Daniel Roy - Neuroscience and magic, What it Takes to Have a Parlour Show in New York and Creating Viral Magic Content

Get the Blackpool deal here: https://thedailymagician.com/blackpool   Enjoy our very quick-fire recap of the Blackpool Magic Convention! 

Gaia Elisa Rossi is the youngest Italian magic champion and the only female to have ever won the title. At just 24 years old, she has taken part in prestigious theatre shows and television programs throughout the world, receiving awards and enriching her artistic repertoire through the study of dance, theatre, dubbing, circus, and singing. Gaia has been a finalist in the World Magic Championships. Her artistic work has garnered the attention of famous international brands such as FIAT, Avon, and Freeda Media, for whom she is an online ambassador. Gaia was also a speaker at TEDx Milano Women, where she had the opportunity to share her story through magic. Follow her work here: https://www.instagram.com/gaiaelisarossi/?hl=en

This podcast was originally recorded in 2023. We're delighted to finally share it with you. Daniel Roy is one of the most entertaining, well-spoken, and fascinating guests we've had the pleasure of interviewing.  See Daniel’s NYC Show: https://parlourofdeceptions.com Card Magic 101 (online course): https://cardmagic101.com Daniel Roy Playing Cards: https://shop.danielroymagic.com

Blaise Serra is an absolutely incredible card magician based out of New York. In this podcast, we talk about everything from the origin of his magic, to FISM, to New York's magic speakeasy.  You don't want to miss this.   

A very belated recap of FISM 2025. Get all the behind-the-scenes here! 

Step into the wild world of Woj Magic — where virality meets authenticity. Join us as we sit down with Chris Wojtowich, the mastermind behind the viral CD vanishes that are everywhere on TikTok. From hilarious off-the-cuff content to deeply personal stories, Chris shares the highs, lows, and realities of balancing magic and everyday life. In this episode, we unpack his journey: from his roots to the rise of Woj Magic, and what it really takes to capture lightning in a bottle — over and over again. Whether you're a fan, a creator, or just curious how virality works, this podcast pulls back the curtain in the most unfiltered way possible.  

Josh Burch's magic has been seen on Netflix, The CW, and CBS. He is a world-class close-up magician and illusion designer. By many accounts, he is the BEST magician in Utah! He can be seen all across the country entertaining celebrities and VIP's at private parties and corporate events. In 2025, Josh was nominated as Creator of the Year by the world's biggest magic production company.  Josh is a world-renowned magic creator. He has consulted for Magic Series for Criss Angel, Red Bull, and Masters of Illusion. Past clients include St. Regis Hotels, Ferrari, and Marriott. Josh regularly performs in Park City, Salt Lake, Layton, Ogden, and Kaysville.

Maria Schwieter grew up on a mission in Bolivia, where she discovered her love for magic and began performing at a young age. Now a full-time nurse, she’s spent her life blending healing and wonder—using magic not only to entertain, but to empower children across Bolivia. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey of service, performance, and how she continues to bring joy and inspiration to those who need it most.  

Alon is part of the team behind one of the fastest-growing and best magic communities in the art.  He's an incredibly passionate guy who built his community from nothing, but has now attracted the attention of Geraint Clarke, Murphy's Magic, Craig Petty and more!  Genuinely, you will enjoy listening to this just to hear how much this guy loves magic. Join the community here: https://nas.io/magic-alon-society/feed/bqiu

In this episode, we go over a bunch of community-submitted questions. Such as how to learn sleight of hand with bad motor control, the best resources for learning mentalism, and much more!  Here are links to a few of the projects mentioned... Check out 'iRis' here: https://thedailymagician.com/iris Check out 'Trace' here: https://thedailymagician.com/trace Go to https://thedailymagician.com for the rest!