The Vanishing Act
The Vanishing Act
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The Vanishing Act is globetrotting farce about a German magic enthusiast, an American conman in Paris, an unfortunately-named engineer, a disappearing French magician, and a duck. A Rambling Absurdity in 12(ish) Parts.
FAWX & STALLION Chapter One: The Case of the Best Case Scenario
A brand new multi-season comedy from the creators of The Vanishing Act: FAWX & STALLION is a Victorian mystery about the best detective team on Baker Street! (Not that one.) Enjoy the full first episode now as part of the Apollo Creator Showcase 2022.  Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all other podcatchers, or on our website 224bbaker.com.  Check out Apollo, a new app exclusively for lovers of fiction podcasts, HERE!    The Place: London, England The Time: Winter, 1889 The Crime: Anything (including, but not limited to: Robberies, Burglaries, Thieveries, Unlawful Acts, General Wrong-doing, and Pilferings) The Detectives: Sherlock Holmes & Dr. John Watson, 221B Baker Street (UNAVAILABLE - Out of Town) Known Alternatives: None of Note Neighbors: Hampton Fawx and James Stallion, 224B Baker Street (IRRELEVANT)   Transcript here and at 224bbaker.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.   CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.    CAST Hampton Fawx: Jeremy Thompson James Stallion: Chris Vizurraga Madge Stallion: Katie McLean Hainsworth Archie Cartwright: Shawn Pfautsch Constable McMurphy: Ian Geers Mildred: Nicole Knudsen Jerry: James Ferrero Copper: Evin McQuistion Sarah: Lauren Grace Thompson   CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language and sexual innuendo. A robbery takes place in the opening scene. Jail/imprisonment. Reference to hanging.
Sep 19, 2022
25 min
ANNOUNCING: Fawx & Stallion, our new Mystery-Comedy!
Fawx and Stallion is an upcoming multi-season comedy-mystery about the best detective team on Baker Street! (Not that one.) Behind the doors of 221B Baker Street, the greatest detective of all time and his loyal doctor friend solve some of the most befuddling, prestigious, glamorous, and exciting cases the public has ever seen, turning themselves into legends in the process. Across the street and slightly to the left, behind the doors of 224B, lives another pair of detectives, waiting for their chance in the spotlight. And when Holmes and Watson leave town on a case, and a woman shows up at their doorstep in dire straits, that very chance appears… The first episode of Fawx and Stallion is currently live exclusively on Apollo. Episode One will premiere on September 19th, 2022! https://www.apollopods.com/showcase Fawx and Stallion is a member of the Fable and Folly Network. Written by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Voices included Jeremy Thompson (Hampton Fawx), Chris Vizurraga (James Stallion), and Katie McLean Hainsworth (Madge).
Sep 12, 2022
6 min
Part ???: Forgive The Vanishing Act!
When Lilith Von Hitzler and Devorah the Duck crash their Vanishing Box in front of St. Patrick’s Church, they must begrudgingly accept help from Fathers Ben and Klem in order to get it off the ground again.   Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) and The Vanishing Act (vanishingpod.com) This episode was written and directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Cast: Lauren Grace Thompson as The Narrator and Devorah Tina Muñoz Pandya as Lilith Von Hitzler Casey Callaghan as Father Ben  Josh Rubino as Father Klem Story editing by Bob Raymonda and Jack Marrone. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda Sound design and score by Adam Raymonda Logo by Sam Twardy (www.samtwardy.com) Follow @ForgiveMeShow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Follow @VanishingPod on Twitter and Instagram Find a transcript of the episode here.
Jun 25, 2022
37 min
An Update, a Crossover Announcement, and Forgive Me!
Today: an update on goings-on over at Team Vanishing Act, a trailer for Forgive Me!--a show we adore--and a very special announcement about our upcoming crossover! More info on Forgive Me! at https://roguedialogue.com/.  Forgive The Vanishing Act launches Sunday, June 26th!
Jun 22, 2022
5 min
BONUS: Season 2 Q&A Episode
It's our Season 2 Q&A special! What type of duck would each character be? What is Graugie? Will the Narrator ever rest? We dive into the twisty and turny world of season 2 with these questions--and more!  Transcript here.  Featuring Ian Geers (Head Writer), Lauren Grace Thompson (Producer), Sarah Price (Augie Eckhart), Tina Muñoz Pandya (Lilith Von Hitzler), Daniel Millhouse (Conrad Webley Griffson), Laurence Stepney (Anton Hirschfelder), Baldemar (Composer), and YOUR questions! [NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Seasons 1 and 2 and strong language] The Vanishing Act will return for Season 3...eventually.  Leave us a review on any platform and we will send you a pack of original Vanishing Act stickers!  Donate to the show at: https://ko-fi.com/vanishingpod
Mar 7, 2022
1 hr 26 min
BONUS: Two Flat Earthers Kidnap A Freemason from Good Pointe Podcasts
Hello there from us here at The Vanishing Act! While we are currently on hiatus working on future projects, and getting ready to bring you our Season 2 Q&A, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at another project we think you'll love from Good Pointe Podcasts! A satirical dark comedy about secret societies and conspiracy culture, Two Flat Earthers Kidnap A Freemason is everything the very vivid title leads you to believe it is, and so very much more. We think if you enjoy our biting humour, the dubious morals of our main cast, and truly fantastic original music, this will be a new favorite of yours. So don't sit back, don't relax, but DO enjoy: Two Flat Earthers Kidnap A Freemason.    CAST: Zane Schacht as Randy Dunning. Lauren Grace Thompson as Gayle Kruger. Matthew Woodcock as Walt. Jack Carmichael as the Narrator. David Ault as Mac. Adam Clark as Downripple. Graham Rowat as Newsham. Kristen DiMercurio as Bonnie. Charlie Wes as Ed. Maya Murphy as Millie. Ryan Philbrook as Smashed Potatoes. Michelle Kelly as Charlotte. Josh Rubino as Customer 1. Brandon Finch as Customer 2. Kirsty Woolven as Customer 3. Addison Peacock as Karen. Writing, Editing, Production and Sound Design by Jeremy Ellett. Theme Song is “Social Kapital” by Glad Rags. Featuring: “Something True“ by Louie Zong & “Nettle Swarm” by Randy Greer. Follow @TwoFlatEarthers on Twitter. Transcripts available on our website. Would you like to hear episodes a week early while also making our day? Consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/goodpointe
Feb 28, 2022
39 min
Part Five: The Christmas Goose
🎶Opening Night, Opening Night All is bad, Lovers fight.  Will the scientist, teacher, and child Save the loud mouth before it gets wild, And vanish the Aryan Race? Or will it blow up in their face(s)?🎶   Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media. CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Daniel Etti-Williams. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.  The original song featured in this episode, Home For Christmas, was written by Ian Geers and Baldemar. Additional Heil Be Home For Christmas in-show music was written by Ian Geers. CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney Gigi Schlimmer: Lydia Hiller General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen Klaus: Ian Geers Jean-Jacquline Lemarque: Chris Vizurraga The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams Officer 1: Brandon Wilders Officer 2: Michael Morrow Officer 3: Jay Donley The Narrator/Devorah: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Loud noises from 40:16-41:00. One moment of physical intimacy. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.
Dec 20, 2021
1 hr 1 min
Part Four: The Christmas Catch
🎶Hark the Herald’s coming soon To announce Nazi platoons. Augie has a heart to heart Conrad’s world may fall apart, Lilith’s overconfident, Rudyard gets confused as shit, Then we get another twist, When can Anton please just rest?🎶   Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.   CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Daniel Etti-Williams. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.    CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney Gigi: Lydia Hiller General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen The Amazing Vincenzo: Chris Vizurraga The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.  Find us on Twitter @vanishingpod.
Dec 13, 2021
47 min
Part Three: The Christmas Carol
🎶 Jingle bells, plot bombshells, Two friends do a con! The creative process takes a hit And maybe there’s a bond,  Hey! 🎶 Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media. CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.  CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen/Misha: Eric Eilersen Schwanzkoph: Chris Vizurraga The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place. Characters are held at gunpoint. Mentions of loss, parental neglect (brief). The promo featured at the end of this episode was for Gather the Suspects, a cosy murder mystery set in Wales during a very boring apocalypse. Follow them on Twitter @gtsus_pod.
Dec 6, 2021
48 min
Part Two: The Christmas Con
🎶God help these foolish gentlemen and this one scientist, Who all now have to make a play or fall to the abyss While new friends come and help them out At least much as they can, As a voice from the past comes to complicate their plans, Yeah, it really comes to screw up all their plans.🎶 Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media. CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Hannah Foerschler. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.  CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney Gigi Schlimmer: Lydia Hiller Klaus: Ian Geers General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen/Misha: Eric Eilersen Hunther Zimmer: Macob Jundell The Amazing Vincenzo/Schwanzkoph: Chris Vizurraga The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.
Nov 29, 2021
43 min
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