The Magic Book Podcast
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S1E27 Charles Greene III: Exposing Houdini
Charles Greene III returns to The Magic Book Podcast to discuss his new book, "Exposing Houdini: 52 Lost Glass Plate Images." The book features a previously unknown cache of Houdini negatives Charles…
S1E26 Anthony Heads: The Power of Storytelling
Anthony Heads, Sweden's leading paranormal illusionist and mentalist, traces his unconventional path from telling childhood ghost stories in the UK to founding the Stockholm Ghost Walk and building a…
S1E25 Caroline Ravn: The Business Side of Show Business
Swedish professional magician and entrepreneur Caroline Ravn discusses her unique journey from theology student to international performer. During the interview, Caroline dives into the practical,…
S1E24 Lawrence Hass: Theory and Art of Magic
Lawrence Hass, a philosopher, performer, publisher, and Dean of Jeff McBride's Magic and Mystery School traces his unlikely path from academia to full-time magic and publisher with Theory and Art of…
S1E23 Ruth Knafo Setton: Zigzag Girl
Ruth Knafo Setton, author of award-winning thriller "Zigzag Girl," shares her journey from a childhood steeped in Moroccan wonder to studying performance magic with legends including Eugene Burger,…
S1E22 Justin Higham: The Intuitive Magician
Justin Higham, British close-up magician and underground card magic legend who fooled both Dai Vernon and Ed Marlo, discusses his new book, "The Intuitive Magician." Justin shares why improvisation,…
S1E21 Connie Boyd: The Power of Magical Women
Connie Boyd, award-winning magician and author of "The Power of Magical Women," shares her journey from ballet to circus aerialist, Las Vegas headliner to cruise ship producer, and five career…
S1E20 Ben Robinson: Magic, History, and the Outlaw Spirit
Master magician and historian Ben Robinson reflects on his fifty-year journey from watching Fred Kaps on television to uncovering John Mulholland's secret CIA work. Discover what drove his…
S1E19 Stuart Palm: Psychic Entertainment
Hong Kong-based psychic entertainer Stuart Palm shares his journey from bartending in post-9/11 New York to becoming one of Asia's premier performers. Discover how a brain condition requiring surgery…
S1E18 Alex Arnold Lee: From Cringe to Classic - Creating Dazzle
Fourth-generation magician Alex Arnold Lee shares how a cringeworthy moment in 2003 involving a broom suspension, dated music, and a baby doll costume, transformed her career. Discover how she…
S1E17 Jim Hagy: Chronicling Magicians and their Audiences
Jim Hagy began publishing magic history at age 11 and never stopped. Now a distinguished historian and author, he discusses his unique approach to magic's past - focusing on social history and…
S1E16 Dr. Matt Tompkins: From Magic to Mind Control
Dr. Matt Tompkins, experimental psychologist and magician, explores the intersection of magic and cognitive science. From mastering coin tricks as a child to designing "fake mind control machines" at…
S1E15 Jim Kleefeld: 60 Years of Magic & Mentalism
Professional magician Jim Kleefeld reflects on six decades of performing magic, revealing his strategic journey from children's performer to mentalism authority. Jim discusses writing "Locked" to…
S1E14 Mike Rose: Revealing Magic's Hidden Histories
Professional magician and historian Mike Rose discusses documenting magic's forgotten innovators, from Joe Karson, creator of the Zombie floating ball, to Phil Thomas, Baltimore's "Ambassador of…
S1E13 Dr. Rebecca Josephy: Essays on Intersecting Modes of Mystery
In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Josephy discusses her book "Magic, Magicians, and Detective Fiction." As editor of a unique collection of essays, she explains the surprising extent of overlap between…
S1E12 Neil Tobin: Magic, Magicians, and Detective Fiction
Neil Tobin discusses his approach to performing magic and mentalism with site-specific experiences, including the acclaimed "Supernatural Chicago." We also discuss Neil's recent academic research and…
S1E11 Charles Greene III on Ionia: Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked
In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, professional magician, historian, and author Charles Greene III discusses his journey from corporate magic to becoming an authority on vintage magic posters…
S1E10 Judge Gary Brown: Inventive Magician, Historian, and Author
In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, United States district judge and accomplished magician Gary Brown discusses his journey from "accidental biographer" to respected magic historian. He shares…
S1E9 Philip David Treece: CollectingMagicBooks.com
Magic historian and bookseller Philip David Treece discusses founding CollectingMagicBooks.com, publishing works on iconic London magic shop Ellisdons, and preserving magic's printed heritage. He…
S1E8 Margaret B. Steele: The Great Boomsky
Historian Margaret B. Steele discusses her groundbreaking book "The Great Boomsky" on The Magic Book Podcast, uncovering previously untold stories of African American performers in Alexander and…
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The Magic Book Podcast has published 28 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.
The Magic Book Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 54m.
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