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918: FISM 2025 in Turin, Italy- Day Six Report

Saturday 19 July, 2025

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Time Stamps: These will be posted after I have gotten some sleep.

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July 19, 2025 by Scott Wells.
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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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May 1, 2025 by Scott Wells.
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857: Magic Texas - Day Four Report

Monday September 2nd, 2024

Subject to change

  • 8:00 AM – NOON TAOM 2025 and SAM 2025 Registration Opens

  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Dealers Room Open

  • 9:30 – 10:30 AM Lecture – Laurent Piron

  • 11:00 AM – NOON Lecture – Franz Harary

  • 12:30 – 1:30 PM Lecture – Lance Burton

  • 1:45 PM – Session # 7 – Virtual Tour of Magic Circle Headquarters in London

  • 2:00 PM BUS OR SELF DRIVE TO UT ARLINGTON - Texas Hall Theater

  • 3:00 PM Brad Jacobs People’s Choice Show of Winners (Special Prize) – Texas Hall on the UTA Campus

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Time stamps for this episode: updates will be posted after I get some sleep

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