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All Access MagicAll Access Magic w/ Elliott Terral - Ep. 10To see the full video on YouTube, check out: https://youtu.be/4zhlUHGXIBM►http://allaccessmagic.com ►Check out our Patreon: https://patreon.com/allaccessmagic ►Check out our guest! https://www.instagram.com/elliottterral/ ►Get Free Audiobooks at https://audibletrial.com/magic ►Join The Magic Discord: http://1v1magic.comIn this episode we are joined by the host of the Magical Thinking Podcast and owner of Raconte Boutique, Elliott Terral! We take a deep dive into fashion and style for performers, how the magic community can progress into the 21st century, and some of the most blunt...
2022-02-033h 23
Magical Thinking(Ep 83) Noah LevineEpisode 83: Noah Levine joins Elliott for a chat about magic, his experience performing over the years, a critical class in magic, his show "Magic After Hours" and more. Enjoy!
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2020-03-271h 39
Magical Thinking(Ep 82) Nate StaniforthEpisode 82: Nate Staniforth joins Elliott for a chat about magic, his process, art, learning, burnout, etc. It's fun!
Follow Nate on instagram.com with @natestaniforth for updates. Visit https://nate-s-school-71d4.thinkific.com/courses/making-tricks-into-magic for Nate's new course on Making Tricks Into Magic, and checkout his YouTube page for cool videos and things.
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2019-12-122h 01
Magical Thinking(Ep 81) Xavior SpadeEpisode 81: Our guest for this episode is Xavior Spade. Xavior is one of the staple members of the New York coterie of underground card men. He’s also the man behind LostArtMagic, and he’s blazing a trail as one of the great magicians working to elevate the explanation and instruction of magic on YouTube.
Xavior and I have been friends for a few years, and it was on my most recent trip to New York that we sat down for our discussion of social media and YouTube, personal and professional creativity, personal and professional burnout, and intentionality in performance and...
2019-03-091h 34
Magical ThinkingVignette: Where I Have BeenWhere has Magical Thinking Podcast been? What happened? Here're the answers.
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2019-03-0910 min
Magical Thinking(Ep 80) Derek DelGaudioEpisode 80: Derek DelGaudio sits down with Elliott to share his experience of the current state of magic, his feelings on leaving room for the audience to take ownership of the performance, general guidelines for ethically making magic and building a show, and the objectivity of art. Enjoy!
2018-08-252h 01
Magical Thinking(Ep 79) David WilliamsonEpisode 79: David Williamson sits down with Elliott to discuss his humble beginnings in Ohio, the blue-collar showbusiness path he was drawn to, his thoughts on scripting and being present in the room, and how he transformed from the shy, quiet kid into the outrageous powerhouse that steals steals the show. Enjoy!
2018-06-282h 17
Magical Thinking(Ep 78) Lance PierceEpisode 78: Lance Pierce sits down with Elliott at PebblePalooza to discuss details and subtlety when crafting routines, how your magic will change as you grow, and Lance shares some amazing stories about his time with Roger Klause, Michael Skinner, Bill Malone, and others. Enjoy!
2018-06-222h 50
Magical Thinking(Special Ep) PebblePalooza Live!Special Episode: Elliott sits down with Danny Garcia and John Wilson at PebblePalooza 6 in Dallas, TX. Lance Pierce was kind enough to offer some time in front of the group at this amazing gathering, and the ensuing conversation is both hilarious and insightful. This is the first episode in front of an audience, and it was a fulfilling and exciting experiment. Enjoy!
2018-06-121h 33
Magical Thinking(Ep 77) Asi WindEpisode 77: Asi Wind sits down with Elliott to discuss art, magic, and how those can come together. Asi shares thoughts on his creative process, working with David Blaine for television, and how to learn from both failure and success. Enjoy!
2018-05-311h 43
Magical Thinking(Ep 76) Jeanette AndrewsEpisode 76: Jeanette Andrews is a magician and artist who specializes in creating interactive sensory illusions through conjuring, and in the episode she shares about her creative process, her inspirations and mentors, and the empathetic potential of sharing magical experiences. Enjoy!
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2018-04-261h 38
Magical Thinking(Ep 75) Simon AronsonEpisode 75: Simon Aronson has written extensively about close-up card magic. You may not know that he has been doing the most baffling two-person mentalism act Elliott has ever seen for almost 50 years. Simon is also a talented ballroom dancer and art collector, and Elliott and Simon discuss passions, the Chicago magic scene, and Ed Marlo in this wonderful episode. Enjoy!
Read The Magicians Article in Chicago Magazine: http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2016/Magicians/
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2018-03-301h 23
Magical Thinking(Special Ep) Chicago Magic LoungeSpecial Episode! I recently travelled to Chicago for the grand opening of the Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago’s newest home for close-up and stage magic. The lounge was previously just a a show, but over the last year, the construction of an incredible, immersive magic venue has given the Chicago Magic Lounge a new home and a new face. The place is gorgeous, and visiting and seeing the shows are definitely the coolest experience you can have in Chicago right now. Enjoy!
2018-03-161h 40
Magical ThinkingVignette: Update on Magical ThinkingThis is an update on the state of Magical Thinking. Get bonus content from Elliott at Patreon.com/MagicalThinking. Stay up to date by Liking the podcast on Facebook and following on Instagram: @MagicalThinkingPodcast
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Cheers!
2018-03-1604 min
Magical Thinking(Ep 74) Rico De La VegaEpisode 74: Rico De La Vega creates and consults for the biggest names on stage and television. In the episode, Rico shares his thoughts on creativity in a collaborative environment, the power of context in performance and how magic can and should be relatable to the audience, and how he believes that the truest potential of magic is to touch, move, or inspire the audience. Enjoy!
2018-01-052h 36
Magical Thinking(Ep 73) Mike CaveneyEpisode 73: Mike Caveney shares the history of Egyptian Hall Museum, some fo the famed conjurors of the Golden Age of Magic, and himself in this wonderful episode. Mike and Elliott discuss character, work ethic, creativity, and the value of flight time in learning how to be a magician. Enjoy!
2017-12-212h 04
Magical Thinking(Ep 72) John WilsonEpisode 72: John Wilson sits down to discuss his unorthodox path in magic, his relatively recent and consuming passion for the Tarot, and his ideas regarding making intimate, memorable, meaningful moments of magic with people that he meets. This podcast is full of gold for performing strong magic. Enjoy!
2017-11-162h 15
Magical Thinking(Ep 71) Lisa de la VegaEpisode 71: Magician and magic consultant, Lisa de la Vega, sits down with Elliott to discuss performing with her brother Rico as Junior members at the Magic Castle, her magic teacher’s wisdom, her experience performing around the world, the importance of an attitude of gratitude, women in magic, and consulting for touring stage shows and magic on television. Enjoy!
2017-11-032h 18
Magical Thinking(Ep 70) Richard TurnerEpisode 70: Expert card mechanic, Richard Turner, sits down with Elliott to chat about DEALTmovie.com, getting started as a card mechanic, studying card table artifice at the Magic Castle, his personal life and the dedication and discipline he has for mastering cards, his own body, and his mind. Enjoy!
2017-10-192h 27
Magical ThinkingVignette: The Future of Magical ThinkingBig changes are in store for the future of Magical Thinking. Get bonus content from Elliott at Patreon.com/MagicalThinking. Stay up to date by Liking the podcast on Facebook and following on Instagram: @MagicalThinkingPodcast
2017-10-1320 min
Magical Thinking(Ep 69) Jim KrenzEpisode 69: Jim Krenz is a performer and creator who has travelled the world fooling everyone in his path. In the episode, you’ll hear us discuss a wealth of topics including: getting started in Chicago, pitching magic behind the counter, the importance of magic clubs, ethics in magic, creativity, how to fight burnout, and much more. Enjoy!
2017-10-063h 06
Magical Thinking(Ep 68) Max MavenEpisode 68: The illustrious and incomparable Max Maven joins Elliott to discuss popcorn magic, professional wrestling, magic and meaning, how the internet and television have changed magic for better or worse, and more. Max is one of the most prolific figures in the conjuring community, and he has a lot of wisdom to share. Enjoy!
2017-09-222h 31
Magical Thinking(Ep 67) Johnny ThompsonEpisode 67: Johnny Thompson, a true living legend, sits down with Elliott to discuss the state of magic, how the Mob made Vegas great, performing a silent club act with his wife as Tomsoni & Co., comedy, music, Charlie Miller and The Professor, his upcoming book, and more. Johnny is a charming raconteur, and this episode is full of gold. Enjoy!
2017-09-141h 57
Magical Thinking(Ep 66) John ArcherEpisode 66: John Archer, award winning comedy magician, writer, and actor, sits down with Elliott to discuss comedy and magic, collaboration, magic on television, and more. John is lovely and hilarious throughout, and his challenge to Elliott near the end of the episode is really a treat. Enjoy!
2017-09-082h 06
Magical Thinking(Ep 65) Anthony OwenEpisode 65: Anthony is an award winning television producer and executive in the UK, and he’s done thousands of hours of work on magic for television: Derren Brown, Paul Wilson, James Went, John Archer, and more. Anthony is a renowned creator of magic and mentalism, and he discusses his passion and experience with Elliott. Enjoy!
2017-09-011h 31
Magical Thinking(Ep 64) Shawn EricEpisode 64: Shawn Eric sits down with Elliott to share stories about Cellini, Johnny Fox, Tom Frank, and more. Shawn has been performing for over 30 years, and we talk about busking, travel, passion, and the difference between distraction and entertainment. Enjoy!
2017-08-251h 58
Magical Thinking(Special Ep) GGG 2017Live: Elliott sits down with Michael Feldman (Ep 36), Raahul Srinivasan (Ep 37), Theron Schaub (Ep 33), and Alex Schaeffer to discuss their experiences of the Golden Gate Gathering, San Francisco's wonderful magic convention. Funny stories, some inside baseball, and a lot of fun.
Enjoy!
2017-08-181h 07
Magical Thinking(Ep 63) Jamy Ian SwissEpisode 63: Jamy Ian Swiss, renowned magical author, thinker, historian, and teacher, sits down with Elliott to discuss the current magic climate, share stories about coming up in New York, sitting with some of the greats, and launching magic shows. Jamy is oozing with knowledge and experience, and you’ll definitely look forward to seeking out some of his work after the episode. Enjoy!
2017-08-113h 07
Magical Thinking(Ep 62) Chris KornEpisode 62: Chris Korn, world traveling magician and raconteur, sits down to share stories of his performing career, insight into your performing context, growing up in the St. Louis magic community, burnout, and more! Outstanding stories and many lessons to learn. Enjoy!
2017-07-282h 19
Magical Thinking(Ep 61) Ben SeidmanEpisode 61: Ben Seidman, a hilarious comedy magician, sits down with Elliott to discuss writing jokes, cruise ship performances, magic on television, hecklers, mean YouTube comments, and more! Chock full of laughs and jokes, listeners of YMIW with Pete Holmes will get a kick out of this one.
2017-07-202h 17
Magical Thinking(Ep 60) Derek Hughes*Episode 60: Derek Hughes, the Stand Up Magician, sits down with Elliott after a week in the Palace of Mystery at the Magic Castle. In this episode they discuss triumphs and failures, open mics, America’s Got Talent, working as a professional, scripting and improvising, and pens! This episode is chock full of gold from one of the funniest, most talented magicians working today. Enjoy!
2017-07-142h 35
Magical Thinking(Ep 59) Michael SternEpisode 59: Michael “My Turn” Stern sits down with Elliott to chat about HypePlayingCards.com, Cardistry-Con 2017, being a member of the magic castle Junior Program, and his passion for skateboarding. Michael and Elliott have been friends for several years, and this is a fun catch-up between the two. Enjoy!
2017-07-062h 14
Magical Thinking(Ep 58) Scot NeryEpisode 58: Scot Nery, host of Boobie Trap in Hollywood and world renowned juggler, comedian, and showman, sits down with Elliott to chat variety shows, comedy, performance theory, and more. Enjoy!
2017-06-292h 17
Magical Thinking(Ep 57) Pop HaydnEpisode 57: Pop Haydn, 7 time “Performer of the Year” for the Academy of Magical Arts and a certifiable genius, sits down with Elliott to discuss magic and story, character development and backstory, the Magic Castle in the 70’s, and so much more. This episode is dense with gold. Head over to Patreon.com/MagicalThinking to see BTS pictures from the episode, including Dai Vernon’s joke napkin. Enjoy!
2017-06-222h 24
Magical Thinking(Ep 56) Kent JenkinsEpisode 56: Kent Jenkins, Snubby J on YouTube, chats with Elliott about creativity, personal growth, performing authentically, and professional evolution. This is a fun and funny episode where Elliott and Kent share their unguarded opinions, laughs, and stories. Enjoy!
2017-06-152h 07
Magical Thinking(Ep 55) Michael BorysEpisode 55: Michael Borys, creator of Elliott's most magical experience and a phenomenal interactive show, The 49 Boxes, sits down to chat about the magic world, puzzles, alternate and augmented reality and creating experiences! This episode is full of gold, and Michael is fascinating and wonderful. Enjoy!
2017-06-081h 46
Magical Thinking(Ep 54) Tony CabralEpisode 54: Tony Cabral, contributor to MUM, expert sleight-of-hand magician, and entertainment behind the bar at Legal's Test Kitchen in Boston, sits down with Elliott to discuss gambling themed magic, character development, and more. Enjoy!
2017-06-012h 19
Magical Thinking(Ep 53) Franco PascaliEpisode 53: Franco Pascali joins Elliott to talk about style, imposter syndrome, putting together new material, and the list of things magician's shouldn't do. Enjoy!
2017-05-251h 53
Magical ThinkingVignette: 1 Year AnniversarySneak peaks at the new ArtofMagic.com website, updates for Magical Thinking, and a tease of one of the perks for Elliott's future Patreon! Enjoy!
2017-05-2010 min
Magical Thinking(Ep 52) Brad HendersonEpisode 52: Brad Henderson, magician, creator, and consultant from Austin, Texas, sits down to discuss the feeling of magic, audience direction and management, taking magic criticism, and more! Brad shares great theory and practical information that you can use to improve your performances. Enjoy!
2017-05-113h 02
Magical Thinking(Ep 51) James WentEpisode 51: James Went, magic consultant, BAFTA winning television performer, professional musician, and Welshman, sits down with Elliott to talk about putting together an act for the Magic Castle close-up room, performing magic on television, touring a theatre show, and Steve Vai's Tender Surrender. A fun and funny episode with some great stories. Enjoy!
2017-05-051h 38
Magical Thinking(Ep 50) Frank OlivierEpisode 50: Frank Olivier, renowned variety performance artist chats with Elliott about Twisted Cabaret, his phenomenal show and the importance of presence when performing. Frank shares some great stories about impossible miracles, and meeting opportunity with preparation. One of Elliott's favorite performers, Frank shares some beautiful insights. Enjoy!
2017-04-271h 36
Magical Thinking(Ep 49) Shane CobaltEpisode 49: Shane Cobalt sits down to talk magic history, crediting, audience management and appreciation and more. Elliott and Shane have been friends for several years, and they get deep into several obscure stories from magic history. Enjoy!
2017-04-212h 27
Magical Thinking(Ep 48) Demian AdityaEpisode 48: Demian Aditya, famous magician and illusionist from Indonesia, sits down with Elliott to chat about creativity, passion, international audiences, and more. Enjoy!
2017-04-061h 12
Magical Thinking(Ep 47) Marcie HumeEpisode 47: Marcie Hume, director of Magicians: Life in the Impossible, sits down to discuss magic and mentalism, art, goals, dreams, and fears, and much more. This is an incredible, personal episode that dives into some of the internal struggles that Marcie and Elliott both face. Enjoy!
2017-03-311h 59
Magical Thinking(Ep 46) Marcus EddieEpisode 46: Marcus Eddie sits down with Elliott during his stay at the Magic Castle to chat about creativity, consulting, and living life positively. There's a lot of gold ranging over a variety of topics in this short and sweet episode. Enjoy!
2017-03-241h 06
Magic ClubMagic Club 006 That Magic Look with Elliott TerralElliot Terral of the Art of Magic joins us to talk about finding that right magic look. | https://www.artofmagic.com/collections/elliott-terral | Please support Magic Club at: http://patreon.com/magicclub
2017-03-2059 min
Magical Thinking(Ep 45) Adam Blumenthal*Episode 45: Elliott visits Adam Blumenthal and Ricky Smith at Tannen's Magic in NYC. The trio discuss Tannen's Magic's history, the magic camp, Adam's career in stage lighting, working with Ricky Jay, and more! There's a lot of magic history and some fun stories in this one. Enjoy!
2017-03-162h 26
Magical Thinking(Ep 44) Harrison GreenbaumEpisode 44: Harrison Greenbaum, a very funny comedian and magician in New York, chats with Elliott about stand-up and what magicians should learn from the culture of comedy. Harrison describes the hustle necessary to make it as a stand-up and contrasts that with most magicians' mentalities regarding performance. A hysterical episode with a lot to think about. Enjoy!
2017-03-102h 58
Magical ThinkingVignette: Elliott's BirthdayVignette: Today is Elliott's birthday, and he shares how thankful he is for all his listeners! Email him at podcast@artofmagic.com to let him know your thoughts about starting a Facebook group for listeners, and please rate and review the podcast on iTunes! Cheers!
2017-03-0210 min
Magical Thinking(Ep 43) Steve CohenEpisode 43: Elliott sits down with Steve Cohen after his final Chamber Magic show of the weekend to discuss magic, life, bespoke clothing, and the old masters. Steve shares some incredible stories regarding his years as the "Millionaires' Magician" and gives us some background regarding his life before the Waldorf Astoria. Enjoy!
2017-02-243h 34
Magical Thinking(Ep 42) Doug McKenzieEpisode 42: Elliott sits down in New York with Doug McKenzie! Doug constantly pushes his magic forward, seeking to innovate in exciting ways, both for himself and as a consultant for film and television. He shares some really great insight into magic performance and living life. Enjoy!
2017-02-172h 01
Magical Thinking(Ep 41) Tony ChangEpisode 41: Elliott sits down in New York with one of the best sleight of hand technicians in the world and a dear friend, Tony Chang. Tony is a fascinating guy with strong opinions about magic technique and what performing magic means. It's a great listen. Enjoy!
2017-02-101h 59
Magical Thinking(Ep 40) Ryan PlunkettEpisode 40: Elliott sits down with his dear friend, Ryan Plunkett, a creative, funny performer from Chicago. In the aftermath of Ohio's Magi-Fest, Ryan and Elliott chat about creativity, the Chicago magic scene, and exquisitely tailored clothing. Enjoy!
2017-02-031h 09
Magical Thinking(Ep 39) Garrett ThomasEpisode 39: Elliott sits down with magician and creator Garrett Thomas. Garrett discusses his artistic influences, as well as his thoughts on the lay public’s perception of magic. Garrett is one of the most interesting thinkers in magic today, and he shares an enormous amount of magic theory on the show. Enjoy!
2017-01-262h 44
Magical Thinking(Ep 38) Larry Fong *Episode 38: Elliott chats with Larry Fong, blockbuster cinematographer and wonderful magician. The conversation moves back and forth between magic and movies, coffee and sushi, and there are even a few special guest phone calls. Enjoy!
2017-01-192h 42
Magical Thinking(Ep 37) Raahul SrinivasanEpisode 37: Elliott sits down with another longtime friend in magic, the last of the NorCal group, Raahul Srinivasan. They discuss performance theory, having a place to "be bad", women in magic, Juan Tamariz, and a whole lot more. Lots of laughs between these two friends. Enjoy!
2017-01-133h 15
Magical Thinking(Ep 36) Michael FeldmanEpisode 36: Elliott sits down with one of his closest friends in magic, Michael Feldman! Michael is a lawyer in San Francisco, and his thoughts and insights into the art of magic are fascinating. There's a lot of talk about stand-up comedy, improv, a cappella, and more nerdy performing arts and how magic can learn from each of them. Enjoy!
2017-01-062h 53
Magical Thinking(Ep 35) John BodineEpisode 35: John Bodine shares his unique approach to magic with Elliott. After years of being highly dedicated to sleight of hand and a student of Erdnase, John now places his focus on sharing a transformative experience through his magic. On the podcast, he talks about the need for trust in order to create these experiences, and he even gives Elliott a strange geek magic experience. Enjoy!
2016-12-302h 44
Magical Thinking(Ep 34) Joe PonEpisode 34: Elliott sits down with Joe Pon, owner and operator of Misdirections Magic Shop in San Francisco, CA. Joe has been behind the counter for 20 years, and he's seen an awful lot of great magic. Elliott and Joe discuss magic as an art form, the importance of brick and mortar shops, the magic community, and much more. Enjoy!
2016-12-231h 54
Magical Thinking(Ep 33) Theron SchaubEpisode 33: Elliott sits down with one of his oldest magic friends and mentors, Theron Schaub! Theron founded the Golden Gate Gathering, one of Elliott's favorite conventions, and they discuss fashion, magic, professional performance, and more! Lots of laughs and a fun chat between friends. Enjoy!
2016-12-162h 02
Magical Thinking(Ep 32) Alex HansfordEpisode 32: Elliott sits down with the wonderful young magician, Alex Hansford, a favorite artist on ArtofMagic.com, to talk philosophy, magic, misogyny, style, and travel. This highly conversational episode has a little bit of everything to offer. Enjoy!
2016-12-092h 21
Magical Thinking(Ep 31) Simon CoronelEpisode 31: Simon Coronel (Fool Us, Winner of FISM’s most original close-up act in 2012) sits down with Elliott for an extended conversation involving many different aspects about magic. Simon has a wealth of experience performing in different venues, from close up to stage, and even in burlesque. He shares how he developed each of these acts and why he prefers performing the way he does. Also, as someone who became interested in magic relatively later than most magicians, he has interesting stories and advice about how he was able to shift into a career as a full time magician. Enjoy!
2016-12-022h 30
Magical ThinkingVignette: ThanksgivingThis Thanksgiving, Elliott talks about things and people for which and whom he's thankful.
2016-11-2511 min
Magical Thinking(Ep 30) Tom FrankEpisode 30: Elliott sits down with master street performer Tom Frank to have a lovely discussion about his life in magic. Even though Tom is a wonderful performer, he has remained an underground secret which makes this episode a special treat. Tom shares particularly useful advice for young magicians considering careers in magic, and cups and balls fans will love the ending of the podcast. Also, every magician should listen to his one man crusade to “Pass the deck.” Enjoy!
2016-11-182h 27
Magical Thinking(Ep 29) Ryan Stock & AmberLynn WalkerEpisode 29: Elliott sits down with his friends Ryan Stock and AmberLynn Walker, the Comedy Daredevil team to talk magic, comedy, performance, misogyny, AGT, and vomit (which Elliott did not have a chance to drink). These guys are fascinating, amazing entertainers with a rich background in the variety arts. Enjoy!
2016-11-111h 21
Magical Thinking(Ep 28) Mac KingEpisode 28: Elliott sits down with Mac King, one of few universally praised comedy magicians. While he has been a well respected Vegas headliner for years, on this show, he tells stories from back when the act was evolving on the road. Mac has a lot of funny stories, and he shares a lot of lessons with Elliott that he has learned over the years about developing a good act.
2016-11-041h 27
Magical Thinking(Ep 27) Jason EnglandEpisode 27: Elliott heads over to Jason England’s house to discuss how Jason got interested in sleight of hand card magic, and how that evolved into his interests in cheating techniques, impromptu magic, lock picking, and even computer security. Jason is one of the most knowledgeable magicians alive today, and if you only know him from his Foundations series, Sub Rosa, or his other gambling affiliations, you may be surprised by what he shares in this conversation. There's also some fun conversation about his voracious sweet tooth and his diving experiences in Japan. Enjoy!
2016-10-272h 34
Magical Thinking(Ep 26) Nick DiffatteEpisode 26: Nick Diffatte sits down with Elliott in Las Vegas, NV where Nick is currently performing at Hooters Casino-Hotel. This is one of Elliott's favorite episodes so far, as Nick has a strong point of view and is absolutely hilarious. You may not know Nick yet, but you should. Enjoy!
2016-10-201h 55
Magical Thinking(Ep 25) Paul GertnerEpisode 25: Paul Gertner, has a lifetime of stories to share in this shorter-than-usual episode. The conversation includes stories about meeting Dai Vernon and performing with Eddie Fechter, as well as, how he involves technology in his magic and his recent successful appearance on Penn & Teller's Fool US. Enjoy!
2016-10-141h 10
Magical Thinking(Ep 24) Doc EasonEpisode 24: Elliott sits down for a conversation with legendary bar magician Doc Eason. Doc is known for his time as a bar magician at the Tower Comedy and Magic Bar, where he perfected and popularized his versions of tricks such as Card Under Drink and Anniversary Waltz. On the show, Doc tells stories from his introduction to magic, his time at the bar, and teaching his son magic, and more! Enjoy!
2016-10-062h 02
Magical Thinking(Ep 23) Jordan GoldEpisode 23: Elliott sits down with his dear friend, Jordan Gold. Jordan is a craft cocktail connoisseur, puzzle enthusiast, musician, and a phenomenal magician. Jordan is a great guest with hilarious stories and excellent tips on scoring free drinks! Enjoy!
2016-09-293h 27
Magical Thinking(Ep 22) Jason LadanyeEpisode 22: Elliot sits down with card magician and the author of Confident Deceptions, Jason Ladanye. Jason shares insights into how to present gambling material, making consistent character choices, and storytelling in magic. Enjoy!
2016-09-222h 40
Magical Thinking(Ep 21) Mike PisciottaEpisode 21: Mike Pisciotta, the Academy of Magical Arts' Close-Up Magician of the Year and resident magician of the World Famous Magic Castle sits down with Elliott to discuss magic, philosophy, performance, how to structure an act, comedy, and so much more! Such a fun and funny episode. Enjoy!
2016-09-152h 46
Magical Thinking(Ep 20) Homer LiwagEpisode 20: Homer Liwag takes some time out of his incredibly busy schedule making magic with and for David Copperfield to speak with Elliott about his life and his passions! Homer's attention to detail is incredible, and he completely dives into whatever his pursuit may be. There are great stories, wonderful magic talk, many funny moments, and more. Enjoy!
2016-09-082h 36
Magical Thinking(Ep 19) Mike ElizaldeEpisode 19: Mike Elizalde, President of Spectral Motion and magician of both stage and screen sits down with Elliott to discuss magic, artistic pursuits, life, the importance of a mentor and more! Mike is a wonderfully generous guy, and we're so glad he was able to take a bit of time to enlighten us on the wonders of Movie Making Magic, as well as his own magical process. Enjoy!
2016-09-011h 42
Magical Thinking(Ep 18) Jeremy GriffithEpisode 18: Jeremy Griffith, an all around wonderful human being sits down with Elliott to discuss life, magic, literature, philosophy, and more! Elliott and Jeremy are close friends, so this one is especially easy, funny, and deep. Enjoy!
2016-08-252h 20
Magical Thinking(Ep 17) Chad LongEpisode 17: Chad Long, genius card man and beloved friend, sits down to chat about magic, creativity, and life. Chad's quick wit and breadth of performing experience make this an especially insightful episode. Enjoy!
2016-08-181h 54
Magical Thinking(Ep 16) Daniel PradoEpisode 16: Elliott sits down with Daniel Prado for an amazing discussion of life, magic, travel, music, and more. Daniel is a wonderful guy, and his depth of knowledge on such a wide range of subjects makes this a really great episode. Enjoy!
2016-08-112h 23
Magical Thinking(Ep 15) Pipo VillanuevaEpisode 15: Pipo Villanueva, a Spanish magician known for elegant sleight of hand and beautiful magic, spent some time with Elliott talking about magic, music, performance, magic theory, and more! He is best known for his release, Magic for the Shortsighted, available on ArtofMagic.com. Enjoy!
2016-08-041h 29
Magical Thinking(Ep 14) Will HoustounEpisode 14: Dr. Will Houstoun sits down with Elliott to discuss magic and its beautiful history. Will has a doctorate in magical history, focusing on Professor Hoffmann and the enormous impact he made upon magic instruction and literature. Will and Elliott also discuss magic's definition, popular culture's perception of magic, HalfHalfMan.com, Breathe Magic (Breatheahr.org) and much more. Enjoy!
2016-07-281h 37
Discourse in MagicArt of Magic, Art of Play and The Importance of Style and Design with Dave Buck and Elliott TerralIn this episode we got an opportunity to sit down with our friends at Art of Magic: Dave (of Dan and Dave), and Elliott Terral.
It was a very insightful conversation about art, and how it applies to the world of cardisrty and the world of magic, and how they are evolving right now and in the future.
At the start, we spoke about the launch and purpose behind Art of Magic. Of course we had to dive a little bit into the Dan and Dave story to find out why the separation and deviation from...
2016-07-2848 min
Discourse in MagicArt of Magic, Art of Play and The Importance of Style and Design with Dave Buck and Elliott TerralIn this episode we sat down with Dave Buck, and Elliott Terral from Art of Magic (Dan couldn't may make it) to talk all about art. Thankfully they know art, with their evolving projects Art of Magic, and Art of Play. We chat about cardistry, and the incredible rate that it's evolving, the importance of design and style in your magic and cardistry, and the classic question of is magic an art? For show notes and links from this episode, our newsletter or any other episodes or articles check out www.discourseinmagic.com
2016-07-2848 min
Magical Thinking(Ep 13) Justin WillmanEpisode 13: Justin Willman joins Elliott to talk about magic, comedy, and life. Justin is a truly gifted performer with experience in many different facets of entertainment, and he's got some great wisdom and stories to share.
2016-07-211h 33
Magical Thinking(Ep 12) Gary PlantsEpisode 12: Elliott and his best friend David Yanik interview the wonderful Gary Plants at Magi-Fest 2016. Gary shares some great stories about Vernon, Marlo, and Steve Forte, discusses his newfound enjoyment of performing, and more. Enjoy!
2016-07-141h 58
Magical Thinking(Ep 11) Jared KopfEpisode 11: One of Elliott's dear friends, the Amazing Reverend Jared Kopf, Esq. sits down and chats about his mentor Bob White, the cult of Erdnase, the phenomenal innovator Dai Vernon, and much more. This is a great one! Enjoy!
2016-07-071h 12
Magical Thinking(Ep 10) Adam Rubin*Episode 10: Elliott sits down with Adam Rubin, the New York Times Bestselling author, magician, improv comedian, puzzle master, and all around amazing guy. Several special guests appear within this episode, including its honorary co-host, Asi Wind. This one is strange, funny, and a great time. Enjoy!
2016-06-304h 33
Magical Thinking(Ep 9) Brett LoudermilkEpisode 9: Elliott sits down with a dear friend and consummate performer, Brett Loudermilk! This one is fun, funny, provocative, and thought provoking! Brett is a phenomenal thinker and a lovely guy. Enjoy!
2016-06-231h 33
Magical Thinking(Ep 8) Paul WilsonEpisode 8: Elliott spends some time with one of the most caring, thoughtful, and encouraging magicians, Paul Wilson! There's so much greatness in this episode, and it's certainly a touching one. The late, great Jim Patton, filmmaking, magic theory, the magic community, the internet, and more. Enjoy!
2016-06-162h 50
Magical Thinking(Ep 7) Ricky SmithEpisode 7: Elliott spends some time with one of his dearest friends and biggest heroes, Ricky Smith! He's one of the all time greatest humans in the world, and he shares some delightfully entertaining stories with us.
2016-06-091h 12
Magical Thinking(Ep 6) GazzoEpisode 6: Elliott sits down with Gazzo, the world renowned busker and con game expert. He's probably performed for more people than anyone in the world, and you may have seen him on the boardwalks of Florida or the streets of New York. A great episode with lots of fun stories from a seasoned professional. Enjoy!
2016-06-022h 04
Magical Thinking(Ep 5) Blake VogtEpisode 5: Elliott sits down with Blake Vogt! Enjoy this fun and funny talk about magic, creation, performing on television, and comedy and comedians. Have fun!
2016-05-271h 08
Magical Thinking(Ep 4) Rob ZabreckyEpisode 4: Elliott sits down with Rob Zabrecky for a laid back conversation covering magic, music, and life. Enjoy!
2016-05-201h 05
Magical Thinking(Ep 3) Piff the Magic DragonEpisode 3: Elliott sits down with the always hilarious Piff and Piffles for a fun chat about magic, characters, performance, and comedy. Enjoy!
2016-05-112h 00
Magical Thinking(Ep 2) Helder GuimarãesOur second episode! Helder gives some background on how he started, and how his father, an amateur magician, helped influence him to become a leading name across the world. Such a great episode! Enjoy!
2016-05-112h 24
Magical Thinking(Ep 1) Dave BuckThis is the first episode of Magical Thinking with Elliott Terral. Dave Buck, cofounder of DanAndDave.com, ArtofPlay.com, and ArtofMagic.com sits down to discuss why magic is important and the directions he sees magic heading.
2016-05-111h 25