MAGIC AND CREATIVITY

Can a simple deck of cards reveal the secrets of creativity and human psychology? On this episode of the Tom Bentey Media Podcast, Tom sits down with professional magician Lucas Beaudoin - Director of Magic at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City - to explore MAGIC AND CREATIVITY. From getting a dollar-store magic kit in 3rd grade to quitting his job as a PGA Golf Pro to become a full-time magician, Lucas shares how deception, creativity, and human nature collide in every trick.We dive into how magicians actually learn magic (hint: it's not YouTube), why we are all so easy to fool, the endless creativity of card tricks, and Lucas even performs a LIVE mind-blowing card trick over Zoom! If you're fascinated by magic, creativity, psychology, filmmaking, or what it takes to turn a childhood passion into a career, this interview is for you.IN THIS EPISODE: How Lucas got into magic at 8 years oldFrom Ferris State PGM Golf Pro to Director of MagicHow to build a full-time career as a magician in NYCWhat magic teaches us about human beings & deceptionWhy a deck of cards is the most creative tool in magicCreating your own original magic tricksStories about Penn & Teller, David Copperfield & Lennart GreenLIVE Zoom magic trick - you have to see it to believe it. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Tom Bentey Media Podcast 00:42 - Meet Lucas Beaudoin, Magician 02:10 - A Magic Kit at 8 Years Old Changed Everything 03:50 - Going to College for Golf & Becoming a PGA Pro 06:15 - Becoming Director of Magic at Liberty National 08:35 - How Magicians REALLY Learn Magic (Books vs YouTube) 10:15 - What Magic Teaches Us About Human Nature 12:35 - Creativity & The Endless Possibilities of a Deck of Cards 14:10 - Wildest Audience Reactions to Magic Tricks 15:25 - How to Create Your Own Original Tricks 16:40 - Is Lucas the Only In-House Golf Club Magician? 17:25 - Favorite Magicians: Penn & Teller, Copperfield & Lennart Green 18:30 - LIVE Magic Trick Over Zoom 19:20 - How to Book Lucas For Your Event CONNECT WITH LUCAS BEAUDOIN:Website: lucasbeaudoin.com (mentioned in episode)Instagram: @lucas_magic_manCONNECT WITH TOM BENTEY MEDIA:Subscribe for conversations on communication, filmmaking, acting & the outdoors.YouTube: @TomBenteyMediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombenteymedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombentey?lang=en X: https://x.com/tombenteyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-bentey-5b066762/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombentey/www.TomBentey.com www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.comwww.SuburbaniteProductions.com Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube#Podcast #MagicAndCreativityLET'S TALK:What card would YOU have named in the trick? Comment below and tell us what topics are impacting you - we want to create together! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell 🔔#magic #creativity #magician #magictricks #cardtricks #podcast #tomBenteyMedia #lucasbeaudoin #libertynational #golf #creativitypodcast #humanpsychology #pennandteller #davidcopperfield #magicianlife #findyourvoice