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963: Joe Eddie and Betty Fairchild - Playing Fairs

For many decades, Joe Eddie and Betty Fairchild were “road warriors” traversing the country to perform at state and country fairs. They toured with assistants and even a big cat that kept them on the road over 40 weeks out of the year. At one point, they had a residency in Las Vegas at the Riviera with their big show. Now retired from trouping and performing, Joe Eddie has retired to Florida where he builds quality hand-made props and cases for professional magicians.

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In this week’s episode, Joe Eddie gives us a walking tour of his workshop during the first half hour of our chat. Then Betty joins us during the last half to enliven the mood and share stories from the road from her perspective. I think one of the best stories they shared is the one about the inspector who “inspected” their big cat during a break at one of their shows.

Playing Fairs
Scott Wells with Joe Eddie and Betty Fairchild
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Tagged with Paul Richards, Joe Eddie Fairchild, Betty Fairchild, Bubbles, magic builder, State Fair, Las Vegas, John Bundy and Morgan, circus, Marty Hahne, William Rausher.

April 16, 2026 by Scott Wells.
  • April 16, 2026
  • Scott Wells
  • Paul Richards
  • Joe Eddie Fairchild
  • Betty Fairchild
  • Bubbles
  • magic builder
  • State Fair
  • Las Vegas
  • John Bundy and Morgan
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  • Marty Hahne
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962: Paul Richards - Magic Trends

Magic dealer, creator, consultant, lecturer, and performer, Paul Richards joins us this week as we talk about a treasure chest full of topics. Paul has been at the epicenter of innovation first as a brick and mortar magic shop owner, then online dealer, coordinator of one day magic events, as well as a well-known and highly respected magic dealer. He is often seen at all of the large magic conventions like Blackpool, MAGIC Live!, Magifest, and others.

As a result of being in the forefront of magic innovation, keep that in perspective as you listen to this week’s episode. You will see some trends that have started and perhaps get some idea of where we’re going…at least from Paul’s perspective. But you can use your own precognitive powers to prognosticate what the future of magic will bring us. This is just your “leaping off” place.

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Paul has recently returned from the Blackpool magic convention in England and has a lot to say about that event But he also attends many other conventions throughout the year as a dealer and he gives us his perspective on their differences. He was the creator of the “Real Magic Roadshow” that featured a handful of magic creators in a sort of one day mini-convention. He also talks this week about his Elmwood Magic Shop which was a brick and mortar shop in Buffalo, New York, and the future of these storefront shops versus online sellers.

Magic Trends
Scott Wells with Paul Richards
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Tagged with Paul Richards, Penguin Magic, Colin Eleazer, Mark Mason, Blackpool Magic Convention, Magic Road Show, brick and mortar.

April 9, 2026 by Scott Wells.
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  • Colin Eleazer
  • Mark Mason
  • Blackpool Magic Convention
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367: Day Three - IBM/SAM Combined Convention 2017

THURSDAY JULY 13 SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Opens - Registration Area
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Annual I.B.M. Business Meeting- Carrol Ford
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Dealers Open - Exhibit Hall
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - David Deeble - Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Stage Contest 2 - Grand Ballroom
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - David Ginn Lecture - Grand Ballroom
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - S.A.M. Life Member Reception - Presidential Suite
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM - World Stars of Magic - Whitney Hall (Ticketed Event)
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM - Jay Sankey Lecture - Grand Ballroom

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00:00:16 - Dan Garrett, Past National President of the S.A.M. talks about the convention

00:11:10 - Mark Mason, JB Magic, talks about he latest creations and the many convention dates he makes each year around the world.

00:18:34 - Roger Nicot, Card Shark, recently moved from the U.S. to the U.K after marrying a Brit so he talks about working for Card Shark from abroad.

00:24:42 - Paul Richards, Paul Richards Magic, tells us about the Magic Expo tour that Penguin Magic takes on the road around the world.

00:34:47 - Stuart MacDonald was one of the competitors in the contest for the North American Championship which will award sponsorship to compete at FISM. Stuart tells us his secret to preparing for competition.

00:47:44 - Jim Nagel, Past International President of the I.B.M., talks about the current state of low attendance at magic conventions and his assessment why we are seeing such low numbers plus his outlook for the future of conventions.

01:02:46 - David Deeble recaps the lecture he gave us earlier in the day.

01: - Rick Heath gives a talk for the Life Members of the S.A.M. on his association with Cesareo Palaez and the core of their success..."togeherness". This talk runs about 40 minutes but is worth the time to listen and learn.

Day Three From the IBM/SAM Combined Convention 2017
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Posted in Convention Report and tagged with Dan Garrett, Mark Mason, Roger Nicot, Paul Richards, Stuart MacDonald, David Deeble, Jim Nagel, Rick Heath, Louisville Kentucky, IBM/SAM Combined Convention.

July 13, 2017 by Scott Wells.
  • July 13, 2017
  • Scott Wells
  • Dan Garrett
  • Mark Mason
  • Roger Nicot
  • Paul Richards
  • Stuart MacDonald
  • David Deeble
  • Jim Nagel
  • Rick Heath
  • Louisville Kentucky
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