801: TRICS 2023 - Day Three Report

Saturday, November 4th

Jon Allen 11:00 – 12: 00

Zabrecky 12:30 – 1:30

Lunch 1:30 – 3:00
Shawn Farquhar 3:00 – 4:00
Danny Garcia 5:00 – 6:00
Dinner 6:00 – 8:15
Saturday Show 8:15 – 10:15

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616: Jon Allen - We'll Clean That Up Later

From the U.K., Jon Allen is our guest this week who is the creator of “Silent Treatment” and “The Pain Game” and the 3 DVD set, “Connection”, among so many other offerings to the magic community. Jon continues to be a creator, performer and overall just an interesting gentleman who has been recognized for his talents by being a Member of the Inner Magic Circle (M.I.M.C. with Gold Star) among other accolades. He has also received “Close-Up Magiician of the Year” by The Magic Circle.

This week’s podcast episode on YouTube.

During our conversation, Jon talks about comedy in the U.K., working weddings and corporate events plus performing on the U.K edition of “Penn & Teller Fool Us” with his “Pain Game.” He also chats about creativity and theory and his philosophy of magic.

331: Mike Pisciotta - Magic Castle Mixologist and Mystifier

Mike Pisciotta defeated all odds and stiff competition to win the "Close-Up Magician of the Year" from the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle). He regularly performs in the Hat and Hare Pub in the "dungeon" of the Castle where he mixes drinks and magic in equal measure. But from time to time, he also performs new material in the Close-Up Gallery.

I recognize that Mike may not be as well-known to the international magic community as he rarely travels or performs outside of Los Angeles, except for his recent Texas lecture tour. But this is one of magic's "jewels" who you need to meet and know.

Esquire Channel's Best Bars in America Episode on LA Speakeasies Featuring The Magic Castle with a special erformance by Mike Pisciotta.

Time Stamps for this podcast:

00:02:11 - Mike Pisciotta talks about his surprise as being nominated for the AMA award and his further surprise win, his move from Colorado to Los Angeles and how he took over as the bar magician at the Castle, his inspirations to do bar magic, working with drunks at the bar, developing his act, his creative process, tips on getting TIPS, and more.

00:51:40 -Christopher Talbat's "Bowled Over" is a bowling ball production from a gift bag. A wonderful effect for birthday parties, parlor or stage. Recommended.

00:55:35 - Chris Philpott's "The End of My Rope Trick" is a great cut-and-restored rope trick that can be done impromptu or with gimmicks. This DVD teaches you how to do it both ways plus use other items like wire, string, crepe paper streamer, and even a string of pearls. Recommended.

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