Of Sleights and Men

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Daniel Roy - Neuroscience and magic, What it Takes to Have a Parlour Show in New York and Creating Viral Magic Content Jan 30, 2026

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This podcast was originally recorded in 2023. We're delighted to finally share it with you. Daniel Roy is one of the most entertaining, well-spoken, and fascinating guests we've had the pleasure of interviewing.

See Daniel’s NYC Show: https://parlourofdeceptions.com
Card Magic 101 (online course): https://cardmagic101.com
Daniel Roy Playing Cards: https://shop.danielroymagic.com

Blaise Serra - One of the Most Talented CardMagicians on Earth... and This is Just the Beginning. Nov 15, 2025

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Blaise Serra is an absolutely incredible card magician based out of New York.

In this podcast, we talk about everything from the origin of his magic, to FISM, to New York's magic speakeasy.

You don't want to miss this.

FISM 2025 Recap Aug 27, 2025

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A very belated recap of FISM 2025. Get all the behind-the-scenes here!

Chris Wojtowich (Woj Magic) - 60+ Million Views Vanishing Lazer Discs, The Secrets Behind the Viral Sensation Jul 01, 2025

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Step into the wild world of Woj Magic — where virality meets authenticity. Join us as we sit down with Chris Wojtowich, the mastermind behind the viral CD vanishes that are everywhere on TikTok. From hilarious off-the-cuff content to deeply personal stories, Chris shares the highs, lows, and realities of balancing magic and everyday life.

In this episode, we unpack his journey: from his roots to the rise of Woj Magic, and what it really takes to capture lightning in a bottle — over and over again. Whether you're a fan, a creator, or just curious how virality works, this podcast pulls back the curtain in the most unfiltered way possible.

Josh Burch - An Inside Look at Penguin Magic and the Best Magician in Utah Jun 25, 2025

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Josh Burch's magic has been seen on Netflix, The CW, and CBS. He is a world-class close-up magician and illusion designer. By many accounts, he is the BEST magician in Utah!

He can be seen all across the country entertaining celebrities and VIP's at private parties and corporate events. In 2025, Josh was nominated as Creator of the Year by the world's biggest magic production company.

Josh is a world-renowned magic creator. He has consulted for Magic Series for Criss Angel, Red Bull, and Masters of Illusion. Past clients include St. Regis Hotels, Ferrari, and Marriott. Josh regularly performs in Park City, Salt Lake, Layton, Ogden, and Kaysville.

Maria Schwieter – The Nurse Magician Empowering Children with Wonder Jun 19, 2025

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Maria Schwieter grew up on a mission in Bolivia, where she discovered her love for magic and began performing at a young age. Now a full-time nurse, she’s spent her life blending healing and wonder—using magic not only to entertain, but to empower children across Bolivia. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey of service, performance, and how she continues to bring joy and inspiration to those who need it most.

Magic Alon - The Best Free Community in Magic? Jun 04, 2025

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Alon is part of the team behind one of the fastest-growing and best magic communities in the art.

He's an incredibly passionate guy who built his community from nothing, but has now attracted the attention of Geraint Clarke, Murphy's Magic, Craig Petty and more!

Genuinely, you will enjoy listening to this just to hear how much this guy loves magic. Join the community here: https://nas.io/magic-alon-society/feed/bqiu

Magic Q&A (Sleight of Hand, Learning Mentalism and More!) May 28, 2025

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In this episode, we go over a bunch of community-submitted questions. Such as how to learn sleight of hand with bad motor control, the best resources for learning mentalism, and much more!
Here are links to a few of the projects mentioned...

Check out 'iRis' here: https://thedailymagician.com/iris

Check out 'Trace' here: https://thedailymagician.com/trace

Go to https://thedailymagician.com for the rest!

Rating the best A.C.A.A.N.s (And coming up with new methods!) May 21, 2025

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Check out Trek here: https://thedailymagician.com/trek-acaan

Check out Skyscraper 2.0 here: https://thedailymagician.com/the-skys...

Get 24 magic books for free here: https://www.thedailymagician.com/books

Daniel Prado - Sleight of Hand Artist, Musician, Performer and More! May 01, 2025

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Born in Brazil in 1979, Daniel is a multi-talented artist who utilizes his creativity to enhance his magic in a unique way. His background as a musician and visual artist makes his magic a complete experience. Daniel has been working as a creator for ten years, developing original techniques and effects for magicians worldwide. Some of these have been used by recognized magicians on the North American TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

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