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243: Tea TIme with Paul Daniels hosted by Luis de Matos

FISM is more than just days of contests and shows. There are also schedule lectures and "talks". One such "talk" that was a regular feature on several days of the congress was "Tea Time With..." hosted by Luis de Matos. Each day Luis spent an hour interviewing legendary magicians including Paul Daniels, Silvan, Lu Chin and Cyril. When it came to chatting with Paul, all Luis had to do was ask one question and Paul filled in the rest with amazing stories. This man has lead a charmed life and his future looks bright, too!

I chatted with Paul earlier during the first day of the congress and posted our brief conversation. My regular listeners will remember the two part podcast that was broadcast earlier this year (#206 and #207). I asked if I could record the lecture in the hall for broadcast and Paul said, "I don't know that many other people will want to hear all of this from me again." I disagreed because I knew he would relate new and different stories than those he related in the aforementioned podcasts. So, he relented and graciously agreed to allow me to record and share this podcast with you. So, if you were at FISM but missed this event, or if you heard it but would like to hear it again, or if you missed FISM entirely, then here is your chance to sit beside me and listen to a master story teller and magician weave some magic.

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July 30, 2015 by Scott Wells.
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231: FISM Italy - Prelude

The 26th World Championships of Magic is about to get underway...tomorrow. But first, let's learn a little about FISM and how it's judged and more about the point system and more, plus hear from a few friends I met while waiting to check in at the registration desk.

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00:00:59 - Craig Mitchell is joined late in our chat by Shawn Farquhar.

00:09:19 - Peter Rogers and Raymond Crow

00:20:40 - Aaron Crow

00:23:27 - Paul Daniels

00:31:14 - Boris Wild

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Posted in Convention Report and tagged with FISM, FISM Italy, craig Mitchell, Aaron Crow, Peter Rogers, Raymond Crow, Paul Daniels, Boris Wild, Shawn Farquhar.

July 5, 2015 by Scott Wells.
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#207: Paul Daniels, Part 2 - There's More to Say

In this final installment of our two part podcast, Paul moves on from his reminiscences about his days in television to talk about a variety of other subjects. Along the way we not only hear some great stories but also get several gems of knowledge and a couple ideas for tricks, too. This conversation could have gone on for quite some time longer so I sincerely thank Paul for being so gracious with his time. And I should thank his wife, Debbie, too, for I'm sure that she was busy putting away Christmas decorations all by herself as Paul talked with me all the while never complaining or shouting for him to get off the phone and help.

Paul recently completed a four DVD set  called "Bravura" covering his full act including his chop cup routine, electric chairs, egg, lemon & walnut and more. This is a complete and thorough explanation of everything and is a great legacy for many generations of future generations of magicians to study.

The full version of one of my favourite magic tricks by one of my favourite magicians :)

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In this second part of our discussion, Paul talks about the disposition of his magic collection and give us several stories of working for the Royal family, his recreation of Max Malini at the Edinburgh "Fringe Festival", his fingertip accident with a table saw, magic club politics, and more. At 76 years of age, Paul continues to present a live touring show each year in small theaters around the U.K. Along the way throughout our chat, Paul offers some great tips on performing.

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Paul Daniels will be one of the featured performers at this year's Magi-Fest in Columbus, Ohio. It is getting down to the wire for last minute registration for Magi-Fest. Be sure to click on the banner above for more information and to register toda…

Paul Daniels will be one of the featured performers at this year's Magi-Fest in Columbus, Ohio. It is getting down to the wire for last minute registration for Magi-Fest. Be sure to click on the banner above for more information and to register today.

The complete legacy from Paul Daniels, complete with performance of his act, explanations and interviews with his wife, Debbie McGee and many other magicians.

The complete legacy from Paul Daniels, complete with performance of his act, explanations and interviews with his wife, Debbie McGee and many other magicians.

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Tagged with Paul Daniels, Magi-Fest, Columbus Ohio, Edinburgh Fring Festival, Max Malini.

January 22, 2015 by Scott Wells.
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