042: The Session 2012

Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin hosted the second annual Session convention in Cheltenham, U.K. on January 14-15, 2012. This is billed as the "U.K.'s Only Close-Up Magic Convention" and this year featured some really "knock-out" talent like Chris Kenner, Dani DaOrtiz, Wayne Houchin, Michael Vincent, Eric Jones, Christian Engblom, and many, many others.

Alex Rangel and Alan Rorrison attended this year's event and they talk about the experience on this episode of The Magic Word. And what an experience it was! Listen to their description of some of the greatest sleight-of-hand guys around plus what's new and what's hot. They also chat about the intimate seminar experience that must have been awesome. After listening to this podcast and if you want to learn more and don't want to miss next year's event, then visit their website at: http://www.sessionconvention.com/

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041: Creativity at Sea 2012

This recent event at sea that was more than a "cruise to nowhere". They really went somewhere and learned something along the way. Registrants enjoyed some top notch entertainment and food but most of all, they learned some really great information on how to be more creative with their own shows. Dal Sanders was one of the attendees this year and shared his experience in a podcast with Scott Wells. Join us for a brief review of what went on aboard the ship. Then plan on joining them next year. More information can be found at their website: http://www.creativityatsea.com/

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040: Harry Maurer chats about magic history and cruise ships

Harry Maurer (pronounced like "power") took a few minutes to chat with Scott after his "Perfection of Deception" lecture at Lone Star College. He gave us some highlights and recapped some of his favorite parts of the lecture. He also discussed how this lecture evolved and where he wants to go with it. Moreover, he took a little time to talk about the state of the cruise ship industry as it affects magicians.

Harry is a full time professional magician residing in Houston who spends most of the year entertaining on cruise ships around the world. When on land, he frequently performs in Atlantic City where he has been twice nominated for "Entertainer of the Year". He also performs at colleges and for corporate affairs. Harry is one of the busiest magicians in Texas..and who has some of the most business savvy of any magician I have ever met.

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