The final installment of the podcast continues with the back-and-forth between myself and Eric Evans. Then, I lay out the case for the greatest Magician who ever lived. Support Eric Evans 'Magic in Poland' The Secret Gate: Unlock the Path to

Episode 150 - Mastery (Part 2)

May 11th, 2022 7m 37s

In Part 2 of the grand finale episode of the podcast, I shine the spotlight on a friend and mentor. Eric Evans is raising money to travel overseas this summer to perform for Ukrainian refugees in Poland (to help see the link below). Then I rea

Episode 150 - Mastery (Part 1)

May 1st, 2022 7m 37s

This is Part 1 (of 3) of the final episode of the podcast.

Episode 149 - The School of Wonder Windup

Nov 25th, 2021 7m 37s

This episode concludes the series of podcasts focusing on the work and wisdom of magician Tommy Wonder. You're not still doing tricks...are you?Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hallLicense: http

Episode 148 - If You Don't Have It, You Don't Miss It

Nov 25th, 2021 7m 37s

This episode focuses on the skill most "magicians" never seem to develop. You're not still doing tricks...are you?Cover art by Marko ManevMoonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hallLicense: https://f

Episode 147 - Warm Fuzzy Blanket

May 30th, 2021 7m 37s

Today's episode returns to the classroom in The School of Wonder - and Tommy Wonder's thoughts on "The Sensitivity of the Audience."

Episode 146 - Howdunnit

May 16th, 2021 7m 37s

In this episode, we hear from the "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock, and the delineation between mystery and suspense - which points up the chasm between trickery and Magic.

Episode 145 - Facta non Verba

Apr 25th, 2021 7m 37s

This episode delves into the Nassim Taleb book "Skin in the Game" and how its ideas inform magic and its practitioners. Have you read "The Secret Gate: Unlock the Path to Real Magic."magicfromwherever.com/secretgateMusic:Moonlight Hall by

Episode 144 - The F in Dysfunction

Apr 18th, 2021 7m 37s

This episode brings us back to the School of Wonder - digging into the work and wisdom of Tommy Wonder. This time I draw from Vol. II of The Books of Wonder - "Our Big Happy Family."Unlock the Path to Real MagicMusic:Moonlight Hall by Kev

Episode 143 - Salto Mortale

Apr 11th, 2021 7m 37s

Today's episode continues my dive into a few excerpts from Seth Godin's book "The Practice: Shipping Creative Work."magicfromwherever.com/secretgateMusic by:Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-hal

Episode 142 - It's A Trap

Mar 28th, 2021 7m 37s

In this episode, I discuss a scam someone tried to pull on me recently and Seth Godin's book "The Practice: Shipping Creative Work."magicfromwherever.comMusic:Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4077-moonlight-h

Episode 141 - Ben Robinson V - The Finale

Mar 21st, 2021 7m 37s

The close to my conversation with NYC magician Ben Robinson concerning the magician as bartender and the future of magic. magicfromwherever.com/secretgateillusiongenius.comMusic by:Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.i

Episode 140 - Ben Robinson IV

Mar 14th, 2021 7m 37s

A continuation of my conversation with NYC magician Ben Robinson as we dig into more ideas serious magicians care about. magicfromwherever.com/secretgateillusiongenius.comMusic:Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/s

Episode 139 - Ben Robinson III

Mar 7th, 2021 7m 37s

The third part of my conversation with NYC magician Ben Robinson concerning magic, mentorship, paying it forward, and the global pandemic. magicfromwherever.comillusiongenius.comMusic by:Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmm

Episode 138 - Ben Robinson II

Feb 28th, 2021 7m 37s

The continuation of my recent interview with NYC magician Ben Robinson on all matters magic, street performing, and the global pandemic. magicfromwherever.com/secretgateMusic:Moonlight Hall by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/

Episode 137 - Ben Robinson I

Feb 21st, 2021 7m 37s

This is the first part of a new series made from an almost 4-hour interview with my friend, New York City magician Ben Robinson.

Episode 136 - Where Tricksters Never Dare

Feb 14th, 2021 7m 37s

Today's episode features thoughts from Ricky Jay and a re-focus on deception not being the end goal of a magician... and what is.

Episode 135 - Burn Phoenix Burn

Jan 10th, 2021 7m 37s

The first podcast of 2021 talks about risk, putting yourself out there, and how that is connected to the responsibility you have as a performer which may be of a greater magnitude than you first imagined.Get the answer to the oldest, most pern

Episode 134 - Throwback Edition: Ben Robinson Part 2

Dec 6th, 2020 7m 37s

Part 2 of my throwback Takeover Tuesday interview with my friend, Ben Robinson.Ben Robinson's websiteTHE SECRET GATE

Episode 133 - Throwback Edition: Ben Robinson Part 1

Nov 29th, 2020 7m 37s

Today's episode is another throwback to an earlier Takeover Tuesday podcast where I interviewed my friend, Ben Robinson. Part 1 of 2. Ben Robinson's WebsiteTHE SECRET GATE

Episode 132 - Throwback Edition: An Interview with author Luke Smitherd

Nov 22nd, 2020 7m 37s

This special edition of the podcast is a re-issue of an interview with author Luke Smitherd. I picked up a copy of his book "The Stone Man" back in 2014 and couldn't put it down. My friend Carlos and I had a marketing podcast at the time titled

Episode 131 - The Secret Gate Livestream Launch

Nov 15th, 2020 7m 37s

This podcast episode is the audio of the livestream launch of my new book "The Secret Gate" from Monday, November 10th, 2020. You can watch the livestream here >>> https://youtu.be/pQa0t8hSAks <<<

Episode 130 - The Secret Gate: Preface Edition

Nov 1st, 2020 11m 35s

In this special episode, I read the preface to my new book on magic theory - "The Secret Gate"

Episode 129 - The Secret Gate Special Prelude

Oct 25th, 2020 7m 37s

In this special episode, a prelude to the release of my new book "The Secret Gate", I am interviewed by my friend Dr. Hemlock. It's the first 20-ish minutes of a 2.5-hour interview conducted for the release of the book.