Magicians Only Ep 17 - Pro Talk with Nick Lewin - Part 3

Magicians Only is sponsored by the fabulous MagicOnTheGo.com  The greatest online magic school in the world, over 900 videos in your pocket teaching you how to be amazing, anytime, anywhere!   NICK LEWIN PART THREE! Audio AND video versions available!   If you thought PART ONE & TWO ROCKED Wait till you hear this… gossip abounds!   Ok who’s Nick Lewin?   If you don’t know, Nick has been a pro magician for many, many, many years, he trained under the great Ken Brooke and Billy McComb, starred at the Magic Castle and was the first magician to do a long running afternoon magic show in Las Vegas.    Nick is an expert at ENTERTAINING an audience, he is truly the epitome of a top professional!   This expertise shines through with the products he sells on his site Lewinenterprises.com , nothing but routines, many of them original Ken Brooke creations that Nick has honed over the years.    Nick also has one of the best Linking Finger Ring routines out there.    And he’s a friend. Which is why he tips it all in these interviews…   Interviews?    Yes this is PART THREE of my multi-episode interview with Nick that premieres exclusively on this podcast, Magicians Only!  Found on all your fave Podcast platforms, including    Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z0vSwNryYeNbMlaVGsxpb?si=1d7a5e92d1344611    And Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magicians-only/id1789643714   And YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLORZO6ouYcW12JM9_aMGgJH-Q6Xc2mHvn   Nick Lewin has done it all, for everyone, for every conceivable type of show and audience, and this interview is packed with awesome information… aaaaand a LOT of Hollywood gossip…:)   Please LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE!   SHOW NOTES:   Summary In this episode of Magicians Only, host Steve Valentine continues his engaging conversation with magician Nick Lewin. They explore Lewin's journey in magic, the importance of specialization in performance, and share anecdotes about working with legendary figures like David Carradine. The discussion also delves into effective techniques for closing a show, the evolution of performance styles, and the significance of mentorship in the magic community. Listeners gain insights into the art of magic and the personal experiences that shape a magician's career. Takeaways Specialization is key in the magic industry. Nick Lewin emphasizes the importance of eye contact with the audience. Working with legends like David Carradine offers unique insights. The evolution of performance techniques is crucial for success. Closing a show effectively requires balancing audience engagement and trick complexity. Mentorship plays a vital role in learning magic. Magic is about connecting with the audience, not just the tricks. The magic community is evolving with technology and social media. Personal experiences shape a magician's career and style. It's important to preserve the history and techniques of magic. Sound Bites "It's the gift that keeps on giving." "You got to specialize, you got to know what you're doing." "Everyone just goes from job to job." "You need to have the eye contact with the audience." "You can kind of tell when AI has written an email." "It's all about the eggs." "Talk to people, get their experience." "It's magic. It's not hard to learn." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Magic and the Podcast 02:13 Nick Lewin's Journey in Magic 04:57 Specialization in Performance 10:38 Experiences with David Carradine 18:28 The Evolution of Performance Techniques 24:31 Closing a Show Effectively 32:24 The Importance of Mentorship in Magic AI show notes are experimental.