Of Sleights and Men

Vanshy was an incredible guest who shared some insights we think you'll all love. He's a vet, he want to Juan Tamariz's school and he has his own show. Listen now! 

In this podcast with Steven Faulkner we go into his favorite tricks of the year, the difference in pros vs hobbyists and how he creates consistent popular magic content.   

Check out their work here: https://www.hiddengames.store/ A pleasure to host them and talk about their incredibly unique work in the form of Card Games.  Check out our other podcast with Chris Rawlins here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-89rs9-1881ef9

Listen to this podcast with world-renowned mentalist Atlas Brookings. If you want to see the video version of the podcast, go here:  https://youtu.be/AGQwNNR5TlU?si=m0jujLJ3hgzL0NBQ Sign up to hear about Decoherence here:  https://thedailymagician.com/decoherence

Get a free tutorial when you sign up here: https://thedailymagician.com/dustin Follow Dustin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dustins_magic_vault/ Enjoy the podcast! 

Check out Joel Pablos work here: https://www.joelpablos.com/product-page/i-hate-f-g-triumphs-joel-pablos Follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/joel_pablos/  

Get the Blackpool deal here: https://thedailymagician.com/blackpool   Enjoy our very quick-fire recap of the Blackpool Magic Convention! 

Gaia Elisa Rossi is the youngest Italian magic champion and the only female to have ever won the title. At just 24 years old, she has taken part in prestigious theatre shows and television programs throughout the world, receiving awards and enriching her artistic repertoire through the study of dance, theatre, dubbing, circus, and singing. Gaia has been a finalist in the World Magic Championships. Her artistic work has garnered the attention of famous international brands such as FIAT, Avon, and Freeda Media, for whom she is an online ambassador. Gaia was also a speaker at TEDx Milano Women, where she had the opportunity to share her story through magic. Follow her work here: https://www.instagram.com/gaiaelisarossi/?hl=en

This podcast was originally recorded in 2023. We're delighted to finally share it with you. Daniel Roy is one of the most entertaining, well-spoken, and fascinating guests we've had the pleasure of interviewing.  See Daniel’s NYC Show: https://parlourofdeceptions.com Card Magic 101 (online course): https://cardmagic101.com Daniel Roy Playing Cards: https://shop.danielroymagic.com

Blaise Serra is an absolutely incredible card magician based out of New York. In this podcast, we talk about everything from the origin of his magic, to FISM, to New York's magic speakeasy.  You don't want to miss this.   

A very belated recap of FISM 2025. Get all the behind-the-scenes here! 

Step into the wild world of Woj Magic — where virality meets authenticity. Join us as we sit down with Chris Wojtowich, the mastermind behind the viral CD vanishes that are everywhere on TikTok. From hilarious off-the-cuff content to deeply personal stories, Chris shares the highs, lows, and realities of balancing magic and everyday life. In this episode, we unpack his journey: from his roots to the rise of Woj Magic, and what it really takes to capture lightning in a bottle — over and over again. Whether you're a fan, a creator, or just curious how virality works, this podcast pulls back the curtain in the most unfiltered way possible.  

Josh Burch's magic has been seen on Netflix, The CW, and CBS. He is a world-class close-up magician and illusion designer. By many accounts, he is the BEST magician in Utah! He can be seen all across the country entertaining celebrities and VIP's at private parties and corporate events. In 2025, Josh was nominated as Creator of the Year by the world's biggest magic production company.  Josh is a world-renowned magic creator. He has consulted for Magic Series for Criss Angel, Red Bull, and Masters of Illusion. Past clients include St. Regis Hotels, Ferrari, and Marriott. Josh regularly performs in Park City, Salt Lake, Layton, Ogden, and Kaysville.

Maria Schwieter grew up on a mission in Bolivia, where she discovered her love for magic and began performing at a young age. Now a full-time nurse, she’s spent her life blending healing and wonder—using magic not only to entertain, but to empower children across Bolivia. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey of service, performance, and how she continues to bring joy and inspiration to those who need it most.  

Alon is part of the team behind one of the fastest-growing and best magic communities in the art.  He's an incredibly passionate guy who built his community from nothing, but has now attracted the attention of Geraint Clarke, Murphy's Magic, Craig Petty and more!  Genuinely, you will enjoy listening to this just to hear how much this guy loves magic. Join the community here: https://nas.io/magic-alon-society/feed/bqiu

In this episode, we go over a bunch of community-submitted questions. Such as how to learn sleight of hand with bad motor control, the best resources for learning mentalism, and much more!  Here are links to a few of the projects mentioned... Check out 'iRis' here: https://thedailymagician.com/iris Check out 'Trace' here: https://thedailymagician.com/trace Go to https://thedailymagician.com for the rest! 

Check out Trek here: https://thedailymagician.com/trek-acaan Check out Skyscraper 2.0 here: https://thedailymagician.com/the-skys... Get 24 magic books for free here: https://www.thedailymagician.com/books

Born in Brazil in 1979, Daniel is a multi-talented artist who utilizes his creativity to enhance his magic in a unique way. His background as a musician and visual artist makes his magic a complete experience. Daniel has been working as a creator for ten years, developing original techniques and effects for magicians worldwide. Some of these have been used by recognized magicians on the North American TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

Alessandro Parabiaghi is one of Italy’s most talented and influential magicians on social media, with over 580,000 YouTube subscribers and 120,000 Instagram followers. His journey began in 2011 with his YouTube channel, where he amazed strangers with incredible Street Magic performances. Over the years, he has taken his magic to television, starring in Gulp Magic, Street of Magic, and reaching the finals of Tu Si Que Vales in 2021.

If you're interested in entering the FISM competition, time will be up VERY soon, so please enter here: https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic/ Patrick has consulted with several major magicians such as David Copperfield, Cyril Takayama & David Blaine. Patrick has been performing magic professionally since 2015. He’s also released many incredible projects, such as inflation, modern Z wallet, mag switch, and more.  Patrick has also worked with companies as big as Coca-Cola to promote their brand using magic. Plus, he’s a FISM judge this year! 

In this podcast, we talk with Chris Rawlins, a mentalist who you really can only properly get to know through this podcast. He's not on social media, and he doesn't even want you to find his site.  We really enjoyed this one, and we think you will too! Listen now! 

In this podcast, we discuss what we think is the best EDC in magic! 

Avi Yap shares one of the craziest and most inspiring stories we've ever heard in magic. Genuinely, his personal journey is one of a kind. From magic saving his life after a horrendous injury to how he randomly bumped into Cyril in a bar to the mind behind some of the most visual, original, and knuckle-busting sleights in magic - this episode is not to be missed. 

Christopher learned his first card trick in college after meeting a magician in Edinburgh, Scotland. Soon after, he bought his first magic book and started practicing and performing at a pizza parlor. Now, Christopher is a high school Spanish teacher with 10+ years of classroom and coaching experience. He has a genuine passion for magic and performance that he loves to share with others! In this episode, we discuss how he's changing his local community with magic, teaching children's classes, and so much more.  Check out his site here: https://barkermagic.com/index.php

Jigar is without a doubt one of the most talented mentalists in India. And very recently, his social media has been EXPLODING! We were delighted to welcome him onto our podcast. 

Giacomo Bigliardi burst onto the magic scene in recent times with his incredible style of card magic.  We first met him at Blackpool 2024 and were delighted to finally get him on the podcast.  This podcast features questions such as:  What magic is like in Italy?  How to grow your personal magic brand. How to create original magic.  And so much more... Listen now!

Introducing Zenia, India’s leading female magician, and a true global sensation!  She's a world-renowned celebrity magician, winner of several national and & international awards. She has enchanted audiences in more than 10 countries, Zenia’s awe-inspiring performances have earned her the prestigious Merlin Award, often hailed as the "Oscars of Magic." Her spellbinding shows have captivated elite corporate giants like BMW, BPCL, and HUL, as well as some of Bollywood's biggest stars, including the Ambanis, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Aamir Khan, and legends like Hema Malini and Dharmendra.

In this podcast, we go over our top 5 favorite book tests and describe our experiences performing our completely original method for a book test on the streets in Manchester!  

In our podcast we talked about:  What it takes to perform street magic day in day out? What actually happened with the ‘back to black’ controversy?  What are your favorite projects you’ve released at your time at Ellusionist?  Where do you see the magic industry going in the next 5 years?  Who are the creators you’re most excited about right now?  What makes truly great magic that sells?  Much more!   

We asked the collective genius of our list for potential methods to achieve the following trick: You can have any card freely chosen, lost in the deck, and then… Drop the deck and let gravity cut to their card. Don’t even touch the deck, simply place it on the table and blow to their card. Pretend you’re Tiger Woods and with one clean stroke putt to their card. With a run up that makes you look like Ronaldo cleanly kick to their card.  Place the deck in front of your spectator and after a simple instruction they flick to their card.  In a completely impossibility the spectator picks up as many cards as they like and it’s revealed they’ve cut to their card. (oh and it needs to be done impromptu with a borrowed deck and without using any crimps, bends, or breathers!) We asked you all for answers and here's us reacting to them!

In this podcast we discuss... Our favorite plots and our audience’s favorite plots—are they the same? Our top 5 plots in card magic  The most underrated plot in magic The magic we actually enjoy after 10+ years in the industry MUCH MORE!

Jeff Kowalk is many things - from the stage presence ‘Psychic CPA’ who puts on incredible shows for corporate events, to the CFO of Vanishing Inc. to a beloved magic YouTuber ‘Erudite Magic’ there’s not much about magic from business to performing Jeff doesn’t have a hand in. In this podcast, he talks us through everything from why he quit his job to pursue a career in magic to the top 3 magic books he'd take to a desert island.  Get more from him here: https://www.youtube.com/@EruditeMagic

In the podcast, we discussed: - Joel’s creative process that lets him put out hit after hit (honestly, this answer was NOT what we expected) - Joel’s transition from performer to creator (and why he’s making the switch) - The crazy world of magic piracy and Joel’s efforts to combat it - A story about pottery that reveals the best way to create great magic - The ‘red flags’ that tell you a trick isn’t going to work in the real world - The ethics of marketing in magic and whether some companies take it ‘too far’  - And more

In this episode, we share anecdotes and takeaways from our recent trip performing magic on the busy streets of London while filming with the incredible team over at Ellusionist. Check out Ellusionist latest releases here: https://ellusionist.com/ Sign up for our email list here: www.thedailymagician.com/books

Valentin Danneville is an incredible French magician who STOLE the show at Blackpool with his incredible sound manipulation feats.  His magic truly has to be seen to be believed and we're delighted to welcome him onto the podcast.  You can check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valentin_dann/?hl=en-gb

In this episode, we discuss our top 5 favorite sleights!  We discussed 'The Silk Switch' in this episode which you can pick up here: https://thedailymagician.com/the-silk-switch 

Our recap of Blackpool Magic Convention 2024! This podcast features everything from the biggest foolers to professional tips for dealers.  Check out our latest release we announced in this podcast here:  https://thedailymagician.thrivecart.com/the-kaleidoscope-project/  

Tobias Dostal is one of the world's most unique magicians.  He combines modern art and magic in a way we've never seen done anywhere else.  In this podcast, we quiz him on everything from his 'special bag' to where he believes art and magic meet.

Some key parts of this podcast include... Markobi’s story of preparing for and winning FISM The magicians who have most inspired Markobi How to practice ‘boring’ moves in a very fun way 

In this podcast, you'll learn... Skills Scott learned in the high-stakes world of negotiating and advertising that have helped his magic career How he’s built out one of the biggest podcasts in magic and lessons he’s learned along the way Some of Scott’s most memorable discussions and guests Check out his podcast here: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/

Katrina Kroetch has professionally performed her unique blend of playful and whimsical magic worldwide in over 18 different countries such as France, Germany, Africa, India, Mexico, and even America (wow).  She has been a cast member of the international touring show Champions of Magic and a performer on numerous network television shows including Masters of Illusion and Penn and Teller: Fool Us. She’s volunteered and been an advocate for Magicians Without Borders and the nonprofit Emergency Circus. Magical Katrina is a leading mind in magic and has lectured for the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, and the world’s largest online magic retailer: Penguin Magic. She’s also performed magic for the magicians of the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, California, and their corporate clients. 

Meet Bao Hoang, the magician who's been amazing audiences for over 16 years! With his fast-growing community on social media, Bao has become a content creation sensation, with over 21k followers on Instagram, 170k on TikTok, and 150k on YouTube. Brands like Subaru, McDonald's, and Gillette have even noticed and teamed up with him for exciting projects. And YouTube Canada even named him a "Creator on the Rise"!

Luke’s fast-paced thinking and unique approach to magic have landed him jobs writing for top magicians around the globe such as Dynamo, Julius Dein, and Joel M.  His creations and magic have been viewed almost 1 billion times, cross-platform. Now, Luke performs his mix of magic and comedy on stage, in cabaret, at comedy clubs, and in nightclubs.

In this episode, we explore a variety of topics, including... Why most card magicians fall into the trap of ignoring ‘real motivation’  How his coin moves inspired much of his original takes on card magic!  How asking the question ‘how would a spectator do this’ is the key to performing and creating incredibly powerful card magic.  Check out the Carousel Pass here:  https://www.dannygoldsmithmagic.com/carousel-dm To check out Danny's work, go here: https://www.dannygoldsmithmagic.com/downloads

In this podcast… Why posting on Instagram every day is one of the modern day miracle paths to true sleight of hand mastery! The crazy literal ‘rock and roll’ story behind the creation of the famous Karnival decks. Why self working card tricks aren’t as ‘lame’ as most magicians think they are (and don’t always have to involve math) Biz’s crazy story about how he ended up working full time for his favorite magic shop!  Check out BBM here: https://bigblindmedia.com/

In this podcast, we went over everything we love about this routine, along with a lot more, including… Why we decided to learn every ‘which hand’ routine we could find in 7 days The greatest ‘which hand’ performances we’ve witnessed (ft. Derren Brown) Why the which hand routine is ‘disproportionately powerful’ (we go deep into magic theory and Jacob gets flustered) How to create magic content like Mr. Beast (minus the island) A simple rule for busy magicians that can 10x how often you perform A controversial definition of ‘magic’ and our reaction to it Why being a magician IS cool (and how to own it better) The best 'which hand' routines (and why presentation beats the lot)

The Card Mechanic is a YouTuber, Cardist, and Card Creator. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on all social media platforms and regularly creates incredibly high-quality content!  In this podcast, we talk about a varied range of topics from the influence of coding on magic, to what it really takes to produce cards, or the true grind behind trying to grow in social media.  Check out his cards Canis Lupus here: https://cardmechanic.shop/playingcards/p/canis-lupus-alpha-edition Check out his channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@CardMechanic/videos

Dustin Marks is, without question, one of the most successful blackjack cheaters in history.   Possessing an uncanny ability to remain calm under pressure and the talent to perform undetectable sleight of hand under fire, he was employed as a blackjack dealer by several well-known casinos in Las Vegas during the 1980s.   While under the watchful eye of casino surveillance systems and pit bosses, he beat the casinos and WAS NEVER CAUGHT!   Check out his site here: https://www.dustinmarks.com/

Ever wondered what it takes to grow an audience on YouTube or TikTok?  Well, this guy did it in just a few years just to prove to his son he could get the 100k subscriber plaque.  Dan is a fantastic teacher, inspirational father, and really knows what it takes to grow a following from nothing. Listen now!  Check out his website here: https://mindblownmagic.com/

In this podcast, we all brought either a routine, move, or effect to the table and dissected them in front of one another.  We got deep into the method behind each of them and jammed back on forth on possible uses and how they can be improved.  If you enjoyed it, you'll love our membership where you can watch the video version:  https://thedailymagician.thrivecart.com/magic-mastery-w/