The Magic Newswire

Broken Wand: Max Maven

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world of magic became much poorer this week with the passing of one of the best, Max Maven.  I was honored to have had the opportunity to meet an...

Broken Wand: Max Maven

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world of magic became much poorer this week with the passing of one of the best, Max Maven.  I was honored to have had the opportunity to meet an...

Broken Wand: Max Maven

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world of magic became much poorer this week with the passing of one of the best, Max Maven.  I was honored to have had the opportunity to meet an...

Broken Wand: Max Maven

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world of magic became much poorer this week with the passing of one of the best, Max Maven.  I was honored to have had the opportunity to meet an...

Broken Wand :: Amazing Johnathan

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From numerous sources, we have sadly learned of the passing of the Amazing Johnathan. According to Rolling Stone, "An exact cause of death was not im...

BANACHEK REMASTERED - MNW151

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast is more than just an amazing performer, he's a respected thinker and creato...

JAMES RANDI REDUC - MNW110

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The James Randi Foundation has today announced that "The Amazing Randi" had died at the age of 92, saying simply that its founder succumbed to "age-re...

BROKEN WAND :: MARVYN ROY

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we lost yet another true luminary in the world of magic, Marvyn Roy, better known to many as Mr. Electric."  Marvyn and Carol Roy performed th...

MNW 133 : Deitrich & Brooks

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dorothy Dietrich is one of the world's foremost female magician and  escapologists. She was the first woman to catch a bullet in her mouth.  Dorothy...

MNW336 REDUX : THE CHARLIE MILLER INTERVIEW

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It goes without saying that the magic community is still reeling from the loss of one of our mentors, the amazing Johnny Thompson. It was because of h...

MNW 310 Reviisited: Gary Vaynerchuck

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here is another redo of a prior episode of the podcast. This one highlights a non magician, Gary Vaynerchuk.  Gary has been featured in The Wall Stre...

Tomsoni, Teller & Todd

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Some demented magician would take over a movie theater at midnight on Saturday. He'd choose creepy tricks and return-of-the-dead patter and the show ...

Broken Wand: Tomsoni

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Both Johnny & Pam Thompson Joined us for a rip roaring chat on an episode of This Week in Magic and it is a great one to listen to while thinking of h...

Broken Wand : Johnny Thompson

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I am so very sad to report on the passing of yet another of the greats in our art. Johnny "The Great Tomsoni" Thompson was my guest on several episode...

JOHN ROTELLINI IS GOING BLIND

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On April 1st, 2009, Magician John Rotellini Jr. will spend the day sightless- having silver dollars duct taped over his eyes topped with custom-made s...

BROKEN WAND :: PAUL DIAMOND

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Diamond may not be a household name in the world of magic today, but everyone that I speak to from Johnny Thompson, to Mac King & Lance Burton, e...

BROKEN WAND :: IRENE LARSEN

26 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a rough week for magic.  This afternoon I learned that we had lost yet another member of magic's royality, "Princess" Irene Larsen.  Fro...

Broken Wand :: Tom Mullica

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

YOU ARE ALREADY MISSED MY FRIENDAs a native Atlantan, I have very fond memories of seeing Tom Mullica perform at his magic bar on Peachtree Street, Th...

MNW342 - Chris Ramsay

01 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ramsay is a magician. He's a photographer. He's a guy that can't be easily categorized, which is probably exactly how he likes it. Chris discov...

MNW174 THE MAGIC SNOBS

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Steinmeyer & Mike Caveney rejoin me on the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast to talk about several topics including magic snobbery, the 2...

MNW79 SIM STEINMEYER PART TWO

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In the conclusion of my interview with magic creator, consultant, historian and author Jim Steinmeyer we cover a wide range of topics. What makes the ...

MNW78 JIM STEINMEYER PART ONE

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Magic creator, consultant, historian and author Jim Steinmeyer is our guest on this episode of the Magic Newswire podcast. In addition to talking abou...

MNW156 and 157 DAVID BEN

23 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a repost of the two part interview with David Ben which was originally published in October of 2009.  It has been remastered to remove the ad...

MNW182 NICHOLAS JOHNSON

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast we have a chat with Australia's honest conman and one of the hosts of the latest inc...

MNW166 : GEORGE SEIGEL

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the 100th anniversary celebration of the mansion that serves as the permanent resident for the Academy of Magical Arts, we continue to ...

MNW341 - Armando Lucero

16 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A long time promise is now fulfilled for MagicNewswire Podcast listeners.  Some time ago, I recorded a fantastic interview with "Magician's Magician"...

MNW156 : DAVID BEN PART 1

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The public, the press and his peers have recognized David as one of the world’s foremost sleight-of-hand artists.  In Dai Vernon: A Biography (2006...

MNW181 : BAINE ON HAITI

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

By now, everyone will be aware of the tragedy that has hit the country of Haiti after a major eathquake rocked the region. The magic community is repr...

MNW95 :: PAUL WILSON

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Wilson is much more than an award winning conjuror. He's a scam artist, movie consultant and television presenter. He has studied sleight of hand...

MNW168 :: ROBERT WALLACE

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Wallace, retired CIA Director of the Department of Technical Services is one of the co-authors of the new book,The Official CIA Manual of Trickery...

MNW167 :: ALAIN NU

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Just before heading off to the 2009 MindVention in Las Vegas Alain Nu joins me on the Spirit of Magic podcast. Alain is “the man who knows, ” a me...

MNW104 : LEVENT

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast is the comedy magician Levent. As a fan of Mac computers, I have to includ...

MNW138 : SHAWN FARQUHAR

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Farquhar returns to the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast to share his FISM experience with our listeners. As you will know, Shawn was ...

MNW119 :: JEFF HOBSON

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Hobson is one of the most in-demand comedy magicians working today. His refreshing and clever mix of comedy and magic has brought him back for re...

MNW165 :: MILT LARSEN

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The founder of the Magic Castle and the producer of the annual "It's Magic" show is my guest on this special edition of the Magic Newswire's Spirit of...

MNW81 :: ED ALONZO

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Misfit of Magic is a fitting title for magician, comedian and actor Ed Alonzo. Ed was named "Best Comedy Illusionist" on the 2008 World Magic Awar...

MNW141 :: John Racherbaumer

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In Part Two of my interview with the legendary Jon Racherbaumer, we explore the many influences on Jon and his passion for magic. Marlo, Vernon, Cardi...

MNW143 :: Barrie Richardson

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Barrie Richardson may be one of magic's most soft spoken thinkers, but he has contributed a great deal to the art of magic an mentalism. With the 1990...

MNW 127 :: SOMA

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me from Budapest, Hungary is the newly dubbed World Champion of Stage Magic, Soma! Soma has become widely recognized in magic circles over the...

MNW116 :: Jonathan Pendragon

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Who was the stunt double that did the backflips for John Belushi in the movie "The Blues Brothers?" Who grew up in Harry Anderson's garage? Which magi...

MNW121 :: JONATHAN PENDRAGON

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When we posted the first part of our interview with Jonathan, we talked about the challenges that he had to overcome in order to become one of the top...

MNW158 :: STEPHEN MINCH

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After many years of writing magic books Stephen Minch decided to found his own publishing house which he called Hermetic Press. Today, the Hermetic Pr...

MNW151 :: BANACHEK

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast is more than just an amazing performer, he's a respected thinker and creato...

MNW148 :: ERIC DECAMPS

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday, September 11th, 2009, our friend magician Eric DeCamps was invested as a Dean of the Society of American Magicians Parent Assembly #1. Eric...

MNW123 :: Nathan Burton

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Burton returns to the Magic Newswire's Spirit of Magic podcast after his appearance on the current season of America's Got Talent. Nathan was a...

MNW103 :: Doc Eason

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Doc Eason is known today as one of the premier bar and close-up magicians in the Magic. Most recently, Doc was honored by the Academy of Magical Arts ...

MNW101 :: Lance Burton Part 2

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We continue to celebrate making it to our 100th episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast with Part 2 of our chat with  Master Magici...

MNW141 : John Racherbaumer

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't know the name of Jon Racherbaumer, you should either walk away from magic or take some time to explore his influence on our art form. Jon...

MNW176 :: BEN ROBINSON

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As discussed in our interview with Robert Wallace regarding the recent release of the manual that John Mulholland producedunder contract for the CIA, ...

This Week in Magic : Episode #1

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the launch of a new addition to the MagicNewswire.com podcast lineup. When I first began podcasting on the subject of magic, it was just me...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: EPISODE #2

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the second episode of "This Week in Magic" Scott Wells, Cameron Ramsay and I are joined by special guest, Brian Brushwood. During last weeks show w...

MNW 175 : Jim Callahan

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most controversial figures in mentalism joins me on this episode of the Magic Newswire "Spirit of Magic" podcast. Why is Jim such a debated...

MNW340 :: MAT FRANCO

19 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Among the top stories of 2015 in the world of magic was Mat Franco's winning the ninth season of "America's Got Talent."   Keep on mind that 73 magi...

MNW339

07 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the MagicNewswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast, we take a look back at 2014 and a peek ahead at 2015.  Genii Magazine Associate Edi...

MNW338: SOL STONE

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Magic Newswire Spirit of Magic podcast I am thrilled to be joined by the ultimate "Underground Magician." For more than 50 year...

MNW338: SOL STONE

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Magic Newswire Spirit of Magic podcast I am thrilled to be joined by the ultimate "Underground Magician." For more than 50 year...

MNW69 JOHN CARNEY

26 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

John Carney is no ordinary magician. John is a performer, creator, writer and philosopher when it comes to the art of magic and has received more awa...

MNW 163 RICHARD OSTERLIND

26 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode is an entertainer considered by many to be the foremost Mentalist performing in the English language, Richard Osterlind. In a...

MNW161: MAX MAVEN

26 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Previous Magic Newswire podcast guest Max Maven returns to discuss his decision to resign as the Entertainment Director of the Magic Castle. As this i...

MNW129 : MAX MAVEN

26 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Max Maven makes a return appearance as my guest on this episode of the Spirit of Magic Podcast. Why has the first place prize for mentalism not been a...

MNW112: STEVE BROOKS

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Magic Cafe founder Steve Books joins me on this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast. We discuss his early days in magic, the founding of the Magic ...

MNW180c :: JIM STEINMEYER

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Chase Goforth, Scott Wells, Cameron Ramsay and I are joined on this episode of This Week in Magic podcast by magic creator, author and all around nice...

MNW184 :: PAUL GERTNER

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As America's Premier Corporate Presentainer Paul Gertner has performed for more than 500 corporations in more than 20 different countries, has lecture...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC: JOANIE SPINA

19 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Joanie Spina is our special guest on this episode of the podcast. If you're not yet familiar with Joanie, she acts as a performance coach to magicians...

MNW11-SimonLovell-04-28-2008.mp3

08 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Premier night has come and gone, the first episode has aired,  and we say goodbye to Carnie Wilson and her Magic Coach Simon Lovell. Former con man t...

MNW 114 - SIMON LOVELL

08 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Previous Magic Newswire guest, magician and expert on the art of the con Simon Lovell pays a visit to the Magic Newswire for a special edition of the ...

MNW54-DavidBlaine-09-25-2008.mp3

09 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With only hours to go before David Blaine's "Dive of Death" is set to air on ABC, David took time to speak with us by phone. David talked about the me...

MNW337 :: DAVID ROTH

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As I begin the next season of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast, it is a pleasure to introduce you to the Master in Residence of the Conj...

MNW181 - PAUL VIGIL

14 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Vigil has often been referred to as "the best close-up magician in Las Vegas". He's a free thinker and an explorer of the mind of both the perfor...

MNW65-Joshua Jay

10 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from his appearance on the cover of the November 2008 Issue of Magic Magazine, Joshua Jay is our guest on this edition of the Magic Newswire "Sp...

FITCH & FARQUAR

10 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the first report from our new editor at large Shawn Farquhar. Shawn just completed the most recent Bob Fitchworkshop in Maryland and took some...

MNW 120 :: JOHN CALVERT

27 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

One of America's great stage magicians, John Calvert segued into acting when hired to play himself in The 1943 movie "Bombardier" with Eddie Albert. A...

MNW 140 REDUX :: JON RACHERBAUMER

14 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't know the name of Jon Racherbaumer, you should either walk away from magic or take some time to explore his influence on our art form. Jon...

MNW150 :: BOB CASSIDY

13 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Cassidy is a founding member of the Psychic Entertainers' Association and one of the most colorful and influential creators of modern mentalism. H...

MNW154:: MARVIN MILLER

11 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In addition to his duties as an executive on the Board of Directors of several multi-national corporations, Marvin Miller has managed to find time to ...

MNW186b-TOMSONI-02-16-2010.mp3

08 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny Thompson and Pamela Hayes are best know within the world of magic as The Great Tomsoni & Co.  Johnny is widely recognized as one of th...

MNW337 :: HOWARD HAMBURG

07 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

On the 337th episode of the Spirit of Magic Podcast, I am thrilled and honored to welcome Howard Hamburg  to the Magic Newswire family.  Have you ev...

MNW183-MICHAEL FINNEY

06 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode of the "Spirit of Magic" podcast is comedy magician and February 2010 Genii cover-boy Michael Finney. Michael talks about hs ...

MNW115 :: WAYNE HOUCHIN

06 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Houchin has been creating magic since trying to duplicate the illusions of David Copperfield with cardboard boxes in his family's living room. H...

MNW336 :: CHARLIE MILLER

26 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Seconds, bottoms, the pass, Malini, Vernon and so much more. Charlie Miller is one of those name tossed around in the context of modern magic that I f...

MNW335 :: RICHARD TURNER

16 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In July of 2008 I was thrilled to have the chance to record an interview with Richard "The Cheat" Turner. While updating the links to the entire podca...

MNW334 :: GAZZO & THE PHANTOM

10 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Sprit of Magic Podcast" I am thrilled to welcome the only pupil of the legendary  Walter Irving Scott known ...

MNW333 :: THE MAGIC LIFE

07 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcats, we talk to two of the featured performers, and the director of the new documentary ...

MNW53 :: DAVID BLAINE

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

David Blaine joined us by phone on Day Two of his Dive of Death challenge for a quick chat to discuss his mentah and physical state. An obviously exha...

MNW60 :: DANNY GARCIA

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

If you subscribe to the Magic Newswire Podcasts via iTunes or via our RSS feed, then you were the first to receive our latest show featuring Underg...

MNW97 :: GAY BLACKSTONE

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

As the Executive Producer of the television series Masters of Illusion, the wife of renowned performer Harry Blackston Jr. and former President of the...

MNW44 :: MAX MAVEN

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Maven joins us again on the Magic Newswire to discuss his personal history in the art of magic, further experiences with Dai Vernon and other legendar...

MNW46 :: STEVE COHEN

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The "Millionaires' Magician" joins us on the Magic Newswire after appearing on the cover of current issue of Genii Magazine. Performing in the Duke an...

MNW49 :: EUGENE BURGER

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Philosopher and Magician Eugene Burger is considered one of the great teachers of the magical arts. He has written fifteen best-selling books for th...

MNW33 :: JAMY IAN SWISS

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The New Yorker recently connected with an individual that they identify as "the most feared intellectual in the world of magic," Jamy Ian Swiss. Read ...

MNW32 :: JAMY IAN SWISS

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The New Yorker recently connected with an individual that they identify as "the most feared intellectual in the world of magic," Jamy Ian Swiss. Read ...

MNW35 :: TODD ROBBINS 2

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Robbins a.k.a. "The Coney Island Wonder Worker" joins us on the Magic Newswire's Spirit of Magic podcast for a chat about his experiences at the ...

MNW 34 :: TODD ROBBINS

05 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Robbins a.k.a. "The Coney Island Wonder Worker" joins us on the Magic Newswire's Spirit of Magic podcast for a chat about his experiences at the ...

MNW 36 :: RICHARD TURNER

04 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Richard "The Cheat" Turner is a member of the Magic Castle Hall of Fame, a winner of the Golden Lion Award and a man that both Dai Vernon and Charlie ...

MNW72 :: CHRIS CAPEHART

31 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Capehart, featured on the cover of the December 2008 issue of Genii Magazine, talks with us about starting out as a street performer on Broadwa...

MNW149 :: MARCO TEMPEST

29 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode of the "Spirit of Magic" Podcast is none other than Techno Magician Marco Tempest. Marco believes that the magician’s role ...

MNW109 :: PAUL DANIELS

29 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Daniels, arguably the best known magician in the UK is our guest on this episode of the "Spirit of Magic" podcast. Paul has been performing magic...

MNW152 :: JINX :: MAVEN, BURGER, CAVENEY, KING & LEVIT

29 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Several previous guests from the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast re-join us to talk about their contributions to the Genii 75h Anniversary ...

MNW186 :: KOZMO

29 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Magic Magazine's March coverboy is "a man of the streets, a busker bringing magic to the people. He’s a videographer, bringing DVDs to magicians. He...

MNW87 :: MIKE CAVENEY PART 2

29 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Caveney calls in from the world headquarters of Magic Words to join us for a chat on this episode of the Magic Newswire "Spirit of Magic" podcast...