Paul Brook is widely acknowledged as one of the best and most prolific mentalists on the planet. His creations have been used by magicians and mentalists throughout the world. He has literally written the book when it comes to books on mentalism. Then he has written the book again and again and again. He has spent his entire career performing at a very high level and specialises in performing for large corporations and trade shows. However outside of performing he has lectured throughout the wor...
Jan 14, 2022•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 134
Winner of numerous awards, including Close Up Magician of the Year, Jon Armstrong has brought his amazing skills and magical comedy to prestigious audiences in over 30 countries worldwide. Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Jon became fascinated by the magic he saw in the theme parks around him and dreamed of having his own show. This dream came true when Disney asked him to bring his act to Epcot and he became the resident magician at Walt Disney World. He was only 20. After spending 5 years doing...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 133
James Anthony has literally done everything there is to do in magic. He has had an incredible career as a performer and a magician. However he also owns and runs Magic World - one of the most respected magic shops in the UK. Through this company he has produced many of his own tricks and effects as well as helping other magicians bring their creations to market. As well as all this James also owns Print By Magic which is considered as the number one printing company for magicians in the UK. He a...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 132
Jasper Blakeley is a full-time professional close up magician and cabaret magician. As a trained actor and performer, Jasper entertains and brings a fresh, original approach to close up magic and cabaret magic. Having worked with both major blue-chip companies and private clients, Jasper has established himself as one of the most diverse magical performers in the UK. International, award-winning close up magician and cabaret character magician, lecturer and published magical creator. Jasper is t...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 131
Steve Gore is known as the happiest magician on the planet. This is a strap line that was used to introduce him on stage at the world famous Magic Castle and it stuck. It's true though he is a very happy magician, however he is also a very talented magician. Steve does it all! Close Up Magic, Stage Shows, Illusion Shows and Kids Shows. There isn't really a genre of magic that Steve does not perform really well.
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 130
If you are a fan of Magic TV you have probably heard Craig talk about Nemed Phoenix. Nemed is one of Craig's closest friends and an incredible magician. In fact he is probably the best magician you have never heard of. He has legendary skills at Sleight Of Hand and is an awesome performer. Nemed also offers some incredible advice about performing close up magic, scripting, practising magic and a lot more besides!
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 129
Damian Surr is an incredible performer and a VERY successful magician. In fact one of Damian's income streams involves mentoring magicians around the world teaching them how to become better at the business side of magic and achieve more success.
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 128
His company is focused on producing the best quality magic products, with innovative methods that today help to the success of thousands of professional magicians worldwide. There is always a buzz around a João Miranda product and for good reason. However, there is a lot more about João that you probably never even knew. Did you realise that he had his own TV Show in Portugal for example? Or that before becoming a full time creator he was one of the busiest working magicians in his country? It's...
Dec 21, 2021•52 min•Ep. 127
Andy became interested in magic at the age of 10 when he was given the Mark Wilson Course in Magic as a birthday present. Andy found after a short while that it was the close-up and sleight-of-hand branch of magic that he was most drawn to, learning and absorbing everything he could from the writings of Erdnase, Vernon, Marlo and Jennings, and in later years that of Darwin Ortiz, David Roth, Michael Ammar and others. Although still very much interested in close-up and magic in general, he has be...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 126
Ian Kendall has been a highly respected name within the magic community for a very long time. He is considered one of the top Sleight Of Hand artistes in the UK. He performs everything from close up magic, stage shows and even has a street show. Over his career he has literally been there and done that! He has written and published many books and videos on the subject of magic and specifically improving your technique and making very hard moves seem easier.
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 125
Jasper Cherry became a household name at a very young age. At the age of 13 he entered Britain's Got Talent and made a huge impact with both the judges and the general public. He performed a true classic of magic in the audition and it's safe to say he 'smashed it'. After going through to the live rounds he continued to impress and became one of the few magicians to ever reach the live final of BGT. Since rising to fame he has performed all over the UK and had rave reviews everywhere he goes. Re...
Dec 10, 2021•50 min•Ep. 124
Oliver Tabor is a multi-award winning member of the Magic Circle & International Brotherhood of Magicians, he is a British Magical Champion and gained his most recent accolade in the stage category at the prestigious international FISM Championships of Magic. He has advised on films such as "Now You See Me 2" and appeared in advertisements for brands such as Cutler and Gross. In demand internationally, he has performed all around the world from the US to Australia and has been one of the few...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 123
In 2018 Vinny Sagoo created Neo Magic. His goal was to set up a company that produced clever, commercial routines that all magicians regardless of ability level could perform. Vinny believed in this vision so much he gave up his job as a solicitor and started the company from scratch. Since then Neo Magic has gone from strength to strength. Everything is created by Vinny Sagoo at Neo Magic HQ, which is an online shop based in Leicester UK. Vinny has been a magician for over 30 years and some of ...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 122
Anthony Lindan’s long standing love for magic started with a magic set which his neighbor gifted him when he was 8. Therefore, in his mother-in-law’s words, He has been fooling himself. Performing at pubs, restaurants, and comedy clubs earned him enough to cover the expanse at Queen’s University and Seneca College. For so many years, while performing part-time, Anthony also worked in the media, initially as a radio news anchor & reporter, then as a researcher with a media research company. S...
Nov 30, 2021•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 121
Dan Rhodes has gained 7 Million Subscribers in only 18 months. Think about that for a minute because that is unheard of. Not only that but he has literally millions of followers on TikTok. By any definition he is hugely successful and he is only 18 years old. Over the last couple of years Dan has massively raised his profile. He now collaborates with high end brands who are lining up to work with him. The future is very bright indeed for Dan Rhodes.
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 120
If you have been in magic for any length of time you will have heard of Murphy's Magic. They are the largest Magic Wholesaler in the World. If you want your magic product to appear in dealers' shops worldwide you really need to build a relationship with Murphy's Magic. Patrick Wolford is a purchaser at Murphy's Magic. In other words he is the man that decides if Murphy's Magic will take your product and how many they will take. He is also one of the nicest people in magic.
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 119
Andrew Dean has been a full time professional magician since 2006. He performs close up and on stage and is considered one of the top working magicians in the UK. He has a wealth of knowledge and likes nothing better than helping other magicians. His desire to help new magicians led to him co-creating Real Workers production company with Joel Dickinson. Real Workers is a company that has developed a reputation for creating magic that can be used in real world working situations.
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 118
Someone who has had a positive impact on the magic community. Today we have an interview with Justin Miller. This is the second interview with Justin Miller and he is the only person that we have interviewed twice on the channel. Justin Miller is one of the most prolific magicians in the world. His creations are used by magicians all over the world. He has worked with companies such as Ellusionist, Kozmo Magic and Paul Harris Presents. He specialises in very clever sleight of hand and close up m...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 117
Daniel Young is one of the best kept secrets in magic. He's the best magician you have probably never heard of. Daniel spent many years as a demonstrator in Davenport's Magic. If you have been to Davenports in the last few years there is a good chance you have seen Daniel perform. As well as being a demonstrator at Davenports Daniel is also an incredible magician. He has created several fantastic tricks and effects over the years which are performed by magicians all over the world. He is also hi...
Nov 12, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 116
Jonathan’s career as a magician, actor, television host, magic consultant and producer, spans nearly 40 years. He has graced the covers, multiple times, of Magic Magazine and Genii Magazine – the premiere publications in the magic world. Levit is highly respected in all areas of magic, including sleight of hand, mentalism, and magic history, where his work alongside Neil Patrick Harris and his recreation on stage as Howard Thurston has gained him respect amongst his peers. In addition to perform...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 115
Top award winning magician Paul Roberts is one of the leading sleight of hand entertainers in his field today. His performances have earned him a whole host of prestigious clients and celebrity credits. His fresh enigmatic style and cutting edge repertoire have made him a truly sought after commodity in the UK magic scene and corporate entertainment industry. With over 20 years of professional experience for clients such as Ernst & Young, Dettica and Manchester United FC to name but a few an...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 114
Matt is a Magician with over 30 years experience in the entertainment business. His Magic and Escapes have been viewed in more than 60 countries around the world and to date have gained more than 500 Million views on YouTube! Matt Johnson is recognized as one of the leading Magicians and Escapologists in the world today! He is a specialist in high quality Entertainment for Corporate Events, Cruise Ships, Theatres, Conferences, TV and more. His Escapes, Illusions and Magic have been featured on...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 113
Spooky Nyman is currently taking the magic world by storm. The son of Andy Nyman, some might say that he was destined to play a huge role within the magic community. In this interview Spooky talks about being the son of Andy Nyman and how that has affected his magical journey. He talks about co-organising The London Magic Convention with his dad Andy. He talks about what he expects to happen with the London Magic Convention. He also talks about Mazel Magazine and the reason he started publishing...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 112
Eric Jones is known as one of the greatest sleight of hand artistes in the world today. He has created and published some incredible magic tricks with some of the largest and most influential magic companies in the world. Magicians from all over the globe perform routines and tricks that Eric has created. However, outside of the magic community he has had a wonderful career as a performer. Over the years he has performed on AGT and Penn & Teller Fool Us. He is in demand as a performer throug...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 111
To say Paul Green has had a history in magic would be an underestimate. As a native Californian. Paul Green began his career in magic when he was just seven years old. After his father took him and his older brother to a “father/son banquet”, there was a magician performing for the group. Needless to say, he was hooked! After his older brother lost interest in magic once he had assembled a “shoe box” of magic, Paul stuck to it. As a result, magic became very important to him. He would go on to p...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 110
Ever since he can remember, Marc Kerstein has had two passions: magic and technology. Since graduating with a BSc in Mathematics from Imperial College London and an MSc in Computer Science from University College London, Marc has combined those loves, creating and developing his own technical magic effects that utilise borrowed phones, tablets and even technology the audience is never aware of. As a magic consultant, Marc has worked on projects for David Blaine in the US, Derren Brown, Dynamo an...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 109
Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Colin was accepted to study forensic investigation at the age of just 15 at university in Glasgow where he specialized in criminal profiling. Now residing in Las Vegas, where he has been performing for organisations and audiences all around the world with his virtual shows, he has been described by the media as being the closest thing you will ever experience to a real life Sherlock Holmes, with demonstrations that look like real mind reading and charisma tha...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 108
Laura London is one of the world’s best female sleight of hand artists. She is also a highly skilled close-up magician, a cabaret performer, a motivational speaker and an acclaimed lecturer on various aspects of the history of magic. She has developed virtual performances which have come into their own during ‘lockdown’. Born in London, Laura’s interest in magic began at the age of 10 when she was given her first magic trick by a family friend. Just one week after her 18th birthday, she became t...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 107
If you live in the UK you have probably heard of Alex Lodge. For many years he has been considered one of the most controversial and hated magicians in the UK. In fact there were times when Craig and Alex competed for that top spot. However Alex had a wonderful career. Winning championships, performing on TV, touring the world. The future was very bright for Alex Lodge. and then he decided to enter a new reality TV Show and everything changed. There was a problem with his performance (which the ...
Oct 08, 2021•54 min•Ep. 106
Eric Stevens is a professional entertainment artist that has been performing as a magician for nearly twenty years. During this incredible time he's had the amazing opportunity to work alongside many of the best talents in the industry. Eric is well known as a creator of magic. He has written several books and published many different downloads. His clever thinking is always outside the box and relies more on clever methods and subtleties than knuckle busting sleight of hand. In 2020 Eric releas...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 105
