Smoke & Mirrors – The Magic Radio Show

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 Smoke & Mirrors - Episode Four - Marc Paul [29:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

For this episode I was delighted to be joined in the studio by one of my magic heroes, performer Marc Paul. An amazing psychological entertainer, Marc and I discussed the art of mindreading, finding out where it came from and how Marc went from being a regular close-up magician to being the ‘World’s Greatest Mindreader’. We also look at performers like the Fox sisters and their spirit medium act and find out why Houdini dedicated so much of his time debunking spiritualists like them.

Julia also joins us with the magic news and as always, we’ll tell you where you can see magic in the capital this week.

For more information on Marc, check out www.marcpaul.com.

I’m delighted to announce that the quite literally legendary Paul Daniels will be appearing on the show tomorrow, Tuesday 12th May.

Paul will be on the phone talking to us about TV magic and his glittering career. We’ll discuss the new wave of TV magic from the likes of David Blaine and Criss Angel as well as how magic is created for TV instead of for stage.

Join us at 6pm on Tuesday for a great show with a star of British and world magic on Resonance FM!

 Magicast Episode Three - Paul Kieve [28:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Paul Kieve, the backstage wizard of stage and screen, joins us in the studio this week.

Although you may not recognise his work, you will almost certainly have seen his magic. For example, Paul taught magic to Daniel Radcliffe and the cast of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban as well as being magic consultant to director Alfonso Cuaron in order to produce some ‘real’ magic in the finished movie. We’ll be looking back through the ages at this side of magic and discussing some of Paul’s heroes, as well as his own illustrious career.

We also cover all the upcoming magic that’s happening in and around London in The Magic News.

Listen in to the show on Tuesday 5th May at 6pm GMT for a rip-roaring episode of Smoke & Mirrors on Resonance FM. I’ll be joined by mentalist and mindreader Marc Paul to discuss all things mental (well, in a magic sense at least).

Marc has been voted ‘World’s Greatest Mindreader’ and as well as discussing his remarkable skills, he will be sharing them with us by performing live in the studio.

Tune in on Tuesday at 6pm GMT via Resonance FM or on 104.4FM in London.

Well, after a week or so of learning how to turn our first episode into a downloadable treat for you all, I’m delighted to announce that the Smoke & Mirrors podcast has arrived! Hurrah!

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 The Smoke & Mirrors Podcast - Episode One [27:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

‘In this first episode, the Executive Librarian of The Magic Circle Peter Lane joins host Matt Duggan in the studio to find out where the art of magic began. We journey back to ancient Egypt and the first recorded performance of a magician in the court of the Pharoah Cheops. We also trace the history of those things that are now synonymous with magicians; the white rabbit, the magic wand and the top hat and tail coat. There will also be the first episode of our regular Magic News feature, read by Julia Barnett.’

Smoke & Mirrors is, of course, a radio show all about magic, broadcast on Resonance FM. It’s hosted by magician and actor Matt Duggan and each week features a different guest from the world of illusion and prestidigitation (it’s just a posh word for conjuring). For more info on the show, check out www.smokeandmirrorsradioshow.com.

Enjoy!

Hi folks,

Welcome to the new look Smoke & Mirrors site.

Having used a template to save time on getting the site together for the first show – which aired last night – I’ve re-designed the site to be a bit more user-friendly. Let me know what you think via info@smokeandmirrorsradioshow.com.