Shows
UngimmickedWe did it! - Debriefing the UFC #6Connor and Gonçalo come together once again to close the Debriefing the UFC series and talk about some facts and numbers regarding the showSupport the show
2021-03-0114 minUngimmickedTo the Greatest Lengths - Debriefing the UFC #5 w/ Sanjeev VinodhSanjeev Vinodh joins his performing partner Connor McDonald to talk about how far they went to achieve the desired effect. They also debate how, when, and why it was appropriate in their view to share routines and perform each others' material. Support the show
2021-02-1318 minUngimmickedNo Comfort Zone - Debriefing the UFC #4 w/ Austin JanikAustin Janik joins Gonçalo Sousa for the 4th episode of Debriefing the UFC. The duo discusses the difficulties and challenges they faced preparing their first duo act together and how the circumstances forced them to practice at a distance to then have just 5 hours to rehearse in person.Support the show
2021-02-0617 minUngimmickedThe Magic Creation Process - Debriefing the UFC #3 w/ Kenshin AmagiThe third episode of this mini-series sees Kenshin Amagi joining Gonçalo and Connor to discuss the creation process in the first duo set of the UFC. Shin tells us how he got inspired, how he applied that inspiration, and the challenges of planning and rehearsing a live duo with 3 time zones separating him from his partner Mathew O'NeillSupport the show
2021-01-3012 minUngimmickedEmceeing from 9 time zones away! - Debriefing the UFC #2 w/ Alex MoreauxThe second episode sees Alex join Gonçalo and Connor to talk about his involvement in the show. Alex was the Emcee and coordinated all the group's magic from Paris, France, 9 time zones away from most of the crew in California!Support the show
2021-01-2314 minUngimmickedHow to Plan a Zoom Show? - Debriefing the UFC #1In the first episode of this 6-part series, Gonçalo and Connor talk about the planning of the show. Support the show
2021-01-1611 minUngimmickedSeason 1 Finale - Inside UngimmickedLike all good things, season 1 of the Ungimmicked Podcast comes to an end. The entire crew comes together to talk about how they became friends and launched this ambitious project. Support the show
2020-10-0144 minUngimmickedThe Part 2 - Sequels to Episodes PastUngimmicked takes care of unfinished business and goes back to touch on topics that were asking for further discussion. Support the show
2020-09-2453 minUngimmickedValues in MagicWhat is the relationship between the magician and the audience? What does the magician have to provide? How do truth and lies fit in with all this? Ungimmicked discusses values in magic.Support the show
2020-09-1744 minUngimmickedGoing for a StrollWhat is strolling magic? What are its strengths and limitations? Who is it for? Ungimmicked talks about its past, present, and future.Support the show
2020-09-1045 minUngimmickedIs Mentalism Magic?For many years, mentalism has always gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to its home in the magic community. Ungimmicked debates how it relates to other magic and if it is justified to give mentalism its separate category.Support the show
2020-09-0341 minUngimmickedWho Should Magic Be AboutAs magic is nowadays, is there room for magician-centric presentations? Furthermore, should there be? Ungimmicked discusses where should the spotlight be in magic presentations.Support the show
2020-08-2741 minUngimmickedMagic Books: Is More Always Better?What should the magician value more: a vast library of magic books or in-depth knowledge of already obtained magic books?Support the show
2020-08-2044 minUngimmickedInterpreting the World through MagicPeople that dedicate their lives to an art or craft or anything taint their perspective of the world. Of course everyone does, but it seems that musicians experience the world more finely through sound, and magicians through the lens of magic.Support the show
2020-08-1344 minUngimmickedWhy do Magicians Hate ThemselvesThere are so many stock lines, stereotypes, and jokes about magicians being antisocial. Making these jokes is an easy trap to fall into. Ungimmicked discusses how this impacts the art and how magicians could approach it differently.Support the show
2020-08-0645 minUngimmickedIs Magic Art? - Part 2Ungimmicked continues the discussion. Is magic an art? How does magic relate to other performing arts, and how can a magician become an artist? Support the show
2020-07-3047 minUngimmickedIs Magic Art? - Part 1Is magic an art? How does magic relate to other performing arts, and how can a magician become an artist?Support the show
2020-07-2347 minUngimmickedSteve Martin's "Badge of Honor"Most talented performers at one point in their lives has heard the phrase, “maybe performing isn't for you” or something along the lines of ending their career in entertainment. In his master class, Steve Martin, a popular actor, writer, comedian, and director, describes this negative feedback as The Badge of Honor. Why? Support the show
2020-07-1649 minUngimmickedTo Their CreditEveryone (most people anyways) would agree to say that proper crediting is necessary. Yet, disputes are quite frequent within the artistic world, and magic is far from being an exception.Support the show
2020-07-0945 minUngimmickedThe Future of Zoom MagicWith the current circumstances, magic has really stepped up to the challenge. There have been plenty of free resources available, and numerous shows have been moved to the zoom setting. is this necessarily a good thing for the art of magic? Support the show
2020-07-0247 minUngimmickedScripting Your MagicMemorizing a script is never easy, let alone writing one out. But does that make it okay to not have one at all? Support the show
2020-06-2544 minUngimmickedHow to Get InspiredWhere to draw inspiration from, what techniques to use, and how to apply them to your magic shows and presentations. Support the show
2020-06-1842 minUngimmickedMaking Your Magic More "You" How much of "you" should there be in your magic, and how do you make your existing routines more authentic? Support the show
2020-06-1146 minUngimmickedWhat Does NOT Make Good MagicWe throw the words “good” and “bad magic “ around all the time. How should we form and share our judgment of the quality of magic?Support the show
2020-05-2842 minUngimmickedThe Paradox of Performance AnxietyPerformance anxiety is the fear of exposing yourself and performing in front of an audience. The solution many entertainers have found is to go out and throw yourself into the face of the bull. This "solution" creates the infamous paradox: not being able to perform because of fear, yet the only way to terminate this fear is to perform. This is a problem not only magicians have, but people in all different types of fields have, from Public Speaking to Theater, even to just Meeting or a Presentation. Support the show
2020-05-2142 minUngimmickedThe Public Perception of MagicPeople tend to perceive magic as a trick to be figured out, but should it not be a mystery to enjoy? Ungimmicked tackles the public's perception of magic.Support the show
2020-05-1639 min