386: Armando Lucero - Looking at Magic

The chimeric Armando Lucero is an underground legend who rarely lifts his head into the social media let alone taking time to record his thoughts in a conversation for public consumption. Armando has a unique perspective on magic and a philosophy on our art that gives us something to ponder. His commitment to the art and deep understanding of what we do is phenominal. In this rare recording of our conversation, Armando uncovers the veil to give us a glimpse into his mind and world of how he views magic.

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:05:18 - Armando Lucero talks about his thoughts on magic competitions, getting out of magic then back in, conducting yourself in a professional manner and not responding to every request to perform, creativity, woiking with "The Illusionists", and more.

01:09:37 - Product Review: "Epic Writer" by MagicWorld.co.uk A gimmick for "secret writing" of your spectator's "thoughts". Recommended.

01:16:30 - Product Review: "Impossible Box V 2.0" by Ray Roch produced by Paul Romhany. A clever origami box made from six playing cards then used in a clever Chop Cup routine on stage or strolling without any gimmicks. Recommended.

01:21:10 - Product Review: "Chinese Tweezers" by Mario Lopez from Vernet Magic. A non-gimmicked version of removing coins from within the hole of the Chinese coins using tweezers. Clever, but angly problems. Ungimmicked coins provided and link to online instructions. Recommended with caveats.

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370: My Week At The Magic Castle - 2017: Part Four

This episode wraps up my week of short conversations with "Knights of the Castle" who were either performing with me that week or passing through and agreed to chat for a few moments. There will be additional, longer episodes devoted to longer conversations with some people in and around the Los Angeles area in upcoming podcasts.

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:02:12 - Carl Christman, local California mentalist talks about his craft.

00:17:03 - Simon Coronel and Armado Lucero back stage of the close-up Gallery share some laughs.

00:26:20 - Paul Green chats with Scott in the lobby of the Magic Castle

00:30:28 - Martin Cox, from the U.K., was the Master of Ceremonies in the Palace of the Castle all this week and talks about his experience.

00:44:40 - chats with Jack Goldfinger, Bruce Gold and Jon Armstrong

00:59:45 - a wrap of the whole week by Scott Wells from the airport

308: 2016 Abbott's Get Together - Day Two

DAY TWO - THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th 2016
9:00AM REGISTRATION OPENS at the Abbott Plant
9:30AM LECTURE - Scott Alexander & Puck at the High School
10:00AM ABBOTT'S DEALERS ROOM OPENS (more info) at Grade School
11:00AM VENT-O-RAMA (more info) at the Abbott Plant
1:00PM LECTURE - Ice McDonald at the High School
1:00PM COLON HISTORICAL MUSEUM OPEN TILL 4PM (more info)
1:30PM DEALERS ON PARADE (more info) at the Elementary School
1:30PM MAGIC SHOW at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
2:00PM COLON STREET PERFORMERS - outside Curly's featuring Joe Bennett
3:00PM MAGIC SHOW at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
3:00PM - 6:00PM FACE PAINTING outside 5 Star Pizza by Carol Hendrix
3:45PM FAMOUS MAGICIANS GRAVEYARD TOUR ushered by Al the Only
5:30PM RIVER LAKE INN’S MAGIC SHOW & DINNER with Ron Carnell
7:40PM ASTOUNDING TENT ILLUSION (more info) outside the High School (more info here)
8:00PM ABBOTT'S STAGE SHOW at the High School (Preshow Live Organ Music)
Featuring Vinny Grosso MC, Lynetta Welch, Banachek, Bizzaro
(view seating chart)
10:00PM ABBOTT'S DEALERS ROOM OPENS at Grade School after show
10:15PM CURLYS CLOSEUP CONTEST (more info) after show

00:00:13 - Rick Fisher, Proprietor of FAB Magic Studio, talks about the brick and mortar magic shops and the possible future of magic in Colon.

00:11:23 - Greg Bordner, Abbott's Magic Company proprietor, talks about organizing this and other Get Togethers.

00:18:49 - the "bally" for getting the "tip" for the Girl to Gorilla sideshow attraction

00:20:17 - Keith Stickley talks about bringing in the Girl to Gorilla as a special, one-night only feature to the Get Together.

00:25:42 - John Sturk and Martin Cox talk about the previous night's show plus some tips featured in Martin's lecture..

00:42:28 - Denny Haney, owner of Denny and Lee's Magic Studio, talks about the importance of books and reading.

00:48:43 - We caught Banachek after the evening show before he had to break away to fly back to Las Vegas.

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386: Armando Lucero - Looking at Magic

370: My Week At The Magic Castle - 2017: Part Four

308: 2016 Abbott's Get Together - Day Two

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