are used by magicians throughout the world.  Tricks as Neat & Tidy, Light...

Gregory Wilson is a two-time FISM award-winner with a score of best-selling instructional DVD's on the market. In 1998, he was also awarded "Most Creative Magician of the Year" by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He has contributed almost 100 original effects to MAGIC, Genii, Linking Ring, M.U.M., Arcane, Penumbra, Magic Menu, Channel One, Vanish, Labyrinth, Magicseen and other magazine...

This week on Talk Magic Craig sits down and chats to John Carey.  Over the last decade John has become one of the top creators of close up magic in the UK.  He has published 8 books, released countless DVD Projects and Downloads.  He is very prolific however unlike a lot of creators his material is always super practical, workable and entertaining.  You will not find an unworkable trick or routine...

Ali Cook is one of the most successful magicians in the UK.  He has performed on several TV shows over the years including Monkey Magic, Secret World of Magic, Dirty Tricks, and Penn and Teller Fool Us.  He has performed at a very high level his entire career and his client list reads as a who's who in the corporate world. Aside from magic in recent years Ali has carved out a very successful caree...

Danny Goldsmith is widely acknowledged as being one of the top coin magicians in the world. He burst onto the scenes a few years ago and immediately made a huge impact on the magic community. Danny's coin magic look like REAL MAGIC. While most magicians perform the same way as everyone else Danny has created concepts and presentations that push the boundaries of close up magic. Danny is one of the...

Fay Presto is arguably Britain's premier close-up magician. Voted The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year 2012 and a former Tatler 'Party Entertainer of the Year' Fay has been personally requested to entertain HM The Queen on no less than six occasions, as well as performing for every other senior member of the Royal family. A Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle, her powerful persona...

Russ Brown is one of the busiest people in magic.  As well as running a company that supplies magicians to events all over the world he is also a full time performer and is basically the poster boy for magic in the Blackpool area. On top of a very busy career Russ also co-runs the largest magic convention in the world - The Blackpool Magic Convention.  He has been stage managing the convention sin...

Marvin Berglas is a magician and an entrepreneur.  He founded Marvin's Magic which has become a global sensation.  Marvin's Magic box sets are now sold in almost every country in the world and the brand continues to grow and grow. Marvin is the son of David Berglas who is one of the most respected magicians of all time.  As such his 'origin story' into the wonderful world of magic is very differen...

Scott Alexander is one of the most respected names in magic. He’s a creator and performer of the highest standard. He’s been on shows like America’s Got Talent, Penn and Teller Fool Us, the Oprah Winfrey show and more. Scott also had a run on the Las Vegas Strip at Ceaser Palace, where he made over four thousand performances over seven years. His shows combine large scale illusions with close up c...