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As the magic consultant, Michael shares what it takes to perform on FOOL US: should you design a fooler, are card tricks good, who doesn't go live, massive stage logistics, how to be filmed, hiring a consultant, and improving your script.
This week I chat with Eric Samuels. Eric is a full time performer as well as a creator of products for the mystery arts community. You may have recently seen him on Penn and Teller's Fool Us. Eric is a very smart and funny guy and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the conversation! You can see Eric's products here: https://mentalismtools.com/ (Password is shared in the interview, near the end) For more content and good karma, become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/mysteryarts
Pit Hartling is one of Germany's most requested entertainers and Michael got a chance to sit down with him for a conversation in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the shooting of Penn & Teller's: FOOL US show. (March 2018) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michaelclose/support
Dustin and Kallie sit down and talk magic with Johnny Magic. We are wowed by the tricks he pulls off live for us and discuss his upcoming appearance on Penn and Teller's Fool Us!
Ryan Joyce is a Canadian magician who wears many top hats. Ontario-based magician Ryan Joyce is a headlining magician, illusionist, hypnotist, filmmaker & content creator. As seen on Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Canada's Got Talent, Over 8 million views on YouTube & Facebook, CTV, BBC and theatre tours around the world.
Magician and illusionist Vitaly Beckman joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how he became an illusionist, his time on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us," how he creates new illusions, and how it all ties into creating joy and wonder.
Episode 25: Paul Gertner, has a lifetime of stories to share in this shorter-than-usual episode. The conversation includes stories about meeting Dai Vernon and performing with Eddie Fechter, as well as, how he involves technology in his magic and his recent successful appearance on Penn & Teller's Fool US. Enjoy!