Jeff McBride is the best of the best, and when I originally thought about this podcast & what I wanted it to be, Jeff was the unofficial “patron saint” of Symbols & Secrets. It’s a delight to have him on the show sharing his thoughts on secrets
Fred Zimmerman is a respected Chicago actor who has appeared in National Broadway Touring Companies, Regional & Stock Companies, and in theaters across Chicagoland. He can also be seen on several Hit NBC Series, including Chicago Fire and Chica
Most people know Scott Adams as the creator of Dilbert; a wildly successful comic strip. Few people know he has a background with magic, hypnosis, personal programming, and more. This is a conversation that really shares a lot of valuable insig
Alain Nu is an absolute legend in the world of Mentalism. He’s had his own series on TV, performed all over the world, a recognized master of a very difficult skill (metal bending), an author, and a lot more. He stops by the show to talk about
William Pack is a Chicago staple with a foot in the world of cheats, cons, and swindles while firmly planting his other foot into the history of magic + performing. In our conversation he explains why magic has never been a hobby, how he used t
Peter first became fascinated with magic at the age of eleven when he stumbled across a magic book at his local library. He now travels around the country performing his award winning magic that will defy your reality. Peter’s show is about t
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, a theater dedicated to bringing back the art of Chicago s
Luis Carreon is an accomplished and well-respected magician. He won the Harlan Tarbell Close-up Competition Award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians two years in a row. He also took home first place at the Chicago Magic Competition
He’s done everything. Late night talk shows, giant keynote stages, huge audiences, small audiences, and everything in between. It hasn’t been a straight path, and he wouldn’t wish it on anyone he cares about. Listen to Jamy Ian Swiss to discove
Paige Thompson emerges as one of the few world-class female magicians. Currently living in Chicago, Paige has become one of the Resident house magicians of the Chicago Magic Lounge. A long time dream was recently fulfilled as she appeared for t
Danny Orleans is an expert. He specializes in merging his client's marketing message with his magic at tradeshows and corporate events. His specialty is delivering captivated traffic to their exhibit booth, enthralled customers at their specia
Billy is a film maker, mentalist, and paranormal instigator (and one of my favorite people on the planet). In our conversation we talk about how he got started making films, and why he was brave, bold, or stupid enough to use cutting edge tools
Getting your name out there is one of the most difficult parts of being a performer. How do you get the attention of the news & newspapers? How do you get to be the name everyone thinks of when they’re planning a big conference? Joe has you cov
Magician, creator, video editor, and the face on many Penguin Magic videos. Nick stops by the show to talk about his start at a tourist-focused magic shop, his approach to building a show, and more. CONNECT Website: https://nicklocapo.com/ Inst
Our guest this week is a script doctor to Hollywood screenwriters, poet, author, and much (MUCH) more. This was a conversation that I intended for a different podcast, but you can tell right away why I saved it for this show. It's also about 3x
Today is Jonathan's birthday, so he's taking it easy. That means he shares a story from the vault. Enjoy! CONNECT Sign up for the email list to be the first to know about news: https://www.symbolsandsecrets.com
Michael Kent is one of the busiest college-industry performers. In a style reminiscent of a late-night talk show, Michael invites the audience to laugh with him at the absurdity of a modern-day magician. He combines his sarcastic sense of humo
Nate Staniforth is a magician. He is one of the deepest thinkers in the field and if you've never heard about him, your world is about to get a lot bigger. He is the author of "Here Is Real Magic" and you can follow him on Instagram: @natestani
Millions of people knew James Randi as a tireless champion for reason and fierce debunker of paranormal claims. I knew him as a friend. I'd like to think this whole podcast (and my career) is made possible by his incredible guidance, mentorship
Whether they're ancient, modern, sacred, or profane. . . symbols carry with them the same secret: magic is meaning made real through the power of imagination. We create systems, rituals, ceremonies, shows, and tricks in search of this fleeting
