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Latest Episodes:

Andi Gladwin | Fool Us Special Jan 10, 2022

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Vanishing Inc. Cofounder, Andi Gladwin was just on Fool Us. Join us for a special edition before the next season starts to go Inside Baseball for Andi’s recent appearance on Penn and Teller’s Fool Us.

We chat about getting to America during a pandemic, mysterious George, practise, method, history and much more.

Happy Holidays! Dec 20, 2021

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We're going to take a short break for a few weeks and come back in 2022 for Season Eight. You look after yourselves out there. And Happy Holidays.

John Graham Dec 13, 2021

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John Graham joins me to discuss moving your show from close-up to stage or parlour in this fascinating chat.

Tobias Dostal Dec 06, 2021

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Ahead of his upcoming appearance at The Session in a few weeks, I grab some Tobias Time to talk light, shadows, creativity, art and more.

And as promised, here's the link to Josh's podcast: https://www.audioup.com/shows/howmagiciansthink

Jeki Yoo Nov 29, 2021

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Oh my!

Jeki and I talk about creativity in captivity, crafting, gimmicks, being married to a magician and more.

Jon Allen Nov 15, 2021

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Jon Allen and I chat about his book, [Experience: The Magic Of Jon Allen](https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/stage-and-parlor-magic/experience-softback/), about creating magic, about solving problems and about how Jason Alexander was surprised he was good.

Jon will be appearing at The Session 2022.

Book your ticket here.

Dr Matt Pritchard Nov 08, 2021

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Dr Matt Pritchard is a scientist and a magician. In this very interesting chat, we discuss how to make magic more surprising, inclusion, delaying the how and prolonging the wow and of course, his amazing small scale illusions on social media.

Matt wants more Instagram followers, so be sure to check him out at www.instagram.com/sciencemagician

Special Episode: David Copperfield's History Of Magic with David Copperfield and Richard Wiseman Nov 01, 2021

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David Copperfield has a new book out, written with Richard Wiseman and David Britland. And it is excellent. In this special, extended episode, David and Richard join me to chat about piracy, Houdin and technology, women in magic, Malini and methods to improve every aspect of your own magic.

Order your copy of the book here: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-books/david-copperfields-history-of-magic/

Mat Franco Oct 25, 2021

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Mat and I chat about how to make intimate magic play on a big stage, creativity, luck, the college circuit and the story behind who really came up with the idea of Mel B's phone being in a seat cover!

Mac King Part Two Oct 11, 2021

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Guinea pigs, the origin of The Cloak Of Invisibilty, and so much more.

As promised, here's Mac King Part Two. Guinea pigs, the origin of The Cloak Of Invisibilty, how to move from a middle act to a headline slot, what Mac finds exciting about magic today and so much more.

And here's the link for Josh's new podcast: How Magicians Think