Podcast appearances and mentions of john lenahan

John Lenahan came to Britain from his native Philadelphia for a short trip and has never quite made it back.   John originally grabbed the headlines as the first person in 85 years to be expelled from the Magic Circle. The 3-card trick he exposed on How Do They Do That? is no more than a gambling con, but John took the rap and enjoyed the publicity.   2004 saw him starring in a new primetime BBC1 show, Secrets of Magic. His own BBC2 series, Stuff The White Rabbit, achieved record ratings for the slot. Other TV credits include presenting the travelogue Open Road, playing the voice of the toaster in Red Dwarf, and guest appearances on everything from TFI Friday to Celebrity Squares. He also fronted HoaxBusters, an ITV network show lifting the lid on scams and hoaxes. John has performed onstage all over the world, from Beijing and Dubai to Dublin. He has toured alongside Jack Dee, Victoria Wood, Lenny Henry and Michael Ball. Besides all this, Lenahan is one of the most successful corporate entertainers in the country. Apart from his show-stealing cabaret, he has made kitchens appear, taught Bank of England staff to juggle, read thousands of minds and levitated a 20-pound Toblerone bar. He was the first person on record to perform magic live over the Internet, for BT. John has been described by The Guardian as ‘the mascot of a magical renaissance' - and by Jackie Collins as ‘extremely good looking'. John Lenahan lives in Cricklewood, London. In a world dominated by awards, he is proud to have once been voted Time Out Street Magician of the Year.   John's novels: Shadowmagic , The Prince of Hazel & Oak and Sons of Macha are now available in one omnibus -The Shadowmagic Trilogy - published by Harper Collins and is out in paperback iBook, Nook and Kindle formats. ​ The Magic Circle has finally recognised their mistake and reinstated John!

Fay Presto is arguably Britain's premier close-up magician. Voted The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year 2012 and a former Tatler 'Party Entertainer of the Year' Fay has been personally requested to entertain HM The Queen on no less than six occasions, as well as performing for every other senior member of the Royal family. A Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle, her powerful personality-based magic and ability to connect with an audience has set a standard within the magic industry.In the world of show-business Fay has performed for the likes of Sting, Madonna, Elton John, Camilla Parker-Bowles, Rod Stewart, Dustin Hoffman and Eric Clapton to name but a few. Her television work has included 'Talking Telephone Numbers', Paul Daniels' Magic Show 'Secrets', Gae Byrne's 'The Late Late Show', John Lenahan's 'Stuff The White Rabbit', 'This Morning', 'James Whale', 'Trick on 2' and BBC's 'History of Magic' series (2004).The '40 Minutes' documentary 'Illusions of Grandeur' showing Fay in all aspects of her home and professional life, produced the most positive response that the BBC has ever had from the public and is considered one of the best ever in the series. It has been repeated twice here and shown everywhere from Europe to Australia.In this interview Fay does not hold back.  She talks candidly about her career.  She discusses the highs and lows.  He talks about her various TV appearances and what actually happened on Wogan.   She also goes into detail on her thoughts about The Magic Circle.  She talks about what The Magic Circle are doing right and what they are doing wrong.Outside of all of this Fay goes some great advice about how to become a professional magician and how to make sure that you are never short of work.

Private equity professionals are seeing shifts in their approaches to sourcing deals as more activity is picking up. In the newest episode of BDO’s Private Equity PErspectives Podcast, Todd Kinney spoke with Dan Ryan, Managing Director and Head of Business Development at MidOcean Partners, and John Lenahan, Partner at Wincove Private Holdings, about the latest trends in capital deployment, as well as the PE industry’s cautiously optimistic outlook for 2021. During the Coffee Break segment, Michael Lee, Principal at BDO Digital, explains why data-driven predictive analytics are key to private equity portfolio visibility, especially in today’s market.

A special episode recorded during the 2018 Edinburgh Festival, Richard revisits six previous guests who are all performing at the festival with their own shows for a catch up. Featuring Piff The Magic Dragon, Ben Hart, Ben Hanlin, Harry De Cruz, John Lenahan and Pete Firman. TIME STAMPS: PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON (17:21) BEN HART (45.42) BEN HANLIN (1:05.11) HARRY DE CRUZ (1:27.40) JOHN LENAHAN (1:53.06) PETE FIRMAN (2:17.30)  

Ewan airs the pre-interview soundcheck, Paul tries out some French, and why John Lenahan wanted to stuff his white rabbit.; all from this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

John Lenahan (http://johnlenahan.com) is a man of many talents. His primary gig is dazzling passengers on cruise ships with his magic shows. Yes, that’s his real job. As such, he’s traveling much of the time. In between, he’s a published author and has been known to do a stint on a comedy tour or two. John has lots of stories to share with us over the coming weeks, but the first one comes from Tenerife, on of the Canary Islands just off the coast of Africa, but owned by Spain. Actually, there are two stories of magic and travel, one about a reverse vanishing prostitute, and the other about the one trick that got away. Speaking of that, did you know that Sheila was almost detained for carrying contraband in her carryon bag? Ah, the things you learn about people when you travel. As you may know, Evo writes articles on behalf of our sponsor, published his story on the Yak Sant Tattoo Festival in Thailand (http://travelsmith.com) … and it’s really, really good. So good, in fact, that they’ve asked him to submit it to some travel writing contests, which is a gigantic honor. Next month, we’re traveling to China for the first time ever! If we can figure out how to connect to the internet while we’re there, we’ll have some great stuff to share during the trip. But one thing that is certain? Many of the few dozen uber fans of ours -- we call them patrons (https://www.patreon.com/opptravelers?ty=h) -- will be getting postcards from there! At least we’re pretty sure the Great Firewall of China won’t block that, right? Want more ShEvo in your life? Well… you’ve got options. ShEvo.wtf (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sheila_dee) for links to your preferred listening post. We’ve quite a few!

Shadowmagic 3 - The Sons of Macha by John Lenahan - the final book in The Shadowmagic Trilogy had begun as a free audio podcast!   Conor get's busted - again! Be sure to support John's new novel That's No Lie at: https://unbound.co.uk/books/thats-no-lie

Shadowmagic 3 - The Sons of Macha by John Lenahan - the final book in The Shadowmagic Trilogy is here as a free audio podcast!  Be sure to support John's new novel That's No Lie at: https://unbound.co.uk/books/thats-no-lie

Full Show Script [Thai translated] EVO: As you heard in the opening clip, I got a new tattoo about a month ago. I've been considering it since before we left The States, and decided to pull the trigger here in Thailand. SHE: Seriously, that's a pretty weak pun, dude.  EVO: Noted.  SHE: Woodee from 84 Tattoo Andaman Ink -- that probably rolls off the tongue better in Thai -- did the work, which took about three hours. The first time. EVO: She said "first time" because when I went to get a little touchup on some lines and color... well. You'll hear. [Tattoo redo] EVO: Pretty sure that's Thai for "stupid Americans". We'll cover the dentist a little later. SHE: Woodee is a bit of a perfectionist and insisted on redoing ALL of the outline. All of it. AND the vast majority of the color work. It now looks even better, though I'm not sure Evo would have went back had he known he'd be back in the chair for another 2 hours, going over the same not-quite-healed body art. EVO: You know... Back in the day, I'd have have released all 2 hours of tattoo audio and called it a show. I'm amazed at how much I've grown as a storyteller. SHE: And as you heard in that clip, we also went to the dentist or dental hygienist recently. That was... interesting. Super cheap, like $30 each, but interesting.  EVO: Here's the process, in a nutshell: You sit in the normal dental chair, which is immediately and rather quickly placed in the prone position. You're handed a small plastic mirror so you can watch the procedure (as if). The dentist/dental hygienist hooks the spit-sucking tool on the of your mouth, she goes to work with the water pick and scaler. 15 minutes later, you're done. And a little dazed. [Clean dentist] SHE: We recorded audio of the entire experience. But I'm a nice person who thinks the tattoo gun noise was enough torture for one show.  EVO: Don't think that all our experiences have been painful. We've been taking full advantage of thai massage shops since we've been in country. We were told by Mr. John Lenahan, professional traveling magician and fantastic author, that you could tell the legit places from the skeezy places pretty easily. SHE: If the girls are wearing hot pants, it's definitely one of those establishments, so you'll want to bring some extra cash. (Wait... bring extra cash? Shouldn't we advice simply "Don't go in"?) EVO: (Hey, I'm trying to serve all possible audiences, Honey. Just stick to the script.) SHE: We'll talk about this later.  EVO: Uh... Ok. Anyhow, while Sheila was finishing up her massage from our standard, non-hot-pants-wearing establishment, the owner of the shop took advantage of my free time to practice her English. And to cast a little doubt on John's advice. It seems some girls in the legit establishments like to do a little... freelancing. [Extra massage] EVO: She's gesturing to the young woman who just finished massaging Sheila. SHE: Good news for her: We're poor, too. We wont be spending money for anything "extra" at the massage studio. Right, honey? EVO: Right honey. and as you've seen from our various social status updates this week... we took some private thai food cooking lessons. [Cooking school] SHE: For about $20 total, we learned how to shop and prepare three tasty thai dishes. There's a video montage on Evo's YouTube page, our Facebook page, and now in these show notes. EVO: And now, Sheila has seven things she can cook!  SHE:You're already in enough trouble over this show. Don't push it. For the rest of you, we're considering doing a question and answer show next week. So if you have questions, send them to us however you like.  EVO: Bonus points if you record yourself asking them. SHE: But that's not necessary. Just ask us anything you like about traveling, housesitting, how I keep from killing him... If we get enough, it might make for a fun show. And you'll get more of our...

John Lenahan is from Philadelphia, in the 1980's he travelled around Europe street performing before settling in London. What followed over the next 20 years was success on television as the front man for multiple magic shows and controversy as the first man to be ejected from The Magic Circle in 85 years. This podcast tells the story and introduces him to the magical world of Giggio. John is interviewed by magician Richard Young: www.richardyoungmagic.com

Tonight we talk to the one and only John Lenahan who has recently released the final volume of the Shadowmagic trilogy Sons of Macha. Unlike the previous 2 novels this one was released first as e-books and print books only. As of this recording he promised it was coming to PodioBooks this summer. You can […]

The Final CD in John Lenahan’s John Ireland Project features a concerto with a love story?

This chat was originally recorded on September 29, 2010. Tonight we have John Lenahan back after 4 years!. This is a chat for his new work, The Prince of Hazel and Oak. You can buy Shadowmagic on the Kindle, as well as in paperback. CAUTION: If you have not finished book one or got up […]

John Lenahan will be joining the long list of headline magical performers at this year’s British Ring convention in Southport. John came to Britain in 1984 from his native Philadelphia for a short trip and has never quite made it back. From an inauspicious beginning John has become a successful corporate entertainer. Grabbing headlines in 1994 when he was the first person in 85 years to be expelled from The Magic Circle. Following an appearance on the BBC 1 Show ‘How Do They Do That?’ explaining a the Three Card Monte. He considered it to be, as did many others, to be more of a gambling con than a trick. His subsequent TV appearance in his own 1997 series for BBC 2 ‘Stuff the White Rabbit’ drew rapturous praise from the press. This series achieved record ratings for the slot and was responsible for influencing a number of youngsters to become magicians. 2004 saw him starring in the BBC 1 Show ‘Secrets of Magic’. He has played the voice of the Talkie Toaster in the first series of Red Dwarf and made guest appearances on everything from TFI Friday to Celebrity Squares and has regularly compered and topped the bill at London’s Comedy Store. He has also fronted Hoax Busters an ITV network show lifting the lid on scams and hoaxes. John’s first novel ‘Shadowmagic’ was published last year. ‘Shadowmagic’ is a fantasy adventure novel very loosely based on Irish mythology where every chapter ends on the edge of a cliff (or at least on a high curb). It has been widely recommended.

Part 1 -- A Usual SuspectWhy, though never treated as such, I actually qualify as a Usual Suspect, for some things, anyway.Part 2 -- BeggarsWhat I think is really remarkable about "A Handy Guide for Beggars," if you think about it.IDSL: "8 Ball" by "Ask Again Later."Part 3 -- ShadowmagicMy review of John Lenahan's audio novel, from "Podiobooks."IDSL: "8 Inches" from "The Bee Family."  Remember them?Themes: "140 Times" from Bob Baldwin, "Human Beat" from Kevin MacLeod.

Part 1 -- A Usual SuspectWhy, though never treated as such, I actually qualify as a Usual Suspect, for some things, anyway.Part 2 -- BeggarsWhat I think is really remarkable about "A Handy Guide for Beggars," if you think about it.IDSL: "8 Ball" by "Ask Again Later."Part 3 -- ShadowmagicMy review of John Lenahan's audio novel, from "Podiobooks."IDSL: "8 Inches" from "The Bee Family."  Remember them?Themes: "140 Times" from Bob Baldwin, "Human Beat" from Kevin MacLeod.

Battle is over and the fate of Erin decided. It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe   Show Summary: Mighty Balor, the strong smiter, and the Fomori have invaded Ireland and the Tuatha De Danaan meet them on the field of Battle. After a bloody and epic struggle, Lugh kills Balor and the Fomori are beaten and driven back to the sea. Tired and weary, it is now time for the Children of Danu to count the cost... The Dagda also seeks his Harp! This episode is the 10th episode of the Irish Book of Invasions. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:16 Story 3:35 Listener Feedback - Faith 19:49 Promo - Shadowmagic 21:40 All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish10 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x   News & Views We talk about our new Facebook and Myspace pages. You can also find the addresses for these on the Contact Us page. Also, we introduce the Midsummer Special that will be out next week.   Uneasy Rests the Crown - Episode 10 of the Irish Mythological Cycle and Part 10 of the Book of Invasions Names Used in this Story Listed in order of appearance Tuatha De Danaan Children of Danu Bres Elatha Maeltine Mor-Brethach Erin Ogma Tethra The Dagda Fomori Uaitne Dur-da-Bla Coir-cethan-chuin Ce Cam Corrslebe Lough Ce Samhain The Morrigan Angus (mac) Og Emmas Sidhe Badb Men of Dea Tailltiu Nas Magh Mor Duach the Dark Teamhair Cuan Midhe Taillten Ethne Magh Tuireadh Tadg Nuada Muirne Finn Fianna Tuirenn Bran Boanna The Boyne Newgrange Bodb Dearg Danaan Caer Ethal Anubal Connacht Ailel Maedb Uisnech Mide Brath Nemed Listener Feedback Faith We share an email from Faith from western Massachusetts which sums up beatifully what we are trying to achieve with this podcast.   Promo - Shadowmagic John Lenahan Shadowmagic, by John Lenahan. "Shadowmagic is a rip roaring fun fantasy adventure novel by John Lenahan very loosely based on Irish mythology where every chapter ends on the edge of a cliff (or at least a high curb.) Join Conor as he grapples with typical teenage problems like, how to deal with a father’s high expectations, how to survive in the world on your own and how to woo a beautiful girl - that wants you dead. Shadowmagic - novel for the young at heart from 12 to 112."   Sources used in this Episode Sacred Texts, Gods & Fighting Men by Lady Gregory Timeless Myths http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300011.html Lebor Gabala Sacred Texts, Celtic Wonder Tales, Ella Young Sacred Texts, Cath Maghe Tuired, Elizabeth A Gray Sacred Texts, Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race, Thomas Rolleston The Mythological Cycle, The Second Battle of Mag Tured Celtic Twilight Celtic Literature Collective, Mary Jones And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!   Special Thanks For voice acting: Edward, our son, as Angus mac Og. Matt Howard, our friend,  as Ethal Anubal. For incidental music: Jo Morrison for her wonderful harp music used in this episode as the Dagda's Harp. You can find her website here. The three tracks that she gave us permission to use from the album The Three Musics are: Chiorsdain's Lullaby Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque/King of Laois Rights of Man See the Contributor page for details. Souls of Nephilims, Vampirit Requiem, Act 3, Immortal Forever. See the Contributor page for details. Adam Zampino, At the Sea. See the Contributor page for details. Diane Arkenstone, The Secret Garden . See the Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise . See the Contributor page for details. Time Ticks Away by Jigger. See their Contributor Page for details. For our Theme Music The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. We'd like to wish you 'Slán Go Foill!', which is Irish for 'Goodbye', or more literally 'Wishing you safety for a while'!   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. 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