Podcast
The Steve Faulkner Podcast
Hosted by Steve Faulkner · EN
Discussion, Interviews, and Waffle for Performers and creatives.
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Henry Harrius. Remembering Real Magic
2w ago01:29:57Tap to summarizeHenry Harrius joins me for one of my favourite conversations in a long time. We talk about creativity, burnout, exposure culture, social media magic, performing casually vs professionally, Rubik’s Cubes, Shin Lim, Juan Tamariz, David Copperfield, and what “real magic” actually feels like. Thank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo Henry opens up about the pressure of running HH Presents, having dozens of projects in development at once, and why he believes magicians often forget the feeling that made them fall in love with magic in the first place. This one goes far beyond tricks and releases. It’s really a conversation about artistry, identity, performance and reconnecting with wonder. I loved this chat, and I think you will too. Check out Henry’s work: https://www.hhpresents.com Join my newsletter: https://www.stevefaulkner.com/newsletter My membership: https://www.onlinemagic.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevefaulkner Real Magic Review: https://www.youtube.com/@RealMagicReview Thanks to Stuart Davies for editing. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it or leaving a 5-star review. It genuinely helps.
Transcribe →Shay Kahn on Rolex, Backlash, Paid Demos and the Mentalism Community
2w ago01:05:53Tap to summarizeThank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo There’s been a huge amount of discussion surrounding the release of The Rolex System by Shay Kahn. A $1000 PDF. Paid demonstrations at Blackpool. Claims of it being revolutionary. Claims of it being a scam. Rather than speculate, I wanted to sit down with Shay and let him explain things in his own words. We talk about: the thinking behind Rolex why it was priced the way it was the backlash from the magic community Vanishing Inc taking the product down paid demos at Blackpool propless mentalism performance philosophy psychic entertainment and how the whole experience affected him personally This is not a review of Rolex. It’s simply an open conversation. As always, make your own mind up.
Transcribe →Ben Seidman Returns: Now You See Me, Con Man & Ring Watch Wonder
Apr 2901:06:01Tap to summarizeThank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo I had a really nice catch up with Ben Seidman, as usual, it goes in a few different directions. We talk about his work on Now You See Me and what that was actually like day to day, which isn’t quite as glamorous as it looks. But more than that, we get into creating his show Con Man, the fear around putting something important out there, and what it takes to actually follow through on an idea you’ve had for years. We also touch on Ring, Watch Wonder and the thinking behind it. Don't worry, not in a salesy way, just the reality of putting something you care about out into the world. There’s a lot in here about working things out as you go, getting help from the right people, and figuring out what actually matters. I really enjoyed this one. Links & Stuff 👉 Ringwatch Wonder: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com 👉 Newsletter (best way to hear about new podcasts and videos): https://stevefaulkner.com/newsletter 👉 Membership: https://www.onlinemagic.co 👉 Instagram: @stevefaulkner If you enjoyed it, a like, share, or review really helps
Transcribe →Danila Ring Jedi. 8-Rings and the Art of Learning
Apr 601:15:37Tap to summarizeThank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo I had a great chat with Danila, better known as Ring Jedi. THE 8-ring manipulator who’s built a huge following online through some seriously visual, hypnotic work. If you’ve seen his stuff on Instagram, you’ll know exactly what I mean. It’s one of those things that feels somewhere between juggling, magic, and movement… and it’s properly captivating to watch. His teaching has changed my life, giving me this skill and passion. Learn here 8-Rings here https://www.skool.com/ring-jedi-academy/ Neon Circus https://www.neoncircusnyc.com/ What I really enjoyed about this conversation is that we go way beyond just “how do you do that?” — we get into: how he built this niche from scratch the thinking behind the visuals training, discipline, and actually getting good at something unusual building an audience around a very specific skill and what it means to turn something like this into a career Danila also runs the Ring Jedi Academy, where he teaches this system step-by-step, and performs as part of Neon Circus NYC alongside his wife, a full-on visual performance company with LED acts, aerial work, and immersive event performances. It’s a really interesting one, especially if you’re into skill-based performance, creating something different, or just want to hear how someone’s carved out their own lane. If you enjoy this kind of thing, it really helps if you like, share, or leave a review. It makes a big difference. If you want to keep up with new episodes and videos, the best place is the mailing list: https://www.onlinemagic.co
Transcribe →Eric Mead - Questioning our certainty.
Mar 3001:36:25Tap to summarizeThank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with one of my favourite magicians, Eric Mead. This one felt like a bit of a rare treat. Eric is one of the most thoughtful people in magic. Not just a great performer, but someone who really thinks deeply about what we do and why it works. He’s the author of Tangled Web and the incredible Conover, a genuinely important piece of magic literature, years in the making. He’s also widely known to have played a significant creative role behind the scenes in Art of Astonishment, which tells you a lot about the level he operates on. Earlier in his career, Eric spent years performing at the legendary Tower Comedy Magic Bar in Aspen, alongside Doc Eason. This conversation goes deep. It’s candid, thoughtful, and properly inspiring. Links & Stuff 👉 Check out Conover here: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-books/conover/ 👉 Join my email list (best way to hear about new podcasts, videos, and everything else first): https://stevefaulkner.com/newsletter 👉 My membership (if you want to go deeper with your magic): https://www.onlinemagic.co 👉 Follow me on Instagram: @stevefaulkner If you enjoyed this episode, it really helps if you like, share, and leave a review. It makes a massive difference and helps more people find the podcast.
Transcribe →From Street Performer to Cirque du Soleil. Captain Frodo on The Art of Showmanship
Mar 401:38:57Tap to summarizeThank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo Captain Frodo (Frodo Santini) went from street performing to performing with Cirque du Soleil. In this conversation we explore what it really means to be a showman. In this episode of The Steve Faulkner Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Captain Frodo (Frode Santini) — a performer whose journey from Covent Garden street performer to Cirque du Soleil stage is one of the most fascinating in modern performance. Frodo has spent decades exploring what it really means to be a showman, developing an approach to performance that blends comedy, honesty and a philosophical look at the craft of entertaining an audience. We talk about everything from street performing in Covent Garden, to the psychology of performance, the importance of constructive feedback, and how Frodo eventually found himself performing with Cirque du Soleil. Frodo also hosts the excellent podcast The Way of the Showman, where he explores many of these ideas in depth with performers and creatives. If you're interested in performance, creativity, or simply what it means to connect with an audience, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. What we talk about • Purpose and meaning in performance • Entertainment first… then meaning • The transition from street performing to theatre stages • Frodo’s experiences performing in Covent Garden • What makes a successful street performer • The importance of validation and constructive feedback • How Frodo came to work with Cirque du Soleil • What Frodo’s life looks like today Captain Frodo Website https://www.thewayoftheshowman.com/ Podcast – The Way of the Showman Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Frodo on social media (links available via his website) My Stuff Join my newsletter https://stevefaulkner.com/newsletter Instagram https://www.onlinemagic.co If you enjoyed this episode Please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing the episode with someone who might enjoy it. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people.
Transcribe →Aaron Fisher. Magician, Teacher, Lovely Human.
Nov 2801:49:09Tap to summarizeAaron Fisher is one of the world’s premier sleight-of-hand artists, creators and magic educators. He’s the author of one of the modern classics of card magic: The Paper Engine (recently re-issued in a 20th Anniversary Edition). His effects, from the legendary vanishing-deck routine Panic to a roster of original sleights and routines - have influenced thousands of card magicians. Including me! Aaron is also co-founder (with Adam Grace) of Conjuror Community - a worldwide online club and training network for magicians. Through Conjuror Community and his proprietary system Miracle Man Method (3M), he offers structured guidance to help magicians build professional-level card magic and routines. Click there links above as a thank you to Aaron Follow me on instagram @stevefaulkner @realmagicreview Steve's Online Magic Training https://www.onlinemagic.co
Transcribe →Myq Kaplan. Comedian.
Nov 501:34:08Tap to summarizeMyq Kaplan is a brilliant, word-play-driven comedian seen on Conan, The Tonight Show, and James Corden. His specials include Small, Dork & Handsome and Live From The Universe. He hosts here All of this can be found at myqkaplan.com. Follow Steve Insta: @stevefaulkner Site: https://stevefaulkner.com Magic Training Site: https://www.onlinemagic.co
Transcribe →Alexander Marsh
Oct 2301:47:18Tap to summarizeAlexander Marsh joins me for a properly geeky, funny and insightful chat about mentalism, creativity, and the modern world of magic. We get into billet work, stagecraft, and the constant tug-of-war between keeping secrets and sharing ideas online. Please visit his performance page at https://www.alexmcaleer.com/ His courses are highly recommended, and can be found here https://the1914.com/collections/main/artist__alexander-marsh Keep up to date with episodes, videos and other Steve things Check out Steve's Online Magic Training Site
Transcribe →Chris Kenner Returns
Oct 301:40:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m joined once again by the brilliant Chris Kenner - executive producer for David Copperfield and one of the most influential creators in modern magic. This time, we go even deeper. We talk details, creative process and even a bit of politics. And, as always with Chris, the conversation is as inspiring as it is revealing. Whether you’re a working pro, a passionate student, or just fascinated by how real magic gets made behind the scenes, this is one to dive into. 🔗 Links & Resources: 🪄 More Interviews, Reviews https://www.youtube.com/realmagicreview 📧 Join Steve's Magic Training. https://www.instagram.com/stevefaulkner https://www.stevefaulkner.com
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