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Alex Arnold Lee: From Cringe to Classic - Creating Dazzle
Season 1 Episode 18
Fourth-generation magician Alex Arnold Lee shares how a cringeworthy moment in 2003 involving a broom suspension, dated music, and a baby doll costum…
7 months, 1 week ago
Jim Hagy: Chronicling Magicians and their Audiences
Season 1 Episode 17
Jim Hagy began publishing magic history at age 11 and never stopped. Now a distinguished historian and author, he discusses his unique approach to ma…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Dr. Matt Tompkins: From Magic to Mind Control
Season 1 Episode 16
Dr. Matt Tompkins, experimental psychologist and magician, explores the intersection of magic and cognitive science. From mastering coin tricks as a …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Jim Kleefeld: 60 Years of Magic & Mentalism
Season 1 Episode 15
Professional magician Jim Kleefeld reflects on six decades of performing magic, revealing his strategic journey from children's performer to mentalis…
1 year ago
Mike Rose: Revealing Magic's Hidden Histories
Season 1 Episode 14
Professional magician and historian Mike Rose discusses documenting magic's forgotten innovators, from Joe Karson, creator of the Zombie floating bal…
1 year, 1 month ago
Dr. Rebecca Josephy: Essays on Intersecting Modes of Mystery
Season 1 Episode 13
In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Josephy discusses her book "Magic, Magicians, and Detective Fiction." As editor of a unique collection of essays, she ex…
1 year, 2 months ago
Neil Tobin: Magic, Magicians, and Detective Fiction
Season 1 Episode 12
Neil Tobin discusses his approach to performing magic and mentalism with site-specific experiences, including the acclaimed "Supernatural Chicago." W…
1 year, 3 months ago
Charles Greene III on Ionia: Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked
Season 1 Episode 11
In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, professional magician, historian, and author Charles Greene III discusses his journey from corporate magic…
1 year, 4 months ago
Judge Gary Brown: Inventive Magician, Historian, and Author
Season 1 Episode 10
In this episode of The Magic Book Podcast, United States district judge and accomplished magician Gary Brown discusses his journey from "accidental b…
1 year, 5 months ago
Philip David Treece: CollectingMagicBooks.com
Season 1 Episode 9
Magic historian and bookseller Philip David Treece discusses founding CollectingMagicBooks.com, publishing works on iconic London magic shop Ellisdon…
1 year, 5 months ago