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842: Richard Wiseman - Tea Time with the Professor

Dr. Richard Wiseman is a professor of public understanding in Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the U.K. He is the author of several books, many of which magicians might (or should) be familiar with including “The Luck Factor” and”Quirkology” or “Paranormality: Why We See What Isn’t There” among many others. Perhaps you have seen one of his many YouTube videos that have over 800MM views! He also hosts a podcast, “Richard Wiseman: On Your Mind” (which I highly recommend). You may have seen him at MAGIC Live! in Las Vegas as he has presented there twice.

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In this week’s episode, Richard talks about many of his studies and how he became a YouTube phenomenon. We also discuss seances, his consulting with Andy Nyman on seances, his “failure” at busking at Covent Gardens in London, his new show on Paul Curry that will debut at this year’s Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. He also talks about his new book “Magic Your Mind Happy” which is being offered this week as a prize in our contest.

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Tagged with Richard Wiseman, psychology of magic, seance, Andy Nyman, Derren Brown, Edinburgh Fringe Gestival, Quirkology, Terry Seabrooke.

July 11, 2024 by Scott Wells.
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  • Richard Wiseman
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792: Chris Capehart - Takin' It To The Street

Master Magician, Chris Capehart, loves the street. Although street magic is his passion and preferred venue, he performs all over the word at magic conventions and corporate events. His humor endears the audience and brings them closer as they have fun.

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Chris shares some stories from his many years on the street and how he got started and moved from the corporate world to the full time business of magic. Not only is this a funny episode with a comedy magician, but also has a lot of valuable advice for all magicians regardless of wherever you work.

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Tagged with Chris Capehart, street magic, Jeff Sheridan, Oscar Munoz, Cellini, Aye Jaye, Svengali Deck Pitch, Vic Kirk, Gazzo, Steve Bargatze, Rich Bloch.

September 28, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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  • Chris Capehart
  • street magic
  • Jeff Sheridan
  • Oscar Munoz
  • Cellini
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  • Svengali Deck Pitch
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707: Lorenzo Clark - Funny Guy

Lorenzo Clark has been keeping America laughing for decades. From Las Vegas to comedy clubs to cruise ships, Lorenzo has spread joy and happiness wherever he goes. And with life experiences that he has had, this week he shares many of his real life tales from his vast life story. Lorenzo currently performs at Alexis Park in Las Vegas as part of a variety show, The Big Little Variety Show. Be sure to check it out on your next trip to Sin City.

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Lorenzo Clark and I have known each other since we worked together at Houston’s Magic Island in the 1980’s when he was known as Larry Clark. In this week’s episode he talks about his name change, his many years on the comedy club and cruise ship circuits plus fun and funny stories from his vast experience and “unusual” friends.

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Tagged with Rocco, Las Vegas, Merv Griffin Show, Peter Marshall, comedy clubs, Michael Finney, Paul Kozak, Johnny Carson, Ahern Hotel, cruise ships, Terry Seabrooke, Billy McComb, Alexis Park, Big Little Show, Dai Vernon, Magic Castle, Long Beach Mystics, Chip Romero, Ricky Dunn, Jack Goldfinger, Scott Cervine.

August 11, 2022 by Scott Wells.
  • August 11, 2022
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  • Rocco
  • Las Vegas
  • Merv Griffin Show
  • Peter Marshall
  • comedy clubs
  • Michael Finney
  • Paul Kozak
  • Johnny Carson
  • Ahern Hotel
  • cruise ships
  • Terry Seabrooke
  • Billy McComb
  • Alexis Park
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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.
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