• The Magic Word
  • Become a Friend of The Magic Word
  • Subscribe to The Magic Word
  • At The Table Lectures
  • Scott Wells Lecture Items
  • The Magic Word Podcast T-Shirt
  • Amazon.com Store to Support The Magic Word
  • The Magic Word Merchandise
  • Magic Convention Guide
  • Magic Theaters
  • Archives
  • About
  • Contact

The Magic Word The Magic Word

  • The Magic Word
  • Become a Friend of The Magic Word
  • Subscribe to The Magic Word
  • At The Table Lectures
  • Scott Wells Lecture Items
  • The Magic Word Podcast T-Shirt
  • Amazon.com Store to Support The Magic Word
  • The Magic Word Merchandise
  • Magic Convention Guide
  • Magic Theaters
  • Archives
  • About
  • Contact
601 banner.jpg

601 - P.A.N. on Scott Alexander

601 banner.jpg

As we kick off the 601st episode of The Magic Word Podcast, we welcome not one, but three guests this week, all of whom toured and worked closely with the late magician and dealer, Denny Haney. Scott Alexander authored a new biography of Denny called, “Collected Wisdom” which not only talks about his life but also describes in detail some of the tricks that made his reputation. Also joining us the week is Malcolm “Puck” Puckering and Alain Nu both of whom have made their own unique mark in our magic community after learning so much from their mentor, Denny.

View fullsize Denny 1.jpg
View fullsize Alexander.jpg
View fullsize Alain Nu.jpg
View fullsize Puck.jpg
View fullsize Denny and Lee poster.jpg
View fullsize Denny and Lee promo.jpg
View fullsize Denny inhis shop.jpg
View fullsize DennyHaney.jpg
View fullsize headstone.jpg

“Collected Wisdom” contains many stories from the collected lives of Scott, Puck and Alain, But in this week’s podcast, they also share a few additional recollections that were not included in the book.

Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

You can also enjoy this podcast on YouTube where the video of our conversation was recorded. In that video you can enjoy a couple videos that were shown during the recording of this episode but deleted in this audio portion.

Click on the picture to visit the website for more information on how to purchase your copy of “Collected Wisdon”

Click on the picture to visit the website for more information on how to purchase your copy of “Collected Wisdon”

This week’s podcast video on YouTube.

Tagged with Denny Haney, Denny & Lee, Denny & Lee Magic Studio, Scott Alexander, Puck, Alain Nu.

March 4, 2021 by Scott Wells.
  • March 4, 2021
  • Scott Wells
  • Denny Haney
  • Denny & Lee
  • Denny & Lee Magic Studio
  • Scott Alexander
  • Puck
  • Alain Nu
  • 1 Comment
1 Comment
532 banner.jpg

532: Greg Wilson - The Legacy of Allakazam

532 banner.jpg

Greg Wilson builds on the dynasty of the Wilson name in the magic community. He has created his own way since his early appearances on his mom and dad’s TV series, “The Magic Land of Allakazam” by performing large illusion shows of his own. But today he is focused on preserving the legacy of the TV show through his efforts in preserving film, stories, props and ephemera from the long running series. You can visit the website at AllakazamArchives.com to see videos and a lot more, plus help support this preservation venture. If you have any stories you would like to share with Greg, then you can write him at Wilson@AllakazamArchives.com

Greg Wilson performs his version of Mark Wilson's "World's Largest Card Trick", also called "The Divided in Four". This show is from the Magic Castle in Hollywood. Greg was celebrating his parents "Magic Circus" tv specials 40th Anniversary.

Greg Wilson presents his version of Sawing in Half or The Divided, at Disney's El Capitan Theatre, in his show, The Golden Age of Magic, during the screening of the film “Maleficent”

View fullsize IMG_6156.JPG
View fullsize IMG_6151.JPG
View fullsize IMG_7124.JPG
View fullsize tv-guide-348x450.png
View fullsize IMG_0005-533x400.jpg
View fullsize Magic_Land_of_Allakazam_cast_1960.JPG
View fullsize 11144950_1003705599689557_3982218724571183482_n-2.jpg
View fullsize 1991 Texas Association of Magicians in Houston, Texas

This week’s podcast was recorded in the summer of 2019 at the I.B.M. convention in Scottsdale, Arizona when Greg was there with his parents, Mark Wilson and Nani Darnell. Hear his talk this week about the myriad stories behind the scenes of “The Magic Land of Allakazam” and much, much more.

Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Tagged with Greg Wilson, Mark Wilson, Nani Darnell, Magic Land of Allakazam, magic on television, Leo Behnke, Alan Wakeling, Bev Bergeron.

November 28, 2019 by Scott Wells.
  • November 28, 2019
  • Scott Wells
  • Greg Wilson
  • Mark Wilson
  • Nani Darnell
  • Magic Land of Allakazam
  • magic on television
  • Leo Behnke
  • Alan Wakeling
  • Bev Bergeron
  • Post a comment
Comment
502 Banner.jpg

502: Day Two - 2019 I.B.M. Convention

502 Banner.jpg

2019 Convention Schedule - Scottsdale, Arizona

Thursday July 11th 2019

8 a.m. - 9 a.m. - I.B.M. TVP Informal Meeting

8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Stage Contest Rehearsal

9 a.m. - NOON Registration Open

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. I.B.M. Magic Shops Open

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Lecture John Ferrentino

10 a.m. Spouse Event - Meet at Registration Ballroom Lobby

11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Lance Burton Teen Scene #1

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Stage Contest Rehearsal

11:15 a.m. Annual Business Meeting.

1 p.m.-3 p.m. Stage Contest Part 2

1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Registration Open

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Doug Henning Exhibit with Chip Romero

8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Evening Of Magic With M.C. Michael Finney, Bizzaro, and Mike Hammer

10:30 p.m. till ? Magical Evening with Joshua Jay

View fullsize Ken Scott
View fullsize John Ferrentino
View fullsize Tyas Frantz
View fullsize John Ferrentino
View fullsize Ron Hudspeth
View fullsize Tom Vorjohan
View fullsize 1028 Program and 2019 Program
View fullsize IMG_6096.jpg
View fullsize Mark WIlson, Nani Darnell and Greg Wilson
View fullsize Harry Allen
View fullsize David DaVinci

Time Stamps for this podcast:

00:00:17 - Ken Scott, International Vice President of the I.B.M. and co-convention chairman

00:09:20 - Tyas Frantz, Manager for Banachek

00:18:33 - John Ferrentino

00:25:22 - Ron Hudspeth, past chairman of Territorial Vice President Committee, and Tom Vojohan, co-chairman of the convention

00:31:40 - Greg Wilson talking about preserving the Allakazam archives

00:33:47 - Harry Allen, Daytona Magic Shop talks about some of the popular, new tricks offered in the Dealers’ Room

00:37:39 - David DaVinci, one of the performers/lecturers at this convention

Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Posted in Convention Report and tagged with I.B.M. Convention, Scottsdale Arizona, Ken Scott, Tyas Frantz, David DaVinci, Greg Wilson, Harry Allen, Ron Hudspeth, Tom Vorjohan, John Ferrentino.

July 12, 2019 by Scott Wells.
  • July 12, 2019
  • Scott Wells
  • I.B.M. Convention
  • Scottsdale Arizona
  • Ken Scott
  • Tyas Frantz
  • David DaVinci
  • Greg Wilson
  • Harry Allen
  • Ron Hudspeth
  • Tom Vorjohan
  • John Ferrentino
  • Convention Report
  • 7 Comments
7 Comments
Newer
Older

The Magic Word The Magic Word

A Podcast for Magicians, About Magicians, Hosted by a Full Time Professional Magician, Scott Wells

This podcast is totally free for everyone to enjoy. This is provided to you out of love and respect for our art of magic. If you enjoy the podcasts and other material on The Magic Word, then your financial support will be greatly appreciated and help offset the monthly hosting service fee as well as the hardware and software to produce this podcast. Just click on the "Donate " button at the top of this page to make a one time donation through PayPal.

You can become a sustaining member by pledging a monthly donation of any amount through "Patreon" and receive some pretty cool perks for membershiip, too. Just Click Here for more information on how you can help.

By donating to The Magic Word, you will become a "Friend of The Magic Word" and receive a certificate (suitable for framing) indicating your membership plus your name will join your other friends and be posted on our "Wall of Fame". If you prefer to order something from the Store, then that will help support The Magic Word, too. Thank you.

  • The Magic Word
  • Become a Friend of The Magic Word
  • Subscribe to The Magic Word
  • At The Table Lectures
  • Scott Wells Lecture Items
  • The Magic Word Podcast T-Shirt
  • Amazon.com Store to Support The Magic Word
  • The Magic Word Merchandise
  • Magic Convention Guide
  • Magic Theaters
  • Archives
  • About
  • Contact

In May 2024, Scott Wells had the distinguished honor of receiving a “Special Fellowship” from the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle) for the Magic Word Podcast which promotes “not only personal stories of fascinating individuals, but also fellowship amongst our extended family of artists and entertainers everywhere.”

Do you have a comment or suggestion for The Magic Word Podcast? Click on the SpeakPipe logo and leave a short audio message for Scott. It’s fast, easy and fun. Send a “shout out” today and who knows? Your message may be heard on an upcoming podcast!

Travel Breather in the Eye of the Storm - We are between two (actually three) major events: FISM, Abbott's Get Together and MAGIC Live! Last week was a full week of FISM reports. Next week we travel to Colon, Michigan for Abbott's Get Together then i
FISM 2025 Daily Reports from Turin, Italy We are in the middle of the World Championship of Magic in Turin, Italy. Join us and/or catch up on the daily podcast updates on FISM 2025.
#fism2025
#fismturin
#turinitaly
#italy
#magic
#worldchampionshipofm
More time under the beautiful Tuscan sun with a visit to Montalcino and Montepulciano for wine tasting and exploring. Now staying in a monestary. #italy
Travel Breather in the Eye of the Storm - We are between two (actually three) major events: FISM, Abbott's Get Together and MAGIC Live! Last week was a full week of FISM reports. Next week we travel to Colon, Michigan for Abbott's Get Together then i
Another delightful day under the Tuscan sun in Siena and other cities I can't spell, but enjoying the sun, the food, the wine, and the culture. And the Gelato is amazing. #gelato #siena #italy
A tour of the Chianti Classico region. Two wineries and a sunset Tuscan dinner followed by, of course, gellato. #chianti
From Turin to Parma where we tried the music,  cheese, prosciutto,  wine, and Gelato. #parma
Under the Tuscan sun with truffle hunting, a cooking class, and wine. #tuscany
FISM 2025 Daily Reports from Turin, Italy We are in the middle of the World Championship of Magic in Turin, Italy. Join us and/or catch up on the daily podcast updates on FISM 2025.
#fism2025
#fismturin
#turinitaly
#italy
#magic
#worldchampionshipofm

The Magic Word Has been recognized by FeedSpot as the # 1 magician podcast in the world. Thank you all for your support and for listening throughout the years.

tumblr
linkedin
twitter-unauth
facebook-unauth
instagram-unauth
x-formerly-twitter-unauth
pinterest-unauth
facebook-unauth
Amazon Affiliate 2020 graphic.jpg