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The Magic Word Podcast854: Magic Texas - Day One Report
Friday, August 30th, 2024Subject to change8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Registration Open9:00 AM SAM National Council Meeting9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Youth AcademyNOON – 1:00 PM SESSION #1 – Choice between; Kent Cummins – Marketing Magic Live, Gustavo Raley – Creativity1:30 – 2:30 PM SESSION #2 – Choice Between; SAM Youth Protection Training, Diamond Jim Tyler – Bamboozlers3:00 - 4:00 PM SESSION #3 – Choice between; Fabian Moreno – The High-End Residency, Bruce Kalver – Tech Talk6:00 - 7:00 PM Welcome To Texas Party – Foyer of Ballroom – Cash Bar,7:00 - 7:30 PM Welcome Event – TAOM & SAM Officers, Introduction of FISM-NA Contestants. Introduce Gay Blackstone, Honoree. Andre...
2024-08-311h 08
Backstage S.A.M. Podcast25. Magic Saved My Life - Ryan LoyleWe continue with another unusual story on how someone became a magician. Ryan Loyle hit rock bottom and saw no hope of getting out of it. The a bit of magical fate entered his life. Listen to this tale of hope and inspiration as host Bruce Kalver tells the tale. To learn more about The Society of American Magicians, go to www.magicSAM.com Ryan Loyle's YouTube channel is: Loyle Magic
2024-06-1829 min
Hollywood & LevineEP369: The Magic of Bruce KalverIn this encore episode Ken talks to master magician Bruce Kalver. Learn about the world of magic and how to get out of handcuffs. It’s a fascinating and fun look at the artists who amaze and delight us. No rabbits or doves were harmed during this interview.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-04-0438 minBackstage S.A.M. Podcast22. Joe Givan's Halloween DisasterThey thought they had a sure thing with a Halloween show that would bring in hundreds of people. They soon found out that luck was not on their side. Listen to a funny tale of a time when things didn't turn out the way they expected. Guest Joe Givan of Theater of Dreams in Castle Rock Colorado tells the Story You can learn more about Theater of Dreams at www.amazingshows.com Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians. To learn more about...
2023-10-2915 minBackstage S.A.M. Podcast21. The S.A.M. History BookEditor David Charvet discusses the new book Magic in America: The Story of the Society of American Magicians written by David Goodsell. Get the behind the scenes story of the making of this monumental publication. You can learn more about the book and how to order at www.magicsam.com/historybook Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians. To learn more about The Society of American Magicians. please visit www.magicSAM.com
2023-06-1738 minBackstage S.A.M. Podcast18. Ian Keable and the Century of DeceptionIan Keable loves to do research. His latest book details 10 great hoaxes of the 18th century including a woman who gave birth to rabbits, ghosts who threw things around the house, and a man who proclaimed to be able to jump inside a pint bottle. Host Bruce Kalver discusses his latest book A Century of Deception available at www.centuryofdeception.com. Join the S.A.M. and support all our efforts, including this podcast, at www.magicsam.com. Have an idea for a story to share? Let us k...
2021-10-0631 minBackstage S.A.M. Podcast17: Out of the “Box” with Rory RennickHenry Brown was a slave in the 1850’s who thought of a very novel and magical way to disappear. Magician Rory Rennick has done extensive research on this amazing piece of history. Backstage S.A.M. is hosted by Bruce Kalver and presented thanks to a grant from The Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund. Support the podcast by joining the S.A.M. at www.magicsam.com. Have an idea for a podcast episode? Please let us know at podcast@magicsam.com.
2021-08-2928 minBackstage S.A.M. Podcast16: Two Elephants, One Donkey, and LynIllusionist Lyn Dillies has done some large scale illusions but nothing as big as this. Lyn talks about the times she got to work with Elephants. There’s a donkey thrown in for good luck. Watch the illusions at www.magicoflyn.com. Backstage S.A.M. is hosted by Bruce Kalver and presented thanks to a grant from The Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund. Support the podcast by joining the S.A.M. at www.magicsam.com. Have an idea for a podcast episode? Please let us know at podcast@magicsam.com.
2021-07-2532 minBackstage S.A.M. Podcast15. Serious Fooling with Michael CloseMichael Close is an accomplished magician, a coach and mentor to many, and the sole judge on Penn & Teller Fool Us. With him, we go behind the scenes of the show and see that presenting magic on tv and trying to fool Penn & Teller is serious business. Support the podcast by joining the Society of American Magicians - visit www.magicsam.com today! Have an idea for an episode? Email us at podcast@magicsam.com Produced by Bruce Kalver for Top Hat Productions. Associate Producer John Sturk.
2021-06-2042 min
WZBD AudioHS Wrestling Weekly--1/26/2021Rex Brewer, Dane Fuelling, and AJ Kalver talk all things high school wrestling, to include a preview of this weekend's sectionals, and are also joined this week by special guests Jim Hopkins and Bruce Thieme.
2021-01-271h 29Backstage S.A.M. Podcast8. BoxjumpingA boxjumper is a magician’s assistant that willingly goes into boxes to get cut up, transformed, or levitated. How does one become a box jumper? What training does it take? Are there any accidents that happen? Bruce Kalver interviews Gwyn Auger, a box jumper for hire, and Marion Outerbridge, the one-half of The Outerbridges - a well-known Illusion show. Backstage S.A.M. is hosted by Bruce Kalver and presented thanks to a grant from the Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund. Support the podcast by joining the S.A.M. a...
2020-11-1628 minBackstage S.A.M. Podcast7. Magic and PsychologyThe art of magic often influences other arts and sciences in unpredictable ways. Associate Producer John Sturk speaks with Anthony Barnhart, Professor of Psychological Science from Carthage College, about how magic contributed as a catalyst for modern-day psychology. Professor Barnhart also discusses his Cognitive Science of Magic Course. Learn more about Professor Barnhart's work at www.scienceofmagicassoc.org. Backstage S.A.M. is hosted by Bruce Kalver and presented thanks to a grant from The Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund. Support the podcast by joining the S.A.M. at www.mag...
2020-10-1826 min
Conversations With CloseBruce Kalver - Episode 9I had a chance to chat with my old friend, Bruce Kalver. He was the president of The Society of American Magicians when I was hired to be the editor of M-U-M. He authored several feature stories for me and also wrote one of the most popular columns in the magazine, Tech Tricks (which continues to this day). Bruce’s story is a fascinating one. He was born into a show-biz family, has performed professionally since age ten, hosted a popular radio show in Rhode Island, and is the creator and producer of the well-known Head Shrinker illusion. I spo...
2019-07-0730 minHollywood & LevineEP109: The Art of Magic, w/ Bruce KalverKen talks to master magician Bruce Kalver. Learn about the world of magic and how to get out of handcuffs. It’s a fascinating and fun look at the artists who amaze and delight us. No rabbits or doves were harmed during this interview.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2019-02-0738 min
Redbeard PodcastEpisode 61 - “Magicians and Reindeers with Chainsaws”In this episode we discuss:
- The Walking Dead - Latest and Previous episode.
- Documentary "Honest Liar" (EXCELLENT!)
- The Amazing Randi
- Bruce Kalver (Future Guest? YES!)
- Ghosts and why some are assholes.
- Rhode Island Comic Con is NEXT WEEK! (Hopes and Dreams)
- Brandon Rhiness Interview - writer of Higher Universe Comics
- TheHigherUniverse.com (check it out FOOLS!)
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