726: Santa's Holiday Book Suggestions

It is the holiday gift giving season and Santa has three suggestions for every parent, grand parent, aunt, uncle or for that matter, for anyone having a young person in their lives. Santa chats with three authors about their books that are directed at children. Amy Kimlat (yes, the wife of Kostya Kimlat) tells us about her recently released book, “Hocus Pocus Practice Focus” which is a wonderful book (for readers 4-8) that will empower and inspire children to focus and do their best in life. More than a book about a child who learns magic, but the “magic” that is behind learning. Next we have Allan Kronzek who released the book, “Grandpa Magic” nearly two years ago, it is still a relevant guide for older magicians to be ready with a quick trick to entertain children. And finally, what would December be without a visit with Murray Sawchuck? His book, “At Nighttime We Are All The Same Size” was just released and it is an adorable book for animal lovers and children. Not specifically a magic book, it is about the magic in the eyes of the animals we see in our homes and at the zoo. A delightful read for ages 4-8 years of age.

Amy Kimlat was thankful to the Magic Word Podcast for offering her this platform to promote her new book. In return, she is giving all of the listeners a special offer. If you visit her website, then you can download a FREE PDF copy of “Hocus Pocus Practice Focus.” She is offering this with the hope that 1) listeners who download the book will give her a five star rating on Amazon in order to help sell more books. And 2) you will order a hard copy (or more) for the child (or children) in your life. You can visit and download your FREE PDF copy by visiting this special link: https://amykimlat.com/magicword

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578: Steve Beam - Semi-Automatically Armed and Ready

Steve Beam was the editor and publisher of the long running “Trapdoor” underground journal. But over the past few decades, Steve has authored the “Semi-Automatic Card Tricks” book series having just released volume number 12! Steve is the recipient of the 2014 Literary and Media Fellowship Award from the Academy of Magical Arts. He is also a two-time winner of the prestigious Lou Gallo MVP award at the annual Fechter’s Finger Flicking Frolic gathering.

In our conversation, Steve talks about publishing magic books, scripting magic shows, performing at magic conventions, being a part-time professional before he finally “retired” to a full-time career as a magician, and more.

235: FISM Italy - Day Four

It may have been a little overcast outside, but the weather and the magic was perfect in the convention center. After viewing the stage competition from 8:30 to 12:30, I got to walk around the dealers a bit more, chat with friends, and attend a couple lectures. And of course, it was Thursday which meant magic and Martinis in the evening with friends at the bar.

After watching Luke Jermay's one man show, was the evening gala featuring: Cyril Takayama and Eun Gyeol Lee as co-MC's with Mike Chao, Topas, David Kaplan, Tony Frebourg, Alberto Giorgi, Rob Zabrecky, Sos & Victoria and Samuel.