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Alan Rorrison is known for his clever gimmicks, insatiable curiosity, and boundless drive to innovate. In this candid interview, he shares how he went from an apprentice in the shipyards of Scotland to one of the most in-demand creators and magic consultants today. He shares his methods of creativity and discusses what he has in store for the magic community next.

Joan DuKore is one of the hardest-working women in magic. From performing for the raiders to the Magic Castle, she blows away her audiences with wry wit and expert sleight of hand. In this episode, she discusses her approach to strolling magic, her background as a ballerina and dancer, creating incredible moments on stage, and more.

The Great Kaplan is the stage persona of the hilarious and brilliant magician Dave Kaplan. This week, he stops by the show to discuss his show, how he built a brilliant ten-minute silent act, and the history of Big Headline, the killer newspaper effect he put out with Penguin Magic. As a special treat, he shows off his brand new action figure and his wallet. Trust us, you are going to want to see his action figure and his wallet.

Ben Seidman comes on the show to discuss his work on YouTube with Vanity Fair, consulting on the latest Now You See Me film, and his new ticketed show Con Man. Ben is one of the most in demand working performers today, and in this wide ranging interview he discusses his current projects like Ring Watch Wonder, and shares some of his thoughts and approaches to magic.

We are back with more listener questions. Get Erik's views on the state of restaurant magic, how to eliminate nerves, and his thoughts on Oz Pearlman performing at the White House Correspondents' Dinner!

The long-awaited opening of Chicago's newest magic venue, The Hand & The Eye, is finally here. Nick Locapo finally lifts the veil and tells us all about what's going on inside this incredible new venue. He tells us about their amazing showrooms, the talent working there, and what's next for this incredible venue.

Bob Sheets is not just a legend, he's a legend who has created legends. From learning bar magic from Heba Haba Al, to creating the Jolly Jester and perfecting the Malini Card Stab, Bob has been there and done that. In this exclusive interview, Bob shares a lifetime of stories and insights into his magic and life.

R Paul Wilson is tantalizingly close to releasing his film about Juan Tamariz. The long-awaited film is a portrait of The Maestro, Juan Tamariz. The film is a look at magic through the lens of one of the most influential magicians alive today. R Paul gives us a once-in-a-lifetime look behind the scenes of the development of the film, working with Juan, and gives us a glimpse into this incredible work.

Rob Balchunas is an award winning balloon sculptor and magician who travels the United States creating wild creations out of nothing more than balloons, and twisting magic and inflatables into a fabulous show. This week he stops by the show to discuss how he got started, tips on creating your own sculptures, and the chaos in the balloon world following the collapse of Qualtex.

Kent Axell Jr joins the show to celebrate his third year in residence at The Mandalay Bay Casino with his show Ghost Stories. He shares with our listeners how to add immersive theater qualities to your show, how to find meaning, and how to get your own residency.Kent’s Score Card and Magic Performance Lab https://lp.uniqo.de/cCbBUN