• 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

844: Joe Devlin - Matador In The Arena

Known as the “Matador of Magic,” Joe Devlin has lived what, for most, would be several lifetimes full of magic. He has performed around the world aboard cruise ships for 37 years; he has created and performed unique, original illusions; he was one of the performers in NYC at the Magic Townhouse and Mostly Magic; he had long term engagements in Atlantic City and in the Bahamas; his wedding was the subject of a one-hour “reality” show; he appeared on “All My Children” daytime network television; he has been a consultant tor Criss Angel’s show “Magic of the Stars” and others, and; he was a featured performer on Criss Angel’s “Amysitika” show in Las Vegas.

View fullsize early Joe.jpg
View fullsize poster 2.jpg
View fullsize pic 1.jpg
View fullsize guitar suspension.jpg
View fullsize guitar suspention.jpg
View fullsize bill.jpg
View fullsize Richiardi.jpg
View fullsize Houdini grave.jpg
View fullsize cruise ship.jpg
View fullsize devlin.png
View fullsize matador of magic.jpg
View fullsize matador.jpg
View fullsize Milbourne Christopher award.jpg
View fullsize poster.jpg
View fullsize smile and smoke.jpg
View fullsize trophy.jpg
View fullsize with swords.jpg

In this week’s episode, Joe talks about his amazing history of performing, creating and consulting magic over the years. His fast-paced style and on-stage choreography reminds one of the moves of a flamenco dancer and also of a Spanish bullfighter in the arena. This week he chats about a lot of what he has accomplished over the past 40+ years including a bit about taking care of the Houdini Memorial in New York. He had two touring illusion shows, but since the death of his wife/assistant, he has focused on singular performances and consulting.

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 Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly 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 Joe Devlin, Criss Angel, Richard Robinson, Jim Sisti, George Schindler, The Magic Townhouse, Imam, Atlantic City, Harry Blackstone Jr., Mostly Magic, The Magic Island, James Randi, Banachek, cruise ships, Richiardi, Jeff McBride, Dorothy Dietrich, Dick Brookz, Magic Townhouse.

July 25, 2024 by Scott Wells.
  • July 25, 2024
  • Scott Wells
  • Joe Devlin
  • Criss Angel
  • Richard Robinson
  • Jim Sisti
  • George Schindler
  • The Magic Townhouse
  • Imam
  • Atlantic City
  • Harry Blackstone Jr.
  • Mostly Magic
  • The Magic Island
  • James Randi
  • Banachek
  • cruise ships
  • Richiardi
  • Jeff McBride
  • Dorothy Dietrich
  • Dick Brookz
  • Magic Townhouse
  • Post a comment
Comment
644 banner.jpg

644: Joseph Gabriel - A Bird In Hand

644 banner.jpg

Multi-Award winning Broadway illusionist, Joseph Gabriel, single-handedly changed the face of magic with his iconic sleight-of-hand performance when he appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” for the first time. Joseph is known for his signature style of producing various exotic birds and is equally adept at large-scale illusions, mentalism, and comedy audience participation. Soon after his appearance on “The Tonight Show”, Joseph began headlining in lavish Las Vegas review shows, such as the “Lido de Paris” at the Stardust Hotel and “City Lites” at the Flamingo where he headlined for nine years.

View fullsize IMG_9304.JPG
View fullsize unadjustednonraw_thumb_e237.jpg
View fullsize broadway-playbill.jpg
View fullsize Joseph Gabriel Houdini Painting.jpg
View fullsize Joseph Gabriel Okito Painting.jpg
View fullsize Joseph Gabriel The Illusionists 1.jpg
View fullsize Joseph Gabriel The Illusionists 2.jpg
View fullsize joseph-gabriel-with-showgirls.jpg
View fullsize Marvyn "Mr. Electric" Roy admiring the likeness of the marionette
View fullsize Miss Katalin, Mini-Carol, Marvyn Roy, Mini-Marvyn, Joseph Gabriel, Jeff Hobson.jpg
View fullsize Richiardi poster.jpg
View fullsize Richiardi
View fullsize unadjustednonraw_thumb_e237.jpg

In this week’s episode, Joseph talks about the importance of “being so good, they can’t ignore you,” to quote Steve Martin. He has developed his own style of performing and talks about his journey where good things in his career kept happening, including his two year association with the Peruvian legend, Richiardi. In addition to his work with birds, he is also an accomplished artist and maker/performer of marionettes.

This week in magic, one of the highlights in our community was the “Las Vegas wedding of year” of Murray Sawchuck and Dani Elizabeth.

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 Joseph Gabriel, Las Vegas, Richiardi, Channing Pollock, Marvyn Roy, Johnny Carson, Milt Larsen, It's Magic, The Body Shop, Barclay Shaw, Senor Wences, doves, marionettes, AbraCORNdabra, The Tonight Show, Tannen's.

October 7, 2021 by Scott Wells.
  • October 7, 2021
  • Scott Wells
  • Joseph Gabriel
  • Las Vegas
  • Richiardi
  • Channing Pollock
  • Marvyn Roy
  • Johnny Carson
  • Milt Larsen
  • It's Magic
  • The Body Shop
  • Barclay Shaw
  • Senor Wences
  • doves
  • marionettes
  • AbraCORNdabra
  • The Tonight Show
  • Tannen's
  • Post a comment
Comment

244: Two Daves - Dave Cox & David Kaplan

Two Daves that need shaves. Dave Cox and David Kaplan, both successful creative comedy magicians in their own right. Both were part of the talent line-up at this year's incredibly great I.B.M. convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Both performed and gave wonderful lectures (which I would recommend to other convention organizers). David Kaplan basically followed me from Italy to Florida, from FISM to the I.B.M. convention where he also performed and lectured. And I recently saw Dave Cox perform at the Magic Castle along with Bruce Gold in the Peller Theater as the "Evil Twins" (a wonderful act, BTW).

I caught up with Dave Cox after his lecture to sit down for a chat but before we turned on the recorder, David Kaplan wandered up to see if we wanted to go to lunch. I suggested we talk first, then eat. David acquiesced and joined the conversation which will last longer than the digested food. So, it is to your benefit that we get to hear some advice, stories and chuckles from a couple of the "under-sung" comedians in our industry today.

Magician and Comedian Dave Cox in the 2007 Hack and Slash Christmas Special. This year's show is December 11, 12 and 13th, 2009 in Baltimore. For tickets and Information, visit http://www.HackandSlash.com Also, Visit Dave at http://www.thedavecoxshow.com/

The Great Kaplan comedy, magic, music act

View fullsize David Kaplan & Dave Cox
View fullsize Dave Cox
View fullsize Dave Cox
View fullsize IMG_5324.JPG
View fullsize David Kaplan & Dave Cox

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. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

Click on the banner above to visit the best deal on the web for magicians...except for The Magic Word, of course. :)

Click on the banner above to visit the best deal on the web for magicians...except for The Magic Word, of course. :)

In this 30 minute podcast, Jamie Salinas talks about his touches on"Private Eye", a mentalism effect by ProMystic and Banachek talks about Cris Angel's "The Supernaturalists" show.While you are listening to the podcast on Spreaker, be sure to Follow…

In this 30 minute podcast, Jamie Salinas talks about his touches on"Private Eye", a mentalism effect by ProMystic and Banachek talks about Cris Angel's "The Supernaturalists" show.

While you are listening to the podcast on Spreaker, be sure to Follow us and subscribe to the podcast. These come out irregularly and only the followers get to hear the newest, freshest podcasts first before they are posted on The Magic Word.

ProMystic is dedicated to providing leading edge technology to advancing the art of mentalism and magic. Craig Fillicetti, founder of ProMystic, is an electrical engineer with a masters degree and over 20 years experience in new product development.…

ProMystic is dedicated to providing leading edge technology to advancing the art of mentalism and magic. Craig Fillicetti, founder of ProMystic, is an electrical engineer with a masters degree and over 20 years experience in new product development. He is also a working mentalist/magician.

Tagged with Dave Cox, David Kaplan, comedy writing, comedy magic, Banachek, Jamie Salinas, The Supernaturalits, ProMystic.

August 6, 2015 by Scott Wells.
  • August 6, 2015
  • Scott Wells
  • Dave Cox
  • David Kaplan
  • comedy writing
  • comedy magic
  • Banachek
  • Jamie Salinas
  • The Supernaturalits
  • ProMystic
  • Post a comment
Comment
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!

Abbott's 87th Get Together 2025 Daily Reports - Daily reports from "Camp Colon" featuring chats with registrants, talent, organizers, dealers, and more. It's the next best thing to being there!
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
Abbott's 87th Get Together 2025 Daily Reports - Daily reports from "Camp Colon" featuring chats with registrants, talent, organizers, dealers, and more. It's the next best thing to being there!
Rome may not have been built in a day, but we tried to see as much of it as we could in an afternoon.
Another beautiful day in Umbria visiting #Assissi and #Perugia #Italy
More time near the Tuscan sun. But this time we traveled south to Umbria where we visited #Bevagna #Montefalco and #Spello
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

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