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958: John Midgley - Therapist with a Paintbrush

The National President of the S.A.M. is often referred to as “Most Illustrious.” This week’s guest, John Midgley, is a Past National President and also a “Most Wonderful Illustrator” creating magic posters and graphic novels. As a magician, he is one of the house magicians at Nashville’s “House of Cards” where he regularly entertains at the card table. Not content with just those vocations/hobbies, John can also play multiple musical instruments. Oh, and his “regular” job during the day is as a Licensed Therapist.

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This week John talks about how, during the COVID lockdown, he learned to create art using his digital tablet. He likes to create magic posters for many who have not been as well recognized in the magic community with their own original artwork. He also tells us about how he came to perform magic later in life after first pursuing a career as a Licensed Therapist. He talks about balancing his two careers (therapy and magic) with the duties of a father, too.

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Tagged with John Midgley, Society of American Magicians, artist, Anthony Gerard, House of Cards, Joey Martinez, Nashville, Stephen Bargatze, Brent Braun.

March 12, 2026 by Scott Wells.
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888: WInter Carnival of Magic 2025 - Day Two Report

Friday, March 7th

  • 9:30 AM Registration Opens (Closing at 5:00 PM)

  • 10:30 AM Lecture: Chris Capehart

  • 10:30 AM Dealers Open (closing at 6:00 PM)

  • 12:30 PM The Grand Finale Parlor Contest

  • 3:00 PM Lecture: John Archer

  • 4:45 PM Special Terry Evanswood Show at Evanswood Theater – Separate Pay Event – limited to 80 seats

  • 7:30 PM Superstars of Magic Show Ken SCOTT – Geoff WILLIAMS – Jon ALLEN – Don BURSELL – Michael TRIXX

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March 8, 2025 by Scott Wells.
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855: Magic Texas - Day Two Report

Saturday August 31st, 2024

Subject to change

  • 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM Registration Open

  • 9:00 AM -1:00 PM Youth Academy

  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Dealers Room Open

  • 9:00 - 11:00 AM Close-up Contest

  • 10:00 - 11:00 AM SESSION #4: Choice between; Paul Draper – Marketing Jeff Copeland – Coins

  • 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Lecture - Artem Shchukin

  • 12:45 – 1:45 PM Lecture – Shawn Farquhar

  • 2:00 - 3:00 PM Stars of Tomorrow Stage Show

  • 3:00 – 6:00 PM Youth Academy

  • 3:30 - 4:30 PM Franz Harary Interviews Gay Blackstone

  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Lecture – Adrian Vega

  • 6:00 PM BUS OR SELF DRIVE TO UT ARLINGTON Texas Hall Theater

  • 6:00 – 7:30 PM

    RED & WHITE Party with Strolling Magic at UTA Texas Hall Theater

    (Food for Purchase)

  • 8:00 - 9:30 PM International GALA Stage Show – Texas Hall on the UTA Campus Starring Greg Frewin, Yu Komohara, Shimpei. Syouma, Wessy, Adrien Kill and Emcee, BJ Mallin

  • 10:00 - 11:30 PM FILM: Lost In The Shuffle – Houdini Theater at the Loews Ballroom

  • 10:00 – 10:30 PM Mind2Mind Mentalism Session #4 (30 Person Limit – Must be pre-registered)

  • 10:45 – 11:15 PM Mind2Mind Mentalism Session #5 (30 Person Limit – Must be pre-registered)

  • 11:30 PM - ??? Midnight Madness – Open Mic, hosted by Fabian Moreno

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