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Sean Taylor on Creativity, Consulting & Reinvention #275
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Jun 30, 2026 at 1:22 am.
Intro and Festival Buzz
Sean Taylor Joins In
Finding Your Stage Persona
Reinventing Without Boredom
Authenticity Over Borrowed Tricks
Lectures, Consulting, and Creation
From Close-Up to Stage
Building Routines From Premises
Favorite Books and Sources
Protecting Original Ideas
How the Balloon Act Happened
Small Fixes, Big Improvements
Scripting That Feels Natural
Gig Stories and Onstage Chaos
Rapid Fire and Final Thoughts
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In episode 275 the Magic Guys welcome Sean Taylor, a British-born magician who has worked in Australia for decades. Sean discusses his creative process, writing original material, building stage persona, and consulting for other magicians.
They cover practical advice on transitioning from close-up to stage, scripting, pacing, and prop management, plus stories including working with Penn & Teller and memorable gig mishaps. Sean also shares recommended books and how to contact him for consulting.
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