What's Going On?

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Join Hudson, Richard Young and a special guest each week to find out what's going on in the magic world.

18 hr ago • Subscribers Only

Ep116 - What's Going On? - Russ Stevens returns, NYSM Live reviewed, Magicians arguing and Edinburgh begins!

A busy week in magic being covered today and also Russ Stevens drops in with some Exclusive Blackpool 2027 News. Topics discussed: Now You See Me Live London is reviewed by the UK national press. Justin Flom's Magic Live party attendees. Impression devices or centres tears? Debbie McGee's upcoming book. Two huge Edinburgh magicians are in a bitter dispute over press quotes. What are the only 3 magic shows Hudson is seeing at The Fringe? PLUS: Russ Stevens drops in to share 2 EXCLUSIVE names for 2027, discuss Andi Gladwin's comments last week, whether Criss Angel being at Blackpool has fallen through and if 2027 is finally the year David Copperfield attends.
31 Jul • Subscribers Only

Ep115 - What's Going On? - Andi Gladwin

Vanishing INC Co-Founder Andi Gladwin joins Young & Hudson on this weeks podcast. Topics discussed: How he feels when creators go it alone. Do most magicians have the ability to entertain for more than an hour. Why aren't Vanishing INC at Blackpool anymore? The documentary Stealing Magic and when we are likely to see it streaming. His relationship with Josh Jay today. Do people still buy magic books in 2026? The answer will shock you. What is going on with Teller's books, have VI secured the distribution deal? Also Andi answers 20 Magic Questions
24 Jul • Subscribers Only

Ep114 - What's Going On? - Young & Hudson Catch Up

It's Young's Birthday so what better way to spend it than talking to Hudson about the latest developments with magician website SEO among other things. Topics discussed: Is the ultimate website SEO in 2026 making ChatGPT recommend you? Alan shares some tips. Rudy Coby visits Champions of Magic in Chicago where there is a third leg. How The Masked Magician got away with it yet again. Why aren't the magicians in Now You see Me Live London doing the full run? What gigs can magicians be too old to do? Young gives a tip which might increase a walk around magicians career by years! PLUS: Richard discusses Jonathan Pendragon visiting Chicago and helping Young & Strange with their Sub Trunk Switch.
17 Jul • Subscribers Only

Ep113 - What's Going On? - Lloyd Barnes

This week Young & Hudson are joined by one of UK magic's biggest names Lloyd Barnes. Topics discussed: His process for creating a smash hit product. How much he made from The Elephant trick in 2 weeks? The story of him leaving Ellusionist. Why he gives so many products away for free. His biggest failure product to date? Plus: Lloyd answers 20 Magic Questions.
26 Jun • Subscribers Only

Ep112 - What's Going On? - Russ Stevens Returns!

The brilliant Russ Stevens returns to the What's Going On Podcast. Topics discussed: Details about the The Hidden Room coming to Blackpool on the Wednesday next year and the golden ticket it comes with. An exclusive announcement about a magic legend returning to Blackpool Convention in 2027. Is Lance Burton moving back to Vegas? Now You See Me Live moving into Copperfield's MGM Grand room. Russ reflects on the magicians on BGT 2026. Does Simon Cowell like magic? How he transitioned from illusionists to consultant. Russ's memories of what he asked John Archer to do at BMC 26. PLUS: Young & Strange's AGT audition is discussed!
19 Jun • Subscribers Only

Ep111 - What's Going On? - John Archer

The legendary John Archer joins Young & Hudson for a brilliant conversation this week. Topics discussed: His tough night at Blackpool 2026 hosting The One Competition. The bidding war for his book and what to expect from it. How much money he made on his UK tour after BGT. He tells us how COMCLAVE went at Mac Kings house in Vegas. The forced standing ovations debate is debated. Hudson and Archer discuss the future of comedy magic, is there a shortage of talent? The night he had to go to the 'out' in front of millions on Live TV on BGT. John also answers 20 magic questions. Here's is John's magnificent performance in the BGT Semi final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f62F2z1jHM
12 Jun • Subscribers Only

Ep110 - What's Going On? - Peter Nardi

Alakazam's founder Peter Nardi joins Young & Hudson this week for a brilliant conversation. Topics discussed: Peter reveals Alakazam's biggest sellers. How Blaine changed the magic shop business. Some amazing stories about crazy customers. What is more important in a product, whether it fools magicians or whether it can go in their act? The bidding war for John Archer's upcoming book. The plans for the future of Alakazam. How Peter reinvigorated the shop when it went stale. What he believes is the new sweet spot price for a magic shop product. The worst thing about being a magic dealer. Why he maintains a brick and mortar magic shop. Also Peter answers 20 Magic Questions. Visit Alakazam Here: ⁠https://alakazam.co.uk
5 Jun • Subscribers Only

Ep109 - What's Going On? - Ben Hanlin

Corporate Host and Podcaster Ben Hanlin joins Hudson for an incredible chat about his past successes and failures. Topics discussed: How he nearly landed a prime time Saturday night BBC TV show. Why he thinks every magician should get a PA. What it's like when fame fades away. A story about the night he flooded a stage and had to end his show early in front of Debbie McGee. The story of the end of his TV show and the transitional phase his life went through after. The time Andy Nyman gave him a talking to on a TV set. How and why he built up a huge social media following and why it didn't achieve what he wanted it to. Ben also answers 20 Magic Questions. Ben's new Podcast 'What's The Trick?': ⁠https://linktr.ee/benhanlin

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