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Scream Scene PodcastEpisode 327 - Everything That You WantWhat happens when you mix psychiatry, addiction metaphors, surrealism and electronic music? The first Canadian horror movie and full length 3D fiction film, THE MASK (1961)! The film comes from director Julian Roffman and stars Paul Stevens and Claudette Nevins. Hear about the origins of Canadian film, LSD usage in psychiatry, and more!
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The Fabulous 413October 11, 2024: 2 bands, 200 films It's Friday, so we’ll have a lot of music, as is our wantBut we’ll also be celebrating the Bay State on screen. Made in Massachusetts is a carefully crafted amalgamation of over 200 movies that were shot in the commonwealth from 1922-2022. We speak with one half of the editorial team behind the massive endeavor Adam Roffman, as well as Berkshire Film and Media Collective’s Diane Pearlman about the movies from the century that made the cut, and what continues to appeal to studios about bringing their productions to our part of new England. The...2024-10-1250 min
All2ReelToo - A Pop Culture PodcastTHE SHOW (1996) - PILOT ERROR REVIEWIn this episode we take a look at the pilot for the short-lived sitcom, The Show (1996). A white writer joins the staff of a black televison series. Sam Seder ... Tom DelaneyChris Spencer... Trent Vance T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh... Denise EverettShaun Baker... Devon GriffinMystro Clark... Wilson Lee Eliza Coyle... Allison Delaney Reginald Ballard... Big ChewyKeith Amos ... Receptionist Mark Christopher Lawrence ... Chris Paul Giamatti ... Jeffrey RoffmanIf y...2022-11-1143 min
The Talk Magic Podcast With Craig PettyPaul Roffman | Legend Of The UK Magic Scene Talks Magic, Acting, Comedy, Podcasts | Talk Magic Podcast With Craig Petty #156An exceptional performer, Paul spends his time travelling between the UK, USA and other far off destinations, showcasing his magic and mind-reading skills at some of the world's most prestigious events.
A multi-skilled entertainer, he combines a career in acting and voice-overs with an active magic schedule. Paul has a wealth of experience that makes him the ideal entertainer.In this interview Paul talks about his career in great detail. From starting off to achieving the success he has no stone is left unturned.2022-04-053h 38
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastStephen King's Greatest and Scariest Book CoversLooking for Later? The three-hour book review is currently streaming exclusively at The Barrens (Patreon). Rest assured, the review will eventually make its way into the regular feed. To bide the time, we've unlocked a Patreon-exclusive episode from last summer.In this Sweet Treat episode, Losers Michael Roffman, Rachel Reeves, and Jenn Adams are joined by author Jason Pellegrini and Suntup Editions founder Paul Suntup. Together, they discuss the iconic artwork that has helped mythologize King's entire catalogue.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon2021-03-121h 36
The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 25. Billy Kidd discusses magic, showmanship and creating her theatrical magic experience.Billy Kidd knew she wanted to become an actor by the age of 5. Every day after school she trained extensively in ballet, jazz and tap dance as well as Piano, Saxophone and voice lessons to help further her acting career. By age 11 she was getting paid to play. She was a working actor in theatre, film and tv for many years. In addition she also educated people worldwide about a lost instrument called the Nose-Flute. Billy proceeded to train, teach and perform with her group the Slappyfeatherwhistle Nose-Flute Ensemble to critical acclaim in theatres, radio and tv. When she...2021-01-031h 54The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 24. David Penn, magician & consultant, explores his ideas on magic, the past & the future.Britain’s Got Talent's David Penn is a seven times national award-winning magician and illusionist, whose amazing style of magic will be sure to enhance your next important event. The entertainment options that David offers include close up tech magic, after dinner cabaret and illusion shows. His large scale illusion show won him the title of ‘British Magic Champion’ and also secured him a place in Britain’s Got Talent's live final stages. As a close-up magician, David has also been awarded the title of the 'Magic Circle Close Up Magician Of The Year’ and the Intern...2020-12-272h 07The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 23. R Paul Wilson talks magic, directing, writing and presenting. Influences and inspirations.R Paul Wilson is a writer, director, producer, actor, expert on the art of deception and a world- renowned magician. His show “The Real Hustle” ran for eleven seasons on the BBC and was sold to over fifty countries.
As writer and presenter, Paul has pulled more scams on real people than anyone in history in his mission to inform and protect the public. In “The Takedown” (Tru TV), he formed a team of experts to cheat businesses and casinos using high-tech and old-school techniques before revealing their methods and explaining how to “protect the house” and for his two...2020-12-202h 45The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 22. Steve Valentine - Actor, magician, writer, teacher, producer. A true renaissance man.MAGICONTHEGO.COMBorn in Scotland, raised near London, Steve has been performing since age 5. That was the year he started THEATRE and DANCE training and took a passionate, lifelong interest in MAGIC. His first job was playing the child Prince in ‘THE KING AND I’. From those humble beginnings, Steve has appeared in over: 250 HOURS OF TELEVISION, A DOZEN MOVIES, COUNTLESS COMMERCIALS, TWO MULTI AWARD WINNING VIDEO GAMES, and starred in FOUR TV SERIES: CROSSING JORDAN for NBC, as Criminologist ‘Nigel Townsend’ , NIKKI for the WB, as choreographer ‘Martine’. I’M IN THE BAND for Disney, as 80‘...2020-12-132h 08
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastFrank Darabont's The Green MileIt's movie night at Georgia Pines and the Losers are invited. Together, they grab a seat and watch a matinee presentation of Frank Darabont's 1999 Oscar-nominated epic The Green Mile starring the one and only Thomas Hanks.Join Losers Michael Roffman, Aiysha Gatson, Dan Pfleegor, and Randall Colburn as they discuss Darabont's love for King, the differences from page to screen, and why Hanks makes Paul Edgecomb an all-too-easy protagonist. They'll also discuss the brilliant castings of Sam Rockwell and Doug Hutchison, the '90s Planet Hollywood-era, how the Mile brought King back to the Oscars, and Hollywood's problematic relationship...2020-12-112h 05The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEp. 21 Joshua Jay, The theories of magic and performance. From authenticity to narrative and back again.Joshua has performed on stages in over 100 countries. His first residency in New York was the show, Six impossible things. Joshua was awarded the top prize at the World Magic Seminar and has fooled Penn and Teller on their hit show, Fool Us. He holds a Guinness World Record in card magic. He has performed magic on numerous television shows, most recently Good Morning America and The Today Show.
Joshua Jay is the author of MAGIC: The Complete Course, The Amazing Book of Cards, and, for children, Big Magic for Little Hands .
He has designed illusions for stage and screen...2020-12-0600 minThe magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 20. Marvin Berglas, magician, businessman and entrepreneur discusses the journey to creating a successful business.Marvin Berglas is an award winning magician and entrepreneur.
He is the founder and creator of Marvin’s Magic who’s tricks and sets can be found in top stores in over 60 countries worldwide. These include Hamleys and Harrods in London and FAO Schwarz in New York.
Marvin received the Outstanding Contribution to Magic award from the British Magical Society in 2014/15.
He was awarded the coveted Outstanding Contribution Award in the British Toy and Hobby Industry in 2015/16.
Marvin is a member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star – their top accolade.
His Marvin...2020-11-2900 min
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastThe Green Mile Pt. 2The Losers are still roaming around the halls of Georgia Pines. They've had their eggs, they've eaten their toast, and they're still listening to Paul Edgecombe as he tells his story over a warm glass of orange juice. The end is near, though. Join Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Michael Roffman as they reach the last pages of Stephen King's 1996 serialized novel, The Green Mile. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the book, they discuss its blemishes, its beauties, and its bones. They also discuss the loose connections to King's other works (there is one...2020-11-271h 39The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 19. Rob Zabrecky talks about stagecraft and his journey from musician to magician, creating character and being an actor.Rob Zabrecky
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The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastThe Green Mile Pt. 1The Losers have left Maine for the balmy confines of Georgia Pines. It's here they listen to a curious old man by the name of Paul Edgecombe. There's no telling how old he is, but those weathered eyes of his speak to multiple lifetimes. Join Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Michael Roffman as they begin their coverage of Stephen King's 1996 serialized novel, The Green Mile. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the book, they discuss its themes of atonement, King's controversial use of the Magical Negro trope, and whether or not Paul is a jerk. S...2020-11-202h 35
The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 18. Douglas Hodge talks Theatre, TV and film. Working with Harold Pinter to La cage aux Folles.Douglas Hodge is a Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle award winning actor, composer, director and writer. Recent films include Alfred in Joker, Gemini man The Report and Red Sparrow. Recent TV includes The Great, Black Mirror, Lost In Space, Catastrophe and Penny Dreadful. Tony and Olivier awards on Broadway and the West End for La Cage Aux Folles and originated the role of Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Drury Lane in London's West End. Ten years working as an actor and director with Harold Pinter. Major Shakespearean and classical roles at the...2020-11-1500 minThe magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 17. Craig Robert Young actor and co founder of Brits in LA discusses all things creative.British Actor, Craig Robert Young recently played Declan in Michael Bay's "The Last Ship" - Ian on NCIS with roles on both Hawaii 5.0 and NCIS: Los Angeles, Rose Macgowan's boyfriend Dave, in "Charmed" and Alfred Hoffman on Fox's "Fringe."
Nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Drama at LA Theatre Awards 2015 for his portrayal of Nicky Lancaster in Noel Coward's The Vortex, and previously named best actor at the LA Scene and stage awards for the same production.
He was born in Nottingham, England and started acting at the age of 10, His first professional job was the role of Mark...2020-11-0800 minThe magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 16. Linara Washington- her new show Casting The Net and being a working actress in HollLinara graduated from the prestigious University of Chicago and worked at a number of Chicago’s most acclaimed theaters including The Steppenwolf, Lookingglass, Northlight, and the Tony Award winning Victory Gardens. A supporting role as Keisha, the cute and sassy receptionist in ”Barbershop 2” motivated her move to Los Angeles where she immediately landed recurring roles on ”American Dreams” and ”E.R.” Linara has since guest starred on hit shows including ”Grey’s Anatomy,” ”Private Practice,” ”Madame Secretary,” ”NCIS,” ”Station 19,” ”Code Black,” ”CSI,” ”The Defenders,” ”Touch,” ”Ghost Whisperer,” and many others. Feature film credits include ”Stranger Than Fiction,” and ”Killing Them Softly” where she played opposite James Gandolfini and Brad Pi...2020-11-0100 minThe magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 15. Dave Venghaus talks about being a 1st Assistant director and working with Oliver Stone, Stephen Spielberg and Jon Favreau to name a few.David H. Venghaus, Jr.
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David Venghaus has worked in the film and television industry for over 30 years, beginning his career as a Set Production Assistant on NBC’s THE COSBY SHOW and then working his way up to Assistant Director and Associate Producer on such films as FORREST GUMP, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, DEAD MAN’S CHEST, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, AT WORLD’S END, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and most recently on HORSE SOLDIERS, THE DARK TOWER, THE JUNGLE BOOK, ZOOLANDER 2, MOTHER’S DAY, THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, Disney’s THE LION KING and J...2020-10-2500 minThe magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 14. Max Somerset talks magic, the universe and the meaning of life and plays a little piano.Maximilian Somerset The Magician, Musician and Unusualist.
Award winning TV magician Maximilian Somerset is one of the few privileged to be an Honorary Inner Member of the Prestigious Magic Circle, London. He has performed for Celebrities; Royalty; Barristers and Road Sweepers alike. As the Duke of Beaufort’s Magician Cousin who was later adopted by a milkman, Maximilian can relate to most people.
Max has had his own prime time TV show on BBC 1; performed three sell out stage shows at the Magic Circle and has twice played the Organ at the Royal Albert Hall. However, you may al...2020-10-1800 minThe magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 13. Nicholas Hoult talks to me about acting, magic, film making and raisin bran.Nicholas Hoult discusses the acting process and finding a character. Films from The Favourite to Mad Max to his latest TV part as the Czar of Russia in The Great. We go in depth into the process and look at the creative journey.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themagicofpodcast/support2020-10-1100 minThe magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 12. Tim Bran, music producer has worked with the best in the business. And he's a magician.Tim Bran is a mixer, producer and writer based in London UK. As one-half of production duo MyRiot alongside Roy Kerr, Tim produced London Grammar’s 2013 debut album “If You Wait” which achieved both huge sales and widespread critical acclaim . The duo repeated that same success after co-producing numerous tracks on London Grammar‘s number one selling album “Truth Is A Beautiful Thing”. Never shy of the the charts MyRiot also produced 10 tracks for the Birdy album “Beautiful Lies”. The album shot to number three in the UK album charts and hit the itunes top 10 in no less than 25 countries. Tim has also co...2020-10-0400 minThe magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 11. Ali Cook discussed comedy, magic acting and film making.Ali is magician, comedian and actor who was nominated for a British Comedy Award for Dirty Tricks on Channel 4 and has appeared in 30 feature films, including the BAFTA nominated Kajaki. Ali is currently starring in How to Fake a War with Katherine Parkinson. His short film The Cunning Man was long listed for a BAFTA and has so far won 21 awards. Instagram handle: @ali_cook Twitter handle: @ali_cook Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alicookofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicook01 Cards to Mouth magic trick: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCilyssD8AX/ How to Fake a War trailer...2020-09-271h 54The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 10. Katherine Mills magician and mind reader.Described as ‘The modern face of 21st Century magic’ by stage magazine. Katherine has stared in three series' of a hit Bafta winning CBBC show, ‘Help My Supply Teacher is Magic’(BBC1) and she made television history as the first female magician to be given her own primetime TV series. Her show, Katherine Mills: Mind Games aired on Watch and worldwide from 2014 to 2016. Since then Katherine has featured on ‘Now You See it’ (BBC1), ‘Next Great Magician’ on ITV, ‘Trickheads’ on Comedy Central and ‘Every Trick on BBC1 Scotland which is due to air November 2020. Unanimously voted into the magic circle and later awarded A...2020-09-201h 34The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 9. Magnus Fiennes, composer, musician & producer discusses music, art, creativity & culture.Follow on twitter. https://twitter.com/magnusfiennes?s=21 Magnus Fiennes is a Los Angeles based multi-disciplinary composer, music producer and creator of transmedia art and entertainment. Magnus is an inveterate composer, having written over 240 hours of music for film, television, theatre and games. His TV work includes multiple seasons of hit shows such as Hustle, Murphy’s Law, The Last Enemy, Freefonix, and Death In Paradise (one of the BBC’s most successful dramas) as well as ambitious productions such as Hooten & The Lady, Curfew, and Five Days, for which his contribution was winner of Best Music at Reims International Music A...2020-09-132h 01The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 8. James Carrington. Music, addiction & creativity. The Magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanJames’s bio.
I am a bit of a jack of a few trades! At present, my Facebook status, I believe, reads Music teacher, Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Producer of Original Songs for kids, Music App developer and Lyft driver. I literally am bouncing between all of them and am close to launching my website which will have a page dedicated to each part of my working life.
In my singer/songwriter career as James Carrington there are over 100 covers of my song “ache” on YouTube, 350,000 plays of it on Spotify and over 3 million views of songs I have written and perfor...2020-09-061h 46The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 7. Jez Rose talks to me about magic, presenting, broadcasting and bees!You can follow Jez at these links
https://www.jezrose.co.uk
https://twitter.com/ThatJezRose?s=21
https://instagram.com/thatjezrose?igshid=1vwwtnsbw2tzi Thanks to Ryan Lutz for editing, clips and curbing the panic.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themagicofpodcast/support2020-08-301h 51The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 6. Darren Darnborough weaudition.com & acting . Entrepreneurship and taking chances..Darren Darnborough is a British-born Actor working in Hollywood. His TV & Film work includes hit US shows MacGyver, Magnum PI, 2 Broke Girls & True Blood, and he plays a lead role in upcoming film Abruptio alongside Oscar-winner Jordan Peele.
Darren is also the Co-Founder and CEO of WeAudition.com - a revolutionary new video-chat community for auditions, rehearsals, self tapes & advice.
www.weaudition.com
http://www.imdb.me/darrendarnborough
@weaudition on all social platforms. Thanks to Ryan Lutz for editing, clips and curbing the panic.
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Mark Bowden is an author on body language and human behavior. Bowden’s nonverbal techniques for influence and persuasion have been described in th...2020-08-161h 54The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 4. Talking to Darryl Rose, magician & broadcaster about magic, TV and his adventures.In this episode of The magic of... podcast with Paul Roffman, I talk to Darryl Rose, magician and broadcaster. He is an Emmy award winning Editor from the Summer Olympics, Athens 2004 and Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. We discuss the business of being a working magician and the doors that have opened up being an international performer and broadcaster. Also we look at what opportunities lie in the future and how to move forward positively during this crazy time. www.darrylrose.com Thanks to Ryan Lutz for editing, clips and curbing the panic.
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This episode...2020-08-091h 42The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 3. Lee Warren talks magic, business & his book, The busy person’s guide to great presenting.Episode 3. Lee Warren discusses how he works with businesses, his experience in the magic world and his book, The busy person’s guide to great presenting.
https://leewarrenspeaker.com Thanks to Ryan Lutz for editing, clips and curbing the panic.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themagicofpodcast/support2020-08-021h 22The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 2. I talk to TV and film director Andrew P Jones. The Magic of...Podcast with Paul Roffman.Episode 2
I talk to Andrew P Jones, who started in the special effects field, his training ground was working on movies like “Hook,” "Batman," and “Groundhog Day,” as well as television series such as “Married… with Children,” “In Living Color," and "Muppet's Tonight.” In the late 90's he launched his producing, writing, and directing career with the internationally syndicated series, “Field Trip” and has since worked on a variety of pilots, TV series, docuseries, and movies that have been seen on BET, FOX, Syfy, ESPN, Discovery, Playboy TV, and more. In addition to being an Emmy nominated editor, Andrew is a prolific writer, dir...2020-07-271h 16The magic of...podcast with Paul RoffmanEpisode 1. I talk to composer Patric Caird who writes music for film and Tv. Magic of ...Podcast.Composing music for film an television. Patric Caird discusses how he got into music, coming to Los Angeles from Canada and his career so far. Lawrence Welk Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0H00YJ52oU
John Coltrane - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZPROgFYT1s
Powder Blues “Doing It Right” 1991 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzmFXw0yFaM
International Rocketship - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7AC678CC3A3F9E4A
Bambi Meets Godzilla - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R-rbzcEM8A
Somthin' Else - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K...2020-07-201h 47
B-Movie CastBMC370-The Mask 1961The greatest thrill since you saw the first picture move!
This week at The B-Movie Clubhouse the gang will be talking a Canadian Horror, Thriller shot in 3D from 1961 called The Mask. The film was directed by Julian Roffman and stars Paul Stevens and Claudette Nevins.
A young archaeologist believes he is cursed by a mask that causes him to have weird nightmares and possibly to murder. Before committing suicide, he mails the mask to his psychiatrist, Dr. Barnes, who is soon plunged into the nightmare world of the mask.2016-03-272h 15