343: Mike Segal - Sorcerer's Safari

Mike Segal was the camp organizer and chief "cook and bottle washer" for the summer camp for magicians called, "Sorcerer's Safari". This camp, located in Canada, hosted youngsters from around the world for 20 years with well-known magic counselors like Joshua Jay, Lee Asher, Johnny "Ace" Palmer, Eric Jones, and many, many others. Unfortunately the camp has come to an end. But for those who might like to know more about its history or perhaps might like to replicate the camp, you will enjoy this week's podcast.

"I had the amazing opportunity to go to Sorcerer's Safari Magic camp this past week, and it was amazing. I had gone in the past, namely in 2014 and 2013, and this time was just as amazing as ever. The people and atmosphere were amazing." - Aman Bhargava

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342: Paul Romhany - VANISH-ing Monthly

Paul Romhany is the editor of VANISH Magazine, the largest digital magic magazine in the world with over 100,000 subscribers per month. Perhaps it is not only because of the outstanding content, but also because it is totally FREE! Paul is a transplanted New Zealander who is now a permanent resident of Canada.

A wonderful tribute with original music to Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin meets magic.

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:02:33 - Paul talks about working on cruise ships and his book about "cat readings" (based on reading a cat's paw print), working with and being inspired by Chuck Jones and Ricky Dunn, and developing his stage character of "Charlie Chaplin".

00:28:54 - a word from our sponsor, The Great American Magic Company

00:34:23- Paul continues with our chat as he talks about VANISH Magazine

01:04:46 - Part One of a product product review for a 4 DVD set called "Ole!" by Juan Luis Rubiales. This review is for Disc One.

01:11:03 - Product review of Disc Two of "Ole!"

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It's been nearly a year since I last recorded a "Meals With Magicians" episode. This week we have lunch at Boston Market with Walter "Zaney" Blaney.

341: Houdini-Opoly with Dick Brookz and Dorothy Dietrich

Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz own and operate the Houdini Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They have both led extraordinary lives and worthy of talking more about their Houdini museum, the Houdini seance, and the former Magic Townhouse in New York City. They talk about all these things but the purpose of this particular podcast is to help the magic world learn more about their newest project, "Houdini-Opoly"

They have been working on this board game for over two years and with the Kickstarter campaign now being fully funded just before this podcast was released. So not it's on to meet their "stretch" goals to pay for the "enhancements". Thanks to your support, it appears that it will be in production soon this year. The Magic Word Podcast is selective in providing a platform for promoting individuals or pet projects. But this is one I support and think is of particular interest to our community. But even if you choose not to support the cause and buy a game, the rest of our chat is interesting as we talk about the old Magic Townhouse in New York City and why it closed and the museum moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania. We also discuss the Houdini seance and the museum.

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The contest is over and we congratulate Pat Darienzo who won a copy of Danny Archer's eBook. — The contest is over and we congratulate **Pat Darienzo** who won a copy of Danny Archer's eBook.