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ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably MissedEpisode 237 - February 19, 1918Today's episode is a bit unique. The date I chose is February 19, 1918, but the event actually lasted for many months, and the exact day it began can't quite be pinpointed. This episode is about the devastating Spanish flu--a pandemic that affected millions around the world. Although many were focused on their health, it wasn't the only thing making headlines. What else was being reported at that time?SOURCES“341 F. A. Band Notes.” Trench and Camp (Fort Riley, Kansas), March 23, 1918. “Advertisement: Hlil’s Bromide Cascara Quinine.” Burlington Daily News (Burlington, Vermont), January 30, 1919. www.newspapers.com. Benji...2025-07-0747 min

Of Sleights and MenChris Wojtowich (Woj Magic) - 60+ Million Views Vanishing Lazer Discs, The Secrets Behind the Viral SensationStep into the wild world of Woj Magic — where virality meets authenticity. Join us as we sit down with Chris Wojtowich, the mastermind behind the viral CD vanishes that are everywhere on TikTok. From hilarious off-the-cuff content to deeply personal stories, Chris shares the highs, lows, and realities of balancing magic and everyday life. In this episode, we unpack his journey: from his roots to the rise of Woj Magic, and what it really takes to capture lightning in a bottle — over and over again. Whether you're a fan, a creator, or just curious how virality works, this...2025-07-0142 min

Of Sleights and MenJosh Burch - An Inside Look at Penguin Magic and the Best Magician in UtahJosh Burch's magic has been seen on Netflix, The CW, and CBS. He is a world-class close-up magician and illusion designer. By many accounts, he is the BEST magician in Utah! He can be seen all across the country entertaining celebrities and VIP's at private parties and corporate events. In 2025, Josh was nominated as Creator of the Year by the world's biggest magic production company. Josh is a world-renowned magic creator. He has consulted for Magic Series for Criss Angel, Red Bull, and Masters of Illusion. Past clients include St. Regis Hotels, Ferrari, and Marriott. J...2025-06-251h 18

Of Sleights and MenMaria Schwieter – The Nurse Magician Empowering Children with WonderMaria Schwieter grew up on a mission in Bolivia, where she discovered her love for magic and began performing at a young age. Now a full-time nurse, she’s spent her life blending healing and wonder—using magic not only to entertain, but to empower children across Bolivia. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey of service, performance, and how she continues to bring joy and inspiration to those who need it most. 2025-06-1955 min

Of Sleights and MenMagic Alon - The Best Free Community in Magic?Alon is part of the team behind one of the fastest-growing and best magic communities in the art. He's an incredibly passionate guy who built his community from nothing, but has now attracted the attention of Geraint Clarke, Murphy's Magic, Craig Petty and more! Genuinely, you will enjoy listening to this just to hear how much this guy loves magic. Join the community here: https://nas.io/magic-alon-society/feed/bqiu 2025-06-0438 min

Of Sleights and MenMagic Q&A (Sleight of Hand, Learning Mentalism and More!)In this episode, we go over a bunch of community-submitted questions. Such as how to learn sleight of hand with bad motor control, the best resources for learning mentalism, and much more! Here are links to a few of the projects mentioned... Check out 'iRis' here: https://thedailymagician.com/iris Check out 'Trace' here: https://thedailymagician.com/trace Go to https://thedailymagician.com for the rest! 2025-05-2832 min

Of Sleights and MenRating the best A.C.A.A.N.s (And coming up with new methods!)Check out Trek here: https://thedailymagician.com/trek-acaan Check out Skyscraper 2.0 here: https://thedailymagician.com/the-skys... Get 24 magic books for free here: https://www.thedailymagician.com/books 2025-05-2132 min

Of Sleights and MenDaniel Prado - Sleight of Hand Artist, Musician, Performer and More!Born in Brazil in 1979, Daniel is a multi-talented artist who utilizes his creativity to enhance his magic in a unique way. His background as a musician and visual artist makes his magic a complete experience. Daniel has been working as a creator for ten years, developing original techniques and effects for magicians worldwide. Some of these have been used by recognized magicians on the North American TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 2025-05-011h 00

Of Sleights and MenAlessandro Parabiaghi (Alex Magic) - How to Make Street Magic Your LivingAlessandro Parabiaghi is one of Italy’s most talented and influential magicians on social media, with over 580,000 YouTube subscribers and 120,000 Instagram followers. His journey began in 2011 with his YouTube channel, where he amazed strangers with incredible Street Magic performances. Over the years, he has taken his magic to television, starring in Gulp Magic, Street of Magic, and reaching the finals of Tu Si Que Vales in 2021. 2025-04-2549 min

Of Sleights and MenPatrick Kun - The First Magic Shows in Thailand and the Best FISM EverIf you're interested in entering the FISM competition, time will be up VERY soon, so please enter here: https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic/ Patrick has consulted with several major magicians such as David Copperfield, Cyril Takayama & David Blaine. Patrick has been performing magic professionally since 2015. He’s also released many incredible projects, such as inflation, modern Z wallet, mag switch, and more. Patrick has also worked with companies as big as Coca-Cola to promote their brand using magic. Plus, he’s a FISM judge this year! 2025-04-241h 01

Of Sleights and MenChris Rawlins - A True Underground MagicianIn this podcast, we talk with Chris Rawlins, a mentalist who you really can only properly get to know through this podcast. He's not on social media, and he doesn't even want you to find his site. We really enjoyed this one, and we think you will too! Listen now! 2025-04-161h 13

Of Sleights and MenWhat is the Best Every Day Carry in Magic?In this podcast, we discuss what we think is the best EDC in magic! 2025-04-0926 min

Of Sleights and MenAvi Yap - "I moved to Japan with nothing, now I work for Cyril Takayama"Avi Yap shares one of the craziest and most inspiring stories we've ever heard in magic. Genuinely, his personal journey is one of a kind. From magic saving his life after a horrendous injury to how he randomly bumped into Cyril in a bar to the mind behind some of the most visual, original, and knuckle-busting sleights in magic - this episode is not to be missed. 2025-04-0259 min

Of Sleights and MenChristopher Barker - How to Change Your Community With MagicChristopher learned his first card trick in college after meeting a magician in Edinburgh, Scotland. Soon after, he bought his first magic book and started practicing and performing at a pizza parlor. Now, Christopher is a high school Spanish teacher with 10+ years of classroom and coaching experience. He has a genuine passion for magic and performance that he loves to share with others! In this episode, we discuss how he's changing his local community with magic, teaching children's classes, and so much more. Check out his site here: https://barkermagic.com/index.php 2025-03-2647 min

Of Sleights and MenJigar Solanki - The Best Mentalist in India?Jigar is without a doubt one of the most talented mentalists in India. And very recently, his social media has been EXPLODING! We were delighted to welcome him onto our podcast. 2025-03-1030 min

Of Sleights and MenGiacomo Bigliardi - Journalist, Rising Star and Incredible CreatorGiacomo Bigliardi burst onto the magic scene in recent times with his incredible style of card magic. We first met him at Blackpool 2024 and were delighted to finally get him on the podcast. This podcast features questions such as: What magic is like in Italy? How to grow your personal magic brand. How to create original magic. And so much more... Listen now! 2025-02-2653 min

Of Sleights and MenMagician Zenia - India's Leading Female MagicianIntroducing Zenia, India’s leading female magician, and a true global sensation! She's a world-renowned celebrity magician, winner of several national and & international awards. She has enchanted audiences in more than 10 countries, Zenia’s awe-inspiring performances have earned her the prestigious Merlin Award, often hailed as the "Oscars of Magic." Her spellbinding shows have captivated elite corporate giants like BMW, BPCL, and HUL, as well as some of Bollywood's biggest stars, including the Ambanis, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Aamir Khan, and legends like Hema Malini and Dharmendra. 2025-02-0550 min

Of Sleights and MenWhy Every Magician Should Perform A Book TestIn this podcast, we go over our top 5 favorite book tests and describe our experiences performing our completely original method for a book test on the streets in Manchester! 2024-10-0134 min

Of Sleights and MenGeraint Clarke - Real Talk with Ellusionist CEOIn our podcast we talked about: What it takes to perform street magic day in day out? What actually happened with the ‘back to black’ controversy? What are your favorite projects you’ve released at your time at Ellusionist? Where do you see the magic industry going in the next 5 years? Who are the creators you’re most excited about right now? What makes truly great magic that sells? Much more! 2024-09-171h 36

Of Sleights and MenHow are these IMPOSSIBLE tricks done? Reacting to your answers...We asked the collective genius of our list for potential methods to achieve the following trick: You can have any card freely chosen, lost in the deck, and then… Drop the deck and let gravity cut to their card. Don’t even touch the deck, simply place it on the table and blow to their card. Pretend you’re Tiger Woods and with one clean stroke putt to their card. With a run up that makes you look like Ronaldo cleanly kick to their card. Place the deck in...2024-07-2533 min

Of Sleights and MenThe Greatest Plots in MagicIn this podcast we discuss... Our favorite plots and our audience’s favorite plots—are they the same? Our top 5 plots in card magic The most underrated plot in magic The magic we actually enjoy after 10+ years in the industry MUCH MORE! 2024-07-0235 min

Of Sleights and MenJeff Kowalk - How to make your magic timelessJeff Kowalk is many things - from the stage presence ‘Psychic CPA’ who puts on incredible shows for corporate events, to the CFO of Vanishing Inc. to a beloved magic YouTuber ‘Erudite Magic’ there’s not much about magic from business to performing Jeff doesn’t have a hand in. In this podcast, he talks us through everything from why he quit his job to pursue a career in magic to the top 3 magic books he'd take to a desert island. Get more from him here: https://www.youtube.com/@EruditeMagic 2024-06-281h 17

Of Sleights and MenRory Adams - 9 Trends Every Magician Should Know AboutWe believe Rory Adams is one of the most insightful people in the magic industry. In this podcast, we wanted to give you the experience of talking to a lifelong magic consultant and entrepreneur. We asked him quickfire questions such as: Where do you see the future of magic going? What magic company are you keeping tabs on? What's the craziest/best story you've ever researched? If you want to hear more from Rory - go here: https://www.oneahead.com/ 2024-06-251h 01

Of Sleights and MenJoel Dickinson - Prolific Creator, Lifelong PerformerIn the podcast, we discussed: - Joel’s creative process that lets him put out hit after hit (honestly, this answer was NOT what we expected) - Joel’s transition from performer to creator (and why he’s making the switch) - The crazy world of magic piracy and Joel’s efforts to combat it - A story about pottery that reveals the best way to create great magic - The ‘red flags’ that tell you a trick isn’t going to work in the real world - The ethics o...2024-06-141h 04

Of Sleights and MenWe Performed Street Magic With Ellusionist and it Was...In this episode, we share anecdotes and takeaways from our recent trip performing magic on the busy streets of London while filming with the incredible team over at Ellusionist. Check out Ellusionist latest releases here: https://ellusionist.com/ Sign up for our email list here: www.thedailymagician.com/books 2024-04-0943 min

Of Sleights and MenValentin Danneville - How He STOLE Blackpool...Valentin Danneville is an incredible French magician who STOLE the show at Blackpool with his incredible sound manipulation feats. His magic truly has to be seen to be believed and we're delighted to welcome him onto the podcast. You can check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valentin_dann/?hl=en-gb 2024-03-1844 min

Of Sleights and MenOur Top 5 Favorite Sleights! (We did not agree...)In this episode, we discuss our top 5 favorite sleights! We discussed 'The Silk Switch' in this episode which you can pick up here: https://thedailymagician.com/the-silk-switch 2024-03-121h 06

Of Sleights and MenBlackpool Magic Convention 2024 RECAPOur recap of Blackpool Magic Convention 2024! This podcast features everything from the biggest foolers to professional tips for dealers. Check out our latest release we announced in this podcast here: https://thedailymagician.thrivecart.com/the-kaleidoscope-project/ 2024-02-2741 min

Of Sleights and MenTobias Dostal - Where Art and Magic MeetTobias Dostal is one of the world's most unique magicians. He combines modern art and magic in a way we've never seen done anywhere else. In this podcast, we quiz him on everything from his 'special bag' to where he believes art and magic meet. 2023-10-2648 min

Of Sleights and MenMarkobi - How To Become The World Champion of MagicSome key parts of this podcast include... Markobi’s story of preparing for and winning FISM The magicians who have most inspired Markobi How to practice ‘boring’ moves in a very fun way 2023-10-1848 min

Of Sleights and MenScott Wells - The Magic Podfather: 796 Episodes and Counting...In this podcast, you'll learn... Skills Scott learned in the high-stakes world of negotiating and advertising that have helped his magic career How he’s built out one of the biggest podcasts in magic and lessons he’s learned along the way Some of Scott’s most memorable discussions and guests Check out his podcast here: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/ 2023-10-171h 12

Of Sleights and MenMagical Katrina pt.1 - From Kids Shows to Penn and TellerKatrina Kroetch has professionally performed her unique blend of playful and whimsical magic worldwide in over 18 different countries such as France, Germany, Africa, India, Mexico, and even America (wow). She has been a cast member of the international touring show Champions of Magic and a performer on numerous network television shows including Masters of Illusion and Penn and Teller: Fool Us. She’s volunteered and been an advocate for Magicians Without Borders and the nonprofit Emergency Circus. Magical Katrina is a leading mind in magic and has lectured for the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of Ame...2023-08-1146 min

Of Sleights and MenBao Magic - Creator, Performer, InnovatorMeet Bao Hoang, the magician who's been amazing audiences for over 16 years! With his fast-growing community on social media, Bao has become a content creation sensation, with over 21k followers on Instagram, 170k on TikTok, and 150k on YouTube. Brands like Subaru, McDonald's, and Gillette have even noticed and teamed up with him for exciting projects. And YouTube Canada even named him a "Creator on the Rise"! 2023-08-1051 min

Of Sleights and MenLuke Oseland - What All Magicians Can Learn From ComedyLuke’s fast-paced thinking and unique approach to magic have landed him jobs writing for top magicians around the globe such as Dynamo, Julius Dein, and Joel M. His creations and magic have been viewed almost 1 billion times, cross-platform. Now, Luke performs his mix of magic and comedy on stage, in cabaret, at comedy clubs, and in nightclubs. 2023-08-0848 min

Of Sleights and MenA Legendary Coin Magician’s Fresh Take on Card Magic! - Deep Dives with Danny Goldsmith #3In this episode, we explore a variety of topics, including... Why most card magicians fall into the trap of ignoring ‘real motivation’ How his coin moves inspired much of his original takes on card magic! How asking the question ‘how would a spectator do this’ is the key to performing and creating incredibly powerful card magic. Check out the Carousel Pass here: https://www.dannygoldsmithmagic.com/carousel-dm To check out Danny's work, go here: https://www.dannygoldsmithmagic.com/downloads 2023-05-1847 min

Of Sleights and MenBiz from BBM - Life Long Creator and Sleight of Hand MasterIn this podcast… Why posting on Instagram every day is one of the modern day miracle paths to true sleight of hand mastery! The crazy literal ‘rock and roll’ story behind the creation of the famous Karnival decks. Why self working card tricks aren’t as ‘lame’ as most magicians think they are (and don’t always have to involve math) Biz’s crazy story about how he ended up working full time for his favorite magic shop! Check out BBM here: https://bigblindmedia.com/ 2023-04-2144 min

Of Sleights and MenWhy every magician should perform the ’Which Hand’ routineIn this podcast, we went over everything we love about this routine, along with a lot more, including… Why we decided to learn every ‘which hand’ routine we could find in 7 days The greatest ‘which hand’ performances we’ve witnessed (ft. Derren Brown) Why the which hand routine is ‘disproportionately powerful’ (we go deep into magic theory and Jacob gets flustered) How to create magic content like Mr. Beast (minus the island) A simple rule for busy magicians that can 10x how often you perform A controversial definition of ‘magic’ and our reaction to it Why being a magician IS cool (an...2023-03-2152 min

Of Sleights and MenThe Card Mechanic - YouTuber, Cardist and Playing Cards Creator!The Card Mechanic is a YouTuber, Cardist, and Card Creator. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on all social media platforms and regularly creates incredibly high-quality content! In this podcast, we talk about a varied range of topics from the influence of coding on magic, to what it really takes to produce cards, or the true grind behind trying to grow in social media. Check out his cards Canis Lupus here: https://cardmechanic.shop/playingcards/p/canis-lupus-alpha-edition Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@CardMechanic/videos 2023-01-291h 24

Of Sleights and MenDustin Marks - He Beat the Casinos and NEVER Got CaughtDustin Marks is, without question, one of the most successful blackjack cheaters in history. Possessing an uncanny ability to remain calm under pressure and the talent to perform undetectable sleight of hand under fire, he was employed as a blackjack dealer by several well-known casinos in Las Vegas during the 1980s. While under the watchful eye of casino surveillance systems and pit bosses, he beat the casinos and WAS NEVER CAUGHT! Check out his site here: https://www.dustinmarks.com/ 2023-01-171h 12

Of Sleights and MenDan from Mind Blown Magic Illusions - YouTuber, TikTok Star and Master Teacher!Ever wondered what it takes to grow an audience on YouTube or TikTok? Well, this guy did it in just a few years just to prove to his son he could get the 100k subscriber plaque. Dan is a fantastic teacher, inspirational father, and really knows what it takes to grow a following from nothing. Listen now! Check out his website here: https://mindblownmagic.com/ 2022-12-2247 min

Of Sleights and MenOur most method EXPLICIT podcast ever ft. Steven Bridges and Danny GoldsmithIn this podcast, we all brought either a routine, move, or effect to the table and dissected them in front of one another. We got deep into the method behind each of them and jammed back on forth on possible uses and how they can be improved. If you enjoyed it, you'll love our membership where you can watch the video version: https://thedailymagician.thrivecart.com/magic-mastery-w/ 2022-10-281h 13

Of Sleights and MenZee J. Yan - Underground Magic Legend, Entrepreneur and HILARIOUS!Zee J. Yan has been a friend for years - he's an incredible underground magician and courageous magic entrepreneur! To get free magic from him, and check out his website go here: https://www.zeejyan.com/free-magic 2022-09-0645 min

Of Sleights and MenHow I changed Coin Magic - Deep Dives with Danny Goldsmith #2In this episode, Danny Goldsmith explores all of the projects that he's created up until this point. He explains the process behind them, why they were so successful, and how to tap into your own creativity. To get free magic from Danny go here: https://www.dannygoldsmithmagic.com/freebies 2022-08-2556 min

Of Sleights and MenSteven Faulkner - Business Coach, Professional Performer and YouTuberIn this episode, we sat down with Steven Faulkner to discuss a wide range of topics. From business coaching to how to keep working out at the gym. Steven has a HUGE amount of experience in magic and is constantly surrounded by the best products and people in the industry. Check out his stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/c/RealMagicReview https://www.onlinemagic.co/ 2022-07-0245 min

Of Sleights and MenIs magic fun or art? - Deep Dives with Danny GoldsmithIn this unique episode of the podcast, we dive into the question "Is Magic Fun or Art" with Danny Goldsmith. We also discussed many other topics, ranging from the rise of independent producers to overcoming trauma attached to magic. We hope you enjoy! Visit Danny's site here: https://www.dannygoldsmithmagic.com/ 2022-06-241h 12

Of Sleights and MenJeki Yoo - Quick Change Artist, Close Up Magician and World Record HolderJeki Yoo is really someone who can do anything and everything. From breaking the world record for the number of quick changes performed in 30 seconds, to performing stunning close-up coin magic - this man can really do it all! Check out his Kickstarter project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jekiyoo/oh-my-jeki-yoo-playing-cards 2022-04-2955 min

Of Sleights and MenRick Holcombe - Coin Magician, Artist and FatherToday I was joined by none other than Rick Holcombe - we discussed a variety of things, from Rick's most recent project to the invaluable lessons Rick has learned as a stay-at-home father. Rick is a prolific creator and hugely revered in the coin magic world. (he also has a really cool voice...) Check out more of his work here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0szk53WtMtw&ab_channel=RickHolcombe%7CCoinMagic 2022-04-1442 min

Of Sleights and MenRory Adams - Writer, Producer and InnovatorRory Adams was one of the funniest guests we've ever had on the podcast! He's intelligent, innovative, and working on some of the most interesting projects in the magic world (and out of it.) If you want to see more from him, head here: https://www.oneahead.club/ 2022-02-161h 12

Of Sleights and MenWOJ Magic - How to get 21+ MILLION views on TikTokIn this episode, we interview Chris Wojtowich/WOJ Magic about how he blew up on TikTok with his revolutionary Laserdisc magic. This was a really fun podcast, and an incredible insight into the digital world of magic we often overlook! If you'd like to get your hands on more from Chris, you can head over to this link: https://thedailymagician.com/woj-magic 2021-12-2354 min

Of Sleights and MenPigCake - Youtuber, Creator and ComedianIf you've been around in magic as long as we have, you've probably heard of PigCake at some point. He's infamous for his satirical take on magic, and provocative videos that have often had the magic community 'up in arms.' Personally, we find him to be a MASSIVE breath of fresh air when you've got a little too deep into magic and massively loved having him on our podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, check out PigCake's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PigCakee 2021-10-211h 37

Of Sleights and MenDan Ulin - Genii Columnist, Mentor, and Magic Castle Board MemberDan Ulin is one of our favorite magicians... ...as you might know, everything we do at The Daily Magician is about helping magicians think differently, and when it comes to said task, there's no one who does it better than Dan. Dan Ulin has decades of experience in magic and is connected to some of the greatest magicians on earth. We loved this podcast, and hope you will too! 2021-10-132h 04

Of Sleights and MenRyan Plunkett - Modern Magic, Classic StyleIf you haven’t heard about him, here are a few things you should know: Ryan Plunkett is a Chicago-based magician who has been performing for the past two decades. Ryan is a founding ensemble member as well as a regular performer of the Chicago Magic Lounge. Ryan has published three books on the art of magic and is a regular performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Pretty much, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, Ryan Plunkett performs professional magic. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to be a profess...2021-09-1149 min

Of Sleights and MenJohn Gaspard - A Very Magical Author Indeed...John Gaspard is the author of the Eli Marks mystery series which features a magician as the protagonist. While John is by no means a professional magician, I think it's safe to safe he's OBSESSED with magic by way of an occupational hazard. This was an amazing podcast, as we love both magic and literature--and John combines the two perfectly. Check out his books and podcast here: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ 2021-08-241h 01

Of Sleights and MenKen Dyne - Exceptional Mentalist and Expert MarketerKen Dyne is a British mentalist who’s been performing for over 17 years. And just ONE of his claims to fame is he has one of the most bought Penguin Magic lectures—ever. Ken also has a client list that includes people like Yahoo, Proctor, and Gamble, and his book Bairn was named Best Mentalism Product of 2014. To learn more about him go here: https://shop.mentalunderground.com/ 2021-08-0659 min

Of Sleights and MenMatt Baker - Math Whiz and Magic MastermindMatt Baker is a Professor of Mathematics and Associate Dean at Georgia Tech College of Sciences. He has won awards for his use of magic in the classroom and was voted greater Atlanta area magician of the year. He's very inventive and his ideas have been published in many major publications such as Genii. He is also the author of the incredibly successful magic book: The Buena Vista Shuffle Club. You can check out his website here: https://www.mattbakermagic.com/ 2021-07-301h 13

Of Sleights and MenAndrew Frost (@SleightlyObsessed) - Original, Generous and Just Way Too Good at Card Magic!Andrew Frost (@sleightlyobsessed) is a card magician who specializes in sleight of hand. We've known him for a while and become good friends and were beyond excited to welcome him onto our podcast. He has experience creating original products, consulting for some of the biggest names in magic AND knows what it takes to run a quality membership. To support him directly, head here to his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleightlyobsessed 2021-07-241h 09

Of Sleights and MenChristian Grace - Creator, Visionary and the Perfect English GentlemanChristian Grace is a London-based magician who made a quick rise to magic fame for his two best-selling effects 'Pluck' and 'Level One.' But that's not all he's done, and like everything almost else, his story is far more deep and interesting than the overnight success it might appear to be on the offset. We loved talking to Christian! The man is a creator, visionary, and on top of all that - A Perfect Gent. To check out his membership, go here: https://gumroad.com/a/531698803/EgKyq 2021-07-1452 min

Of Sleights and MenJeff Copeland - Make Beautiful MagicJeff Copeland was on a mission to find the perfect copper coin to match the size and feel of a US Morgan silver dollar. When he couldn’t find it, he made it. And that was the beginning of Copeland Coins. In this episode of the podcast, we talk to the founder of the stunning coin company - Copeland Coins. Jeff Copeland is a friend, creator, and knows what it takes to be a professional magician. In this episode we had a fantastic discussion, touching on topics as niche as christian magic and as b...2021-07-0654 min

Of Sleights and MenJonathan Levit - Actor, Magician and InnovatorJonathan Levit is an incredible American magician, actor, television host, and theatrical producer, and also the creator of the amazing magic app: The Stranger. He also took time out of the very morning he was moving house to speak with us, which we appreciate greatly. To check out more of his products/learn more about the man himself you can head here: http://www.jonathanlevit.com/ or here https://thestrangerapp.com/ 2021-06-0947 min

Of Sleights and MenNicholas Lawrence - King of Visual MagicFrom Buffalo, New York, Nicholas has been obsessed with magic for his entire life. He specializes in creating visual card, coin & organic close-up magic and has published his amazing magic with pretty much every magic company in the business. He lives to inspire performers around the world, to try new things, and add hyper-visual moments to their repertoires *DISCLAIMER* The audio was a bit messy on this one, we did our best with the edit but you'll still notice it in parts. 2021-06-0358 min

Of Sleights and MenJoel Dickinson - A Real WorkerJoel Dickinson is an award-winning magician with 20+ years of professional performing experience. In this podcast, he shares his wealth of experience and lets us in on the journey of his latest endeavor the magic store - 'Real Workers.' To check it out go here: https://www.realworkers.co.uk/ 2021-05-2740 min

Of Sleights and MenJamy Ian Swiss - The Honest LiarJamy has performed worldwide — from Caesar's Palace on the Las Vegas Strip to Hollywood's Magic Castle to the Ginza District of downtown Tokyo. He’s made numerous television appearances including CBS 48 Hours, PBS Nova, CNN, and repeat appearances on The Today Show and The Late, Late Show. The author of five books and contributor to countless others, he also writes and produces for television, including for Penn & Teller, and the Neil Gaiman series, American Gods. Check out his site here: https://jamyianswiss.com/ 2021-04-222h 16

Of Sleights and MenJason Ladanye - The James Bond of MagicJason Ladanye is a professional, award-winning sleight-of-hand entertainer who has performed card magic all around the world for the last twenty years. Jason exposes the underground world of cheating at cards and how to beat Las Vegas if you have the skills. He has spent a lifetime mastering this skill set and is considered by many to be the best sleight of hand magician in the world. To check out more of his work, head here: https://cardmagicbyjason.com/ 2021-04-1957 min

Of Sleights and MenHarapan Ong - Physicist, Innovator and Sleight of Hand KingSingapore's Harapan Ong has caused an online sensation with his technical abilities. Videos began to circulate some years ago from a pair of hands doing extraordinary things. His style is natural, unassuming, and soft. But Aces appear, selections transpose, and magical things just seem to happen in Harapan's hands. Recently we had the pleasure of talking to him on our podcast, he was open, kind, and impressively candid. If you enjoyed listening to him and want more head over here: https://www.harapanmagic.com/shop 2021-03-271h 15

Of Sleights and MenPit Hartling - Hilarious, Ingenious and Impressively HumblePit Hartling is one of Germany’s most requested magic entertainers. His appearances have brought him to more than fifty countries on five continents… ...and he’s also the author of the incredible book ‘In Order To Amaze.’ (one of the best magic books ever written) Check out his books here: https://pithartling.com/shop/ 2021-03-1957 min

Of Sleights and MenDenis Behr - Magic Scholar and Sleight of Hand MasterDenis is an expert sleight-of-hand artist, memorized deck master, and hilarious performer. He’s also the creator and curator of the ‘conjuring archive’ website—THE largest research project in magic. On this website, you’ll find indexes, references, and contents of over 2000 magic books. This website was started in 2004, and Denis has been diligently reading and making notes on all kinds of obscure magic books ever since. That’s nearly 20 YEARS of hard work. Denis doesn’t get paid to do this—he does it out of his love for the art—but there...2021-02-2652 min

Of Sleights and MenJonah Babins - The Secrets To Achieving Success In Magic (And Life)Jonah Babins is the host of the podcast ‘Discourse in Magic’, co-founder of the Toronto Magic Company, and professional magician. Over the last 4 years, he’s interviewed some of the world’s best magicians—from Juan Tamariz to Derren Brown. In this episode… We talk about the real ‘secret’ behind getting in touch with the world’s best magicians, the best way to increase your chances of success as a magician, and Jonah’s upcoming virtual magic convention. If you’re interested in Unconventional Fun, go here to get your tickets: https://unconventio 2021-02-191h 53

Of Sleights and MenMichael Vincent - One of the Most Inspiring Stories in MagicInternationally renowned magician Michael Vincent has been named Best Close-Up Magician three times by the UK’s Magic Circle, 3 times in three consecutive decades; 1983, 1991, and 2003, and was awarded the title of International Magician of the Year in 1993. He truly is one of the 'best' and when you hear how he got to be that way, we promise you'll be blown away. Michael is kind, inspiring and genuine. We can honestly say that he's one of our magic idols. This was an emotional episode, and we learnt a lot, so we hope you...2021-02-161h 33

Of Sleights and MenJohn Guastaferro - Magic, Philanthropy and Connecting People to the ExtraordinaryJohn Guastaferro is a name every magician should be aware of he possesses an incredible array of talents from Spanish guitar to a deep and developed knowledge of the non-profit world. In this episode we discuss: Why you should learn Spanish Guitar (everyone could do with better finger dexterity in magic) The incredible similarities between philanthropy and magic (and why John Guastaferro sees them as one of the same) The power of the 'one degree' principle and why it applies to pretty much everything in life. John Guastaferro's book 'en route'. And much, much more. 2021-02-0650 min

Of Sleights and MenEvan Porter- SEO Master and Magic EnthusiastEvan Porter is a SEO expert, who ranks in google for a living, and thankfully for the majority of our readers, he’s also a HUGE magic fan. In this episode we discuss: What makes a good magic website (and why there are so few good ones out there) What SEO work and magic have in common (and how to harness the powers of both worlds) The AIDA formula that ANY good magician knows intuitively (but copywriters are forced to learn) How Evan Porter became financially independent simply by writing a few blog posts (and learning how to...2021-02-0439 min

Of Sleights and MenAdrian Lacroix- The King of Virtual MagicAdrian Lacroix recently burst onto the worldwide magic scene with his incredible virtual magic (used by magicians Penn and Teller and the like!) And just a few days ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming him on the 'Of Sleights and Men' podcast where we discussed: How Adrian went from watching David Copperfield perform on TV as a kid, to performing for Copperfield’s children. Why Adrian Lacroix is ALWAYS confident during performances (he wasn’t even stressed to perform for the Argentinian President!) How being a self-confessed ‘lazy-bone’ has led Adrian Lacroix to incredible heights of success. ...2021-01-261h 04

Of Sleights and MenMorgan and West: Magicians, Time-Travelers & All Round Spiffing ChapsVery recently we had the pleasure of meeting the only time travelers we know... They happened to be English and turned out to be, much to our own pleasure, all around spiffing chaps! In this podcast with the great Morgan and West we discuss: - Why Morgan and West prefer to perform children’s shows (and would ONLY perform for children if they could) - Why Morgan and West hate to perform close up magic (and almost NEVER do it) - How Terry Pratchett books inspired their current stage persona (Benji was dy...2021-01-141h 06

Of Sleights and MenDavid Regal - When Brilliant Creativity Meets Hilarious ComedyDavid Regal is behind magic seen by millions across the globe. He has written for, and designed effects for stage performers who perform internationally, in Vegas showrooms, and on Broadway stages. His television writing credits range from kid shows (Rugrats) to sitcoms (Everybody Loves Raymond) He truly is a huge name in the magic world— and today he became our latest podcast guest. In this episode we discuss: The key to producing great TV shows (and how to harness that power in your magic performances) The BIG do’s and don'ts of magic s...2021-01-041h 21

Of Sleights and MenSteven Bridges - London Street Magic SecretsIn this episode, Benji got to talk to one of his all-time heroes and overall amazing magician - Steven Bridges. Recording this was a whole lot of fun for all of us! We hope you feel that you're hanging out in a pub with three British lads who love chatting about magic, rather than sitting, or working out, or even sleeping while listening to this podcast. In this podcast we discuss: The secret to a good street performance (and the secret to a bad one) Why Steven is haunted by 'lemon failures' (and how th...2020-12-221h 21

Of Sleights and MenRoberto Giobbi - Card Magic's Most Distinguished AuthorRecently we were honored to welcome a legend of the magic world onto our podcast - the one and only Roberto Giobbi. During this episode, we talked on a variety of subjects, from card college to the power of linguistics. Here's what you can expect: How Roberto Giobbi went from selling floppy disks to a world-class magician What made Roberto Giobbi 'take the leap' to become a professional magician (and the 'big shot' job he gave up to do so) Giobbi's tips on performing for all types of audiences- from children to magic castle gu...2020-12-211h 22

Of Sleights and MenAlice Paihlès and The Science of Psychological MagicIn this episode, we were honoured to welcome our first female guest a Miss. Alice Paihlès. She's made a name for herself in the magic world with her analysis of the direct connections between magic and the science of psychology. In this episode, we discuss her upcoming book, semi-viral ted talk and: How much of Derren Brown's magic is true 'mentalism' (it was far more than we expected) The BEST force in magic (I guarantee it will surprise you) How to avoid being tricked (the answer made us laugh out loud) And finally... why all...2020-12-171h 03

Of Sleights and MenAndi Gladwin — 23 Years In The Making...In this episode of the podcast, we sat down with the one and only Andi Gladwin. We started out by asking Andi about his brand new book—The Boy Who Cried Magic. This book has been, by our estimation, 23 years in the making—and includes Andi’s most exquisite material. In fact, it’s in such high demand—Vanishing Inc have started buying copies from OTHER magic companies just to fulfill their orders. With that in mind, hit the link below to secure your copy while you still can... https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-books/th...2020-12-101h 49

Of Sleights and MenMoritz Mueller - the Mozart of Magic?Mortiz Mueller is arguably the ‘Mozart of magic’—he’s a German phenom who burst onto the scene at a young age and has studied under some of the world’s best in his craft. In this podcast, we ask Moritz where it all began, and discuss everything from the famous European magic scene to the ethics of when to release a magic product. Take a listen... 2020-11-281h 18

Of Sleights and MenZoom Magic - Our Unmuted OpinionAlright, I know this is late, but... ...have you noticed that Zoom magic is, kinda, a thing now? Maybe you love it. Maybe you hate it. Either way, here’s something I think you’ll find interesting: If you Google ‘Zoom magic tricks’, depending on where you are in the world, our site will be either the No.1 result or one of the top ten. Over the last four months, my analytics software tells me over 14,800 magicians have seen that link, and over 1,800 have clicked on it. So the i...2020-11-2423 min

Of Sleights and MenDr. Michael Rubinstein - Insights From a Living LegendDavid Williamson calls him “One of the best coin handlers I’ve ever seen.” Ken Krenzel called him “A Highly Innovative Coin Worker” And arguably the greatest magician of all time, Dai Vernon, called him “A Superb Artist!” Who is he? His name is Dr. Michael Rubinstein, and he’s one of the most legendary names in modern magic. We recently sat down and chatted with Dr. Rubinstein about his life in magic, his new book (that many magicians have nicknamed ‘the modern Bobo’), and how to create truly powerful magic. ...2020-11-1850 min

Of Sleights and MenDanny Goldsmith - The World's Best Coin MagicianWe're delighted to present one of our all-time favorite magicians- Danny Goldsmith. We believe Danny is unparalleled in his control and power over the art which is coin magic, which is why we couldn't wait to have him on the show. In this episode we explore: What magic and meditation have in common (HINT it's not what you expect) The power of Eastern culture (and why you have to start implementing its secrets in your performances) Danny's beautiful 'magic origin story' (it blew us away) The secret to any great coin routine (and no it's not read...2020-11-021h 37

Of Sleights and MenCoin Magic vs Card MagicIn this episode, Jacob and I took on the age-old debate between card and coin magic. Enjoy! 2020-10-3138 min

Of Sleights and MenDeep Work SecretsWelcome to the Podcast, in this episode we go over: How Benji learned French in two weeks (He used this method ‘on’ me, and I was floored) A Computer Science professor’s secret to (at least) double your productivity (this method was used by everyone from Carl Jung to JK Rowling, and it works like gangbusters for magicians) What ‘shallow’ practice is. How to complete card magician Aaron Fisher’s Pathways training program in 2 days. 2020-10-2631 min

Of Sleights and MenSkyscraper Secrets Revealed...Jacob and I finally had time to sit down and chat on ye olde ‘Of Sleights of Men’ podcast... In this episode, we discuss: * A ‘behind the scenes’ look at what it took to create the Skyscraper Method * The no.1 most satisfying part of releasing a magic product * Why the hardest part of the creative process is often the stuff you don’t think about (illustrated by a few crazy stories…) * Why Dani DaOrtiz doesn’t have any mirrors in his house * Why the key to being creative is to...2020-10-1425 min

Of Sleights and MenLosing Tennis Matches Made Me A Better MagicianIn this episode, I talk about why you should always seek out magicians that are better than you. Also discussed: How getting ‘smoked’ in tennis matches is a perfect metaphor for magicians who hate getting fooled. The one thing all the best magicians in the world have in common (and how you can join them.) How passive-aggressive Instagram magicians are sabotaging themselves. Why I love Jason Ladanye (no, it’s not his hair.) The USA trip that changed my magic (and transformed me from an arrogant kid to a pe...2020-10-0220 min

Of Sleights and MenWhy 'New Product Junkies' Are Good For Magic(NOTE: the audio gets a little fuzzy about halfway through, but then it sorts itself out. So don't worry...it's us, not you.) In this episode, I talk about why ‘new product junkies’ are good for magic. Also discussed: Why some of the world’s best magicians are flat out wrong about the value of ‘new releases’ (they totally missed the mark on this) Why buying magic is like browsing Netflix on the weekend Why telling people to ‘read the classics’ can be a huge mistake (but at the same time, the b...2020-09-2323 min

Of Sleights and MenBirthday Special: The Most Underrated Magic Channel On YouTube?In this special ‘birthday’ episode, Jacob and I reflect on our magic journey so far… Highlights include: The No.1 most criminally underrated magic channel on YouTube (that I guarantee will fool the socks off you) How being ‘lazy’ helped me unlock some of magic’s best secrets (this won't work for everyone, granted, but it certainly did for me) What you should never do when using a marked deck. The one thing you should do every day to be successful in magic (and life.) The long-distance running secret that...2020-09-181h 05

Of Sleights and MenThe Problem With TriumphIn this episode, I talk about the big problem I have with Triumph... Also discussed: Why Triumph is one of the greatest routines in magic (this might sound odd given I have a huge problem with it, but hear me out and you’ll understand why both are the case.) The strange similarity between Triumph and Frodo Baggins. Why Dani DaOrtiz’ ‘Open Triumph’ is the greatest version ever...or not, I don’t care (if you get it...you get it.) A tip by Darwin Ortiz that shapes the way I view...2020-09-1521 min

Of Sleights and MenDavid Blaine Made Us Harass Grandmas?Welcome to the very first episode of 'Of Sleights and Men!' In this episode, Jacob and I decided to introduce ourselves by getting deep into some of our magic ‘horror stories’, including… The ‘EXTRA bold’ bold book test that I insisted on performing (despite screwing up nearly every time) Why Jacob used to harass grandmas (no excuse for this one, all we can do is apologize) The weird ‘T Rex’ pose that scuppered my ‘which hand’ routine Our ‘unethical’ performance that went a little bit TOO well How I ruined my repu...2020-09-1256 min