After a long hiatus, The Theatrical Magic Podcast returns! Hosted by John Pyka, the author of the popular book Theatrical Magic. This return also marks a new format of 5 minute micro-casts, as well as syndication of The CoolCast video cast sta

Stage Crew Tips and Tricks!

Jun 11th, 2009 8m 58s

John Pyka Talks about hiring a stage crew and simple tips on marking the stage for the crew.

June 11 2009

Jun 11th, 2009 8m 58s

FINALLY! A new episode! John Talks about hiring a stage crew and simple tips on marking the stage for the crew.

Theatrical Magic - Creative Process Roundtable

Nov 21st, 2008 44m 40s

Rick Star and Josh Chaikin join "Big Daddy Cool" John B. Pyka for Part 1 of a discussion about the creative process and finding solutions to magical problems.

Theatrical Magic - The Performance Coach

Sep 22nd, 2008 35m 1s

In this episode John talks about his new Theatrical Magic website and forum, reflects on Celebracadabra and how it reinforced the concept of magic as theater, and John also encourages listeners to find a way to create a celebratory atmosphere i

Theatrical Magic - The Jeff McBride Interview

Apr 24th, 2008 32m

I got to sit and talk with Master Magician and personal hero, Jeff McBride! We talked primarily about his involvement with Celebracadabra. Lot's of meat & potatoes in this one folks!

Theatrical Magic - Show Reviews

Apr 23rd, 2008 22m 24s

We return with a new episode! Review of the new TV show Celebracadabra and BJ Harris' live show!

Theatrical Magic - Magician's Assistant School

Oct 28th, 2007 16m 45s

This episode, I share an audio clip from an actual session of Magician's Assistant School.

Theatrical Magic - The Performance Coach

Sep 3rd, 2007 32m 46s

In this episode, John discusses the principle of the Killer, The Witness, and The Victim and how it relates to the character of the magician. Recorded live Aug. 21 at the SAM Assembly 50 meeting in Nashville, TN.