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564: Michael Close - UP* (Unique Powers)

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Michael Close has been around long enough to have seen, learned, and taught some great magic. He is best known for his close-up magic (i.e. see his incredible works “The Workers” series), but he is also an accomplished (and professional) musician. When not performing, teaching, or consulting on magic, he is performing music. He was one of the earlier performers at Illusions magic restaurant in Indiana then he was the Trick Editor for MAGIC Magazine for a decade, followed by being the editor of the M.U.M. magazine for the S.A.M. He is currently the magic consultant on “Penn & Teller Fool Us” television show.

Magician Michael Close has a trick up his sleeve! Through some neat sleight-of-hand, Michael shows how people can start blindly following others without even realizing it's happening. If you're ready to leave the pack and live your own life, visit OpenlySecular.org today to find out how.

Perhaps the greatest card trick ever performed on television (around 1997).
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Michael talks this week about a variety of subjects from over the years and shares some fun stories and a behind the scenes peek of the “Penn & Teller Fool Us” production. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of his book “That Reminds Me, Finding the Funny in a Serious World” or other products, then please Click Here to visit his Products Page.

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Tagged with Michael Close, illusions, Johnny Thompson, Penn & Teller Fool Us, Las Vegas, Houdini Lounge, close-up magic, Harry Riser, Paul Gertner.

June 18, 2020 by Scott Wells.
  • June 18, 2020
  • Scott Wells
  • Michael Close
  • illusions
  • Johnny Thompson
  • Penn & Teller Fool Us
  • Las Vegas
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548: Jamie Allan - the iMagician

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Jamie Allen is known as the iMagician and the “High Tech Houdini” who brings magic into today’s age using modern technology. His stage show is unlike traditional magic shows and even some of the classics in magic (i.e. sawing in half, sub trunk, and the zig-zag) have all been updated with original twists and video introductions that give some entertaining and historical background on some of those effects. He also uses Augmented Reality (A/R) to perform some of his close-up effects that are projected on the big overhead screens.

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Jamie talks about what it’s like performing magic in today’s age with interest in high-tech and how he develops magic for today’s world and today’s audiences. He also talks about the “stigma” associated with performing on cruise ships ,traveling with a stage show, the changes in venues and audience’s tastes in the U.K. He also talks about the changes in the cruise ship industry as it affects magicians.

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And if you are willing to sell a collection of magic books, then contact Eric Citron for an honest quote.

Tagged with Jamie Allan, illusionist, stage illusions, Shape of My Heart, iMagician, Marco Tempest, high tech, Augmented Reality, The Magic Circle, Penn & Teller Fool Us, Daniel Summers, Simon Pierro.

February 27, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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  • Jamie Allan
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  • Shape of My Heart
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546: Christian Engblom - Welcome to My Table

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Christian Engblom joined me along with Chip Romero, Caesar Trujillo and Rob Greenlee late one night in my backyard sipping martinis and smoking cigars. The ambiance was perfect and the conversation was epic. Christian shared some of his philosophy on magic and Chip talked about his cruise experiences and shared philosophy. Christian talked about Juan Tamaiz and Dani DaOrtiz and Chip talked about Doug Henning. It was a fun conversation where you feel you are right in the conversation with us. So pull up a chair and enjoy this episode. I know you’ll learn something, too!

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Christian talks about developing his “Anti-Faro” shuffle, performing on “Penn & Teller Fool Us”, and Chip Romero talks about Doug Henning and cruise ships.

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BE OUR GUEST . . . when you visit the Rabbit-in-Hat Magic Shop, you'll soon discover that we're all about Magic . . . and Magic means conjuring up fun and la...
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Tagged with Christian Engblom, Chip Romero, Penn & Teller Fool Us, Doug Henning, Juan Tamariz, Dani DaOrtiz.

February 13, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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  • Christian Engblom
  • Chip Romero
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Eric Leclerc joins us from Canada this week to talk about comedy and his experience being the compere (emcee) at the Blackpool convention 2025. #ericleclerc #canadianmagician #comedymagic #mikehammer https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagi
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