In 1994, David Copperfield hired a 26-year old kid from Indiana to take care of his warehouse in Las Vegas and support his tour. That kid was me. On my first day, I met the legendary Leo Behnke, who I got to work with for 2 years. Leo passed aw

Rantiosa

Sep 25th, 2023 22m 12s

Are you purchasing or performing your tricks for the right reasons? I'll address this regarding a few of your favorite tricks, and I have a few other rants to share also. The title gives a clue about a trick that I rant about.

Busker Sean Scott-Part Two, Wizard Wars

Jul 10th, 2023 13m 51s

The second part of my discussion with magician/busker Sean Scott, where I ask him about his experience as a contestant on the TV show Wizard Wars.

Busker Sean Scott, Part One

Jan 26th, 2023 42m 25s

Experienced Las Vegas Fremont Street busker Sean Scott joins Dean Bootcheck to talk about his path from teenage Copperfan to restaurant magician to street performer.

The Return of Magifest

Sep 21st, 2021 5m 32s

No More Grandpa Trick Guilt

Jan 2nd, 2021 6m 36s

A few COVID observations concerning restaurant magic and a frank discussion about using our grandparents in magic tricks.

Eric Henning of Washington Magic, Part Two

Jun 15th, 2020 1h 4m

Eric and I discuss Zoom shows, the inspiration you need to prosper during these turbulent times, and a couple of Eugene Burger stories.

Eric Henning of Washington Magic, Part One

May 27th, 2020 56m 2s

The Wizard of Washington Eric Henning and Dean discuss the outstanding dinner theater group known as Washington Magic, and how corona virus is actually an incredible opportunity for you to shine with your magic.

Blog Musings (redo)

May 11th, 2020 9m 24s

I talk about a Harrison Greenbaum blog post for Vanishing Inc., and some thoughts about whether a restaurant magician should approach a table to perform after the meal is finished.