Danny Goldsmith is widely acknowledged as being one of the top coin magicians in the world. He burst onto the scenes a few years ago and immediately made a huge impact on the magic community. Danny's coin magic look like REAL MAGIC. While most magicians perform the same way as everyone else Danny has created concepts and presentations that push the boundaries of close up magic. Danny is one of the great thinkers of magic. He constantly strives to improve his coin magic and take it to the next le...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 44
Fay Presto is arguably Britain's premier close-up magician. Voted The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year 2012 and a former Tatler 'Party Entertainer of the Year' Fay has been personally requested to entertain HM The Queen on no less than six occasions, as well as performing for every other senior member of the Royal family. A Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle, her powerful personality-based magic and ability to connect with an audience has set a standard within the magic industr...
Apr 16, 2021•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 43
Russ Brown is one of the busiest people in magic. As well as running a company that supplies magicians to events all over the world he is also a full time performer and is basically the poster boy for magic in the Blackpool area. On top of a very busy career Russ also co-runs the largest magic convention in the world - The Blackpool Magic Convention. He has been stage managing the convention since the age of 20 but now helps organise the whole thing. In this interview Russ talks about his career...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 42
Marvin Berglas is a magician and an entrepreneur. He founded Marvin's Magic which has become a global sensation. Marvin's Magic box sets are now sold in almost every country in the world and the brand continues to grow and grow. Marvin is the son of David Berglas who is one of the most respected magicians of all time. As such his 'origin story' into the wonderful world of magic is very different to other magicians. In this interview Marvin talks about how Marvin's magic came to be. He talks abou...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 41
Scott Alexander is one of the most respected names in magic. He’s a creator and performer of the highest standard. He’s been on shows like America’s Got Talent, Penn and Teller Fool Us, the Oprah Winfrey show and more. Scott also had a run on the Las Vegas Strip at Ceaser Palace, where he made over four thousand performances over seven years. His shows combine large scale illusions with close up comedy magic – there’s always something for everyone. In this interview Scott doesn't hold anything b...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 40
Marc Spelmann, often referred to as ‘Spelmann’ calls himself a ‘Mystery Artist’, as he combines the secrets and principles of a magician, the influence and deductive techniques of a mind reader, and the showmanship of a grand illusionist to create truly astonishing demonstrations of the improbable and impossible. He has entertained heads of state, celebrities and royalty over a career established since 1995. Spelmann caused a global viral sensation when he auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent in ...
Apr 02, 2021•3 hr 10 min•Ep. 39
Lloyd Barnes is one of the top creators of magic in the world. He has been creating magic his entire life and many of his magical creations are best sellers. For many years Lloyd works with Ellusionist as part of their creative team,. While there he helped several creators release best selling products. Then in 2020 out the blue he left Ellusionist and eventually starting working with Murphy's Magic - The World's Largest Magic Wholesaler. He has only been there for a few months but has already m...
Mar 30, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
David Penn has been involved in magic his whole life. Over the last few decades he has had a career most magicians can only dream of. He has won every major UK Championship there is to win and has performed at the highest level his whole life. He performs close up, stage magic and grand illusions. More recently he pioneered Tech Magic and is now known as 'The Tech Magician'. As well as an amazing career David is also a highly respected creator of magic. He has created some of the most well known...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 37
Henry is a professional magician based in Hong Kong. He joined the world of magic at the age of 7. Henry has won 1st prize both the 9th Hong Kong Close-up Magic Contest and the Asia Magic Association Close-up Magic Contest. In 2015, he became a Hong Kong FIRST by winning at the FISM World Championships of Magic, which is the equivalent of the Olympics in the world of magic. In 2017, Henry inspired the magic community and helped build the groundwork of Rubik's cube magic with his 2 ground-breakin...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 36
Ryan Schlutz has become a master of creating incredibly deceptive effects that require almost no sleight of hand. He has published several books and released several DVD's and downloads throughout the years that deal with this subject. In his False Anchors books Ryan teaches a concept he has honed for over 20 years called False Anchors. As well as all this Ryan has released created The Locked and Loaded App which won The Magic TV App Of The Year Award 2020. This App is amazing and super commerci...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 35
Dan Harlan is a living legend of magic, there is no other way to describe him. He has been innovating and creating magic his entire life. He has created some of the most well known and respected products ever released to the magic community. His trick CardToon is widely acknowledged as the best selling magic trick of all time. Dan Harlan hasn't slowed down his entire career. For the last few years he has been working alongside Penguin Magic. While there he spent 5 years committing the Tarbell Se...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 34
Erik Tait has won awards for both standup comedy and magic throughout North America, appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and was the 2018 International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Cups Close Up Competition Champion. He graduated with honors from the prestigious Humber College Comedy Writing and Performance program, which means Erik can academically prove why he is hilarious. Beyond that, Erik is the only magician in the world with a degree in funny. He has put academic theory into practice ...
Mar 12, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 33
For more information about Noel please use the following links www.noelqualter.com (Close Up Magician) www.iPad-magician.co.uk (IPad Magician) Also check out Noel on socials using @theipadmagician Noel Qualter is one of the top magicians in the whole of the UK. He is an incredibly busy magician that has performed at a very high level his entire life. However as well as performing Noel is also an incredibly popular creator of magic. His creations are used by magicians throughout the world and are...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 32
On this weeks Talk Magic Craig sits down and speaks to Joe Rindfleisch. Joe is one of the most knowledgeable magicians in the world. A true historian he has studied the art of magic for many years. Joe has released, produced and created hundreds of routines over the years however he is most well known for revolutionising the art of Rubber Band Magic. He has literally written the book over and over again when it comes to rubber band magic. His Elastic Bands which he produces for magicians have be...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 31
Don't forget you can win tickets to a special one off online show happening on the 12th of March 2021. Watch the interview for full details. Michael J Fitch is one of the UK’s most exciting entertainers, with over 25 years experience including many TV appearances and sell out shows to his name. He creates an energy and instant rapport with his audience. Michael’s magic of the mind has to be seen to be believed, and his incredible spoon bending has recently received compliments from Uri Geller ...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 30
MAGIC TV Website - https://www.magictv.org/ This week on Talk Magic we have an interview with the awesome Luke Dancy. Luke Dancy is an incredible magician and has literally 'done it all' within the magic world. He has been performing his whole life and has performed in every time of venue for every type of audience. He is a magician, a creator, a marketer and a consultant. He has a consultant for Chris Angel for many years and has released some of the most commercial magic ever created. For the ...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 29
This week on Talk Magic Craig sits down and chats with John Archer. John is a legend within the magic community and throughout his career has literally done it all. n 1998, John was awarded the Ken Dodd President's Trophy for Best New Magical Comedy Entertainer. In February 2000, he took part in the British Magical Championships, and was awarded British Magical Champion of Comedy. In November 2002 at The Magic Circle Awards Banquet he was promoted to Member of the Inner Magic Circle – with gold ...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 28
This week on Talk Magic Craig Petty sits down and interviews Mike Powers. Mike has literally written the book (several book actually) on close up magic. He runs the Mall Of Magic and has created some of the most well known magical creations of all time. Mike Powers has been practicing the art of magic for over 30 years. He is the author of four books on sleight of hand magic and writes a column for The Linking Ring Magazine. Mike has performed all over the U.S.A. and Canada and has been a featur...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 27
Dave Bonsall is an incredible performer and his story is very inspirational. Dave started as Marine and then became a full time magician. He was at the top of his game having performed for Royalty and some of the biggest clients you could imagine. Then one day he gave it all up to become a magic dealer. in this interview Dave task about is career and offers advice on performing and generating work. He then goes on to talk about Prop Dog and outline various problems within the magic community and...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 26
On today's Talk Magic we have the legend that is Doc Eason. For 27 years, he was the featured entertainer at John Denver's World Famous Tower Comedy/ Magic Bar in Snowmass Village, CO. (1977–2004). He is also a corporate entertainer, lecturer, public speaker, author, teacher, consultant and recently was involved in the Fox TV show "Masters of Illusion". He talks to corporate and association groups about "The Therapy of Laughter" and connecting with customers. Widely recognized as one of the prem...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 25
This week on Talk Magic we have the one and only Étienne Pradier. Étienne is a true living legend and has dominated the corporate market in the UK for the last 30 years. Over his career Étienne has entered and won numerous competitions. He received the title of Magician of the Year by The Magic Circle, which he joined in 1997. Two years later, he again took third place in the Ron MacMillan's competition and won the close-up magic category of the British Magical Championships at the Blackpool Mag...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 24
Patrick Redford Interview - The Most Mind-blowing Interview Yet - Talk Magic Today Craig sits down with George Tait (AKA Patrick Redford). Patrick has been creating and performing magic since he was a child. Patrick Redford is known throughout the magic community for both his mentalism and magic. His book 2016 book Applesauce containing a slew of different impromptu impossible effects has sold nearly 10,000 units world wide. His work on the Memorized deck took the world by storm a few years late...
Feb 05, 2021•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 23
Welcome back to Talk Magic. Every Tuesday at 9pm Craig Petty interviews a different magician from around the world. This week Craig talks to Tom Crosbie. Tom started off as a magician and creator of magic. Over the last few years Tom has moved away from magic and has branded himself a performing nerd. He has sold out The Edinburgh Fringe Festival three years in a row and performs his one man show throughout the world. Tom Crosbie is not a comedian, but he will leave you laughing. He's not a magi...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 22
On this episode of Talk Magic Craig sits down and talks with Andi Gladwin. Andi Gladwin is a British magician, speaker, and publisher. He has appeared on television (ITV's Next Great Magician, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The Big Breakfast, Lance Burton's Young Magician Showcase, Masters of Illusion and more, has lectured for magicians throughout the UK, US and Europe and written / published books on magic. He is also Associate of the Inner Magic Circle. On top of that Andi is the co-founder of V...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 21
Owen Strickland is one of the busiest working professional magicians in the UK. He really is at the top of his game. He has been entertaining audiences for many years, performing in a range of venues from bars to private functions, to the most exclusive Wedding Venues. Owen is available to hire as a Wedding Magician, Close Up Magician and Corporate Events Magician across the Walsall, Birmingham and West Midlands areas. Owen also works as a Staffordshire Magician, Warwickshire Magician and Worces...
Jan 26, 2021•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 20
Bizzaro - The Most Controversial Interview Yet - Talk Magic - Craig Petty This week on Talk Magic Craig Petty sits down with the world renowned Bizzaro. If you haven't heard of Bizzaro then what rock have you been living under? In a world full of reality TV and lackluster entertainment, Bizzaro. The Optical Illusionist proves that "normal" is just the setting on a dryer. Bizzaro has performed in over a dozen countries and has appeared on FOX, NBC, America’s Got Talent, CWs Masters of Illusion an...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 19
Chris Congreave Magic Interview - Talk Magic Every Tuesday at 9pm Craig Petty interviews a different magician from around the world. These interviews are some of the most popular on the channel. This week Craig interviews Chris Congreave. Chris has been a working professional magician for over 15 years and has created some of the most popular commercial magic tricks used today. He is just about to release his second book of commercial close up magic. In this interview Craig and Chris talks about...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 18
David Regal Interview - Talk Magic With Craig Petty To visit David's website and sign up for his email list please visit www.davidregal.com Every Tuesday at 9pm we upload an interview with a well known magician. someone who has had a positive impact on the magic community. Today Craig sits down and chats with David Regal. David Regal has written for television series ranging from Rugrats to Everybody Loves Raymond and co-wrote the Lionsgate feature Angel of Mine. In addition, he has authored sev...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 17
Welcome to Episode 7 of Talk Magic. Every Tuesday at 9pm we upload a Talk Magic Episode. This is an interview with a creator or magic or someone who has influenced the Magic Community in a positive way. Today Craig sits down and talks to Daniel Chard. Daniel is one of the top cards magicians in the world and has created dozens of wonderful card routines. He has published DVD's, Downloads and tricks with companies such as RSVP and Penguin Magic. As well as being a creator Daniel is also a very in...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 16
This week on Talk Magic we have Russ Stevens who is a legend of magic in the UK. Russ Stevens' career started in 1977 when at the age of sixteen, he won the coveted Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Competition. Later that year he starred in their annual show in London's West-End, and was an immediate hit turning professional at the beginning of 1978. The years that followed saw a succession of appearances on prime-time television shows including a Paul Daniels Summer Special, The Magic Ci...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 15
