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357: Timo Marc - An Unexpected Visitor

Timo Marc is an award winning magician from a small town near Stuttgart, Germany. He happened to be in Las Vegas overlapping my visit there. We tried all week to get together and due to conflicting schedules and his short bout with the flu, we nearly missed each other. But on the last night of my stay, we met up at the Orleans hotel and recorded this delightful chat.

Timo is a winner of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix plus recipient of the Siegfried and Roy "SARMOTI" Award, too. He travels the world with his "shadow act" but often stays in Germany where he is a frequent performer in a the local city theatre.

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In this podcast, Timo Marc talks about the German equivalent of "America's Got Talent [sic]" TV show and why it isn't good for professional nor amateur in Germany. He also talks about developing his stage act, performing in FISM contests, working in Macau with Franz Harary, meeting his "heroes" like Rudy Coby, and his long-standing friendship with Christian and Katalina Painter.

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Tagged with Timo Marc, FISM, Murray Hatfield, Rudy Coby, Franz Harary, Macau, AGT, America's Got Talent.

May 18, 2017 by Scott Wells.
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339: House of Magic with Franz Harary and Rocco

After years of planning and designing, Franz Harary opened his multi-million dollar dream "House of Magic" in Macau, China in late 2015. In an exclusive, behind the scenes interview, Franz and Rocco show us back stage, in the dressing rooms, in the showroom and in the gift shop in a guided tour. This was recorded on video by Franz Harary but is described in detail as we are taken throughout the "House of Magic" so it is a feast for the ears.

But if you want to see the video, you can view the actual tour on the link provided in this blog to view it on YouTube.

Franz Harary and Rocco give a backstage tour of the "House of Magic by Franz Harary" in Studio City, Macau, China. This video tour was recorded for a podcast posted on The Magic Word at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/339-house-of-magic-with-franz-and-rocco Be sure to check out the podcast for more great conversations with top magicians.
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Time stamps for this podcast:

00:04:20 - Franz Harary and Rocco begin our guided tour of the House of Magic by Franz Harary in Studio City located in Macau, China

00:33:09 - commercial message from The Great American Magic Company

00:37:53 - return to Macau for completion of guided tour plus a walk through the gift shop, some philosophy from Franz and a performance piece by Rocco.

01:17:40 - a review of "Thumbtipedia" by Vernet Magic. A good beginner's video guide to using this conjurer's sidearm. Includes DVD and gimmick.

01:23:08 - a review of a new effect produced from Vanishing, Inc. and created by Chris Westfall, "Cigatration" is a one trick DVD (with gimmick) to perform a great variation of the classic "cigarette thru quarter".

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Tagged with Rocco, Franz Harary, Houst of Magic, Macau, China.

January 12, 2017 by Scott Wells.
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133: Magic Year in Review - Putting the Band Back Together

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In this podcast, I am joined by most of the old gang from "This Week in Magic" that was part of The Magic Newswire: Dodd Vickers, David "Silly Billy" Kaye, and Cameron Ramsay. Chase Goforth was "under the weather" and unable to join us on this podcast.

Many have wondered what Dodd Vickers has been doing since his hiatus from The Magic Newswire and his plans for the future of the website. The movie business in Atlanta, Georgia has certainly kept him busy but he has not neglected The Magic Newswire. Some exciting things are in store that include The Conjuring Arts Center. David Kaye has been touring a lecturing abroad throughout Europe and Africa during this past year. David talks at length about the College of Magic and the important work they are doing for the youth in Africa. Be sure to check out their website to see how you can help. Cameron has been performing, attending lectures and working with Andrew Mayne's new television show.

At time stamp 00:40:24 we kick off our discussion of what has happened in the world of magic including magic in the movies, magic on television, live theatrical magic productions, magic conventions, and more. We also mentioned a few names of those magicians who have passed on during this past year.

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Although the list below is not exhaustive, it does reflect the names of many well-known (and some lesser known) magicians, spouses and assistants who passed on in 2013. If you are unfamiliar with any of these names, then it would behoove you to do a little online search of what these people have contributed to our craft. If you have someone you think was overlooked, then please post the name in the comments below on this blog.

Magicians' Valhalla

Scott B. “Scotty” York, Jr. (DOD – December 28, 2012)

Imam Hossain (DOD – December 2012)

Kees Schoonenberg

Louis W. Chaudet

Robert “Bob” Steiner

William P. “Bill” Miesel

Harold F. Puff

Alexander Adrion

Maurine B. Christopher

Jerry C. Schnepp, Sr.

David Ball

Deyip J. Louie

Hans Moretti

Peter J. Reveen

Dr. Robert A. “Bob” Escher, Jr.

Johnny Lonn (Bjorn Lonnqvist)

Dennis R. Loomis

Vinicio Raimondi

Gene “Phantini” Grant

Amos Levkovitch

David L. Bendix

Richard A. “Dick” Staub

Richard W. “Rick” Walker

Albert Ching

Bart Whaley

Jon LeClair

Burton S. Sperber

Madren Elbern “John” Calvert

Gladys Simoneaux Christenberry

Gertrude Smith

C. Parker Swan, III

Monica Roucau

Roland Hill

Karl Norman

Roderick William "Rod the Hop"  Dee

Last vestiges of Christmas cookies to be eaten as we ring in the New Year. Cheers!

Last vestiges of Christmas cookies to be eaten as we ring in the New Year. Cheers!

Tagged with Magic Newswire, College of Magic, Make Believe, Burt Wonderstone, Silly Billy, Chase Goforth, Cameron Ramsay, Bill Kalush, David Kaye, David Blaine, Cris Angel, Reel Magic, Now You See Me, Dodd Vickers, Desperate Acts of Magic, Conjuring Arts Center, Kozmo.

December 26, 2013 by Scott Wells.
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