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#42 - Comedy Writing & Tips for Better Jokes

Magicians Talking Magic

Release Date: 05/01/2020

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Magicians Talking Magic

This was such a great episode we're sharing it again!

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Magicians Talking Magic

Lead magician, Cameron Gibson, of Jamie Allan’s Illusionarium from Toronto joins us this week on Magicians Talking Magic to reflect on the project. Cameron shares his experience of leaving Scotland and embracing a move to Canada, what it's like to work on a large creative team and a few horror stories. Plus, Cameron will share what you might expect at Illusionarium’s next phase in Chicago this holiday season.

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Magicians Talking Magic

In this episode, we are chatting with International Champion of Magic, Greg Frewin.  We talk about competing, early influences, World’s Greatest Magic, working with animals and owning his own theatre.

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Magicians Talking Magic

Today on Magicians talking magic, we connect with Shawn Farquhar and Jon Onrnoy about their successful Kickstarter campaign for their movie, Lost in the shuffle. Get a sneak peek at what they have planned for deep dive into playing cards. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear some genuinely inspirational remarks!

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Magicians Talking Magic

On this week’s episode of the Magicians Talking Magic Podcast, we’re sharing our biggest lessons and takeaways for returning to the stage and in-person live events. This is a great look at how magicians should rehearse and prepare for live performances. Listen now!

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Magicians Talking Magic

In this episode of the Magicians Talking Magic Podcast, we’re chatting with Nicholas Wallace and Tafelmusik, a Juno Award-Winning baroque orchestra from Toronto. Nick shares details about the upcoming Music & Magic concert and magic show, PLUS later in the episode, we chat with the musical director of Tafelmusik, Marco Cera. 

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Magicians Talking Magic

This week on the Magicians Talking Magic Podcast we are joined by members of the Discord for our third Book Club! Book Club #3 is putting the spotlight on Plots, Ploys and other Cons by Brent Braun. Hear what this group of magicians thinks about the book and if you should be adding this to your library.

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Magicians Talking Magic

In this episode, we share a detailed recap of the recent FISM North American Championship of Magic in Quebec City!  An incredible line-up, the qualifying competition for the World Championship of Magic, and amazing special guests and lectures.  Get all the details with a special co-host and long-time friend of the podcast George “Kid” Oldman. Listen Now!

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Magicians Talking Magic

This week on Magicians talking magic we have one of magic’s most influential magicians. Today’s guest is a creator, performer, historian and a true ambassador of astonishment - Josh Jay. “How Magicians Think” is Josh’s latest book release and he shares a little behind-the-scenes details on today’s MTM.

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Magicians Talking Magic

Tips and ideas for magic clubs! In this episode of Magicians Talking Magic, we are discussing the future of magic clubs, why magicians should consider joining their local club and a ton of tips, ideas and suggestions for breathing life back into the magic club

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In this episode, Ryan Joyce and Graeme Reed share the latest magic news, including information about Justin Wilmans’ Magic for Humans next season on Netflix and we’ll confirm or deny Now You See Me 3 rumours and we talk comedy and comedy writing with Michael Paul.  

On this Episode

  • Vanish Magazine is out!  
  • Norm Neilson Passes
  • Roy Horn has contracted COVID-19
  • Justin Wilman Magic for Humans Season Three??
  • Is it possible Now You See Me 3 is in the works?
  • Plus: Michael Paul talks about punching up jokes in your show, what it is like to sit inside a writers room and the essentials of writing better jokes
  • Magic soundbites from Joel Meyers and the most tainted rabbit in show business.