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Hey all welcome to the show, Steve starts with magic news and some crazy Hollywood stories, including some awesome memories of working with Charlie Sheen, find out how that connects to magic :)

Also we discuss the sleaziest magic trick out there today… with a user warning.

Then we get into Pt Three of the wonderful, honest and inspiring conversation with working pro Alex Boyer, centering around his experience competing at FISM the world championship of magic, what he created, what went wrong and how he rose above it.

We also get onto topics like exposure vs teaching and the future of magic. Don't miss Alex Boyer videos (including his FISM video) and a rare clip of Steve demonstrating the ’Shower of Gold’ - the what? Yeah, you heard me.

Truly grateful to Alex for the chance to sit down an chat like this, and you will be too :)

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Summary

In this episode of Magicians Only, the host discusses various aspects of magic, including the recent FISM competition, insights from magician Alex Boyer, and the impact of competition on magicians. The conversation delves into the art of magic, the importance of storytelling, and the methods behind magic tricks. The episode emphasizes the need for inspiration and authenticity in the magic community.

Takeaways

Magicians Only is a community for magicians to connect and share experiences.
FISM is a significant event in the magic community, showcasing talent and creativity.
Alex Boyer emphasizes the importance of magic as an art form.
Competitions can create pressure but also opportunities for growth.
The judging process in competitions can be confusing and controversial.
Magic should inspire and open doors for others.
The method behind a trick can be more impressive than the trick itself.
Teaching magic should focus on inspiring rather than exposing secrets.
Authenticity in storytelling enhances the magic experience.
The magic community needs to support and uplift each other.

Chapters

00:00

Welcome to Magicians Only and Valentine Stories

02:31

FISM Experience and Insights

12:50

Interview with Alex Boyer

26:32

Magic as an Art Form and Community Challenges

AWESOME V IDEOS TO FINISH THE EPISODE

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