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Special episodes about events taking place in the magic world.

29 Jul • Subscribers Only

ONE YEAR OF AMAZE IN NEW YORK - With Jamie Allan

This past Sunday David Copperfield visited Jamie Allan's AMAZE in New York City. Jamie sits down with Richard to share the experience of having the greatest illusionist or all time in his audience and also reflects on the first year (and over 500 performances) of AMAZE in New York City.
27 Jul • Subscribers Only

AN ICON OF MAGIC: IN CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN PENDRAGON

Recorded Live and in person in Chicago, Richard sits down with icon of magic Jonathan Pendragon to reflect on his incredible life and career. Topics discussed: The story of the end of the Pendragons and what happened on the day it all exploded. His dove act days and how Lance Burton asked permission for 2 moments for his own legendary act. How and why he transitioned from from doves to stage illusion. How the glass sawing in half came into existence. Jonathan reveals the fees the Pendragons were charging at their career peak. His memories of working with Paul Daniels in the UK and why they fell out. The call from Japan that came to his hospital bed after he was mauled by a tiger. How his second wife West saved him. How the Pendragons legendary metamorphosis got so fast. What he thinks has happened to the lack of innovation in stage illusion since the mid 90’s. What he thinks stage illusionists today get wrong. Why he let Dominic illusions in Italy have the building rights to Clearly Impossible.
10 Jul • Subscribers Only

2026 EDINBURGH FRINGE MAGIC SHOWS PREVIEW

Richard Young and Rob James have once again been through the 470+ page Edfringe brochure so you don't have to! Topics discussed: The first Edfringe with AI slop artwork is here and Rob tears into it! Ben Hart smashes it out of the park with his artwork again and presents a brand new show. Vegas star Colin Cloud is doing Edinburgh, but why? James Phelan tells us why his shows sometimes have Derren's titles. Rob finds a show about magicians and paedophiles. Are reviews still relevant in 2026? Where's the moral line with Edfringe marketing and quotes? Rob gives us an update on the London magic scene this summer with Now You See Me Live, The Magicians Table, and The Magic Circle pumping out shows. PLUS: Guy Hollingworth's remarks after seeing Champions of Magic in Chicago.
21 May • Subscribers Only

SPECIAL: THE STATE OF MAGIC IN LAS VEGAS - With Matt Donnelly

Richard is joined by Matt Donnelly from Live on the ground in Las Vegas for a catch up about the current magic scene in Las Vegas during these tough economical times. Topics discussed: Are Vegas magicians having to tour out of town to make money? Rumours of Copperfield's next move. The perfect storm affecting all entertainment in Las Vegas. Mat Franco's 5 year extension at The Linq. The new Magicians Room venue hosting multiple magic shows everyday. Why are Piff & Penn doing a UK tour as Piff and Pop. Has Oz Pearlman moved into Blaine's room? Are the smaller shows the only ones succeeding? Jen Kramer reaches 1000 shows. Colin Cloud's 5.0 rating on Ticketmaster. How is Awakening still going? Nathan Burton's insane upcoming summer schedule. PLUS: Matt gives us some insider info on the upcoming new season of Fool Us filming soon and why Penn & Teller won't be performing magic on it.
14 May • Subscribers Only

SPECIAL: LET'S TALK ABOUT MONEY! - With Neal Austin, Michael J Fitch and One of The Twins

As you'll know we don't normally like to talk about money on the podcast, but this week is an exception! Richard is joined by Neal Austin, Michael J Fitch and Gary from The Twins for a frank and honest chat about how to manage money as a professional magician. Topics discussed: Dealing with the emotional side of money, when to save and when to spend. Planning for tax payments. Pensions and other boring sh*t. How to get through the quieter times and managing irregular income. How to maximise your savings. How to get more work, the details that matter. Investing in yourself, your business and externally. What they would do with £20k today.
3 May • Subscribers Only

EXCLUSIVE: CHRIS KENNER PART II - THE DAY AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE

Chris Kenner returns following the final David Copperfield performance at The MGM Grand to reflect on an extraordinary night. Topics discussed: What they discussed in the restaurant after the show. How he and Homer came to be in the final bow. Chris shares some travel stories from their days on the road. Some fun insights into David's $70M Private Jet and what its like to have and travel in. A fun chat about the days of Webster the duck. Why David protects his stage/screen used props from being sold. Memories of filming The Fires of Passion escape in 1993. PLUS: Chris discusses what they might do with the time during this break.
30 Apr • Subscribers Only

SPECIAL LIVE REPORT: COPPERFIELD - THE FINAL MGM GRAND SHOW

Our Las Vegas Correspondents Rodney James Piper and Michael J Fitch sit down for a late night report on the final David Copperfield show at the MGM Grand which they just witnessed in person a few hours ago. Also featuring the voices from other audience members who were there.
26 Apr • Subscribers Only

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CHRIS KENNER - 25 YEARS AT THE MGM GRAND

David Copperfield's Executive Producer Chris Kenner joins Richard for an exclusive interview about the end of their historic 25 year run at The MGM Grand this week. Chris addresses head on the rumours regarding whether it is retirement looming or reinvention. This is an absolute must listen podcast for any Copperfield fan. Topics discussed: How he and David are feeling as the end of this incredible run looms. Chris gives us an update on the moon vanish, and some of the challenges they have faced with it. Whether they know what they are doing next and where that might happen. Whether this opens the door for museum tours becoming an experience someone can buy. What a new show venture might look like, both in regards to content and schedule. When he found out the show was closing and how they planned to share the news with the world. Whether this space in their schedule opens the doors for international touring or The Blackpool Magic Convention. Chris discusses the 3 new parts of the show added in just the last month. PLUS: He addresses head on the rumours of retirement and why he thinks they have started.

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