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840: Paul Gordon - Singer and Sorcerer

From England, Paul Gordon, is beginning to slow down in his 60’s and ease into retirement…whatever that is. He retired from doing gigs but is still active as a creator and writer. Over the decades, Paul has specialized in performing with cards as a close-up magician for corporate events and weddings while originating some of his own material and writing books. A Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, Paul has lectured and appeared on the cover of the Magic Circular and the Linking Ring Magazine.

If you are more of a visual person, then you might enjoy our Zoom recording of our conversation that is raw and unedited and contains a bit more than in the audio-only version of this week's podcast episode.

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In this episode, Paul tells us some stories from the road, some jokes he loves to share, and a few tips on building a successful career.

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June 27, 2024 by Scott Wells.
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599 - Suzanne the Magician- Suz with a "Z"

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Winner of the Academy of Magical Arts (the Magic Castle) trophy for “Close-Up Magician of the Year”, Suzanne the Magician joins us this week to talk about her experience of preparing then fooling Penn & Teller on their hit television show and also discuss ideas for performing in restaurants.

As discussed on this podcast episode, never make fun of your volunteer particularly when they become “easy targets.”

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This week we learn how Suzanne had to rework and retool her signature “Band Aid” trick "(A Mother’s Love) to make it work for Penn & Teller Fool Us. She also shares stories from her decades of experience of performing magic at high end restaurants plus some advice on trick selections, approaching tables, and more.

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February 18, 2021 by Scott Wells.
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430: Jason Ladanye

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Jason Ladanye is more than a pretty set of hands...well, and face. He is also an accomplished musician having played and toured on the road with blues legends like Buddy Guy and B.B. King. While on the road in his early teenage years, he had time to learn magic. And he did it with the passion that he has put into all of his efforts. The result is a game changer.

Jason is one of the foremost experts at the card table in the U.S. He has toured across the country and overseas as well. In this podcast, we learn a lot more about what makes this man tick and why he is such a "smooth operator".

Jason Ladanye brings his unique brand of card magic to the streets of NYC. Real people, real reactions, and real magic.
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The book that sold out on his lecture tour is avaiable here. Just click on the graphic above for more info.

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