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839: Giovanni Livera - Where Talent and Passion Collide

Giovanni Livera won the I.B.M. Gold Cups close-up award in 1991. But he was a force to be reckoned with even before then. From the Florida area, Gio has worked with Tim Glancy who, between the two of them, developed the “t-shirt cannon” that is used to this day in stadiums and ball fields and concerts across the land. In recent decades, Gio has developed a successful speaking platform that has taken him before some of the most prestigious corporate giants in the industry. Always keeping his eye and passion on magic, he returns to perform at the Magic Castle now and again. It is always a treat to see and hear this “larger than life” man tell his stories and give life advice.

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While recently visiting Los Angeles, California, Gio sat down for a reunion with his friend, Scott Wells, to catch up on old times and tell us what he’s been doing and where he’s going. We talk about speaking engagements, trade shows, working with executives, developing a brand, finding your voice/message, and ways that you can “live to be 1,000 years old.”

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June 20, 2024 by Scott Wells.
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807: Kerry Pollock - Wireless Wizard

Kerry Pollock came into magic and comedy in a very interesting way. With a background in engineering, he developed a professional act as he created so many products that are now used by top professionals. He is the “go to guy” when magicians need something different and all original. He is also the creator of the game show “Bonk.” Kerry now owns and manages his own comedy club called “Comedy Magic Cabaret” in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Wow, is this week’s episode full! Kerry tells stories from his years of working at Houston’s Magic Island in the 1980’s when he created “Kate & Edith” to creating magical effects for Warren & Annabelle’s in Lahaina, Hawaii, to other electronic creations made for private homes (like Giovanni Livera and Bruce Averbook as well as magic celebrities like Mac King) to what he’s doing in his comedy club in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

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December 28, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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744: Winter Carnival of Magic - Day Three

Saturday, March 11th

  • 9:30 AM Lecture: Guy Bavli

  • 10:00 AM Dealers Open (Closing at 3:30 PM)

  • 11:00 AM Lecture: Christopher T. Magician

  • 1:30 PM Lecture: Jonathan Neal

  • 3:00 PM Lecture: Artem Shchukin

  • 7:30 PM Contest Award Winners Announced on Stage

    • Close-Up Winners

      • 1st Place - Adi Ramakrishna

      • 2nd Place - Dregon Hibbler

      • People’s Choice - Brandon Herring

    • Open Mic Winner of People’s Choice

      • Buddy August

  • 8:00 PM Magic All-Stars Show: Jonathan Neal, Michael Bloemeke, Christopher T. Magician, Jon Armstrong, and Artem Shchukin

  • 10:00 PM Pizza Party for Registrants (at the Park Grove Inn)

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00:00:18 - Don Wiberg talks about some of his magic career including him performing as a Magic Clown.

00:10:25- Alan Fisher talks about some of the lectures we have seen today

00:20:48 - Stephen Bargatze, Past International President of the I.B.M. is from Nashville and always attends this convention.

00:27:12 - Aaron Radatz from Branson, Missouri, was the illusionist who closed last night’s show. He has advice for traveling illusionists.

00:34:11 - Guy Bavli was a Dealer, Lecturer, and a Performer at this year’s Winter Carnival which was is one and only U.S. magic convention where he will be appearing this year.

00:41:39 - Jason Michaels, from Nashville, enjoyed this convention but he has also appeared on Penn & Teller Fool Us.

00:48:08 - Artem Shchukin closed the Winter Carnival and he talks about the many magic conventions around the world where he has performed and competed.

00:56:30 - Tom Vorjohan and Scott give a wrap-up of the convention

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March 12, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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