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Shezam087-Performing for the Visually Impaired with Cori CoutureDuring the pandemic, Kayla was amongst a group of magicians who got to perform virtually for a visually impaired or blind audience. How did the magicians do this? With the help of professional audio describer, Cori Couture! Cori and Kayla chat about the difficulties and the rewards of doing this show and how magicians can… Continue reading 087-Performing for the Visually Impaired with Cori Couture2022-01-311h 03Shezam087-Performing for the Visually Impaired with Cori CoutureDuring the pandemic, Kayla was amongst a group of magicians who got to perform virtually for a visually impaired or blind audience. How did the magicians do this? With the help of professional audio describer, Cori Couture! Cori and Kayla chat about the difficulties and the rewards of doing this show and how magicians can… Continue reading 087-Performing for the Visually Impaired with Cori Couture2022-01-311h 03
Shezam082-SPECIAL Discourse Crossover!We are coming to you, during our hiatus, with this special crossover episode with Discourse in Magic! Jonah Babins and Kayla discuss all sorts of things, from producing virtual conventions to stuff we hate about today’s magic world. Show Links Discourse in Magic Unconventional.fun the Online Wonder Gala Become a Patron Kevin Kareckas Jonah’s Twisters2021-04-261h 10Shezam082-SPECIAL Discourse Crossover!We are coming to you, during our hiatus, with this special crossover episode with Discourse in Magic! Jonah Babins and Kayla discuss all sorts of things, from producing virtual conventions to stuff we hate about today’s magic world. Show Links Discourse in Magic Unconventional.fun the Online Wonder Gala Become a Patron Kevin Kareckas Jonah’s Twisters2021-04-261h 10
Shezam071-Cassandra Paige on Looking Good for Promo Photos/VideosMakeup-it’s a mystery to many of us (especially Kayla). And makeup for your promo photos and videos require a professional touch. Enter: Cassandra Paige. Her Instagram says it all: she’s a skilled and artful makeup artist. On top of her vast skill and packed resume, she’s also an absolutely hilarious and bubbly human being. Enjoy… Continue reading 071-Cassandra Paige on Looking Good for Promo Photos/Videos2020-12-071h 25Shezam071-Cassandra Paige on Looking Good for Promo Photos/VideosMakeup-it’s a mystery to many of us (especially Kayla). And makeup for your promo photos and videos require a professional touch. Enter: Cassandra Paige. Her Instagram says it all: she’s a skilled and artful makeup artist. On top of her vast skill and packed resume, she’s also an absolutely hilarious and bubbly human being. Enjoy… Continue reading 071-Cassandra Paige on Looking Good for Promo Photos/Videos2020-12-071h 25
Shezam069-Street Performing Experts Felice Ling and Cate FlahertyEver wanted to try street performing? Although Kayla is clearly an expert after her one street show (sarcasm), Felice Ling and Cate Flaherty are regular performers at Boston’s Faneuil Hall. You may know Quincy Market for the shopping and food. It’s also a hot spot for the best of the best street performers; it’s no… Continue reading 069-Street Performing Experts Felice Ling and Cate Flaherty2020-11-231h 35Shezam069-Street Performing Experts Felice Ling and Cate FlahertyEver wanted to try street performing? Although Kayla is clearly an expert after her one street show (sarcasm), Felice Ling and Cate Flaherty are regular performers at Boston’s Faneuil Hall. You may know Quincy Market for the shopping and food. It’s also a hot spot for the best of the best street performers; it’s no… Continue reading 069-Street Performing Experts Felice Ling and Cate Flaherty2020-11-231h 35
Shezam068-Karen Maruyama on Character, Comedy, and Disingenuous MagiciansThis one’s a big one! Legendary comedian, actor, and teacher Karen Maruyama joins Kayla to talk about playing characters, being funny, and why watching magicians often is…gross. Karen, a teacher at The Groundlings and AFI, has taught specialty workshops for Disney Orlando, Disney Animation, Paramount Parks, and Universal (to name a few). She’s the director… Continue reading 068-Karen Maruyama on Character, Comedy, and Disingenuous Magicians2020-11-161h 15Shezam068-Karen Maruyama on Character, Comedy, and Disingenuous MagiciansThis one’s a big one! Legendary comedian, actor, and teacher Karen Maruyama joins Kayla to talk about playing characters, being funny, and why watching magicians often is…gross. Karen, a teacher at The Groundlings and AFI, has taught specialty workshops for Disney Orlando, Disney Animation, Paramount Parks, and Universal (to name a few). She’s the director… Continue reading 068-Karen Maruyama on Character, Comedy, and Disingenuous Magicians2020-11-161h 15
Shezam067-Suzanne the MagicianSuzanne and Kayla talk restaurant magic during COVID and post-COVID times, training horses, audience management, creating unique magic, and fooling Penn & Teller (which only Suzanne did…Kayla did not fool them…DUH!). Audiences all over the country have been falling in love with Suzanne since 1985. She resides in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and can be see… Continue reading 067-Suzanne the Magician2020-11-091h 32Shezam067-Suzanne the MagicianSuzanne and Kayla talk restaurant magic during COVID and post-COVID times, training horses, audience management, creating unique magic, and fooling Penn & Teller (which only Suzanne did…Kayla did not fool them…DUH!). Audiences all over the country have been falling in love with Suzanne since 1985. She resides in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and can be see… Continue reading 067-Suzanne the Magician2020-11-091h 32
Shezam066-The Crossover Event of the CenturyOkay, maybe it’s not as big as we think. But, this episode is too fun to miss! The Setup (John Accardo and Chris Grace) is a podcast discussing magic and comedy and why each other’s industries are way cooler than their own. Kayla, John, and Chris chat about being funny, why certain props/mindsets in magic… Continue reading 066-The Crossover Event of the Century2020-11-021h 31Shezam066-The Crossover Event of the CenturyOkay, maybe it’s not as big as we think. But, this episode is too fun to miss! The Setup (John Accardo and Chris Grace) is a podcast discussing magic and comedy and why each other’s industries are way cooler than their own. Kayla, John, and Chris chat about being funny, why certain props/mindsets in magic… Continue reading 066-The Crossover Event of the Century2020-11-021h 31
ShezamSpecial Episode: JibrizyTrigger Warning: sexual assault, anti-LGBTQ+ slurs With the purpose of having a face-to-face conversation, Kayla chats with Jibrizy about the effect, “Cake”, comments made online, and more. An important note: with the exception of taking out some talk at the start and a few “um”s, “uh”s, and pauses in the first half of the episode,… Continue reading Special Episode: Jibrizy2020-10-1653 minShezamSpecial Episode: JibrizyTrigger Warning: sexual assault, anti-LGBTQ+ slurs With the purpose of having a face-to-face conversation, Kayla chats with Jibrizy about the effect, “Cake”, comments made online, and more. An important note: with the exception of taking out some talk at the start and a few “um”s, “uh”s, and pauses in the first half of the episode,… Continue reading Special Episode: Jibrizy2020-10-1653 min
Shezam063-Lyn Dillies on Your Vote is MagicIn this episode, Lyn Dillies discusses her career, her new project “Your Vote is Magic”, and being a woman in the illusions world. Kayla also shares some thoughts on the new effect “Cake” by Jibrizy, released by Abstract Effects. Lyn Dillies has earned a place in magic history for her unique illusions with elephants. She… Continue reading 063-Lyn Dillies on Your Vote is Magic2020-10-121h 29Shezam063-Lyn Dillies on Your Vote is MagicIn this episode, Lyn Dillies discusses her career, her new project “Your Vote is Magic”, and being a woman in the illusions world. Kayla also shares some thoughts on the new effect “Cake” by Jibrizy, released by Abstract Effects. Lyn Dillies has earned a place in magic history for her unique illusions with elephants. She… Continue reading 063-Lyn Dillies on Your Vote is Magic2020-10-121h 29
Shezam062-Sherard Robbins on the Core Components to Social JusticeSeason 3 has begun! There’s no better way to kick things off than with Sherard Robbins! In this episode, Sherard Robbins, creator of Visceral Change, talks with Kayla about the core components to social justice and what we can all do to help our communities and our society to be a more diverse and accepting… Continue reading 062-Sherard Robbins on the Core Components to Social Justice2020-10-051h 27Shezam062-Sherard Robbins on the Core Components to Social JusticeSeason 3 has begun! There’s no better way to kick things off than with Sherard Robbins! In this episode, Sherard Robbins, creator of Visceral Change, talks with Kayla about the core components to social justice and what we can all do to help our communities and our society to be a more diverse and accepting… Continue reading 062-Sherard Robbins on the Core Components to Social Justice2020-10-051h 27
Shezam061-You Thought We Were Done!As a PS to closing out Season 2, here’s the audio from the Shezam Pod Live Lecture with the IBM back in March. Carisa and Kayla have a fun chat, play some games, and take some questions. Warning: information may be out of date, but this was too fun not to share. See you in… Continue reading 061-You Thought We Were Done!2020-07-0648 minShezam061-You Thought We Were Done!As a PS to closing out Season 2, here’s the audio from the Shezam Pod Live Lecture with the IBM back in March. Carisa and Kayla have a fun chat, play some games, and take some questions. Warning: information may be out of date, but this was too fun not to share. See you in… Continue reading 061-You Thought We Were Done!2020-07-0648 min
Shezam060-Jen Adams, Part 2: Quitting Magic and the Lounge at the End of the UniverseJen Adams is BACK (because she never left!) to close out her conversation with Kayla about why she quit magic and the amazing things she’s doing now in Boise. Jen Adams's Website Lounge at the End of the Universe Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Leaving magic 0:00:16 Moving to Boise 0:04:40 Country music DJ 0:11:07… Continue reading 060-Jen Adams, Part 2: Quitting Magic and the Lounge at the End of the Universe2020-06-2942 minShezam060-Jen Adams, Part 2: Quitting Magic and the Lounge at the End of the UniverseJen Adams is BACK (because she never left!) to close out her conversation with Kayla about why she quit magic and the amazing things she’s doing now in Boise. Jen Adams's Website Lounge at the End of the Universe Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Leaving magic 0:00:16 Moving to Boise 0:04:40 Country music DJ 0:11:07… Continue reading 060-Jen Adams, Part 2: Quitting Magic and the Lounge at the End of the Universe2020-06-2942 min
Shezam059-Jen Adams on CelebracadabraTrigger Warning-sexual assault, rape, body image. Jen Adams joins Kayla for a discussion about her vast career, from being the child of a magician, to working with the beginning of The Mystery School, to working on (and being let go from) Celebracadabra. Jen Adams's Website Lounge at the End of the Universe Intro / Shezam… Continue reading 059-Jen Adams on Celebracadabra2020-06-2251 minShezam059-Jen Adams on CelebracadabraTrigger Warning-sexual assault, rape, body image. Jen Adams joins Kayla for a discussion about her vast career, from being the child of a magician, to working with the beginning of The Mystery School, to working on (and being let go from) Celebracadabra. Jen Adams's Website Lounge at the End of the Universe Intro / Shezam… Continue reading 059-Jen Adams on Celebracadabra2020-06-2251 min
Shezam058 – Sonia Benito on movement in magicBorn in Spain, based in London, Sonia talks with Kayla about her background as a dancer and how incorporating it has affected her magic and attracted the interest of advertisers. Sonia’s Instagram: @soniabenitoSonia recommends: www.nowness.com Here are a few links of Sonia’s work, her video for Nike, and an amazing video dedicated to women in… Continue reading 058 – Sonia Benito on movement in magic2020-06-151h 01Shezam058 – Sonia Benito on movement in magicBorn in Spain, based in London, Sonia talks with Kayla about her background as a dancer and how incorporating it has affected her magic and attracted the interest of advertisers. Sonia’s Instagram: @soniabenitoSonia recommends: www.nowness.com Here are a few links of Sonia’s work, her video for Nike, and an amazing video dedicated to women in… Continue reading 058 – Sonia Benito on movement in magic2020-06-151h 01
Shezam057 – Hierarchy of NeedsCarisa & Kayla talk about what they are doing with their quarantine and recommend some great things for you. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:36 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 0:04:51 Physiological needs: food 0:07:15 Physiological needs: water 0:15:21 Physiological needs: rest 0:22:39 Safety needs 0:28:34 Exercise 0:34:36 Belongness and love needs 0:37:17 Games… Continue reading 057 – Hierarchy of Needs2020-06-011h 00Shezam057 – Hierarchy of NeedsCarisa & Kayla talk about what they are doing with their quarantine and recommend some great things for you. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:36 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 0:04:51 Physiological needs: food 0:07:15 Physiological needs: water 0:15:21 Physiological needs: rest 0:22:39 Safety needs 0:28:34 Exercise 0:34:36 Belongness and love needs 0:37:17 Games… Continue reading 057 – Hierarchy of Needs2020-06-011h 00
Shezam056 – Juliana Chen!!The unbelievable Juliana Chen tells Kayla and Carisa what’s what about basically everything. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching Up 0:00:27 Goal: recover lost Las Vegas history of women 0:02:32 Juliana’s history 0:02:59 Career highlights 0:06:06 Always looking to help younger generations 0:09:45 Do you feel that it made a difference? 0:14:13 How Kayla met… Continue reading 056 – Juliana Chen!!2020-05-2558 minShezam056 – Juliana Chen!!The unbelievable Juliana Chen tells Kayla and Carisa what’s what about basically everything. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching Up 0:00:27 Goal: recover lost Las Vegas history of women 0:02:32 Juliana’s history 0:02:59 Career highlights 0:06:06 Always looking to help younger generations 0:09:45 Do you feel that it made a difference? 0:14:13 How Kayla met… Continue reading 056 – Juliana Chen!!2020-05-2558 min
Shezam052 – How to do a lecture with Marc DeSouzaKayla sits down with Marc to get some great insight on conventions and lecturing. Shezam theme / Meeting Marc 0:00:00 MAES Convention 0:09:39 Marc’s memory 0:16:06 Representing women in talent booking 0:18:35 How to create a lecture 0:29:29 What makes a good lecture 0:31:53 Mentorship 0:37:33 Lightning Round 0:42:30 Shezam theme / SAM funding 0:51:482020-04-0752 minShezam052 – How to do a lecture with Marc DeSouzaKayla sits down with Marc to get some great insight on conventions and lecturing. Shezam theme / Meeting Marc 0:00:00 MAES Convention 0:09:39 Marc’s memory 0:16:06 Representing women in talent booking 0:18:35 How to create a lecture 0:29:29 What makes a good lecture 0:31:53 Mentorship 0:37:33 Lightning Round 0:42:30 Shezam theme / SAM funding 0:51:482020-04-0752 min
Shezam050 – Corona’s 13 Steps to IsolationKayla and Carisa discuss the current global situation, and how to stay motivated durring all this chaos. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:33 Coronavirus effects on entertainment industry 0:07:28 The bigger picture 0:13:32 Goal setting 0:18:33 How to spend your quarantine 0:25:11 Password: Quarantine Edition 0:28:18 Non-magic projects 0:32:58 Encouraging those who are… Continue reading 050 – Corona’s 13 Steps to Isolation2020-03-2542 minShezam050 – Corona’s 13 Steps to IsolationKayla and Carisa discuss the current global situation, and how to stay motivated durring all this chaos. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:33 Coronavirus effects on entertainment industry 0:07:28 The bigger picture 0:13:32 Goal setting 0:18:33 How to spend your quarantine 0:25:11 Password: Quarantine Edition 0:28:18 Non-magic projects 0:32:58 Encouraging those who are… Continue reading 050 – Corona’s 13 Steps to Isolation2020-03-2542 min
Shezam049 – Cat Galesky about the women behind magicKayla sits down with Cat Galesky to share her experiences as a woman who works in support of the magic community. Cat Galesky Shezam theme / Meeting Cat 0:00:00 Cat Galesky Being a knowledgable volunteer 0:09:41 Cat Galesky A magic lecture for everybody 0:22:07 Cat Galesky Abraca-BLAB-ra 0:28:03 Cat Galesky Enjoyable activities at conventions 0:37:08… Continue reading 049 – Cat Galesky about the women behind magic2020-03-1353 minShezam049 – Cat Galesky about the women behind magicKayla sits down with Cat Galesky to share her experiences as a woman who works in support of the magic community. Cat Galesky Shezam theme / Meeting Cat 0:00:00 Cat Galesky Being a knowledgable volunteer 0:09:41 Cat Galesky A magic lecture for everybody 0:22:07 Cat Galesky Abraca-BLAB-ra 0:28:03 Cat Galesky Enjoyable activities at conventions 0:37:08… Continue reading 049 – Cat Galesky about the women behind magic2020-03-1353 min
Shezam048 – SAM Convention RecapKayla tells Carisa all about the SAM convention and they discuss the representation of women and overall diversity. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching Up 0:00:34 SAM Convention 0:04:42 Stars of Tomorrow 0:08:12 Dealers room 0:11:17 Converations about diversity 0:12:40 Mac King Roast 0:16:49 Ding Yang’s performance 0:22:34 Problematic commentary 0:26:20 Credit where credit’s due… Continue reading 048 – SAM Convention Recap2020-02-1859 minShezam048 – SAM Convention RecapKayla tells Carisa all about the SAM convention and they discuss the representation of women and overall diversity. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching Up 0:00:34 SAM Convention 0:04:42 Stars of Tomorrow 0:08:12 Dealers room 0:11:17 Converations about diversity 0:12:40 Mac King Roast 0:16:49 Ding Yang’s performance 0:22:34 Problematic commentary 0:26:20 Credit where credit’s due… Continue reading 048 – SAM Convention Recap2020-02-1859 min
Shezam044 – Kayla and Carisa catch upAfter a few one on one interviews, Kayla and Carisa get together to catch up with each other and you. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:39 Performing at San Quentin 0:02:56 Shezam interviews Shezam 0:14:12 Show developments in Chicago 0:16:30 Strongest and most improved aspects of your act 0:21:46 Preventing burnout 0:25:44 Homebase… Continue reading 044 – Kayla and Carisa catch up2019-12-161h 04Shezam044 – Kayla and Carisa catch upAfter a few one on one interviews, Kayla and Carisa get together to catch up with each other and you. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:39 Performing at San Quentin 0:02:56 Shezam interviews Shezam 0:14:12 Show developments in Chicago 0:16:30 Strongest and most improved aspects of your act 0:21:46 Preventing burnout 0:25:44 Homebase… Continue reading 044 – Kayla and Carisa catch up2019-12-161h 04
Shezam040 -Erik Tait on Publishing MagicKayla and Carisa sit down with the wonderful Erik Tait to chat about his experience creating magic products and what you should know if you are thinking of publishing a magic effect of your own. Intro / Theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:39 Introducing Erik Tait 0:02:39 Working on podcasts 0:04:16 A very important question 0:07:53… Continue reading 040 -Erik Tait on Publishing Magic2019-10-1451 minShezam040 -Erik Tait on Publishing MagicKayla and Carisa sit down with the wonderful Erik Tait to chat about his experience creating magic products and what you should know if you are thinking of publishing a magic effect of your own. Intro / Theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:39 Introducing Erik Tait 0:02:39 Working on podcasts 0:04:16 A very important question 0:07:53… Continue reading 040 -Erik Tait on Publishing Magic2019-10-1451 min
Shezam039 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage (Part 2)Kayla and Carisa have the pleasure of being told how many thing they are doing wrong when it comes to make up, skin care, hair, and really everything. Renee Castiglione is a professional stylist and she is here to set us straight. Come join us and learn from our mistakes, also wash your makeup brushes!!Check… Continue reading 039 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage (Part 2)2019-09-3027 minShezam039 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage (Part 2)Kayla and Carisa have the pleasure of being told how many thing they are doing wrong when it comes to make up, skin care, hair, and really everything. Renee Castiglione is a professional stylist and she is here to set us straight. Come join us and learn from our mistakes, also wash your makeup brushes!!Check… Continue reading 039 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage (Part 2)2019-09-3027 min
Shezam038 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on StageKayla and Carisa have the pleasure of being told how many thing they are doing wrong when it comes to make up, skin care, hair, and really everything. Renee Castiglione is a professional stylist and she is here to set us straight. Come join us and learn from our mistakes, also wash your makeup brushes!!… Continue reading 038 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage2019-09-2457 minShezam038 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on StageKayla and Carisa have the pleasure of being told how many thing they are doing wrong when it comes to make up, skin care, hair, and really everything. Renee Castiglione is a professional stylist and she is here to set us straight. Come join us and learn from our mistakes, also wash your makeup brushes!!… Continue reading 038 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage2019-09-2457 min
Shezam036 – Season Two AnnouncementKayla and Carisa come back from the break to announce the much anticipated season two. They welcome amazing new editor Chris Comb and chat a little about the Peller Show they had just wrapped at the Magic Castle. What’s in this episode: What Kayla’s been doing 00:23.909Peller Theater Show … Continue reading 036 – Season Two Announcement2019-09-0921 minShezam036 – Season Two AnnouncementKayla and Carisa come back from the break to announce the much anticipated season two. They welcome amazing new editor Chris Comb and chat a little about the Peller Show they had just wrapped at the Magic Castle. What’s in this episode: What Kayla’s been doing 00:23.909Peller Theater Show … Continue reading 036 – Season Two Announcement2019-09-0921 min
Shezam035 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Mistakes with Audience VolunteersMost magicians perform routines that involve the use of audience volunteers. Considering how common this is you’d think we’d all be a little better at it, but alas, often we make mistakes. Here are five Kayla and Carisa have seen a lot lately and how to avoid them. You’re welcome! Thank you to special guest… Continue reading 035 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Mistakes with Audience Volunteers2019-08-131h 13Shezam035 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Mistakes with Audience VolunteersMost magicians perform routines that involve the use of audience volunteers. Considering how common this is you’d think we’d all be a little better at it, but alas, often we make mistakes. Here are five Kayla and Carisa have seen a lot lately and how to avoid them. You’re welcome! Thank you to special guest… Continue reading 035 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Mistakes with Audience Volunteers2019-08-131h 13
Shezam034 – Calm Down!-How to be an AllyInspired by the new Taylor Swift music video, “You Need to Calm Down“, Carisa and Kayla are extra bitchy today and can’t remember who Taylor Swift and Katy Perry are. They discuss how to be a good ally and much more. Special guest-Bowie the Dog. Guide to Allyship Link Here.2019-07-081h 02Shezam034 – Calm Down!-How to be an AllyInspired by the new Taylor Swift music video, “You Need to Calm Down“, Carisa and Kayla are extra bitchy today and can’t remember who Taylor Swift and Katy Perry are. They discuss how to be a good ally and much more. Special guest-Bowie the Dog. Guide to Allyship Link Here.2019-07-081h 02
Shezam033 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Scripting MistakesKayla and Carisa have seen a lot of magic in the last few months and the same scripting problems keep coming up again and again. We’re sharing them here on this episode to help make your show better.2019-06-1038 minShezam033 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Scripting MistakesKayla and Carisa have seen a lot of magic in the last few months and the same scripting problems keep coming up again and again. We’re sharing them here on this episode to help make your show better.2019-06-1038 min
Shezam031 – Live From San JoseAfter Kayla’s amazing lecture at IBM Ring 216 in San Jose, Carisa joins for our 3rd ever live recording of the podcast. Thank you so much to to everyone who joined us, we had an absolute blast 🙂2019-05-131h 12Shezam031 – Live From San JoseAfter Kayla’s amazing lecture at IBM Ring 216 in San Jose, Carisa joins for our 3rd ever live recording of the podcast. Thank you so much to to everyone who joined us, we had an absolute blast 🙂2019-05-131h 12
Shezam030 – French KissesWe’re back! This week Carisa and Kayla discuss a routine that’s been exploding in popularity… French Kiss Examples of the routine: Houchin Wes Barker Ekaterina2019-05-0650 minShezam030 – French KissesWe’re back! This week Carisa and Kayla discuss a routine that’s been exploding in popularity… French Kiss Examples of the routine: Houchin Wes Barker Ekaterina2019-05-0650 min
Shezam027 – Magic in the Media – Captain MarvelCarisa and Kayla saw the new Captain Marvel movie, and they have some thoughts about it!2019-03-251h 06Shezam027 – Magic in the Media – Captain MarvelCarisa and Kayla saw the new Captain Marvel movie, and they have some thoughts about it!2019-03-251h 06
Shezam026 – Clean Up Your Act – CritiqueThis week Carisa and Kayla finally release an episode on critique!2019-03-181h 01Shezam026 – Clean Up Your Act – CritiqueThis week Carisa and Kayla finally release an episode on critique!2019-03-181h 01
Shezam025 – Clean Up Your Act – Audience ParticipationThis week Carisa and Kayla dive in to some constructive criticism on audience participation techniques, and Kayla gets angry!2019-03-111h 07Shezam025 – Clean Up Your Act – Audience ParticipationThis week Carisa and Kayla dive in to some constructive criticism on audience participation techniques, and Kayla gets angry!2019-03-111h 07
Shezam023 – Something about PancakesThis week Carisa and Kayla address some recent controversy surrounding Episode 20… Lance Burton Teen Magic Seminar2019-02-251h 07Shezam023 – Something about PancakesThis week Carisa and Kayla address some recent controversy surrounding Episode 20… Lance Burton Teen Magic Seminar2019-02-251h 07
Shezam021 – Mailbag!The long awaited… The long anticipated… Mailbag Episode!Carisa and Kayla tackle the tough questions, the ones submitted by you!2019-02-111h 20Shezam021 – Mailbag!The long awaited… The long anticipated… Mailbag Episode!Carisa and Kayla tackle the tough questions, the ones submitted by you!2019-02-111h 20
Shezam020 – Interview – Lindsay BennerThis week Carisa and Kayla interview… Lindsay Benner! A beloved staple in the variety arts scene of Los Angeles, this force of entertainment can do it all! Physical comedy, juggling, hosting, acting, strait jacket escape, ventriloquism, magic and more! Lindsay’s Website Episode photo by Pixie Vision Photography2019-02-041h 28Shezam020 – Interview – Lindsay BennerThis week Carisa and Kayla interview… Lindsay Benner! A beloved staple in the variety arts scene of Los Angeles, this force of entertainment can do it all! Physical comedy, juggling, hosting, acting, strait jacket escape, ventriloquism, magic and more! Lindsay’s Website Episode photo by Pixie Vision Photography2019-02-041h 28
Shezam019 – Interview – Jinger!This week Kayla sits down with a very special guest, the one and only Jinger! Jinger’s Instagram2019-01-281h 09Shezam019 – Interview – Jinger!This week Kayla sits down with a very special guest, the one and only Jinger! Jinger’s Instagram2019-01-281h 09
Shezam018 – Exhaustisode 2: Truth in the NumbersThis week Kayla and Carisa dive into some data entry, and Kayla gets a desk!2019-01-211h 05Shezam018 – Exhaustisode 2: Truth in the NumbersThis week Kayla and Carisa dive into some data entry, and Kayla gets a desk!2019-01-211h 05
Shezam017 – Real Talk – Sexual AssaultWarning: This episode veers into some difficult topics, viewer discretion is advised. This week Carisa and Kayla tackle the difficult topic of Sexual Assault in the magic community, and discuss things we can all do to help put an end to it. Dana Lynn Photography A Man’s Guide to Not Sexually Harassing Women2019-01-141h 14Shezam017 – Real Talk – Sexual AssaultWarning: This episode veers into some difficult topics, viewer discretion is advised. This week Carisa and Kayla tackle the difficult topic of Sexual Assault in the magic community, and discuss things we can all do to help put an end to it. Dana Lynn Photography A Man’s Guide to Not Sexually Harassing Women2019-01-141h 14
Shezam016 – Live from the Internet, it’s the Shezam New Year’s Special!It’s 2019! Kayla and Carisa do an episode of Shezam… Live on Facebook! You can watch the full video on Facebook complete with some mild language and hysterics, or listen to the cleaned up audio version! Facebook Video2019-01-0749 minShezam016 – Live from the Internet, it’s the Shezam New Year’s Special!It’s 2019! Kayla and Carisa do an episode of Shezam… Live on Facebook! You can watch the full video on Facebook complete with some mild language and hysterics, or listen to the cleaned up audio version! Facebook Video2019-01-0749 min
Shezam015 – A Very Shezam Holiday SpecialHappy Holidays from Shezam! This week Carisa and Kayla talk about what it’s like to be a performer around the Holidays, and recount some of their Holiday performance memories!2018-12-241h 15Shezam015 – A Very Shezam Holiday SpecialHappy Holidays from Shezam! This week Carisa and Kayla talk about what it’s like to be a performer around the Holidays, and recount some of their Holiday performance memories!2018-12-241h 15
Shezam014 – ExhaustasodeWarning: This episode touches on some difficult topics. Forget the drunkasode, it’s the exhaustasode! Carisa and Kayla catch up, give updates on past episodes, and try to make flights on time with the help of amazing new luggage. Away Luggage2018-12-0357 minShezam014 – ExhaustasodeWarning: This episode touches on some difficult topics. Forget the drunkasode, it’s the exhaustasode! Carisa and Kayla catch up, give updates on past episodes, and try to make flights on time with the help of amazing new luggage. Away Luggage2018-12-0357 min
Shezam013 – Interview – Lili VonSchtuppWarning: This episode veers into some difficult topics. This week Carisa and Kayla interview “The foul-mouth buxom godmother of LA burlesque,” Lili VonSchtupp! Lili’s Twitter Boobdini’s Twitter Lili’s Facebook Boobdini Website Vote Lili (NSFW)2018-11-271h 20Shezam013 – Interview – Lili VonSchtuppWarning: This episode veers into some difficult topics. This week Carisa and Kayla interview “The foul-mouth buxom godmother of LA burlesque,” Lili VonSchtupp! Lili’s Twitter Boobdini’s Twitter Lili’s Facebook Boobdini Website Vote Lili (NSFW) 2018-11-271h 20
Shezam012 – Only You Can Prevent Bad Magic – Interview: Handsome JackCarisa and Kayla sit down with Magician Handsome Jack and chat about something most people take for granted, scripting! – Handsome Jack – Ask Alexander – Screenplay Formatter for Google Docs2018-11-141h 04Shezam012 – Only You Can Prevent Bad Magic – Interview: Handsome JackCarisa and Kayla sit down with Magician Handsome Jack and chat about something most people take for granted, scripting! – Handsome Jack – Ask Alexander – Screenplay Formatter for Google Docs2018-11-141h 04
Shezam011 – Why Women are TerribleThis week Kayla and Carisa tackle the difficult question of… Why are women in magic terrible? https://www.wired.com/2015/02/arent-many-women-magic-kick-guys-asses/ http://www.magicalba.com/2018-10-2954 minShezam011 – Why Women are TerribleThis week Kayla and Carisa tackle the difficult question of… Why are women in magic terrible? https://www.wired.com/2015/02/arent-many-women-magic-kick-guys-asses/ http://www.magicalba.com/2018-10-2954 min
Shezam008 – Magic in the Media – Doctor Who!The first installment of Magic in the Media, this week Carisa and Kayla explore one of their favorite shows, Doctor Who! The Doctor is a woman now, and you better believe they are here to give their thoughts! Book Recommendation: Ronnie Turns Fear into Fun Doctor Who Infographic2018-10-0953 minShezam008 – Magic in the Media – Doctor Who!The first installment of Magic in the Media, this week Carisa and Kayla explore one of their favorite shows, Doctor Who! The Doctor is a woman now, and you better believe they are here to give their thoughts! Book Recommendation: Ronnie Turns Fear into Fun Doctor Who Infographic2018-10-0953 min
Shezam006.5: Biz-Nuss Bay-SicksA continuation from episode 6 , Carisa and Kayla go over some more information on business basics. This episode will answers questions like: -How do I make the jump to becoming a pro? -How do I get the gigs rolling? -What is the lifestyle of a professional entertainer? -Where can I find more on business… Continue reading 006.5: Biz-Nuss Bay-Sicks2018-09-181h 12
Shezam006: Magic 101Can you make a living at magic? Carisa and Kayla definitely think so. This episode dives into the styles and branches of magic that you can chose from. We also introduce a new segment called, “Girl Code”, which goes over some general ideas of how women can help other women…ya know, GIRL CODE! Important notes:… Continue reading 006: Magic 1012018-09-121h 01Shezam006: Magic 101Can you make a living at magic? Carisa and Kayla definitely think so. This episode dives into the styles and branches of magic that you can chose from. We also introduce a new segment called, “Girl Code”, which goes over some general ideas of how women can help other women…ya know, GIRL CODE! Important notes:… Continue reading 006: Magic 1012018-09-121h 01
Shezam004: Max Maven (Our First Guest!)Shezam talks with their first guest, Max Maven, who knows a thing or two about diversity within the magic community. Max tells stories, drops knowledge, and gives a good burn to Kayla towards the end. Enjoy this thoughtful and information-packed episode with Max Maven. Links from the Episode: Fetaque Sanders Richiardi Celeste Evans Suzy… Continue reading 004: Max Maven (Our First Guest!)2018-08-291h 35Shezam004: Max Maven (Our First Guest!)Shezam talks with their first guest, Max Maven, who knows a thing or two about diversity within the magic community. Max tells stories, drops knowledge, and gives a good burn to Kayla towards the end. Enjoy this thoughtful and information-packed episode with Max Maven. Links from the Episode: Fetaque Sanders Richiardi Celeste Evans Suzy… Continue reading 004: Max Maven (Our First Guest!)2018-08-291h 35
Shezam002.5-Wizards on PropsThe first wizardcast is for everyone! Go to shezampod.com to get the upcoming wizard episodes. In this wizard episode, Carisa and Kayla discuss more in-depth ideas about props and costuming. They discuss strolling magic approaches and choice of material, stage set up and prop choice, and much more. Carisa and Kayla then play a game of… Continue reading 002.5-Wizards on Props2018-08-171h 12
Shezam002: Poop About PropsEpisode 2: Poop About Props Shezam: Episode 2, featuring the first appearance of the Feminist Cookie! Carisa and Kayla talk about packing for the road, their preference for not being offensively referred to as food, and the very real divide between men and women in magic when it comes to props, including figuring out which… Continue reading 002: Poop About Props2018-08-071h 16
Shezam001: It Has BegunWelcome to the pod! IT'S HERE! First episode! Get ready for a podcast that one day will (hopefully) make itself obsolete. Join Carisa and Kayla as they discuss the pod, the goals, do some magic and play some games. It's going to be a HOOT!2018-07-301h 00