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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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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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June 28, 2018 by Scott Wells.
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426: Adrian Vega - From Spain With Love

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Spanish Close-Up Winner, Adrian Vega, has a passion for magic. His love and respect for the art of magic (and cards in particular) shows through with his performance. And his engaging and charismatic personality is the same off stage as it is on stage. At the young age of 28 years old, Adrian has accomplished a lot including touring with Criss Angel's show "The Supernaturalists". Adrian is a graduate of Juan Tamariz' school of magic in Madrid, Spain and now is a visiting "professor" there from time to time.

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00:07:15 - Adrian Vega talks about Juan Tamariz' magic school in Madrid and how the classes are structured. He also chats about first meeting Criss Angel and working in his "The Supernaturalists" tour

01:13:17 - Product Review: "Imagination Box" by Olivier. In one effect, a small object (i.e. candy) is drawn on the card box then with a "magic pass", it turns into a real piece of candy. Not recommended.

01:18:05 - Product Review: "Card Clone" by Big Blind Media. An updated version of "Color Monte" using facsimiles of credit cards. Clever and recommended.

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Tagged with Adrian Vega, card magic, Spain, Juan Tamariz, school of magic, The Supernaturalits, Criss Angel, Murphy's Magic Supplies.

May 31, 2018 by Scott Wells.
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