Magicians Advice Podcast

Ian and Phil open the Leeds Magic Jam with a Q&A discussion. Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Join Ian Brennan and Chris Cross as they talk about Chris' journey in magic and the upcoming Wizard Weekend. Tickets for the Wizards Weekend available at Magic Tricks | The Enchanted Rabbit Magic Emporium      Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

In this Episode, Ian Brennan is joined by Chris 'Frostie' Frost. We chat about how Chris has rescripted his show this eummer an targeted his audience in a new way to suit his style. We also talk about Chris' creative projects including producing magic effects and his new Fiction book (available now)   Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

We had the pleasure of being part of the Commonwealth Games opening Ceremony as paid performers. Here is the story of how it all went! Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Phil Taylor and Ian Brennan chat about summer gigs; keeping cool in the heat, Phil's socks, Ian's Banana and why illusionists dance. This is a short but fun catch up. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to catching you on the next one. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Episode 185, Ian is joined by syndicate Magic to chat about their epic challenge. 'Bob Possible', 'Magic Mark' and 'AJ the Mouse' are setting off together to perform magic across the 50 states in America. Join us for a chat at this early stage in the adventure where we talk about successful gigs; street magic; D'lights; Sponge Balls; coping with Covid and how to break your tooth when performing Hook. You would be hard pressed to find three more likeable magicians than Syndicate Magic - these guys are that perfect mix of fun, down to earth, genuine individuals who are having fun doing the thing they love. Check out the episode and see if you can't help but feel inspired by their enthusiasm. If you are able to help support the adventure financially please check out Fundraiser by Bob Possible : Magic Everywhere (gofundme.com)  If you are able to help put up the three magicians for a night or two while they are in your state please do get in touch.     Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

EP 184. Are these the worst gigs ever? Probably not, but it's been a rough month here gigging with some horror stories to share.  We hope you are keeping well and that we can all learn something from sharing the reality that not all gigs go flawlessly, sometimes things don't work to plan   

Phil and Ian talk about how to interact with your spectators. How you can stat conversations without feeling too awkward how to show genuine interest with your audience; and how to make your magic stories believable by basing them in your truth. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

In this episode Phil and Ian are joined by Phil Treece from CollectingMagicBooks.com Phil runs Collecting Magic Books and, in this episode, talks about how the business started, and what life is like buying and trading magic books.  There is currently a summer sale on over at the website so be sure to check it out soon for a good bargain. Find Collecting Magic Books on Instagram, Facebook, and even Youtube. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Very special announcement in the world of Magicians Advice. This could be the best £20 you spend on magic this year! Check out the short announcement episode for more information. 

In This episode Phil and Ian talk about how to deal with nerves as a performer. The conversation is full of lots of useful tips which you can use to help overcome your nerves, control those shaky hands, steer the conversation for tricky spectators, and get your adrenaline levels back on track if it starts to  get the better of you. we originally recorded a podcast all about nerves back as one of our first episodes, today we revisit it with all the updated information we have learnt from the last 6 years performing.  Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

In this episode Phil and Ian are joined by Eva May. Eva comes from a magical background but spends most of her time working as a Wisewoman. Traditionally the Wisewoman has the honour of officiating Weddings, Naming Ceremonies, Soul Midwifery and all important family rites of passage. In this episode we discuss these and all sorts of associated entertainment  including tea leaf reading, tarot cards, and cold reading - and why Eva does not cold read!  This was a fascinating episode to record as we find out a lot about an art allied with our performance art of magic. As well as fairs and personal appearances Eva also helps couples celebrate marriage with ceremonies at Stonehenge, working together with Teri Stout, Eva and Teri are 'Stonehenge weddings'.  Find out more about Eva May here: evamay.me    and Stonehenge weddings here Stonehenge Weddings Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

In this episode Phil and Ian are joined by Megan Swann. Megan is the youngest ever president of The Magic Circle, and the first ever woman president.  Megan has been president for nearly a year and has had a non stop year full of TV and radio interviews, live performances and all the work that comes with being president of TMC.  In this interview we talk about 'TMC Live' (the weekly video shows put together during lockdown by TMC for it's members), the reopening of the club room, livestreaming lectures, Blackpool Magic Convention and what to do if you would like to become a member.  Our sincere thanks for Megan for giving up her time to come onto the podcast with us. ow Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Ian Brennan is joined by Craig Petty to talk about Netrix. Netrix is the new online platform for Magicians, launching April 2nd 2022 with over 100 routines and more on the way.  Craig is working with a team of magicians to make this dream come true. Tune in to this episode to find out about what the service will include, the three tiers of membership and what you get for your membership fees at each tier. Netrix www.thenetrix.com   Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Phil and Ian are joined by Kim Andersen, to talk about his magic releases and his new project 'Bad Palm'.  Jump into the conversation with us and find out about bringing effects to market, designing props and packaging and how to find a talented international coin craftsman to make specialist coins for insane sleight of hand! find out about Badpalm here Bad Palm (bad-palm.myshopify.com)   Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Phil and Ian talk about losing things at gigs and then chat about Ian's favourite book - The Discovery Of Witchcraft. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Rory Adams, oneahead.club , joins Phil Taylor and Ian Brennan for a chat about all things magic including effects, websites and TV magic. check out Rory's online subscription club for weekly podcasts as well as magic tutorials and general support to take you to the next level.     Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Phil and Ian are joined by Rob Earrey to chat about diversity in the world of magic. This topic is one of those important conversations which the magic community rarely seems to hold. We don't claim to get to the bottom of it by the end of the episode but we do start to peel back the layers of what a more diverse and accepting magic community can look like and how we each have the responsibility to be part of that.   Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Craig is not only the outgoing president from Leeds Magic Circle but was one of the organisers of Leeds Magic Jam 2021. Craig is one of our Patrons and a genuinely fantastic guy! In this conversation we talk about magic clubs, the value of having a mentor, and what it is like to organise a brand new magic convention. More information about Leeds Magic Jam 2022 coming soon. Keep you ears pinned to our socials as we will be sharing information as it arrives. become a patron at  https://www.Patreon.com/magiciansadvice Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Join Phil Taylor and Ian Brennan as they look at select passages from two magic books and dig into the hidden (or not so hidden) gold that sits within. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Ian Brennan speaks with Bob Possible (Pollard)    Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk 

Wishing you a happy Christmas from the Magicians' Advice Podcast. Stay tuned till the end where we have clips from listeners and guests sending their wishes for the holiday season and their predictions for 2022. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV  Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice

About the episode Phil and Ian talk about how to create a magic atmosphere. Can it be done in close-up magic? Can a magical atmosphere be created in parlour magic? Can the same be done on stage? Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV  Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice

Phil and Ian talk about latest purchases of new magic and, on the business side of things, what to do before a gig. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Phil and Ian talk about Phil's experience performing and teaching magic in schools. In this podcast, we go over lessons learned and things that worked well for us when running a workshop in a school. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Phil and Ian talk Scripting, approaching tables, practice and more. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Phil and Ian are joined by Shawn Farquhar and Jon Ornoy to talk about their film; Lost In The Shuffle.  More info and Kickstarter available at www.lostintheshufflefilm.com   Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Join Phil and Ian as they catch up now that gigs have started again in full force here in the UK. Find out about one of Ian's worst gigs ever at a petting zoo. Also find out some of the latest purchases we have made and routines we are currently working into our sets. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Join Phil and Ian as they talk about building a character. How do you work out your character? Do you perform as yourself or as someone else? What makes a character interesting?   Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Have you ever wondered how to raise your magic to the next level and attract the higher paying bookings? Look no further! Sean Taylor joins your host Ian Brennan and shares his years of expertise.  In this podcast international magician Sean Taylor shares his tips for attracting the top clients, working with agents, restaurant magic, improving your offering to attract and maintain the next level of gigs! Tune in to find out how Sean uncovers what the client really needs and how he makes himself invaluable to the bookers. There is even a funny story about an exploding toilet routine. Sean is not only a successful performer but also a magic creator, lecturer and convention organiser. More about Sean here: Sean Taylor Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Ian and Phil are joined by Louise Andrée Douglas. Louise is a Scottish magician with a huge range of experience; having performed on TV, close up and on stage, Louise is currently performing in the West End with 'Wonderville'!  In this episode Louise talks about her journey so far, her advice on getting experience in magic, and how playing the role of both magician and assistant has lead to her success so far.  Louise Andree  Louise Andrée. | Magician & Illusionist (louiseandree.com) Tickets available from Wonderville Magic & Illusion Tickets | Events in 2021-22 | Ticketmaster UK Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Ian Brennan and Phil Taylor chat with Chris Cox about Wonderville - an amazing magic and variety show based in the Palace Theatre in the glitzy West End of London! Tickets available from Wonderville Magic & Illusion Tickets | Events in 2021-22 | Ticketmaster UK Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

How to survive performing in Secondary schools - Top advice from those in the know. Join us for a special 4 way conversation between Phil Taylor, Ian Brennan, Kieran Shepherd and David Whitney. Phil has been booked to perform in a local secondary school delivering a session which is part entertainment and part key note speech about achieving your goals. In our Facebook group there was a great discussion sharing advice and tips on how to make it a huge success. Kieran and David were fantastic and joined us on this podcast for a more in depth chat sharing their experiences and knowledge on the topic, getting Phil ready for the upcoming gig. Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Join Phil and Ian as they talk about first gigs back after a break with Covid restrictions and cancellations. Tune in to find out about Phil's 5 Star , all day, gig for a wedding and Ian's 8 hours of table magic for a Coffee shop opening weekend.  Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

In this episode Phil and Ian are joined by Mandy Davis 'Diva of Deception'. Mandy is a well known and well loved Magician both in the Magic Circle and across the globe. Mandy is one of those people who make things work in the magic world while rarely taking the spotlight or glory for herself. At any convention where Mandy is present she is surrounded by friends saying hi.  Mandy performs close up and parlour, family magic, kids shows and stage magic. In the recording Mandy speaks very honestly and sometimes brutally about her varied abilities in these different areas - a lot of us could benefit from honestly like hers! Mandy also talked about the Toastmasters society and Phil and Ian joined her for a meeting. It is a great experience and well worth checking out to improve your speaking skills. To find out more about Mandy click here. Mandy Davis – Diva of Deception   Toastmasters click here. Toastmasters International -Home Show Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice   Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Mark shares his knowledge and experience of running nightclubs and magic bars. In this episode you will find lots of tips and tricks about setting up a successful magic venue, everything from choosing your performers, to keeping your customers entertained, to adapting to new Covid regulations here in the UK. This is a fantastic episode and one not to be missed.  Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Richard Young joins Ian and Phil to chat about Stage magic, life on the road, and Richard's new release of Bob Swadling's Torn and Restored Card. Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Tom Crosbie talks about being the geek; Edinburgh Fringe; Cruises; and being rescued by the Cuban Military. Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here  Facebook group   Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Easter 2021 Catch up with Phil and Ian Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here Check out our youtube channel!  Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

In this episode Phil and Ian are joined by the one and only Craig Petty. Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here Check out our youtube channel!  Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

In this episode we are joined with wedding magician extraordinaire Owen Strickland. Owen is in very high demand across the Midlands and has recently won nation wide awards for wedding entertainment as voted for by the wedding couples themselves.  Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here Check out our youtube channel!  Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Noel Qualter is a British magician and one of the latest to fool Penn and Teller - he even did so via a remote show during a pandemic! More about Noel here: iPad Magician   Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here Check out our youtube channel!  Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Phil and Ian had the pleasure to be joined by the one and only Dave Jones.  Dave is an amazing magician who is very well known in the industry here in the UK for his close up and cabaret work.  Not only is he a member of The Magic Circle but he is a Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. A true master who others go to when then need advice and help to make their magic better. He has consulted for TV and is one of the best at making sleight of hand fun and entertaining.  It was a real pleasure talking with Dave. More about Dave here:  Magician Dave Jones - Close Up - Table magician for hire (davejonesmagic.com)  Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here Check out our youtube channel!  Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

In this episode Phil and Ian are joined by Kieron Johnson. Kieron has been smashing the TikTok game since the first lockdown but is being a social media success story everything it is cracked up to be? In this episode we talk about the addiction that comes with 'likes' and 'views'. We look into the constant need to get more followers and the feeling that you are only as good as your last viral post. Kieron talks openly and honestly about TikTok and  how it has changed his magical life. Find Kieron on Tiktok @kieronthemighty  Kieronthemighty (@kieronthemighty) TikTok | Watch Kieronthemighty's Newest TikTok Videos Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's new book  Ian's first book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here Check out our youtube channel!  Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

In this episode Ian Brennan is joined by Joe Diamond. Joe talks about building a show with a mentalism focus. Joe shares tonnes of information in this episode including the routines he performs and the theory behind why he performs them. Joe talks about why he has built has show the way it is, how he performs on Zoom, and about starting family performances with Human Blockhead. Find out more about Joe here:  Joe Diamond - Mind Reader - World Record Holder (joediamondlive.com) Sponsors  The Magic Circle     Magic TV       Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Mark Evans Illusory - info@memagic.co.uk   . Ian's book A Voyage To Better Magic.  ianbrennanmagic@live.co.uk  Merchandise: Click Here Check out our youtube channel!  Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

In this episode Ian and Phil chat with Robert Pound about how to join The Magic Circle. Robert is the examinations secretary at The Magic Circle and in this episode we go through, step by step, how to become a member. If you have ever considered joining or would like to find out more than this episode is for you! Our New Sponsor Magic TV    Our sponsor Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Check out our youtube channel!  Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Chris has been working tirelessly since the first lockdown to keep magic alive and bring his shows to families. Chris has performed online shows, socially distanced shows for private events and in theatres. If you want to know how to keep magic alive when the world is falling apart then Frostie is the person to speak to! But it does take some hard work. Our sponsor Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Check out our youtube channel!  Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk   

Happy Christmas from all of us here at The Magicians' Advice Podcast Our sponsor Giggio . buy us a coffee at https://www.ko-fi.com/magiciansadvice Check out our youtube channel!  Merchandise: Click Here Facebook group   Click Here Magic shop Affiliate programme: Click Here Magicians' Advice Recommends Vlog: check out Click Here If you are able to support our Patreon campaign please visit Click Here If you would like to know more about Ian Brennan  Sophisticated Magic, head over to www.sophisticatedmagic.co.uk and to check out Phil Taylor, (Wedding Magician), please check out his web-site www.magicianscorner.co.uk