The Magic Word Podcast Scott Wells

From Viet Nam and Scotland, this versatile, multi-national, energetic performer, Naathan Phan, has appeared on television, cruise ships, and stages around the world. You may have seen him on Masters of Illusion or Penn & Teller Fool Us (both on the CW Network) or America’s Got Talent (sic). You may have seen him in the movies such as Superbad or Up in Smoke, among others. Not only does he perform clever, innovative magic, but also he is a superb singer, actor, and mixologist!






























Join us this week with Naathan Phan as we share a scotch and conversation. Naathan talks about his cross-country tour with his current, two-man show. He also gives some advice on how to develop a rapport with the audience, selecting volunteers, performing on television and cruise ships and more. He also gives us a recipe for a tasty cocktail!



















































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Saturday April 27, 202410:30 a.m.         One-Man Show: Paul Gertner
1:30 p.m.            6th Show             Mini World (Shawn Farqhar)
3:30 p.m.            ED Talks (MCs: Chrisitan and Katalina)
5:30 p.m.            Banquet (ticket required)
8:00 p.m.            7th Show             Closing Gala (MC: Steve Beam)



















































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Friday April 26, 202410:30 a.m.          Tricks from Books Everyone Has Forgotten (MC: Mike Powers)
1:30 p.m.            4th Show             Magical Moments (MC: Meir Yedid)
3:30 p.m.            Lecture #5          Jovi Benitez
7:45 p.m.            Tribute to GOH Charming Choi (host: Jeki Yoo)
8:00 p.m.            Korean Gala (MC: Charming Choi)



















































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Wednesday April 247:45 p.m.            tribute to Guest of Honor (GOH) Christian Schenk (host: Rogr Nicot)
8:00 p.m.            Lecture #1          GOH Christian Schenk
9:00 p.m.            1st Show              4F Opening Gala (MC :Keith Fields)
 Thursday April 2510:30 a.m.         Lecture #2          Bernardo Sedlacek
1:30 p.m.            2nd Show             Magical Moments (MC: Gary Morton)
3:30 p.m.            Lecture #3          John Bannon
745 p.m.             Tribute to GOH Jimmy C. (host: Darryl Rose)
8:00 p.m.            Lecture #4          Jimmy C.
9:00 p.m.            3rd Show             Friends Old & New (MC: Michael Dardant)



















































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From Adelaide, Australia, Raymond Crowe bills himself as the “Unusualist.” An apt title, indeed, as his act is hard to describe and one of a kind. More than a magician and mime, he is a shadow artist as well. His on-stage character can be seen and “felt” by audiences regardless of the size of the theater. He can emote feelings and emotions with a mere gesture, tilt of his head, or movement of his eyes, plus his magic is original and amazing. He has performed around the world including a command performance for the Queen of England! He toured with The Illusionists as they traveled around the world from the Sydney Opera House to Broadway in New York City. He has had appearances on David Letterman’s Late Show, Australia’s Got Talent and even on America’s Got Talent. He has competed at FISM and lectured/performed at MAGIC Live! and Blackpool.



























If you are more of a visual person, then you might like watching our interaction via Zoom as we recorded this week’s episode.



This week, Raymond Crowe talks about his beginnings as he learned mime/theater from Madame Zora. He also talks about his humble beginnings as a manipulator and how he learned the art of shadowography.



















































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More than a magician, Mike Miller, Past National President of the S.A.M., also books talent for many magic conventions including the S.A.M. convention, Abbott’s Get Together, Super Sunday, and many others. He scours the world looking for unique acts to book. He has a good eye for spotting up-and-coming performers before they “hit it big” on the international scene. The best way to be seen by Mike is by competing and performing in other magic conventions. For several years, Mike also booked acts for a multi-city tour of China. Today he regularly performs at the Smoke & Mirrors Theater in Philadelphia while still searching for convention acts. As a result of his untiring efforts in helping magicians around the world, the Academy of Magical Arts will present a Special Fellowship to him at the awards banquet on May 17, 2024.



























If you are more of a visual person, then perhaps you might enjoy watching our interaction during our Zoom conversation.



In this episode, Mike Miller talks about his career as a talent booker and how Hank Moorehouse shaped his life. He talks about how he goes about finding unique acts and how he learned to be a stage manager, too.



















































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