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Magical Thinking
by Elliott Terral
For over a decade, host Elliott Terral has been consumed by the art of magic. He’s been fortunate to travel the globe and meet some of the greatest magicians the world has ever seen. Magical Thinking serves to share deep, revealing conversations with some of the best creative thinkers, philosophers, and practitioners of conjuring and the performing arts about inspiration, creativity, successes and failures, and what it all means.
Episodes
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(Ep 83) Noah Levine
Episode 83: Noah Levine joins Elliott for a chat about magic, his experience performing over the years, a critical class in magic, his show "Magic After Hours" and more. Enjoy! Follow Noah (@magicafterhours) on Instagram. Follow us on instagram @MagicalThinkingPodcast and Like us on the Facebox.
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(Ep 82) Nate Staniforth
Episode 82: Nate Staniforth joins Elliott for a chat about magic, his process, art, learning, burnout, etc. It's fun! Follow Nate on instagram.com with @natestaniforth for updates. Visit https://nate-s-school-71d4.thinkific.com/courses/making-tricks-into-magic for Nate's new course on Making…
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(Ep 81) Xavior Spade
Episode 81: Our guest for this episode is Xavior Spade. Xavior is one of the staple members of the New York coterie of underground card men. He’s also the man behind LostArtMagic, and he’s blazing a trail as one of the great magicians working to elevate the explanation and instruction of magic on...
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Vignette: Where I Have Been
Where has Magical Thinking Podcast been? What happened? Here're the answers. Email me at [email protected] and share the new MagicalThinkingPodcast.com Please rate and review the show in iTunes!
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(Ep 80) Derek DelGaudio
Episode 80: Derek DelGaudio sits down with Elliott to share his experience of the current state of magic, his feelings on leaving room for the audience to take ownership of the performance, general guidelines for ethically making magic and building a show, and the objectivity of art. Enjoy!
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(Ep 79) David Williamson
Episode 79: David Williamson sits down with Elliott to discuss his humble beginnings in Ohio, the blue-collar showbusiness path he was drawn to, his thoughts on scripting and being present in the room, and how he transformed from the shy, quiet kid into the outrageous powerhouse that steals…
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(Ep 78) Lance Pierce
Episode 78: Lance Pierce sits down with Elliott at PebblePalooza to discuss details and subtlety when crafting routines, how your magic will change as you grow, and Lance shares some amazing stories about his time with Roger Klause, Michael Skinner, Bill Malone, and others. Enjoy!
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(Special Ep) PebblePalooza Live!
Special Episode: Elliott sits down with Danny Garcia and John Wilson at PebblePalooza 6 in Dallas, TX. Lance Pierce was kind enough to offer some time in front of the group at this amazing gathering, and the ensuing conversation is both hilarious and insightful. This is the first episode in front...
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(Ep 77) Asi Wind
Episode 77: Asi Wind sits down with Elliott to discuss art, magic, and how those can come together. Asi shares thoughts on his creative process, working with David Blaine for television, and how to learn from both failure and success. Enjoy!
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(Ep 76) Jeanette Andrews
Episode 76: Jeanette Andrews is a magician and artist who specializes in creating interactive sensory illusions through conjuring, and in the episode she shares about her creative process, her inspirations and mentors, and the empathetic potential of sharing magical experiences. Enjoy!...
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(Ep 75) Simon Aronson
Episode 75: Simon Aronson has written extensively about close-up card magic. You may not know that he has been doing the most baffling two-person mentalism act Elliott has ever seen for almost 50 years. Simon is also a talented ballroom dancer and art collector, and Elliott and Simon discuss...
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(Special Ep) Chicago Magic Lounge
Special Episode! I recently travelled to Chicago for the grand opening of the Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago’s newest home for close-up and stage magic. The lounge was previously just a a show, but over the last year, the construction of an incredible, immersive magic venue has given the Chicago...
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Vignette: Update on Magical Thinking
This is an update on the state of Magical Thinking. Get bonus content from Elliott at Patreon.com/MagicalThinking. Stay up to date by Liking the podcast on Facebook and following on Instagram: @MagicalThinkingPodcast Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes! Cheers!
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(Ep 74) Rico De La Vega
Episode 74: Rico De La Vega creates and consults for the biggest names on stage and television. In the episode, Rico shares his thoughts on creativity in a collaborative environment, the power of context in performance and how magic can and should be relatable to the audience, and how he believes...
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(Ep 73) Mike Caveney
Episode 73: Mike Caveney shares the history of Egyptian Hall Museum, some fo the famed conjurors of the Golden Age of Magic, and himself in this wonderful episode. Mike and Elliott discuss character, work ethic, creativity, and the value of flight time in learning how to be a magician. Enjoy!
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(Ep 72) John Wilson
Episode 72: John Wilson sits down to discuss his unorthodox path in magic, his relatively recent and consuming passion for the Tarot, and his ideas regarding making intimate, memorable, meaningful moments of magic with people that he meets. This podcast is full of gold for performing strong…
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(Ep 71) Lisa de la Vega
Episode 71: Magician and magic consultant, Lisa de la Vega, sits down with Elliott to discuss performing with her brother Rico as Junior members at the Magic Castle, her magic teacher’s wisdom, her experience performing around the world, the importance of an attitude of gratitude, women in magic,...
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(Ep 70) Richard Turner
Episode 70: Expert card mechanic, Richard Turner, sits down with Elliott to chat about DEALTmovie.com, getting started as a card mechanic, studying card table artifice at the Magic Castle, his personal life and the dedication and discipline he has for mastering cards, his own body, and his mind....
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Vignette: The Future of Magical Thinking
Big changes are in store for the future of Magical Thinking. Get bonus content from Elliott at Patreon.com/MagicalThinking. Stay up to date by Liking the podcast on Facebook and following on Instagram: @MagicalThinkingPodcast
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(Ep 69) Jim Krenz
Episode 69: Jim Krenz is a performer and creator who has travelled the world fooling everyone in his path. In the episode, you’ll hear us discuss a wealth of topics including: getting started in Chicago, pitching magic behind the counter, the importance of magic clubs, ethics in magic…
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(Ep 68) Max Maven
Episode 68: The illustrious and incomparable Max Maven joins Elliott to discuss popcorn magic, professional wrestling, magic and meaning, how the internet and television have changed magic for better or worse, and more. Max is one of the most prolific figures in the conjuring community, and he…
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(Ep 67) Johnny Thompson
Episode 67: Johnny Thompson, a true living legend, sits down with Elliott to discuss the state of magic, how the Mob made Vegas great, performing a silent club act with his wife as Tomsoni & Co., comedy, music, Charlie Miller and The Professor, his upcoming book, and more. Johnny is a charming...
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(Ep 66) John Archer
Episode 66: John Archer, award winning comedy magician, writer, and actor, sits down with Elliott to discuss comedy and magic, collaboration, magic on television, and more. John is lovely and hilarious throughout, and his challenge to Elliott near the end of the episode is really a treat. Enjoy!
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(Ep 65) Anthony Owen
Episode 65: Anthony is an award winning television producer and executive in the UK, and he’s done thousands of hours of work on magic for television: Derren Brown, Paul Wilson, James Went, John Archer, and more. Anthony is a renowned creator of magic and mentalism, and he discusses his passion…
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(Ep 64) Shawn Eric
Episode 64: Shawn Eric sits down with Elliott to share stories about Cellini, Johnny Fox, Tom Frank, and more. Shawn has been performing for over 30 years, and we talk about busking, travel, passion, and the difference between distraction and entertainment. Enjoy!
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(Special Ep) GGG 2017
Live: Elliott sits down with Michael Feldman (Ep 36), Raahul Srinivasan (Ep 37), Theron Schaub (Ep 33), and Alex Schaeffer to discuss their experiences of the Golden Gate Gathering, San Francisco's wonderful magic convention. Funny stories, some inside baseball, and a lot of fun. Enjoy!
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(Ep 63) Jamy Ian Swiss
Episode 63: Jamy Ian Swiss, renowned magical author, thinker, historian, and teacher, sits down with Elliott to discuss the current magic climate, share stories about coming up in New York, sitting with some of the greats, and launching magic shows. Jamy is oozing with knowledge and experience…
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(Ep 62) Chris Korn
Episode 62: Chris Korn, world traveling magician and raconteur, sits down to share stories of his performing career, insight into your performing context, growing up in the St. Louis magic community, burnout, and more! Outstanding stories and many lessons to learn. Enjoy!
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(Ep 61) Ben Seidman
Episode 61: Ben Seidman, a hilarious comedy magician, sits down with Elliott to discuss writing jokes, cruise ship performances, magic on television, hecklers, mean YouTube comments, and more! Chock full of laughs and jokes, listeners of YMIW with Pete Holmes will get a kick out of this one.
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(Ep 60) Derek Hughes*
Episode 60: Derek Hughes, the Stand Up Magician, sits down with Elliott after a week in the Palace of Mystery at the Magic Castle. In this episode they discuss triumphs and failures, open mics, America’s Got Talent, working as a professional, scripting and improvising, and pens! This episode is...
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(Ep 59) Michael Stern
Episode 59: Michael “My Turn” Stern sits down with Elliott to chat about HypePlayingCards.com, Cardistry-Con 2017, being a member of the magic castle Junior Program, and his passion for skateboarding. Michael and Elliott have been friends for several years, and this is a fun catch-up between the...
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(Ep 58) Scot Nery
Episode 58: Scot Nery, host of Boobie Trap in Hollywood and world renowned juggler, comedian, and showman, sits down with Elliott to chat variety shows, comedy, performance theory, and more. Enjoy!
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(Ep 57) Pop Haydn
Episode 57: Pop Haydn, 7 time “Performer of the Year” for the Academy of Magical Arts and a certifiable genius, sits down with Elliott to discuss magic and story, character development and backstory, the Magic Castle in the 70’s, and so much more. This episode is dense with gold. Head over to...
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(Ep 56) Kent Jenkins
Episode 56: Kent Jenkins, Snubby J on YouTube, chats with Elliott about creativity, personal growth, performing authentically, and professional evolution. This is a fun and funny episode where Elliott and Kent share their unguarded opinions, laughs, and stories. Enjoy!
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(Ep 55) Michael Borys
Episode 55: Michael Borys, creator of Elliott's most magical experience and a phenomenal interactive show, The 49 Boxes, sits down to chat about the magic world, puzzles, alternate and augmented reality and creating experiences! This episode is full of gold, and Michael is fascinating and...
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(Ep 54) Tony Cabral
Episode 54: Tony Cabral, contributor to MUM, expert sleight-of-hand magician, and entertainment behind the bar at Legal's Test Kitchen in Boston, sits down with Elliott to discuss gambling themed magic, character development, and more. Enjoy!
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(Ep 53) Franco Pascali
Episode 53: Franco Pascali joins Elliott to talk about style, imposter syndrome, putting together new material, and the list of things magician's shouldn't do. Enjoy!
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Vignette: 1 Year Anniversary
Sneak peaks at the new ArtofMagic.com website, updates for Magical Thinking, and a tease of one of the perks for Elliott's future Patreon! Enjoy!
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(Ep 52) Brad Henderson
Episode 52: Brad Henderson, magician, creator, and consultant from Austin, Texas, sits down to discuss the feeling of magic, audience direction and management, taking magic criticism, and more! Brad shares great theory and practical information that you can use to improve your performances. Enjoy!
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(Ep 51) James Went
Episode 51: James Went, magic consultant, BAFTA winning television performer, professional musician, and Welshman, sits down with Elliott to talk about putting together an act for the Magic Castle close-up room, performing magic on television, touring a theatre show, and Steve Vai's Tender...
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(Ep 50) Frank Olivier
Episode 50: Frank Olivier, renowned variety performance artist chats with Elliott about Twisted Cabaret, his phenomenal show and the importance of presence when performing. Frank shares some great stories about impossible miracles, and meeting opportunity with preparation. One of Elliott's…
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(Ep 49) Shane Cobalt
Episode 49: Shane Cobalt sits down to talk magic history, crediting, audience management and appreciation and more. Elliott and Shane have been friends for several years, and they get deep into several obscure stories from magic history. Enjoy!
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(Ep 48) Demian Aditya
Episode 48: Demian Aditya, famous magician and illusionist from Indonesia, sits down with Elliott to chat about creativity, passion, international audiences, and more. Enjoy!
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(Ep 47) Marcie Hume
Episode 47: Marcie Hume, director of Magicians: Life in the Impossible, sits down to discuss magic and mentalism, art, goals, dreams, and fears, and much more. This is an incredible, personal episode that dives into some of the internal struggles that Marcie and Elliott both face. Enjoy!
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(Ep 46) Marcus Eddie
Episode 46: Marcus Eddie sits down with Elliott during his stay at the Magic Castle to chat about creativity, consulting, and living life positively. There's a lot of gold ranging over a variety of topics in this short and sweet episode. Enjoy!
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(Ep 45) Adam Blumenthal*
Episode 45: Elliott visits Adam Blumenthal and Ricky Smith at Tannen's Magic in NYC. The trio discuss Tannen's Magic's history, the magic camp, Adam's career in stage lighting, working with Ricky Jay, and more! There's a lot of magic history and some fun stories in this one. Enjoy!
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(Ep 44) Harrison Greenbaum
Episode 44: Harrison Greenbaum, a very funny comedian and magician in New York, chats with Elliott about stand-up and what magicians should learn from the culture of comedy. Harrison describes the hustle necessary to make it as a stand-up and contrasts that with most magicians' mentalities...
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Vignette: Elliott's Birthday
Vignette: Today is Elliott's birthday, and he shares how thankful he is for all his listeners! Email him at [email protected] to let him know your thoughts about starting a Facebook group for listeners, and please rate and review the podcast on iTunes! Cheers!
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(Ep 43) Steve Cohen
Episode 43: Elliott sits down with Steve Cohen after his final Chamber Magic show of the weekend to discuss magic, life, bespoke clothing, and the old masters. Steve shares some incredible stories regarding his years as the "Millionaires' Magician" and gives us some background regarding his life...
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(Ep 42) Doug McKenzie
Episode 42: Elliott sits down in New York with Doug McKenzie! Doug constantly pushes his magic forward, seeking to innovate in exciting ways, both for himself and as a consultant for film and television. He shares some really great insight into magic performance and living life. Enjoy!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For over a decade, host Elliott Terral has been consumed by the art of magic. He’s been fortunate to travel the globe and meet some of the greatest magicians the world has ever seen. Magical Thinking serves to share deep, revealing conversations with some of the best creative thinkers, philosophers, and practitioners of conjuring and the performing arts about inspiration, creativity, successes and failures, and what it all means.
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