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iTricks Magic Week in Review: America’s Got Talent Breakdown

Posted by Editor on June 29th, 2012

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Nathan Burton

One of our favorites, Nathan Burton joins the podcast to talk about a new close-up show that he’s installed for VIPs before his headliner gig at the Flamingo, what it was like to reunite a returning soldier and his son on stage and break down all the remaining magicians on America’s Got Talent.

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iTricks Magic Week in Review: Comedy Magic, Explained

Posted by Editor on June 13th, 2012

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Fielding West

From meeting Steve Martin to touring the world as a comedy magician, Fielding West talks all about his theory on the mixture of punchlines and prestidigitation.

Also, why you should think twice before you use the word “patter” again.

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iTricks Magic Week in Review: How to Make it in Vegas, Twice

Posted by Editor on June 11th, 2012
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The Guest:

Murray

Although he just opened his new show Murray: Celebrity Magician at the Laugh Factory inside the Tropicana, what you might not know is this is Murray’s second crack at Las Vegas. Ten years ago, he learned a valuable lesson about Sin City. A lesson he took to heart. He crafted a strategy and worked hard to build up to this point.

What was the lesson? Does he have any regrets from America’s Got Talent? Why did he build his new illusion show an “in the round” stage?

All that and more is answered.

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iTricks Magic Week in Review: Magic As Medicine

Posted by Editor on May 30th, 2012

kevin spencer.jpgThe Guest:
Kevin Spencer

Kevin Spencer is not only one half of a successful touring illusion show he’s also deeply involved in the development of therapies involving magic for a variety of people who need it most including those infirmed by accidents, disabilities as well as children living with austism.

Kevin discusses the latest, mind blowing, research as well as chats a little bit about how his team continues to pack theaters even in a down economy.

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iTricks Magic Week in Review: The Funded $20,000 Magic Kickstarter You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted by Editor on May 24th, 2012

Harris III, Master Illusionist | Official Website.jpgThe Guest:
Harris III

Did you know there is a magic film on Kickstarter? Did you know it looks really good? Did you know that it has already been funded to the tune of $20,000?

If you didn’t don’t feel bad, we didn’t either.

Find out how Harris III made such a big splash in such a tiny community without any one knowing about it. In fact, hear why he was reluctant to alert the magic community about his project at all.

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iTricks Magic Week in Review: FISM 2012 Preview

Posted by Editor on May 16th, 2012

FISM 2012 Blackpool Tim Ellis.jpgThe Guest:
Tim Ellis

Former FISM judge and organizer Tim Ellis gives us a primer on the rules on the international magic competition taking place in Blackpool this July. Now that the roster of competitors has been released he also runs down the categories and gives us favorites to look for.

Also, hear Justin’s completely biased picks.

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iTricks Magic Week in Review: Marco Tempest’s Five Month Plan

Posted by Editor on May 14th, 2012
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The Guest:
Marco Tempest

A leading mind on the melding of magic and technology, Marco Tempest has become a regular speaker for TED and other conferences. He joins us to discuss how his career has gotten to this point, what element of tech is exciting him now and why a five month plan is now more important than a five year plan.

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