John Accardo, magician, and Chris Grace, comedian, get together to discussion how much they like the field that the other person is in.
And also he went to the insurrection apparently. John Accardo's Funtime Magic Jamboree May 29, 2021 5:30PM PDT Tickets below! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-accardos-funtime-magic-jamboree-tickets-154042676793
Check out all the details at https://shezampod.com/owg Come meet us and chat on April 30 online at the Online Wonder Gala!
This is as big an event as Justice League v Avengers. We talk equality in magic, and fix/rename problematic but popular effects!
We discuss Helder Guimarães' show "The Present" from the Geffen Playhouse!
No description needed. One of the best magicians alive joins us for a conversation.
Max Temkin co-created Cards Against Humanity, Secret Hitler, and now with Simon Coronel and Jordan Gold he is launching the Magic Puzzle Company. But we talk about way more than that. Check out their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maxtemkin/magic-puzzles Here's the link to Jared Kopf's "Folk Magic", the free book on three tricks that Max mentions: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53047210e4b03a7f588996de/t/5e768deb64f35a2e285f94ca/1584827890288/Folk+Magic+2020+Edition.pdf
One of the best magicians we know Eddy Xu joins our podcast! We hear about learning magic growing up in China, the differences between audiences there and here, and what methods Eddy likes that aren't used as much as you would think. Follow him on Instagram @magic_jiayi right now!
Also discussed: Lior Suchard on Quibi, video magic, and what to binge! Link to "World's Greatest Magicians at the Magic Castle": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GywX14E_ngY
Nick Paul and Simon Coronel from Two Magicians One Mic were nice enough to ask us to guest on their podcast, so we did! And now we bring that episode to you, through almost no effort on our own. Enjoy! Don't forget next week we'll be discussing the "World's Greatest Magicians at the Magic Castle", so watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GywX14E_ngY
We talk livestreaming, Magic Castle elections, the UCB, and the MCU! Come check out Chris on Live From the Shedd, Wednesday March 25, 2020 at 7pm PST/10pm EST! https://www.twitch.tv/livefromtheshedd
And whether or not magicians should touch people twelve months from now! Watch the Magic Bar livestream, Wednesday March 18 at 8pm PST http://instagram.com/magicbarla
We talk the nominees and John's picks for the winners, and also his exciting week filling in at the Peller with Robert Ramirez AND Taylor Hughes!
We are joined by the amazing Jonathan Levit and we discuss his artistic journey, his life as a creator of magic, and of course, his latest incredible project The Stranger. Don't forget to go to twistingtheaces.com to see what's on offer, and hopefully one day digitalmountaintop.com will also be a thing!
We talk about David Stone's lecture at the Magic Apple. Chris demonstrates Garrett Thomas's OPUS, in audio only. And we both curse Eddy Xu's incredible skill. Here's the "Wizard People, Dear Reader" revisionist Harry Potter that Chris talked about! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjYPfOnuf9w&list=PLFzDafLWgF1UHnemBtSyrIiSt610KeOnF
John recaps his week in the Peller at the Magic Castle doing a two-person show with Robert Ramirez. Chris demonstrates a really terrible Truffle Shuffle 2.0, but you can't see it, so there.
But other stuff too, John's show this week at the Peller, Chris's medical maladies, and more! John Accardo & Robert Ramirez live at the Peller Theater at the Magic Castle this week! And see John at Chicago Magic Lounge from April 19 to 26!
John & Chris talk about FISMs, feeling worth in jam sessions, and the general friendliness of magicians. Stay all the way to the end to hear Justin & Theron's recap of the Avner the Eccentric workshop from Magifest!
We chat about all the Saturday antics at Magifest!
We talk about Columbus, lectures, dealer's rooms, gripes, loves, and more. AND NOW APPLAUD.
We talk about things you shouldn't do in magic and comedy, Chris's upcoming trip to Magifest, John's wellness, and "Magic Goes Wrong".
Casey Lawrence, comedian and improviser, joins us and we grill him on how magic looks to the eyes of a true spectator.
Construction sounds! Only two, though. John discusses his week at the Magic Castle, Chris has something he would like all magicians to stop doing, and we talk about items to get yourself for Christmas. John's Pick: Venom Cube Chris's Pick: Patrick Kun's Bitcoin deck and Daniel Madison's Patreon to see his "In the Hands Riffle Shuffle" video The Best Illusion of the Year is "Dual Axis" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC0GGkNZPgs
John and Chris create our fantasy lineups for magic shows in close-up, parlor, and stage. Who will make the cut? Who will they completely forget about and then feel bad that they forgot about? Who's on your list? Email us at thesetuppod@gmail.com!
We talk about the tiers of magicians, and why comedy magic never makes it to the top, and much much more. Check out Simons' work at thingsbysimon.com and his new project, Magic Puzzle Company at magicpuzzlecompany.com!
We talk about whether close-up magic is a dead end, and how much the MCU sucks! Check out Simon at thingsbysimon.com and his new project magicpuzzlecompany.com!
We discuss the Rose Table, being great from the wrists down, and of course, random movies.
John discusses a theory and commentary from Tommy Wonder, and Chris discusses public versus private. ALSO CONTENT WARNING: Chris pitches a truly heinous sketch idea on this podcast. We know it's horrific, so be prepared.
Chris went to his first magic convention (Penguin MAXX West), John talks about an academic study and its implications on card magic, and we both talk the movie "Parasite". Also, the debut of a new magician impression.
Chris is on the run to work and then to Palm Springs so we recorded this fast one on the way out of town!
You wouldn't know this unless we told you, but this is the second episode we recorded in 24 hours, because the first one... got really messed up. But we're back, and glad to see your ears on our waveforms.
We talk for the last time before John leaves for Edinburgh! See you soon from the land of haggis!
We talk Chris's Magic Castle audition, John's Fringe prep, a bit about lectures, and a big congratulations to our friend Theron!
HEY THIS IS CHRIS I TYPED IN THE WRONG ENDTIME WHEN I RENDERED THE MP3 SO I FIXED IT AND I'M STUCK IN A MARTIAN PRISON WHERE I AM FORCED TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS KTHXBYE Chris and John both have big magic-related deadlines coming up! We talk about it and stress!
This is John's conversation with legendary magician Shoot Ogawa on a train on tour. Apologies for the train noise, but come on. It's SHOOT OGAWA.
Part 2 of our extended discussion about Chris's audition and John's Fringe show, and did we make a creative breakthrough?!
We talk about Chris's upcoming audition, John's Fringe show, and more... for so long that we had to split this one up into two parts.
John and Chris went to the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles to see Helder Guimáraes' new show, "Invisible Tango" ... we've got the pre-show drive and the post-show breakdown, and a cringey moment from the Q&A. PS It's "Secret Language"... not "Knowledge".
Skip this one if you don't care about the Avengers!
We talk about Puddles Pity Party, John's Fringe show, and the connection (or not) between honesty and pessimism.
We talk about the AMA awards, Avengers: Endgame, Brian Gillis, and not telling people that you're a magician.
John & Chris discuss preparations for Fringe, whether or not you need a moment of obscurity for a transformation, the common thread between all of the most popular magicians, and how everyone should watch "I Think You Should Leave".
Chris demonstrates a very poor magic square, we talk about if seating affects audience reaction, similarities between magic and improv, and why magicians are sad.
We talk about rental cars, never finishing stories, ACAAN, red buttons, and Red Buttons!
Robert Ramirez (Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The Magic Castle, In the Heights national tour) comes in to talk corrections and additions from listening to the show, using audience members (or not), what that Mint-O trick really is, and much more! Rob's website: https://www.robrammagic.com
And it's someone you've heard of! Let's start drumming up a huge controversy here. Just kidding. It's about how "The Karate Kid" actually presents a valid, if Asian, pedagogical approach to learning.
We're back in the US together! We talk about auditions, lectures, Europe, and which methods we think are strong and weak, and how bad Chris is going to be when he actually does magic for magicians.
What more do we have to say? The brilliant Harrison Greenbaum is on the show today. We talk about stand-up comedy, magic, and everything in between. He's amazing and has tons of insights into both worlds, and why we are all terrible. Enjoy!
Note: we recorded this episode in advance, before the legend Johnny Thompson passed away. Our condolences to his family and friends. We discuss whether Chris should get Tarbell, who should be grateful for performing and watching, Chris's relief on magicians not judging him in public, magicians and comedians calling each other out, magic libraries, and what makes a good cookbook. Recommended: "Miracles for Mortals" by Geoff Williams!
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