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Join the Magicman London as he shares his views on interesting topics, Has fun and fascinating guests on and whatever else pops into his head.

Magicman London


    • Jun 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    #11 A bit of everything for everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 54:46


    In this weeks episode I talk to Craig McGee from Panoptic Events. We discuss a wide range of topics from vision boards, what it's like to work in the events industry, how to get into it, things we have learnt over the last year, goal setting and lots more. There is something for everyone.  This Episode also marks a milestone, it marks a year of my podcast. Each week I have released an episode and have loved each week and the guests I have had on. But I am now taking a small break from the podcast. The next episode will be released on the 2nd July.  If there are any topics you want me to talk about or any guests you think I should have on just drop me a message on my instagram just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/ You can find Craig online by visiting the links below and also the link to his vision board ebook, which I highly recommend  https://panopticevents.com/ https://anchor.fm/the-event-makers https://www.nota9to5kindoflifestyle.com/ https://www.nota9to5kindoflifestyle.com/store/p/visionboardebook https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcgeecraig/

    #10 It's good to be back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 17:30


    In this weeks episode I talk about what I have got coming up over the next few weeks, what I have enjoyed about lockdown, and what I will take away from it. An announcement about my podcast, how good its is to be meeting people again, future plans and lots more.  If you have any topics or guests you want me to discuss or feature on future podcasts, just drop me a message on my instagram by visiting https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/ .  Enjoy the sunshine and see you next week for episode 11.

    #9 Take my Voice away

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 9:34


    This weeks episode is short but sweet.  After 15 months of not working I did my first live event. I was working my magic on the champagne firetruck at the event production show in Farnborough.  It was so nice to see people who I have connected with virtually over the last year, and perform magic for real people again. In this episode I give my view on what is was like working again, how I felt about the show and lots more.  P.S.  excuse the husky voice, the event has made me lose my voice.  have a great bank holiday weekend.

    #8 Magic Unleashed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 17:35


    In this episode I talk about how everything has changed. I have meetings and events booked in, I have been to a friends house, had a meal inside, road tested my new magic, been booked for a trade show, and find out the time I did magic in a lift.

    #7 Laughter, London, Magic and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 14:10


    In this weeks episode, I talk about what I have done over the last week. From Catching up with friends in London to taking photos with my new camera. Whats Happening to events, performing magic on real people, and the health benefits of laughter and a few other things that pop into my head. Enjoy 

    #6 Movie Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 51:14


    My Guest this week is the very talented Emma Brassfield. Emma has worked on tv shows and films such as X-men, Harry Potter, Batman Begins, Dr Who, Star wars, and other projects such as the London 2021 Olympics. In this episode she describes what goes into making a costume, what exactly her job is, what her favourite costume is, industry tips and lots more. She also talks about her travel podcast, Guerilla knitting, and what she does when she's not making costumes.  You can find Emma by visiting her social media links below.  Studio 7t7: https://www.youtube.com/c/studio7t7 www.facebook.com/studio7t7 www.instagram.com/studio7t7 Trip Report Podcast: www.instagram.com/tripreportpodcast www.facebook.com/tripreportpodcast

    #5 The Handcuffed Bride, Card through Aircraft window and the Cabin Crew trick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 15:27


    In this weeks episode I tell some magic stories that you might have missed in earlier episodes. We have the time a bride got handcuffed to some railings, how I freaked someone out by putting a card through an aircraft window and the magic trick I did on some cabin crew at a magic convention.  I'm also working more on instagram, to keep up to date with everything just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #4 To Swipe or not to Swipe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 52:34


    As most people know I hate online dating, I would rather meet someone in the real world, rather than on an app. In this weeks episode I talk to Carrie the Military Matchmaker. We discuss dating apps, what she does differently, what makes a good profile picture, some red flags to look out for, who should pay on the first date and a few other subjects, including the challenge she is preparing for. you can find her on social media by visiting the links below. https://www.Instagram.com/militarymatchmaker https://www.Twitter.com/militarymatchup http://www.militarymatchmaker.co.uk https://www.Facebook.com/miltarymatchmaker She is also talking part in the 3 peaks challenge and you can donate or find information about by visiting the following links. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/another-bad-idea-bringing-up-the-rear?fbclid=IwAR3zT38h7uvfhUwG0bcqxPf13iMIxiYlK1ES0FdPA_t8pvKbbM7W9VpKEPg http://www.Instagram.com/a.notherbadidea

    #3 It's a kind of Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 22:48


    No guests this week, so you get the pleasure of my lovely voice and a magic story. I talk about what I have been up to, what my superpower is and 1 piece of business advice, what happened when I visited the magic shop, how I feel about going back to real events, who next weeks guest is, some exciting updates and a few other things that pop into my head. 

    #2 I didn't quite hear you

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 56:37


    In this Episode of Magic Talks I talk to Marika Rauscher about how we can look after our voices, what you are actually paying for when you book entertainment, the importance of reading a room, tips on pricing, how she has adapted during covid, and lots more.  Marika is a Global Award Winning Opera Crossover Soprano and Coach. She was the in-house opera singer at Harrods, has sung for the Royal Family, performed at The Royal Opera House Covent Garden and enjoys an international career as a performer. Her vast experience as a session singer and voiceover artists, has led her to record for Xbox, BBC, Katherine Jenkins, The English National Opera, Cameron MacIntosh, David Ian and on Hollywood film soundtracks and trailers for Hans Zimmer. Marika is also the Musical Director of The London Stroke Choir, The Chelsea Theatre Choir and wellbeing ‘Sing to Live, Live to Sing' Choirs in London. you can follow here on social media just visit  http://www.facebook.com/marika.rauscher.singer http://www.twitter.com/marikarauscher http://www.instagram.com/marikarauscher http://www.linkedin.com/in/marikarauscher http://www.marikarauscher.com http://www.youtube.com/marikarauscher http://www.soundcloud.com/marikarauscher

    #1 Do you want to know a secret ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 41:08


    In a brand new series of Magic Talks I talk to food photographer Giulia Verdinelli where she reveals some of the industry secrets she uses to make food look amazing for adverts, how she got into the industry, some top tips on how you can start by using your smartphone, what her retirement plan is and lots more.  You can find her on social media by visiting the links below. P.S. if you're feeling hungry, eat then look at her instagram.  Blog - www.julestrails.com Website - www.giuliaverdinelli.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/giulia_verdinelli_photography/ 

    #41 Can magic be to complicated, Real world meeting, Guests on my Podcast, Creativity, ice cream and lots more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 23:28


    In episode 41 I talk about what makes a magic effect interesting, my guest on next weeks podcast, what's the closest thing to magic that actually exists, what my last ever meal would be, creativity and lots more. don't forget I'm also on instagram, just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #40 Is Clubhouse going to kill the podcast, My new Toy, Real life magic and whatever pops into my head

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 22:39


    In episode 40 of Magic Talks I talks about clubhouse vs Podcasts, what new toy I have got, real life magic, what exciting plans I am working on and whatever pops into my head. I'm also busy working on new content for my instagram (https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/) and hope to have guests on my podcast very soon. Is there anyone you would like me to interview ? 

    #39 What's the mandela effect and how do magicians use it, storyboarding and the ice cube trick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 25:24


    If you have never heard of the mandela effect, then prepare to question everything. For example in the movie Forrest gump he says life was like a box of chocolates not life is like a box of chocolates, Darth Vader never says “Luke, I am your father”, looney toons never existed and lots more, + find out how magicians use this effect nearly every day, and the ice cube story.

    #38 Exciting news, laughter, what I did with a bottle on a plane, camera setups & lots more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 23:39


    What are you most looking forward to once lockdown is over ? Don't forget to follow me on Instagram to just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #37 Magic rules that you can use. How I fooled myself, exciting news and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 26:20


    What's your favourite chocolate? What I have been up to, find what I'm being mentored in, what plans I'm working on a whatever else pops into my head

    #36 Magic coffee, what's the difference between a trick & an effect and how to get into events

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 27:52


    Do you actually read the description of a podcast episode? Let me know. Anyway have a great week and don't forget to follow me on Instagram just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/ . Thanks

    #35 When was the last time you stepped outside of your comfort zone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 31:17


    In this episode I talk about the advantages of stepping outside you comfort zone, the last time I did and what I learnt from it

    #34 My First zoom magic show, is a hotdog a sandwich, and the time a card got stuck on a ceiling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 34:50


    Find out what happened when I did my 1st ever zoom magic show, the time I got a card stuck on the ceiling, some questions I have been asked, and the magic problem I had this week

    #33 Food photography, zoom magic, magic ideas and the time I freaked someone out at an airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 30:56


    As mentioned in this episode if you like food and photography check out my friends Instagram ( https://instagram.com/giulia_verdinelli_photography?igshid=qnxjk03cw8a7) and visit her blog by clicking ➡️ https://julestrails.com/

    #32 Clubhouse, collaboration, Instagram magic, ballet class and lots more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 39:37


    I talk about a wide range of topics in this week's podcast, including my Instagram video challenge I have set myself, why practice is important, collaboration, mental health and lots more.

    #31 Trade Show Magic, Instagram Magic, Superpowers and another Airport story involving a woman.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 46:27


    In this episode I talk about the advantages of having a magician on your stand at a trade show, what goes into making a magic trick work on Instagram, my Superpowers and a magic story involving an airport and a woman. You can see my magic videos and more by following me on Instagram, just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #30 My magic challenge, designing a pack of cards, What is anchoring and how to do it and lots more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 36:06


    I mentioned a meditation group on Facebook for people who are interested just search for Meditation & Magick with Danny Buckler. Also don't forget to check me out on Instagram just search for https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon

    #29 Don't Touch The Plate it's Hot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 29:58


    Welcome to the 1st episode of 2021. In this episode I discuss more psychological things you can do, pocket management, my plans for 2021, magic stories and whatever else pops into my head. If your not following me on Instagram just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/ to see what your missing.

    #28 Magic Talks Christmas Special, 2 magic Stories, Music, Jokes and much more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 32:59


    Join me on Christmas Day with music, magic story's , jokes and lots more. Many thanks for the songs, you can find there Instagram accounts by visiting-https://instagram.com/howarddeemusic?igshid=87g4gt2jpxlr https://instagram.com/aaronnortonuk?igshid=1gahx1zqm2omx https://instagram.com/marikarauscher?igshid=1w7uefhp9x1qx

    #27 Micky Mouse at the Airport, Why I'm so excited this week and lots more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 33:08


    In the penultimate episode of 2020 I talk about why I'm so excited this week, the difference between goals and resolutions, what I have been upto and what Micky Mouse and me have to do with an airport

    #26 Hotel Room magic, My Achievements this year, meeting friends, Awards and much more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 32:15


    If you have a memory of seeing magic live or a funny story from an event you can leave a recording of it by visiting https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message . Also don't forget to follow me on Instagram just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #25 The real secrets behind magic and the time I bought a highly flammable object through an airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 43:27


    Being a magician is much more than learning a few tricks, we have other skills that make the magic entertaining and fun. After a great chat with a friend the idea for this episode was born. You can follow her on Instagram by visiting https://instagram.com/marikarauscher don't forget to follow me to just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #24 Instagram Reels, Plans & Goals, the Bank of England money trick and lots more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 34:19


    This Episode is Sponsored by Yen Clothing. You can find them by visiting www.yenldn.com or by going to https://instagram.com/yenldn Enjoy the episode. Don't forget to follow my Instagram page to just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #23 Innuendos, social distancing magic, business meetings and the Handcuffed bride.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 41:22


    From Giraffes to innuendos this episode has something for everyone (including Christmas) I talk about what I have been up to. Exciting news and the time a bride got handcuffed at a hen do I was working at. I also talk on subjects I don't normally talk about. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram to just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #22 Reaching your goals, how I remember all my magic and the Christmas party Inferno

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 39:57


    Here's another action packed podcast for you, in this episode I discuss how to achieve your goals, how I remember all my magic, film recommendations, photo shoots and other more including the Christmas party inferno. To keep up to date with everything else I'm doing follow me on Instagram by visiting https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon . Have a great day ✅

    #21 How to get your daily dose of Happiness. What is Gratitude ? And the time I won someone's Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 55:58


    Find out how to make everyday a good day, how the little things you do can make a big difference, why you should ask yourself why more often and the story about I how won someone's wife

    #20 Post lockdown bucket list, Magic at events, vanishing watch at jewellery shop and lots more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 49:17


    Find out interesting facts about playing cards, what's on my post lockdown bucket list, the time I made a watch vanish at a high end jewellery shop and other things that pop into my head. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram to just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #19 Social media challenge, meeting my magic hero's, epic magic trick with cabin crew and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 42:37


    Find out what social media challenge I have been doing this week, what it's like to meet your hero's, the time I did an epic magic trick on cabin crew at a magic convention and a few extra bits that popped into my head. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram to just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #18 False cuts and shuffles, Magic in a casino, what magic I'm exploring and more..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 51:09


    How does a magician get away with cheating right infront of you, The time I did magic in a casino, what magic I'm currently exploring and other things that pop into my head. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram to just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #17 Misdirection, Oils, little things that pop into my head and the uber Magic Trick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 45:50


    What does Psychology and Misdirection have in common ? What oils do I use in my daily routine and why? What Magic trick I did in an Uber and some little things that popped into my head. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram to for behind the scenes photos and videos, polls and lots more just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #16 How to become a Magician & the Secrets of Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 37:14


    Have you ever wondered what it's like to become a magician? Do you want to know the real secrets of Magic, and find out what a card box and a superyacht have in common. You can listen to this and past episodes and leave reviews by visiting https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/magic-talks-1269222 . Enjoy

    #15 I can save you money, Bar Fraud, Small events and a few other bits that pop into my head.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 38:44


    In this Episode find out how I can save you money. What fraud I committed in a bar. Events for 30 people and a few other things. If you work in events this is the episode for you. Leave a review of my podcast and more by visiting https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/magic-talks-1269222

    #14 Tech vs Real world, a Christmas story that will make you laugh and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 50:16


    Are we addicted to tech ? What happened at a Christmas party last year and lots more. Don't forget you can also follow me on Instagram just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #13 Don't think of a Purple Elephant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 40:03


    Psychology, micro expression, Magic and a fun challenge for you. Don't forget you can also find me on Instagram just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #12 Tea and Scones, Handcuffs, Balloons, T-shirts and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 30:39


    If that description doesn't get you wanting to find out what's in this episode nothing will. Don't forget you can also find me on Instagram just visit https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/

    #11 Behind the magic, magical bus ride and what makes a magician

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 31:08


    Join me as I talk about my visit to London, what magic is and the magical bus ride. Leave me a question or message by visiting https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

    #10 Flying card box, Pubs and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 36:48


    Join me a I talk about the flying card box, visiting the pub and lots more. Leave me a question or message by visiting https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

    #9 The Wonderful World of Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 41:42


    Join me as I talk about what the #wemakeevents is all about and find out what it's like working in the events industry. Send me a voice message by visiting https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

    #8 Magic Shows, TV recommendations and the time someone tried to push a bottle through a table

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 27:06


    Join me as I talk about the time someone though they could put a bottle through a table, the magic show I did and lots more. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

    #7 Magicman London talks to Mystery Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 41:08


    In this episode I have a mystery guest on, can you guess who it might be, tune in to find out. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

    #6 MAGICMAN LONDON TALKS TO CK GOLDIING.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 59:05


    In episode 6 of magic talks I talk to CK Goldiing, in it we discuss His short films, online dating and much more. You are almost guarantee to laugh as some point.

    #5 Social Distancing Magic, Digital Detox and the time someone tried to open 50 lemons at a gig

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 26:30


    Join me as I talk about the time someone tried to opened 50 lemons at a gig, my digital detox and lots more, Send in a voice message by visiting: https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

    #4 Magic Shop, Haircut and Putting a card through an aircraft window

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 28:32


    Join me as I talk about the time I put a card through an aircraft window, what I have done this week and answer some of your questions. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

    #3 Airport Security Magic, Cards & Movies, Ask Me Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 22:10


    Join me as I Reveal what happed to me at airport security, what I have done this week and give you a chance to ask me anything. Send in a voice message by visiting https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

    #2 Wedding Ring overboard, vision boards and meditation, Virtual Coffee Mornings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 17:09


    Join me as I talk about the different voices I have, what I have done this week and the time I threw an expensive wedding ring overboard. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/magicmanlondon/message

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