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Creating Magic

From creators to collectors, fans to friends, cosplayers to crafters, Creating Magic Podcast lets you meet the people who make fandoms so special. Listeners will hear about what inspires these fans to share their love of nerd culture, especially within the Wizarding World. But Creating Magic is not limited by genre! It celebrates the people that love fandom, and crosses over into Star Wars, Disney, and any other community that people love.
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Episodes

Melissa Anelli

Steven and Dani are joined by Melissa, the creator behind Leakycon to discuss Harry Potter, growing a fan community and how she went from being a fan of Harry Potter to hosting multiple conventions. TW: transphobia and cyberstalking Note: Leakycon 2021 has been cancelled and will return in 2022

Sep 02, 20211 hr 7 min

The Bad Batch: Season One Recap

Steven sits down with returning guests and friends of the pod Russell Holly and Jordan Jackson to talk through " The Bad Batch" season finale, what the second season might bring, and more! Jordan can be found on IG at @specsandthings and on Twitter @specs_13. His music collaboration can be found on IG @raabers and on Twitter at @raabers_music. Russell can be found on IG and Twitter at @russellholly. Congratulations to EJ Schwartz on her upcoming debut novel, "Before We Were Blue" . EJ will be ce...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 12 min

Before We Were Blue By: E.J. Schwartz

Steven and Dani are joined by debut author of "Before we were Blue" E.J. Schwartz to discuss her book releasing this September TW: Eating Disorder, Abuse

Jul 29, 20211 hr 3 min

Harry Potter New York VR Experience

Russell and Katie join Steven and Dani to talk about the new Virtual Experiences, Chaos at Hogwarts and Wizards Take Flight at the Harry Potter New York Store *Update- The VR Experience is currently unavailable 5/2025*

Jul 22, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 26

The Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition with Greg

Dani is going by Greg to discuss his trip to the preview of the Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition which opens in Covent Garden on July 12th. Learn about the exhibit and hear all about the new Butterbeer Bar!

Jul 12, 202139 min

Mudblood Fan Film

Dani and Steven are talking with Conrad from ConradStudios and the person behind the Mudblood fan film on Youtube, part 1 is now available on YouTube and part 2 will release at 12 am Eastern on Friday July 9!

Jul 08, 202151 min

Whimsically Nicolette

Steven and Dani are joined by Nicolette discussing her discovery of the Harry Potter series, her experience at the new Harry Potter New York Store and everything between

Jun 24, 202149 min

The Soapy Cauldron Shop

Steven and Dani are joined by Jennifer from The Soapy Cauldron Shop to discuss how she creates her bar soaps and the inspiration behind her products.

Jun 17, 202149 min

Harry Potter New York Store

Steven had the opportunity to attend the Grand Opening of the Harry Potter New York store with some friends, join Steven, Dani, Russell and Katie as they talk in depth about the store as well as hear from multiple others on their reactions to the shop including friends of the pod Dank, Tylor and Sarah!

Jun 05, 20212 hr

Orchard Works Wand Shop

After a trip to Conneticut Dani and Steven sit down with Ed to discuss his wand shop in Stafford Springs, Orchard Works Wand Shop.

Jun 03, 20211 hr 5 min

Rob Tonks Wand Collector

Steven and Dani are joined by Robbie to discuss his wand collection and how it was started.

May 27, 202152 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Artan

Dani and Steven are joined by amazing artist Artan and discuss his art work as well as what it was like to grow up in an area with limited access to Harry Potter. *Artan is no longer active on IG* updated 03/2025

May 20, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 18

The Bad Batch

Dani and Steven are once again joined by Russell to discuss Episode 1 of the Bad Batch

May 13, 202155 min

Brad Bakes Returns!

Bradley returns for another episode as Steven and Dani discuss the last year and what has been going on within the fandom as well as the projects of the last year.

May 06, 202156 min

Tylor and the Protego Foundation

Steven and Dani are joined by Tylor or The Protego Foundation. Tylor Starr is regarded as the founding expert in the area of “Animal Rights in the Wizarding World” philosophy. His creature-saving work has been featured all over the globe and he is the trailblazing creator and president of The Protego Foundation, the only wizarding-inspired animal rights organization in the world.

Apr 29, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Bits and Bobbins Shop

Steven and Dani are joined by Kayleen of the Bits and Bobbins shop to discuss her creations and love of fandoms

Apr 22, 202159 min

Oliver's Brighton Returns

Steven and Dani are once again joined by Oliver, creator of Oliver's Brighton as he discusses his shop reopening, his latest creation and adapting to the past year as an independent retailer. *Update 05/2025- Oliver's Brighton is no longer open*

Apr 15, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 13

The Collecting Wizard

Steven and Dani are joined by Johnny, The Collecting Wizard as they discuss his Harry Potter Collection and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Apr 08, 20211 hr 11 min

Mika

Dani and Steven are joined by Mika to discuss Harry Potter, Severus Snape and see how many songs Steven can fit into an episode.

Apr 01, 202148 min

WZRD Radio

Steven and Dani are joined by Host Witch Bess to discuss her podcast, WZRD Radio and all things wizard Wrock.

Mar 25, 20211 hr 2 min

Transfiguring Adoption

Dani and Steven talk with Darren, President and Co-Founder or Transfiguring Adoption, an organization that develops media, resources, and tools that nurture growth in foster and adoptive children – strategically we focus on resourcing foster and adoptive parents. In this episode we also learn about their latest project the Push Up Your Fitness Challenge, head to transfiguringadoption.com today and join the challenge on the Creating Magic Podcast team.

Mar 18, 20211 hr 5 min

The Potter Collector

Dani and Steven are joined by Peter, the Potter Collector as they discuss his book collection and the ever expanding wizarding universe.

Mar 11, 202157 min

Rachel Reads

Steven and Dani are joined by Rachel as they discuss Harry Potter, and her book recommendations for each house.

Feb 18, 20211 hr 29 min

Simply Magical Susan

Steven and Dani are joined by Susan as they discuss the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, best places for food, which butterbeer is the best and Disney.

Feb 11, 20211 hr 14 min

Dapper Minister of Magic

Join Dani and Steven as they are joined by the minister himself, Gerald as they discuss, 2020, 2021, books, beards and more.

Feb 04, 20211 hr 15 min

A New Harry Potter Series?

Have you seen the article that's been circulating this week in regards to a new Harry Potter Series? On this episode we discuss our reactions to new Wizarding content. Trigger Warnings: Language, Abuse, Transphobia

Jan 28, 202143 min

Hayley and Michael

On Episode 1 of Season 2 Dani and Steven are joined by Hayley and Michael discussing cosplay, creative burn out and their Harry Potter journey.

Jan 21, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Mandalorian

Steven and Dani are joined by Jordan, creator of the music for the Creating Magic and the Pin Pod music as they discuss Star Wars and the latest season of the Mandalorian

Dec 24, 20201 hr 39 min
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