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900: Dan Sperry - The Anti-Conjuror

With this episode we celebrate the 900th episode of The Magic Word Podcast. Every 50 episodes we like to present a special guest who is well known throughout our worldwide magic community. And who better for this episode than Dan Sperry. He was a regular member of The Illusionists who toured the major stages of the world from Sydney, Australia, to Broadway in New York City. He has headlined in nightclubs, Las Vegas casinos, and performing arts theaters. For many years he has appeared on Masters of Illusion television show as well as many other TV shows. Now residing in Florida, he continues to travel the globe, but when at home, he enjoys (believe it or not) performing for children’s birthday parties.

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In this week’s episode, Dan shares his story of how he developed his act and his character. He tells us about his early journey as he worked with doves and learned from some of the true masters like Joseph Gabriel that developed into a residency at a casino in Las Vegas. He toured Canada with Murray Hatfield as he honed his dove act and began to settle into his Shock Illusionist persona. He also talks about developing his talking act that led to work with the Illusionists and television appearances.

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Tagged with Dan Sperry, The Illusionists, Masters of Illusion, Derek Hughes, Suzanne the Magician, dove magic, World's Greatest Magic, Las Vegas, Hank Moorehouse, Joan Caeser, Gay Blackstone, Paul Kozak, Jeff Hobson, Roy Shank, Brett Daniels, Rudy Coby, Joseph Gabriel, Murray Hatfield.

May 1, 2025 by Scott Wells.
  • May 1, 2025
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  • Dan Sperry
  • The Illusionists
  • Masters of Illusion
  • Derek Hughes
  • Suzanne the Magician
  • dove magic
  • World's Greatest Magic
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  • Hank Moorehouse
  • Joan Caeser
  • Gay Blackstone
  • Paul Kozak
  • Jeff Hobson
  • Roy Shank
  • Brett Daniels
  • Rudy Coby
  • Joseph Gabriel
  • Murray Hatfield
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876: Chris Blackmore - Looking Back at Lahaina

Chris Blackmore was a regular performer in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, at Warren & Annabelle’s. That is, up until the devastating fire in August 2023. The fire destroyed homes and businesses and was responsible for the deaths of over 100 people. Lives were forever changed in an instant. Warren & Annabelle’s was a premier destination dinner theater that featured magic and was one of the highest rated, most visited sites in Hawaii

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This week, Chris talk about his experience in Lahaina as the fires started, grew, and eventually overtook the city. His perspective as “boots on the ground” are chilling yet insightful. His recollections of the halcyon day of Warren & Annabelle’s are recounted here, too.

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Tagged with Chris Blackmore, Dana Daniels, DisneyWorld, Magic Island, Warren & Annabelle's, Warren Gibson, John George, Lahaina Hawaii.

December 26, 2024 by Scott Wells.
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873: Tales From The Road 2

During the Magic At The Beach 2024 convention, one of the sessions was “Tales From The Road” which was reprised from last year, since it was such a success then. Organizer, Charles Bach, gave permission to record and broadcast this session again this year that contains some great “road warrior” stories by some of the top working professionals. It is a good cross section of magicians with varied backgrounds and experiences which I know you will enjoy..

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00:09:04 - Jafo talks about his experience on Penn & Teller Fool Us

00:11:43 - Karl Hein talks about an embarrassing situation with a child on stage who peed his pants

00:16:20- James Brandon tells us a harrowing story about a fiery situation that happened on a Parisian stage

00:23:06 - Charles Peachock tells us a harrowing story about being stranded in the Yukon and trying to catch a cruise ship

00:25:55 - Chris Blackmore had a bad show in his early years that he turned into gold

00:30:34 - Paul Stone put John Calvert on the London Palladium Stage, but there were some problems

00:38:02 - Dan Sperry had a children’s birthday party experience with a child in a wheelchair

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Tagged with Michael Paul, Jafo, Paul Stone, Chris Blackmore, Chuck Peachock, Karl Hein, James Brandon, Dan Sperry.

December 5, 2024 by Scott Wells.
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  • Jafo
  • Paul Stone
  • Chris Blackmore
  • Chuck Peachock
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