793.8 - The Books of Magic

Author, creator, and iconic mentalist Max Maven joins 793.8 for the first of a two part episode sharing the books that have influenced him and some of the steps that go into creating his own volumes.Titles mentioned in this EpisodeMagic Tricks and Card Tricks – Wilfred JonsonAbra (Goodliffe’s Abracadabra) – Magic MagazineMajick MagazineThe Fine Art of Magic – George KaplanWinky Dink – Television show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5TdRhNLOPk&t=107sDuck Amuck – Looney Tunes Cartoon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XvXsuSJ-1AScientific American Columns – Martin GardnerMax Maven’s Mind Games – Videocassette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkjQFkHmR2YThe Jinx – Collected run of MagazineThe Phoenix – Collected run of MagazineThe Annotated Alice – Martin Gardner & Lewis CarrollOur Magic – Maskelyne and DevantThe Collected Works of Alex Elmsley – Stephen Minch and Alex ElmsleyThe Books of Wonder – Stephen Minch and Tommy WonderAuthor Robert ParrishAuthor Eugene BurgerAuthor Robert NealeHoudini: The Man Who Walked Through Walls - William Lindsay GreshamIllusion Show – David BambergMilo and Roger – Arthur BrandonHarpo Speaks – Harpo MarxCall it Sleep – Henry RothThe Death and Resurrection Show – Rogan TaylorMathematics, Magic and Mystery – Martin GardnerAn Emotional Memoir of Franz Kline - Fielding DawsonEinstein’s Dreams – Alan LightmanMetropolitan Life, Social Studies – Fran LebowitzAuthor Jorge Luis Borges

Stage Illusionist Murray Hatfield  joins us to talk about the books and people who  have influenced his career creating one of Canada's largest touring magic production shows.

A wonderful "Magical Person", Linsey Lindberg, shares the books and experiences that influenced her career as a performing Strong Woman. Titles mentioned in this EpisodeHow to do Strongman Feats - https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/perform-strongman-stunts/ influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert CialdiniSelling the Invisible – Harry BeckwithStrange Feats & Clever Turns – Charlie HollandBallsy!: 99Ways to Grow a Bigger Pair and Score Extreme Business Success – Karen Salmansohn  Where to connectStrongwomanshow.comhttps://artisanoddities.com/https://emergingtexasstrong.com/

Join Magician and researcher Robert Teszka as we explore magic, books, the psychology of misdirection, and the wonderful world of Magic Zines Titles mentioned in this EpisodeLife Savers – Michael WeberOur Magic – David Devant and Neville MaskelyneGreater Magic – Professor HoffmannExpert Card Technique – Jean Hugard and Frederick BraueThe Klutz Book of Magic – John Cassidy and Michael StroudOnline Visions - https://www.lybrary.com/magic-magazines-comics-online-visions-c-21_36_255.htmllybrary.comThe Amateur Magician’s Handbook – Henry HayThe Books of Wonder – Tommy WonderDevious Standards – Jamy Ian SwissPreserving Mystery – Jamy Ian SwissShattering Illusions – Jamy Ian SwissStrong Magic – Darwin OrtizDesigning Miracles – Darwin OrtizMastering the Art of Magic – Eugene BurgerThe Secrets of Restaurant Magic – Eugene BurgerSleights of Mind - Susana Martinez-Conde and Sandra Blakeslee and Stephen MacknikExperiencing the Impossible – Gustav KuhnMagic of Consciousness - http://smc.neuralcorrelate.com/research-lines/neuroscience-of-magic/The Art of Voice Acting – James AlburgerExtra Sensory Perception – J. B. RhineThe Neat Review- Magic Zine - https://ultraneat.org/The End Times – Ryan MatneyThe Secret ways of Al Baker – The Miracle FactoryMagic Page by Page – Patrick Page  Where to connectfacebook.com/robteszkamagicfacebook.com/theparlourmagicshowrobteszkamagic.com

We chat with legendary Bar Magician Doc Eason about his history in magic and the books and performers that have influenced him. Titles mentioned in this EpisodeHow to do tricks with cards – Bill TurnerModern Coin Magic – J.B. BoboSuper Subtle Card Miracles – Frank GarciaMillion Dollar Card Secrets – Frank GarciaThe Magic Book – Harry LorayneThe Dai Vernon Book of Magic – Dai VernonGift Magic – Lawrence HassPoker of Power – John BannonStars of Magic - VariousDel Ray : America’s Foremost Magician – John MoehringOut of Stock: A Magician’s Guide to Writing Your Own Lines – Ryan KaneOrben’s Current Comedy – Robert Orbenhttp://www.surplusmagicexchange.com/ Where to connecthttps://doceason.com/

We are back Thursday January 7 with all new episodes. Have a great holiday season everyone!

Amazing stories and ideas from the man who literally wrote the book on bubble magic - the original Bubble Guy, Tom Noddy himself! Titles mentioned in this EpisodeSoap Bubbles and the Forces Which Mould Them – C.V. (Charles Vernon) BoysSome more exquisite conjuring – F.W. ConradiTom Noddy’s Bubble Magic – Tom NoddyTom Noddy on That’s Incredible https://youtu.be/QQ0-ArfK7f4?t=3281Tom Noddy on the Tonight show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRe9M1lF4HsPep Bou – Spanish Bubble Artisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il39nwHGJIYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_jheQnO2Mk Where to connecthttps://www.facebook.com/tom.noddy/bubblemagic.com

A delightful conversation on artful and ingenious magic with Penn and Teller Fool Us fooler - the incredible Vitaly! Titles mentioned in this EpisodeModern Coin Magic – J.B. BoboExpert Card Technique – Jean Hugard and Frederick BraueMagic and Showmanship – Henning NelmsMagic by Misdirection – Dariel FitzkeePractical Mental Effects – Theodore AnnemannThe Books of Wonder – Tommy WonderAl Schneider Magic – Al SchneiderAn Actor Prepares – Konstantin StanislavskiTheatre of the Mind – Barrie RichardsonParamiracles – Ted LesleyThe Royal Road to Card Magic – Jean Hugard and Frederick BraueAl Baker’s Books of Magic Tricks - Al BakerThe Memory Book – Harry LoryaneHow to Develop a Brilliant Memory – Dominic O’BrienMega Memory – Kevin TrudeauHow to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale CarnegieThink Like a Genius – Todd Siler Where to connecthttp://www.eveningofwonders.com/A beautiful still life illusion https://twitter.com/VitalyOffBway/status/1037374850090905600

From his earliest magic performances to his multi-million viewed Ted Talks, discover the books and people that influenced the incredible skills of Lightning Calculator Arthur Benjamin.   Arthur even provides some interactive magic you can try at home as you listen to the episode. Titles mentioned in this EpisodeClose up Card Magic – Harry LoraynePractical Mental Effects – Theodore Annemann13 Steps to Mentalism – Tony CorindaThe Colour Series of Mentalism – Max MavenPaul Daniels Show - https://youtu.be/RCHCkBj_DWk?t=1149The Memory Book – Harry LorayneSecrets of Mental Math – Arthur Benjamin and Michael ShermerThe Magic of Math:Solving for x and Figuring Out Why – Arthur BenjaminThe Great Courses – Arthur Benjamin https://www.thegreatcourses.com/professors/arthur-t-benjamin/Authors:Stewart JamesSimon AaronsonJuan TamarizRoberto GiobbiMachinations – Ben HarrisHow to win friends and influence people – Dale Carnegie Where to connecthttps://www.arthurbenjamin.info/https://www.ted.com/talks/arthur_benjamin_a_performance_of_mathemagic?language=enhttps://www.ted.com/talks/arthur_benjamin_the_magic_of_fibonacci_numbershttps://www.ted.com/talks/arthur_benjamin_teach_statistics_before_calculus

Described by David Copperfield as "The Next Great Magician", one of the stars of Champions of Magic - podcaster, entertainer, and amazing human Kayla Drescher shares the books that have influenced her.Titles mentioned in this EpisodeThe Books of Wonder – Tommy WonderTommy Wonder – 2 cup routine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzFu_IuK8-kKayla Drescher on Fool US - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG_QLGXsDhwThe Tarbell Course in Magic – Harlan TarbellTrix and Chatter – Werner C. “Dorny” DornfeldBelly Laughs – Robert OrbenProtoplasm – Christina PainterFloating Light Bulb – Harry Blackstone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY64PxRTwh4The Psychology of Everyday Things – Don NormanGracie: A Love Story – George Burns Penn and Teller – Fool Us TV SeriesMagic For Humans TV SeriesThe Carbanaro Effect TV Series– Michael Carbanaro Where to connecthttps://magicinheels.com/https://shezampod.com/https://twitter.com/magicinheelskdhttps://www.instagram.com/magicinheels