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Special episodes about events taking place in the magic world.

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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.

40 min
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.

34 min
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.

1 hr
2 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

BEHIND THE SCENES: Live at The Magicians Table in London

In this special episode, Richard Young heads to ‘The Magicians Table’ London’s newest hit close-up magic show that has been taking the city by storm and currently enjoys a 4.9 star rating out of 5.0 on TripAdvisor across 1100 reviews. After watching the show Richard sits down with the people behind this extraordinary venture including the Producer Thomas Greenwood-Mears, the writer Sharkey, and some of its stellar lineup of magicians: Nick Stein, Rob James, Andrew Frost, Dee Christopher, Martyn Rowland, and Pete Heat. If you’ve ever wanted to peek behind the curtain at The Magicians Table to understand how it’s not only surviving but indeed actually thriving in a difficult economy this is your All Access Pass.

50 min
23 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

FULL REPORT: Day 4 Blackpool Magic Convention 2026 - Preston Nyman

On the final night of our Blackpool coverage, Richard is joined by Preston Nyman to wrap up an extraordinary weekend. They dive into the thought-provoking lectures of Charlie Caper and Yann Frisch (the latter being perhaps the greatest magic lecture ever) take one last stroll through the dealers’ hall, and settle in for a truly spectacular gala show stacked with FISM champions, including the mesmerising Mind2Mind, the genre changing quick-changes of Léa Kyle, and unforgettable performances from Norbert Ferré, Yann Frisch, Charlie Caper, and Artem Shchukin all held together by Matt Edwards. It’s the grand finale you won’t want to miss!

55 min
22 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

FULL REPORT: Day 3 Blackpool Magic Convention 2026 - Michael J Fitch

In the Day 3 report from Blackpool Michael J Fitch joins Richard to dive into the day’s highlights. Together they break down the lectures from Etienne Pradier, Yann Frisch, and Andy Green, plus the powerhouse mega talk by illusionist Rick Thomas. Richard is £300 down in the dealer hall but what did he buy? They also chat about the satellite shows from Pete Heat and Tape Face, and the late-night energy filled show from rockstar magician Aaron Jones. Finally, discussed is the nail-biting competition, “The One,” where £30,000 is up for grabs, but after, the main topic of discussion is about the host John Archer. It’s a packed day of incredible magic and controversy you won’t want to miss!

55 min
21 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

FULL REPORT: Day 2 Blackpool Magic Convention 2026 - With Rob James

Rob James sits down with Richard Young to report on Day 2 from the world's largest magic event from on the ground in Blackpool. Discussed are the lectures of Myung Joan Lee, Matt Edwards and Jack Rhodes, The Family Entertainer of the Year Competition, the Charlie Caper show and the incredible Gala hosted by Max Fulham starring Tape Face, Zuka, Solange, Artem Shchukin, Matteo Fraziano and Read Chang.

49 min
20 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

FULL REPORT: Day 1 Blackpool Magic Convention 2026 - With Craig Mitchell

You can’t miss this episode! Richard Young is joined by magic critic Craig Mitchell for an unfiltered late night report on Day 1 from The Blackpool Magic Convention. They dissect how registration flowed this year, consider whether Hans Klok’s show in a smaller room was brilliance or blunder, and ask was the Opera House simply too big for Jack Rhodes? They also discuss Paul Gertner and Richard Sanders lectures, Bebel's world class performance, the International Close-Up Show and the 2 tricks standing out from the crowd in the dealers hall. PLUS: Craig doesn't hold back on Damien O’Brien’s lecture. This is your essential recap of Day One from the world's largest magic event.

53 min

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Thank you Young & Hudson

26/06/2024

Martin Gardiner

Well I’m late to the party but that only means I have hours and hours of a back catalogue of amazing interviews to listen too. I have binged about 30 hours in the last few weeks and have to say this is brilliant, very informative, funny, interesting & inspiring. Thanks to everyone involved. Magic Martin
So glad you are back!

17/08/2023

jwjmcd

So glad you are back but now with three podcasts! Looking forward to some excellent broadcast journalism! Enjoyed listening to this especially Ben Hart and just read Rory Adam’s review of Ben’s show- magic is in good hands.