Magical Thinking
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
(Ep 83) Noah Levine
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Aft...
(Ep 82) Nate Staniforth
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
(Ep 81) Xavior Spade
09 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
Vignette: Where I Have Been
09 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where has Magical Thinking Podcast been? What happened? Here're the answers. Email me at [email protected] and share the new MagicalThinkingPodcas...
(Ep 80) Derek DelGaudio
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 audienc...
(Ep 79) David Williamson
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
(Ep 78) Lance Pierce
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 78: Lance Pierce sits down with Elliott at PebblePalooza to discuss details and subtlety when crafting routines, how your magic will change as...
(Special Ep) PebblePalooza Live!
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
(Ep 77) Asi Wind
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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, worki...
(Ep 76) Jeanette Andrews
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 76: Jeanette Andrews is a magician and artist who specializes in creating interactive sensory illusions through conjuring, and in the episode ...
(Ep 75) Simon Aronson
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ment...
(Special Ep) Chicago Magic Lounge
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Vignette: Update on Magical Thinking
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 podca...
(Ep 74) Rico De La Vega
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
(Ep 73) Mike Caveney
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 wonde...
(Ep 72) John Wilson
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
(Ep 71) Lisa de la Vega
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
(Ep 70) Richard Turner
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 70: Expert card mechanic, Richard Turner, sits down with Elliott to chat about DEALTmovie.com, getting started as a card mechanic, studying ca...
Vignette: The Future of Magical Thinking
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
(Ep 69) Jim Krenz
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
(Ep 68) Max Maven
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 68: The illustrious and incomparable Max Maven joins Elliott to discuss popcorn magic, professional wrestling, magic and meaning, how the inte...
(Ep 67) Johnny Thompson
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 si...
(Ep 66) John Archer
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 66: John Archer, award winning comedy magician, writer, and actor, sits down with Elliott to discuss comedy and magic, collaboration, magic on...
(Ep 65) Anthony Owen
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 televisio...
(Ep 64) Shawn Eric
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
(Special Ep) GGG 2017
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Live: Elliott sits down with Michael Feldman (Ep 36), Raahul Srinivasan (Ep 37), Theron Schaub (Ep 33), and Alex Schaeffer to discuss their experience...
(Ep 63) Jamy Ian Swiss
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 63: Jamy Ian Swiss, renowned magical author, thinker, historian, and teacher, sits down with Elliott to discuss the current magic climate, sha...
(Ep 62) Chris Korn
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 62: Chris Korn, world traveling magician and raconteur, sits down to share stories of his performing career, insight into your performing cont...
(Ep 61) Ben Seidman
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 61: Ben Seidman, a hilarious comedy magician, sits down with Elliott to discuss writing jokes, cruise ship performances, magic on television, ...
(Ep 60) Derek Hughes*
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
(Ep 59) Michael Stern
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 59: Michael “My Turn” Stern sits down with Elliott to chat about HypePlayingCards.com, Cardistry-Con 2017, being a member of the magic cas...
(Ep 58) Scot Nery
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 58: Scot Nery, host of Boobie Trap in Hollywood and world renowned juggler, comedian, and showman, sits down with Elliott to chat variety show...
(Ep 57) Pop Haydn
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
(Ep 56) Kent Jenkins
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 56: Kent Jenkins, Snubby J on YouTube, chats with Elliott about creativity, personal growth, performing authentically, and professional evolut...
(Ep 55) Michael Borys
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
(Ep 54) Tony Cabral
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
(Ep 53) Franco Pascali
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 53: Franco Pascali joins Elliott to talk about style, imposter syndrome, putting together new material, and the list of things magician's shou...
Vignette: 1 Year Anniversary
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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!
(Ep 52) Brad Henderson
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52: Brad Henderson, magician, creator, and consultant from Austin, Texas, sits down to discuss the feeling of magic, audience direction and ma...
(Ep 51) James Went
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51: James Went, magic consultant, BAFTA winning television performer, professional musician, and Welshman, sits down with Elliott to talk abou...
(Ep 50) Frank Olivier
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50: Frank Olivier, renowned variety performance artist chats with Elliott about Twisted Cabaret, his phenomenal show and the importance of pre...
(Ep 49) Shane Cobalt
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 49: Shane Cobalt sits down to talk magic history, crediting, audience management and appreciation and more. Elliott and Shane have been friend...
(Ep 48) Demian Aditya
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 48: Demian Aditya, famous magician and illusionist from Indonesia, sits down with Elliott to chat about creativity, passion, international aud...
(Ep 47) Marcie Hume
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47: Marcie Hume, director of Magicians: Life in the Impossible, sits down to discuss magic and mentalism, art, goals, dreams, and fears, and m...
(Ep 46) Marcus Eddie
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46: Marcus Eddie sits down with Elliott during his stay at the Magic Castle to chat about creativity, consulting, and living life positively. ...
(Ep 45) Adam Blumenthal*
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
(Ep 44) Harrison Greenbaum
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Vignette: Elliott's Birthday
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
(Ep 43) Steve Cohen
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
(Ep 42) Doug McKenzie
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
(Ep 41) Tony Chang
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41: Elliott sits down in New York with one of the best sleight of hand technicians in the world and a dear friend, Tony Chang. Tony is a fasci...
(Ep 40) Ryan Plunkett
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40: Elliott sits down with his dear friend, Ryan Plunkett, a creative, funny performer from Chicago. In the aftermath of Ohio's Magi-Fest, Rya...
(Ep 39) Garrett Thomas
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39: Elliott sits down with magician and creator Garrett Thomas. Garrett discusses his artistic influences, as well as his thoughts on the lay ...
(Ep 38) Larry Fong *
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38: Elliott chats with Larry Fong, blockbuster cinematographer and wonderful magician. The conversation moves back and forth between magic and...
(Ep 37) Raahul Srinivasan
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37: Elliott sits down with another longtime friend in magic, the last of the NorCal group, Raahul Srinivasan. They discuss performance theory,...
(Ep 36) Michael Feldman
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36: Elliott sits down with one of his closest friends in magic, Michael Feldman! Michael is a lawyer in San Francisco, and his thoughts and in...
(Ep 35) John Bodine
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35: John Bodine shares his unique approach to magic with Elliott. After years of being highly dedicated to sleight of hand and a student of Er...
(Ep 34) Joe Pon
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34: Elliott sits down with Joe Pon, owner and operator of Misdirections Magic Shop in San Francisco, CA. Joe has been behind the counter for 2...
(Ep 33) Theron Schaub
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33: Elliott sits down with one of his oldest magic friends and mentors, Theron Schaub! Theron founded the Golden Gate Gathering, one of Elliot...
(Ep 32) Alex Hansford
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32: Elliott sits down with the wonderful young magician, Alex Hansford, a favorite artist on ArtofMagic.com, to talk philosophy, magic, misogy...
(Ep 31) Simon Coronel
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31: Simon Coronel (Fool Us, Winner of FISM’s most original close-up act in 2012) sits down with Elliott for an extended conversation involvi...
Vignette: Thanksgiving
25 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Thanksgiving, Elliott talks about things and people for which and whom he's thankful.
(Ep 30) Tom Frank
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30: Elliott sits down with master street performer Tom Frank to have a lovely discussion about his life in magic. Even though Tom is a wonderf...
(Ep 29) Ryan Stock & AmberLynn Walker
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29: Elliott sits down with his friends Ryan Stock and AmberLynn Walker, the Comedy Daredevil team to talk magic, comedy, performance, misogyny...
(Ep 28) Mac King
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28: Elliott sits down with Mac King, one of few universally praised comedy magicians. While he has been a well respected Vegas headliner for y...
(Ep 27) Jason England
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27: Elliott heads over to Jason England’s house to discuss how Jason got interested in sleight of hand card magic, and how that evolved into...
(Ep 26) Nick Diffatte
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26: Nick Diffatte sits down with Elliott in Las Vegas, NV where Nick is currently performing at Hooters Casino-Hotel. This is one of Elliott's...
(Ep 25) Paul Gertner
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25: Paul Gertner, has a lifetime of stories to share in this shorter-than-usual episode. The conversation includes stories about meeting Dai V...
(Ep 24) Doc Eason
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24: Elliott sits down for a conversation with legendary bar magician Doc Eason. Doc is known for his time as a bar magician at the Tower Comed...
(Ep 23) Jordan Gold
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23: Elliott sits down with his dear friend, Jordan Gold. Jordan is a craft cocktail connoisseur, puzzle enthusiast, musician, and a phenomenal...
(Ep 22) Jason Ladanye
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22: Elliot sits down with card magician and the author of Confident Deceptions, Jason Ladanye. Jason shares insights into how to present gambl...
(Ep 21) Mike Pisciotta
15 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21: Mike Pisciotta, the Academy of Magical Arts' Close-Up Magician of the Year and resident magician of the World Famous Magic Castle sits dow...
(Ep 20) Homer Liwag
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20: Homer Liwag takes some time out of his incredibly busy schedule making magic with and for David Copperfield to speak with Elliott about hi...
(Ep 19) Mike Elizalde
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19: Mike Elizalde, President of Spectral Motion and magician of both stage and screen sits down with Elliott to discuss magic, artistic pursui...
(Ep 18) Jeremy Griffith
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18: Jeremy Griffith, an all around wonderful human being sits down with Elliott to discuss life, magic, literature, philosophy, and more! Elli...
(Ep 17) Chad Long
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17: Chad Long, genius card man and beloved friend, sits down to chat about magic, creativity, and life. Chad's quick wit and breadth of perfor...
(Ep 16) Daniel Prado
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16: Elliott sits down with Daniel Prado for an amazing discussion of life, magic, travel, music, and more. Daniel is a wonderful guy, and his ...
(Ep 15) Pipo Villanueva
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15: Pipo Villanueva, a Spanish magician known for elegant sleight of hand and beautiful magic, spent some time with Elliott talking about magi...
(Ep 14) Will Houstoun
28 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14: Dr. Will Houstoun sits down with Elliott to discuss magic and its beautiful history. Will has a doctorate in magical history, focusing on ...
(Ep 13) Justin Willman
21 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13: Justin Willman joins Elliott to talk about magic, comedy, and life. Justin is a truly gifted performer with experience in many different f...
(Ep 12) Gary Plants
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12: Elliott and his best friend David Yanik interview the wonderful Gary Plants at Magi-Fest 2016. Gary shares some great stories about Vernon...
(Ep 11) Jared Kopf
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11: One of Elliott's dear friends, the Amazing Reverend Jared Kopf, Esq. sits down and chats about his mentor Bob White, the cult of Erdnase, ...
(Ep 10) Adam Rubin*
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10: Elliott sits down with Adam Rubin, the New York Times Bestselling author, magician, improv comedian, puzzle master, and all around amazing...
(Ep 9) Brett Loudermilk
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9: Elliott sits down with a dear friend and consummate performer, Brett Loudermilk! This one is fun, funny, provocative, and thought provoking...
(Ep 8) Paul Wilson
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8: Elliott spends some time with one of the most caring, thoughtful, and encouraging magicians, Paul Wilson! There's so much greatness in this...
(Ep 7) Ricky Smith
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7: Elliott spends some time with one of his dearest friends and biggest heroes, Ricky Smith! He's one of the all time greatest humans in the w...
(Ep 6) Gazzo
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6: Elliott sits down with Gazzo, the world renowned busker and con game expert. He's probably performed for more people than anyone in the wor...
(Ep 5) Blake Vogt
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5: Elliott sits down with Blake Vogt! Enjoy this fun and funny talk about magic, creation, performing on television, and comedy and comedians....
(Ep 4) Rob Zabrecky
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4: Elliott sits down with Rob Zabrecky for a laid back conversation covering magic, music, and life. Enjoy!
(Ep 3) Piff the Magic Dragon
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3: Elliott sits down with the always hilarious Piff and Piffles for a fun chat about magic, characters, performance, and comedy. Enjoy!
(Ep 2) Helder Guimarães
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our second episode! Helder gives some background on how he started, and how his father, an amateur magician, helped influence him to become a leading ...
(Ep 1) Dave Buck
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of Magical Thinking with Elliott Terral. Dave Buck, cofounder of DanAndDave.com, ArtofPlay.com, and ArtofMagic.com sits down...