Richard Green | 30 Years of Magic, Faith & the Courage to Go All In at 60

Send us Fan MailSeason two starts with a guest whose story goes well beyond what most people think “magic” is. Richard Green has been performing magic professionally for 30 years, but at 60, a shift in his life pushed him to make another leap: making magic his full-time pursuit. We talk about what it means to bet on a new chapter of your life at 60—and why, for Richard, the goal isn’t applause. It’s creating an experience that feels impossible while still being deeply human.Along the way, Richard takes us inside the world of magic—from sleight of hand and mentalism to comedy and stage illusions—and explains everything that changes when you move from the street to an intimate close-up setting. He talks about his work at Nashville’s House of Cards and what it takes to “blow your mind” in 20 minutes without pretending anything supernatural is happening.But some of the best lessons have very little to do with magic.Richard practices making mistakes on purpose. Why? Because eventually something will go wrong in front of an audience. We talk about failure, removing your ego, and learning how to recover when everyone is watching and there’s nowhere to hide.One of the most meaningful threads is mentorship and legacy. Richard talks about learning from the magicians who came before him, bringing forgotten routines back to life, and traveling to Spain to spend time around the Juan Tamariz school of thought. What he found there wasn’t just more technique. It was an approach to the craft built around generosity, love for the audience, and the belief that the performer is there to give something to the people in front of him.And then the conversation goes places you might not expect.We talk about the stigma surrounding magic and Richard’s faith in Jesus. For some people, those two things don’t belong in the same sentence. For Richard, they’re both part of his story. We talk about how he reconciles the two, why talented performers charge what they do, and even how rage-bait social media can steal our attention from the real relationships right in front of us.It’s magic, faith, creativity, failure, ego, mentorship, and more than a few unexpected turns.Mostly, though, it’s Richard Green telling his story.Hit play and meet him. 🔥 Your beard deserves the best. Chattanooga Beard Co. crafts premium beard oils, balms, and washes with top-quality ingredients—no fillers, no gimmicks, just real results. As a listener of Ash & Iron, get 20% off your first order with code ASHANDIRON at checkout. Level up your beard and support the show!🔗 Shop now: www.chattanoogabeard.coSupport the showEnjoying Ash & Iron? Support the show and stay connected: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.🔥This Episode is sponsored by Chattanooga Beard Co. Level Up Your Beard Game: Get 20% off your first order with code ASHANDIRON – www.chattanoogabeard.co👉 If this episode hit home, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it. See you next time.