The Magic Newswire

MNW85 :: MIKE CAVENEY

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...

MNW111 :: ERIC DECAMPS

29 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning magician and world-renowned sleight of hand artist, Eric DeCamps joins us on the Magic Newswire "Spirit of Magic" Podcast before appeari...

MNW39 :: HARRY LORAYNE PART 2

28 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Lorayne has appeared numerous times on every national television talk show in the United States as well as on innumerable programs throughout th...

MNW38 :: Harry Lorayne

28 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Lorayne has appeared numerous times on every national television talk show in the United States as well as on innumerable programs throughout th...

MNW #140 :: JON RACHERBAUMER

23 Jul 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. J...

MNW #141 :: JON RACHERBAUMER

23 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

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

MNW #110 :: JAMES RANDI

23 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Amazing Randi joins us on this episode of the "Spirit of Magic" podcast before appearing as a featured performer at the upcoming 100th Anniversary...

MNW #90 :: MARK WILSON

23 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Widely credited as the man who was the first magician to mainstream magic on television, Mr. Mark Wilson is our guest on ths edition of the Magic News...

MNW #94 :: MAC KING

22 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

If you were to describe the worst audience for a comedy magic show, would it beat the one that Mac King found himself facing?  If you have a line tha...

MNW #100 :: LANCE BURTON

22 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate our 100th episode of the MagicNewswire.com 's Spirit of Magic podcast with  Master Magician Lance Burton. Lance is one of the top perfor...

MNW #91 :: JOHNNY THOMPSON

22 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny "The Great Tomsoni" Thompson is our guest on this episode of the Magic Newswire's Spirit of Magic Podcast. Johnny is much more than an extremel...

DAVID BLAINE :: DIVE OF DEATH

22 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Beginning at 8:30 am EST on Monday Morning, David Blaine will be hoisted feet first above Central Park's Wollman Rink where he will hang upside down f...

MNW #159 :: DAVID BERGLAIS

22 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

"International Man of Mystery" David Berglas is my guest on this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast.  In his 2009 Enigma show ...

MNW #143 :: BARRIE RICHARDSON

22 Jul 2012

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 #82 :: BILL KALUSH

22 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Bill "The Triggerman" Kalush joins us on this episode of the Magic Newswire podcast. Bill founded the Conjuring Arts Research Center in 2003 which has...

MNW142 :: HARRY ANDERSON (JINX)

13 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Harry "The Hat" Anderson is back with us on the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast to talk about the 75th Anniversary tribute to the Jinx whic...

MNW41 :: HARRY ANDERSON 2

13 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Harry "The Hat" Anderson joins us on this edition of the Magic Newswire prior to an upcoming appearance at the SEAM conventionin Atlanta. He is best ...

MNW40 :: HARRY ANDERSON

13 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Harry "The Hat" Anderson joins us on this edition of the Magic Newswire prior to an upcoming appearance at the SEAM conventionin Atlanta. He is best ...

MNW139 :: ERIC ESWIN

09 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Eswin first discovered magic at the knee of an uncle showing him a coin trick. Today he is the International President of Fédération Internatio...

MNW105 :: PAUL DIAMOND

07 Jul 2012

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...

MNW332 :: BLACKSTONE JR

07 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

I recently received an amazing email from Bill Smith offering to share a previously unheard interview with Harry Blackstone Jr. Obviously, I was flatt...

MNW332 :: BLACKSTONE JR

07 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

What you are about to hear is a previously unheard interview with Harry Blackstone Jr. and is brought to you through the efforts of Bill Smith.  Here...

MNW89 - TONY CURTIS

11 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Curtis is our guest on this episode of the Magic Newswire "Spirit of Magic" podcast. Tony studied with George L Boston before starring in the 195...

RICHARD HATCH :: MNW331

18 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Was he Milton Franklin Andrews, Wilbur Edgerton Sanders, E.S. Andrews, L'Homme Masque, or S.W. Erdnase? The search for the author of one of the most ...

BILL GOODWIN :: MNW 329

11 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Magic Castle librarian Bill Goodwin joins me on this edition of this podcast to tell us a bit about what has been happening at the Magic Castle since ...

2011 WRAP UP :: MNW 330

11 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it is finally here. The 2011 wrap-up show for the Spirit of Magic & The Magic Newswire. Because of various and sundry technical issues, I wasn't...

MNW #329 :: BILL GOODWIN

23 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Magic Castle librarian Bill Goodwin joins me on this edition of this podcast to tell us a bit about what has been happening at the Magic Castle since ...

ROB ZABRECKY :: MNW 328

01 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode of the Magic Newswire's Spirit of Magic podcast is Magic Castle regular Rob Zabrecky. Rob began not as a magician but as a mu...

MNW #327 :: ROB ZABRECKY

31 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Zabrecky has worked throughout the United States and Japan as a magician. He is best known for performances in which he combines irreverent dark h...

MNW #326 :: EVERYTHING ERDNASE

05 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Who was S.W. Erdnase? Most likely, anyone reading this knows this name as the pseudonym used by the author of "The Expert at the Card Table" which is ...

MNW #325 :: TIMES SCARE

16 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

What you are about to hear was intended to be the special Halloween episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" Podcast. Unfortunately, it was ...

MNW #324 :: FIRE AT THE MAGIC CASTLE

04 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On October 31, 2011 (Halloween), at approximately the time that Harry Houdini died, the magic community learned that our American clubhouse, the Magic...

MNW #323 :: KEN KLOSTERMAN

28 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio on a 250 acre horse farm, eight feet below ground in an abandoned mine shaft, there exists a legendary collection of ...

MNW #322 :: JOHN GAUGHAN

03 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

I feel certain that anyone that is a regular listener of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast will assume that I have a "To Do" or Bucket Li...

MNW #321 :: MORGAN STREBLER

28 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Strebler joined me on the Magic Newswire just over a year ago to promote the upcoming opening of his new show at the Pat Boone Theater in Myrtl...

MNW #320 :: EMC 2011

12 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

A recap of EMC 2011 by three of the presenters, David Kaye, Jonathan Bayme & Rudy Coby, and two attendees, myself and Chris Martin.

MNW #319 :: GUY HOLLINGWORTH

14 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In 2008, Neil Patrick Harris & Guy Hollingworth began a colaboration. Following a sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival and a series of internationa...

MNW #318 :: RICHARD WISEMAN

04 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Magic Newswire's "Spirit of Magic" podcast, my guest is best selling author and psychologist Ruchard Wiseman. My friend Brian B...

MNW #317 :: EMC 2011

28 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, Luis de Matos and Marco Tempest introduced a revolutionary new concept, and online magic convention with a world renowned line-up of presen...

MNW #316 :: CREATIVE MAGIC

24 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this special edition of the Magic Newswire's "Magic Newscast," I am joined by Brian Danie of Creative Magic (CreativeMagic.net). What I love about ...

MNW #316 :: CREATIVE MAGIC

24 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this special edition of the Magic Newswire's "Magic Newscast," I am joined by Brian Danie of Creative Magic (CreativeMagic.net). What I love about ...

MNW #315 :: IMX 2011

30 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to the hard work of Cameron Ramsey, we put together the first ever Magic Newswire fan meet-up at the first ever "International Magic Experienc...

MNW #314 :: IMX MEETUP

16 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the first ever Magic Newswire Meet-up on May 23rd at IMX 2011! Rudy Coby, Brian Brushwood, Banachek, Danny Garcia, Michael Ammar, CJ John...

MNW #314 :: IMX MEETUP

16 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the first ever Magic Newswire Meet-up on May 23rd at IMX 2011! Rudy Coby, Brian Brushwood, Banachek, Danny Garcia, Michael Ammar, CJ John...

MNW #311 :: FFFF 2011

06 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Wells brings Magic Newswire listeners to the 41st edition of Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic with daily interviews and reporting from the origi...

MNW #312 :: MAGIC*CON 2011

07 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Brothers Dan & Dave Buck launced an all new magic conference in 2010 and called it Magic-Con. Their vision was to launch an interactive conference fo...

MNW #311 :: JAY SANKEY

28 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast I am thrilled to have as my guest one of the most creative minds in magic, Jay Sankey. Among many oth...

MNW #310 :: GARY VAYNERCHUCK

25 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We step out of the box a bit with this special episode of the Magic Newswire podcast. Gary Vaynerchuck has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, ...

MNW #308 :: IBM 2011

22 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On June 28th, the International Brotherhood of Magicians will gather together for their 83rd annual convention in Dallas, Texas. Chase Goforth, Scott...

MNW #307 :: MAGICIANS IN JAPAN

15 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been hearing about the catastrophe in Japan in the news, but on this episode of the Magic Newswire's Magic Newscast it gets a bit more perso...

MNW #307 :: MAGICIANS IN JAPAN

15 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been hearing about the catastrophe in Japan in the news, but on this episode of the Magic Newswire's Magic Newscast it gets a bit more perso...

MNW #306 :: BANACHEK, HOUCHIN & MITCHELL

12 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Criag Mitchell, Banachek, Wayne Houchin, Cameron Ramsay and I get together to talk abou the first ever "International Magic Experience." With over 20...

MNW #305 :: JASON ENGLAND

04 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Jason England is one of magic's leading experts on all things Erdnase. Recognized as an authority on casino gambling, specifically, cheating with car...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MCBRIDE & SPERRY

19 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of This Week in Magic, Cameron Ramsay, Scott Wells and I get together with Dan Sperry and Jeff McBride to talk about the upcoming Worl...

MNW #204 :: JIM STEINMEYER

02 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Steinmeyer joins us again to tell the story of the man that he calls "The Last Greatest Magician in the World," Howard Thurston. Jim's new book e...

Magic Newscast :: GAMBLING AUCTION

24 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Magic Newscast we get a preview of the upcoming Gambling Memorabilia Auction with Gabe Fajuri from Potter & Potter Auctions. In orde...

Magic Newscast :: GAMBLING AUCTION

24 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Magic Newscast we get a preview of the upcoming Gambling Memorabilia Auction with Gabe Fajuri from Potter & Potter Auctions. In orde...

MNW #203 :: JOHN ARCHER (V2)

21 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

The UK television audience recently got to know magician John Archer when he became the first performer to win on the show "Penn & Teller Fool Us." Jo...

MNW #202 :: R. Paul Wilson

18 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Previous Magic Newswire guest R. Paul Wilson rejoins us to talk about his role as consulting producer for the BBC1 show "The Magicians." Paul and I ...

MNW #291 :: TELLER, TODD & TOMSONI

14 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast, I am joined by previous guests Todd Robbins and Johnny Thompson. We are also joined by first time gues...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: MAGIC MAGAZINE GOES DIGITAL

13 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Magic Newswire's Magic Newscast we have a chat with Stan Allen on the day that the new Magic Magazine App appears on iTunes. N...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: SAY HELLO TO THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT

04 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit! This just has to be a good sign for magicians right? In this episode of the podcast we wrap up 2010 and chat a bit...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: IGENII

29 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up the year in magic for 2010, This Week in Magic podcast co-host Scott Wells and I are joined by Genii Magazine publisher and editor Richa...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: IGENII

29 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up the year in magic for 2010, This Week in Magic podcast co-host Scott Wells and I are joined by Genii Magazine publisher and editor Richa...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MIKE CAVENEY

20 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

I have been very lucky to have Mike Caveney make an occasional appearance here on the Magic Newswire podcast. During those coversations, he has made m...

MNW #200 :: TOM MULLICA

08 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

As a native Atlantan, I have very fond meories of seeing Tom Mullical perform at his magic bar on Peachtree Street, The Tom Foolery. By now, most of ...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JAMIE D GRANT

05 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

One of the highlights of my year in magic for 2010 was the opportunity that I was given to participate in Jamie D. Grant's "Send Wonder Campaign" in w...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: CHAD LONG

30 Nov 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Once in a while, someone pops up that makes me laugh until my face hurts. It was for this very reason that I hesitated to ask Chad Long to joing Camer...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MAGIC CRUISE 2010

15 Nov 2010

Contributed by Lukas

By now, everyone has heard about the unusual circumstances surrounding this year's Magic Cruise produced by our friend David Sandy. Fortunately, David...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MICHAEL GRASSO

06 Nov 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The November issue of Magic Magazine should be in your hands by now and the cover features the first magician to make it to the top ten on the blockbu...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: MINDVENTION 2010

25 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to the oustanding efforts of "This Week in Magic" co-host Scott Wells, I am able to deliver some fantastic coverage of Mindvention 2010! The r...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JAY & GUASTAFERRO

12 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of This Week in Magic, Cameron Ramsay and I are joined by guests Joshua Jay and John Guastaferro. We discuss the relevence of playing...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JAY & GUASTAFERRO

11 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of This Week in Magic, Cameron Ramsay and I are joined by guests Joshua Jay and John Guastaferro. We discuss the relevence of playing...

MNW #199 :: SPERRY & COBY

28 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sperry & Rudy Coby join me on this episode of the Spirit of Magic podcast to discuss their upcoming appearance at the Las Vegas "Fright Dome." ...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MAC KING

15 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Comedy-magician Mac King and Harrah's, Las Vegas have agreed to extend their contract for another five years. Currently celebrating his show's 10th an...

MNW #198 :: DAVID POGUE

12 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

David Pogue is the personal-technology columnist for the New York Times. Each week, he contributes a print column, an online column, an online video a...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: TAOM 2010

07 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Wells reports from the 65th annual Texas Association of Magicians gathering in Austin, Texas. We were lucky to get interviews with a very diver...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: STAN ALLEN :: SEPTEMBER 2010

02 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Magic Magazine's Stan Allen is back with us on the Magic Newswire to talk about the current issue of the magazine which profiles the career of Lance B...

MNW #197 :: STEINMEYER, RAMON & TWEEDY

26 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Two years after the launch of Ringling Brother's magically themed circus "Zing Zang Zoom." and two hundred episodes later, I am again joined by some o...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: BANACHEK & MEAD

20 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Magic Newswire's "This Week in Magic" we are joined by Banachek and Eric Mead. As our readers will know by now, at James Randi'...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: MIDWEST MAGIC JUBILEE

18 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The 54th annual Midwest Magic Jubilee has just wrapped up in St. Louis and the Magic Newswire was very fortunate to have two of our co-hosts on locati...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: MAGIC GET TOGETHER 2010

08 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The 73rd annual Abbott's Magic Get Together has just wrapped up in Colon, Mi. John Sturk & Roger MagiBus helped Magi Newswire listeners get a taste of...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MCMASTER & LEVIT

05 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn McMaster & Jonathan Levit are our guests on this episode of "This Week in Magic". The original Mandala was underground electronic magic publicat...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: GGG4

01 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The Golden Gate Gathering began in 2007 as the brainchild of a small group of Bay Area magicians that wanted to learn from underground or non-mainstre...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: LARRY CLARK

29 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in Memphis, Larry Clark is a multitalented entertainer who has spent almost half of his life traversing the globe, wowing audiences wi...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: THE KENNERS

23 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

On this previously recorded episode of This Week in Magic, we are joined by one of magic's most interesting couples, Chris & Katie Kenner. Never too ...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: EMC WRAP-UP

22 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The first ever "The Essential Magic Conference" has just wrapped up and was an amazing experience for all involved. What went right during the innag...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: TANNEN'S MAGIC CAMP

18 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

David Sandy & Lance Rich join us once again to report on one of the long standing traditions in the world of magic, Tannen's annual Magic Camp! In th...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: IBM 2010 :: EPISODE 3

14 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

David Sandy and Lance Rich wrap up our coverage of the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual convention in this special edition of the Magic N...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: EMC 2010 PREVIEW

13 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Marco Tempest. Luis DeMatos & Max Maven hosted an open public preview of the upcoming Essential Magic Conference. Being free, and open to anyo...

MAGICNEWSCAST :: IBM 2010 :: EPISODE 2

10 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our coverage of the annual gathering of the International Brotherhood of Magicians in San Diego California. Losander and David Sandy hav...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: IBM 2010 :: DAY 1

07 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

David Sandy, Losander, Lance Rich and Shawn Farquhar are on site at the 2010 International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention in San Diego California...

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: SAM ATLANTA 2010

04 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The Society of American Magicians annual convention for 2010 has just wrapped up in Atlanta, Georgia. I was very fortunate to have a chance to chat wi...

MNW #196 :: STAN ALLEN

25 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Magic Magazine Editor & Publisher Stan Allen Joins us again for one of our regular chats to discuss the current issues of Magic Magazine. We've change...

MNW #195 :: DICK CAVETT

22 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Long before being recognized as an outstanding interviewer and talk show host, Dick Cavett started his career as a performer by doing magic. On this ...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: ED ALONZO

19 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Alonzo has worked magic for Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Craig Ferguson, Usher and many more. What was Michael Jackson's best disguise for pub...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: ANDREW MAYNE

15 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Who are the architects of magic's future? What is it that they bring to the table that makes them shape the future of the art? When we look back to ...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: IBM & SAM

08 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Over the next several weeks both the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians will hold their national conventions...

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: JONATHAN PENDRAGON

01 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The magic community was rocked by the unexpected news of the arrest of Jonathan Pendragon in July of 2009. Needless to say, "the incident" left everyo...

MNW #194 :: DAN HARLAN

28 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Famous for unique magic creations and his incredible versatility, Dan Harlan has developed and performed cutting-edge miracles with everythinbg from a...