408: Richard Turner Q&A on "Dealt"

Following a recent screening of "Dealt", a documentary on the life of legendary card mechanic/magician Richard Turner, we conducted a Question and Answer session via Skype over the big screen in the theater. Richard gave us some insight into the making and production of this fascinating film. "Dealt" has not been widely released despite its critical international acclaim.

If you have not yet viewed the documentary, then you will be pleased to learn that the producers have released the digital download and DVD's which include additional scenes, more magic from Richard Turner, AND additional magic from the likes of Steve Forte, Jason England, Pop Haydn, Lennart Green, and much more! For more information, visit: https://streamingmoviesright.com/us/movie/dealt/ where you can hear from the cast and crew, where to watch “Dealt” online, and view the trailer. Or you can go directly to download or purchase the documentary by following this link: https://gowatchit.com/watch/movies/dealt-592790#watch-rent-own-online

http://www.dealtmovie.com Experience the amazing & inspiring story of Richard Turner. Watch DEALT now In Select Theaters & On Demand! Like DEALT on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dealtmovie Follow DEALT on TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/dealtmovie One of the most renowned card magicians of all time, Richard Turner astounds audiences around the world with his legendary sleight of hand.

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Time stamps for this podcast:

00:07:14 - Richard Turner talks about production of "DEALT"

00:47:32 - Product Review - "Sublime by John Carey: 10 super simple, no slights, card and coin tricks DVD - recommended

00:50:44 - Product Review - "Snag" by SansMinds: borrowed ring appears on your neck chain (necklace). A bit angly and not easily resettable, but clever and recommended.

00:54:15 - Product Review: "Calculated Risk" by Michael Murray - ten tricks with an iPhone for devining a hidden number or word, such as the phone's passcode. Recommended for iPhone users because it cannot be used for Android phones.

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#201 - Murray Sawchuck - Celebrity Magician

Murray Sawchuck recently completed two and a half years at the Tropicana's Laugh Factory in Las Vegas. On December 20, 2014, he will begin a new afternoon show at Planet Hollywood's "Sincity Theater" along his wife, Chloe, and his partner, Lefty. Murray will add illusions to his comedy magic show plus bring in different aspects of his other appearances on television such as "Pawn Stars" and other shows.

During our conversation, Murray talked about his upcoming appearance on Hallmark's Home & Family morning talk show. After you have listened to the podcast, then be sure to come back to watch this video. The other two videos below are from a couple of his appearances on "America's Got Talent" (sic). 

Murray and his baby Chihuahua Kahlua do a magic trick for the Emmy Nominated show Home & Family. www.murraymagic.com

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Why is Murray considered a "Celebrity Magician"? Hear what he has done and what he is doing in and around Las Vegas and on television and determine for yourself if you think he deserves the title. Breaks happen, but as they say, "luck is when preparation meets opportunity." Murray works hard to find opportunities to promote his brand so you could say he is one of the luckiest guys in the business.

Among many other topics discussed in this podcast, Murray talks about how he got his first break to headline his own show in Las Vegas and how it evolved to the new show at Planet Hollywood. He talks about contracts, "two-wall" versus "four-walling" a venue in Las Vegas, working on "America's Got Talent", "Pawn Stars", "Wizard Wars", "Extreme Escapes", advice from Marvin "Mr. Electric" Roy, using social media to your advantage, and more. He also gives us an idea of what a typical day in his life is like. He also talks at the end about his favorite charity, Children of the Night", rescuing children from prostitution, which draws attention to one of the least visible charities out there. He is one busy guy!

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