The Leaky Cauldron - Magic Discussion

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Liam Ball - The Gentleman Magician, and James Cowan of Olympicubs, both Members of The Magic Circle and The South London Magic Society, discuss various magic related topics. Magic Discussion with Magical Guests and possibly even a product review or two! The Leaky Cauldron Theme tune was created and recorded by Tim Sutton. Contact us by email for questions, suggestions and comments at leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.com

The Leaky Cauldron


    • Sep 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    9. John Duffett - The Magic Circle Close up Magician of the year 2023 - one year on.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 50:59


    In 2023, John Duffett won The prestidgious title of The Magic Circle Close up Magician of the year 2023, and we discuss how this has affected him int he last 12 months, the difference that it made to him and his performance, and what the future holds.In this podcast we discuss: The Magic Circle Close up Magician of the year CompetitionThe art, and emotion, of astonishment Development of routines and effectsPersonal and magical progressionWorking for Marvins MagicFlight time and performance experienceTheme Music by Tim Sutton

    An Interview with John Duffett The Magic Circle Close up Magician of the Year 2023: Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 2:06


    John Duffett The Magic Circle Close up Magician of the Year 2023.Find out what John has been up to in the last 12 months.How did Winning this prestidgious title change his life?How have things changed 1 year on?What is coming next?Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    8. Wayne Fox Talks about his love of Art, Mud Larking, and Magic. New Products on the horizon, and as usual, overruns!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 70:19


    A chat with Mr Roast Potatoes himself, Wayne Fox.Wayne is a magic lover, but also a phenominal artist and passionate mud larking historian. Wayne tells us about some of his new releases and re releases, as well as his passion and drive in MAgic.Wayne also talks about his late father, and how looking after him has affected his career, life, and mental health.Discussed in this podcast:The Magic CIrcleDrawingPaintingMud larkingHistory in LondonThe Magic CIrcleCreating MagicApproach to MagicHow Brilliant Wayne really is!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    An Interview with Wayne Fox: Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 2:07


    Known to his mates as "The Roast Potatoes of The Magic Circle" there is a lote more to Mr Fox than meets the eye.Wayne talks in depth about his love for magic, but also that of his artwork and Mudlarking.He also tells us about how he looked after his father and how that impacted his life then, and now.Wayne is a truly lovely bloke, and this is a heartwarming and entertaining episode... or at least the full one is, this is jut a teaser!Subscribe now, so you dont miss it!!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    7: Christian Grace talks about Enigma, Magic Monthly, and the upcoming Enigma Pro!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 63:16


    In interview witht he Inimatable Christian Grace.  Christian talks about his origins inMagi, how he came  to be a genius style creator and  manages to stay so fresh, and how he started his journed as a publisher or magic by a chance meeting at a Magic  convention.Also there are details about Christian's Magic Monthly, Enigma, Enigma Pro, and a flavour of the things to come which will be included in the upgraded version of the effect.Discussed in this Podcast:Origins in MagicLevel OneSwitch OneWorking with Vanishing IncChristian Grace's Magic MonthlyProgressive anagramsEnigma OriginsEnigma AppEnigma ExperiencesEnigma ProIntegrations in EnigmaAND... James gets  POETIC!Get Magic Monthly:   www.christiangracemagic.gumroad.com/l/magicmonthlyGet Enigma:  www.enigmaofthemind.comTheme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    An interview with Christian Grace: Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 1:51


    A great Discussion with Christian Grace, creator of Level ONE, Switch ONE, Magic Monthly, and ahost of new exciting effects for Magicians around the globe. We talked about his roots in Magic, and how he seems to contcantly have a creators brain for new magic.We also spoke about Enigma and the future of the project, which seems very exciting indeed.This was a GREAT discussion!Subscribe now, so you dont miss it!!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    6: Tim Sutton discusses how the worlds of Music and Magic collide!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 49:54


    Tim Sutton has a frank discussion about his work in Music, how it has impacted his world of Magic, and how the two run side by side. Tim talks about how his passion for Magic and Music coexist and how he is constantly improving his skills in both arenas.Discussed in this podcast:Musical theatre and working in the radio and theatre musical industryMusic for magiciansTraveling as a musician and learning magicMeeting Jay SankeyMentorship in magicLearning magic and time/focus on ideasCreation of ideasMusic and magic working together and against each otherOriginality in music and magicTraining for competitionPractice and perfection of effects Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    An interview with Tim Sutton: Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 1:39


    The worlds of Magic and Music collide! Liam and James interview the musical and magical genius that is Tim Sutton, who discusses the very seperate worlds of Music and Magic, and how in his lifetime they overlap and work together as one.Listerners will know that Tim Sutton is also the creator and author of the theme tune and jingles for The Leaky Cauldrom Podcast, and he is just such a wonderful human to boot!!Subscribe now, so you dont miss it!!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    Rob Teszka discusses the process behind creating his one man show "Magic Dropout"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 59:38


    Rob Teszka is a Canadian Magician who lived in London where he joined The Magic Circle.He left the world of acedemic practice and Phd Study, to take up a career in Magic.Rob moved back to Canada following Brexit, and had spent the last 7 years building a career as a Professional Magician, producing a parlour magic show, and creating his own one man show "Magic Dropout". Discussed in this podcast:The Magic CircleThe At Home ShowsAcademia and MagicAcademic Burnout and the prospect of failureDiscovering MagicThe process of creating a one man showCreating a parlour Magic showMagic FestivalsTheme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    An Interview with Rob Teszka: Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 2:01


    Rob Teszka discusses what it was like relocating from Canade, to the UK for a life in Acedeima, then moving from Acedemia into Magic, and then Back to Canada.Our discussion coverd the creation of a one man show, the struggles of international relocation, and how to get ideas and creat a show of your own. Subscribe for notifications of future episodes!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    Sarah Stott MIMC discusses The Magic Circle Apprentice Network, YMC, and being a Magical bookworm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 50:50


    An In depth Discussion with Sarah Stott MIMC about how she got into the art of Magic, her extensive library, and the development of moving from being a magical bookworm, into performing magic for a paying audience.Sarah was also instrmental in the set up and development of The Magic Circle apprentice network, and the work that they do to help apprentices prepare fpr and pass The Magic Circle Entrance Exam and is also involved with The Young Magicians Club too.Discussed in this podcast Reading Magic as a MuggleThe Stott Magic LibraryLocal Magic SocietiesMental Health and WellbeingThe Magic Circle Apprentice NetworkThe Magic Circle Entrance ExamStudio 52The Young Magicians ClubTheme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    An Interview with Sarah Stott: Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 2:11


    Teaser Trailer for the Sarah Stott Episode!Ever wanted to know what it is to be a magical bookworm?Want to know more about The Magic Circle Apprentice Network and the YMC?What is tht about a pony tail, and how DID we use James as a Guinea Pig?Sarah's Leaky Cauldron will be released on Easter Sunday at 10 am!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    Special Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 2:40


    Special Announcement!!You can now get in touch with us and ask questions, make suggestions, or tell us what you think, at leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.com.Proper Artwork (That Looks like us!) is on the way.AND!!!We have a Theme Tune!Tim Sutton AIMC, has opened his magical, musical, brain and produced this MASTERPIECE!What a gem!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    Sam Fitton tells all about SOLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 72:52


    The Creator of SOLO and SOLO Studio Pro gives an indepth deep dive exposee into how SOLO was conceved, the origional ideas, and how it has transformed into what it is today.Also details of how to get involved and try out SOLO yourself free of charge.Topics discussed in this podcast:Sam Fitton, the origin storyThe Golden Rules of Wedding MagicThe Book, The course and V2 of the courseThe Blackpool Magic ConventionSoloThe IdeaThe first iterationRFID and BLUETOOTH technologyThe production processUses and limitationsAccess to the software and deviceFor More information visit https://www.solosfx.com/aff/TGM24/Theme Tune by Tim Sutton.Contact us at leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.com

    Cheeky Leaky Special - International Women's Day at The Magic Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 35:49


    Following a superb Close-up Show at The Magic Circle HQ in London on International Womens Day, 8 March 2024, which James and I were lucky to have hosted, we sat down with the exceptional performers and discussed the event and why it was so important.We were joined by:Sarah Stott MIMCBron Ivy AIMCJulie Carpenter MMC, andParyss Bee MMCThe Ladies talk about their experience of the show, the preparation, the anticipation, and once and for all, we get to find out why they really are better than the men both on and off stage!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    An Interview with Sam Fitton: Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 1:25


    This is a teaser trailer from our interview with Sam Fitton.Want to hear about Solo?His favorite Food?How he got into Magic?Or even how his eyes were taken out??Subscribe now, and be the first to listen when it goes live!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    James and Liam Interview their first guest - Bron Ivy AIMC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 42:50


    In need of some interviewing practice, Liam and James invited their No.1 Fangirl, Bronwyn Coveney, to the cast for a chat about all things magic related. During the chat they discussed:The South London Magic SocietyApprenticeship to The Magic CirclePassing The Magic Circle Entrance ExamThe Challenges of being a working mum and learning magicAccessibility to learing magic, and how long it takes to learnRubber Band MagicTransitioning from Children's Magic into other formsWe also get to know Bron a little better, and James too!Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

    The Blackpool Magic Convention 2024 - The debrief on the way home.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 117:30


    James and Liam discuss their respective experiences at the world's largest magic convention, The Blackpool Magic Convention 2024. From the overall experience, dealers, shows, lectures and everything else in between.Discussion included a review of the Gala Shows, Dealers hall, Favorite tricks of the Convention and their best memories. The views portrayed in this podcast are the personal opinion of Liam and James, and do not reflect on the Blackpool Magic Convention team in any way, who do an exceptional job every year of putting together a phenominal convention.Theme Tune by the AWESOME Tim Sutton.Email: leakycauldronpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/leakycauldronpodcast

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