Blackpool Magic Convention 2024 RECAP

In this episode, we share anecdotes and takeaways from our recent trip performing magic on the busy streets of London while filming with the incredible team over at Ellusionist. Check out Ellusionist latest releases here: https://ellusionist.com/ Sign up for our email list here: www.thedailymagician.com/books

Valentin Danneville is an incredible French magician who STOLE the show at Blackpool with his incredible sound manipulation feats.  His magic truly has to be seen to be believed and we're delighted to welcome him onto the podcast.  You can check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/valentin_dann/?hl=en-gb

In this episode, we discuss our top 5 favorite sleights!  We discussed 'The Silk Switch' in this episode which you can pick up here: https://thedailymagician.com/the-silk-switch 

Our recap of Blackpool Magic Convention 2024! This podcast features everything from the biggest foolers to professional tips for dealers.  Check out our latest release we announced in this podcast here:  https://thedailymagician.thrivecart.com/the-kaleidoscope-project/  

Tobias Dostal is one of the world's most unique magicians.  He combines modern art and magic in a way we've never seen done anywhere else.  In this podcast, we quiz him on everything from his 'special bag' to where he believes art and magic meet.

Some key parts of this podcast include... Markobi’s story of preparing for and winning FISM The magicians who have most inspired Markobi How to practice ‘boring’ moves in a very fun way 

In this podcast, you'll learn... Skills Scott learned in the high-stakes world of negotiating and advertising that have helped his magic career How he’s built out one of the biggest podcasts in magic and lessons he’s learned along the way Some of Scott’s most memorable discussions and guests Check out his podcast here: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/

Katrina Kroetch has professionally performed her unique blend of playful and whimsical magic worldwide in over 18 different countries such as France, Germany, Africa, India, Mexico, and even America (wow).  She has been a cast member of the international touring show Champions of Magic and a performer on numerous network television shows including Masters of Illusion and Penn and Teller: Fool Us. She’s volunteered and been an advocate for Magicians Without Borders and the nonprofit Emergency Circus. Magical Katrina is a leading mind in magic and has lectured for the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, and the world’s largest online magic retailer: Penguin Magic. She’s also performed magic for the magicians of the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, California, and their corporate clients. 

Meet Bao Hoang, the magician who's been amazing audiences for over 16 years! With his fast-growing community on social media, Bao has become a content creation sensation, with over 21k followers on Instagram, 170k on TikTok, and 150k on YouTube. Brands like Subaru, McDonald's, and Gillette have even noticed and teamed up with him for exciting projects. And YouTube Canada even named him a "Creator on the Rise"!

Luke’s fast-paced thinking and unique approach to magic have landed him jobs writing for top magicians around the globe such as Dynamo, Julius Dein, and Joel M.  His creations and magic have been viewed almost 1 billion times, cross-platform. Now, Luke performs his mix of magic and comedy on stage, in cabaret, at comedy clubs, and in nightclubs.