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Chris Kenner [Bonus Episode] Jul 03, 2021

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I know, it's not a Monday, but this is a special treat! Here's an hour of Chris Kenner!

Ahead of the start of his Masterclass: Live on Sunday July 4th, here's a special, hour-long episode of The Insider where I talk with Chris about why he doesn't do anything flashy anymore, why he thinks helping the youth is so important, how magicians dress, how movies influence his magic and what part he thinks storytelling has in magic.

He also briefly touches on what he's going to be teaching this month in this rare chance to see him lecture.

Get your ticket for the Masterclass: Live here: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/masterclass/chris-kenner-masterclass-live

Tony Chang Part One Jun 28, 2021

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It's #TonyChangWeek

Double VI Points on the downloads we'll be featuring on our socials on #MoveMonday, #TrickyTuesday and #FullPerformanceFriday.

In this first part of the interview, we discuss why on earth he works so hard on perfection, the NYC magic scene and angles.

Derek Hughes Part Two Jun 14, 2021

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Derek and I continue our discussion about AGT, we discuss how to be funny and how to add humour to your magic and his pivot into virtual magic.
Derek will be performing his virtual show for us on July 7th. Get your ticket here: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/showtime/derek-hughes-vanishing-inc-showtime/

Derek Hughes Part One Jun 07, 2021

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Derek Hughes and I have a great chat about acting and the hugely important lesson the learned from some young teenagers at a restaurant gig, connecting with an audience, scripting and how to make it feel like your show isn’t really that scripted, advice from Eugene and AGT. This is part one of a two part interview. Tune in next Monday for more.

Derek will be performing his virtual show as part of our Showtime series on July 7th. Book your ticket now: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/showtime/derek-hughes-vanishing-inc-showtime/

Oh yes, and our Summer Sale is now on. Save 25% on almost every VI product: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/sale

John Carney Part Two May 31, 2021

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We talk about his new book, his philosphies about magic, continual refinement and improvement, what excites and concerns him about magic today, exploring potential, magicians he wished he’d had the chance to see.

John's book is available exclusively from carneymagic.com

John Carney Part One May 24, 2021

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John Carney and I sit down to discuss old magic books, the advantages of doing sleights left-handed, John Ramsay, Charlie Miller and Mr Mysto.

Part two will drop next Monday.

Vinny DePonto May 17, 2021

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New York-based Vinny DePonto and I chat about mentalism, the analogue of art and magic, must-read mentalism books (and he doesn't even mention 13 Steps!), pivoting to virtual shows and of course, his incredible new series of fine art prints, "Icons" available on the new section of our site: Wonders

Vinny's Site: https://www.vinnydeponto.com/home

Roberto Mansilla May 10, 2021

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Today's guest has written a wonderful book on bringing card magic to a parlor setting. We talk about that.

Naypes is available here: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/stage-and-parlor-magic/naypes/

Siegfried Tieber May 03, 2021

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Siegfried Tieber has appeared on Fool Us not once, but twice! And, because we're very lucky, he's performing her amazing virtual show for us this Wednesday (May 5th).

Get the best seat in your house right here.

Home-made Trickery Apr 26, 2021

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We're super excited to introduce you to a new podcast of interactive magic! Instead of the usual interview, this week you're getting a sneak peak of a new show that starts officially on Sunday. This is an amazing podcast of interactive magic we know you'll love. It will have its own feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc which you can grab on Sunday when the show launches officially. For now, enjoy this trick. You'll need a hand and your imagination.

Your regularly scheduled Insider will return next Monday.

In the debut episode of Homemade Trickery, Self-Inflicted Magic For The Bored Soul, you’ll find a game using only your fingers and your imagination. Join in!

Special thanks to Juan Estaban Varela for giving permission to share this and to my friend Daniel Guedes for the ending thing.

Credits:
VARELA, Juan Estaban, “El Anillo Imaginario”, MAGIOGRAFÍA, Espacio