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In this episode we chat with Martin Rees about his new world record for the most magic tricks performed during a shydive. We discuss what this involved, how he did it, and what it can teach magicians about performance, marketing, and act construction.
 

In this episode Ben Williams talks to Mark Elsdon about audience participation and his 5 module approach with Limelight. 


More about LimeLight by Mark Elsdon here:


https://www.magicshop.co.uk/limelight-by-mark-elsdon

In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast, Dominic Reyes and Ben Williams talk to Jimmy Strange about his metal bending effect STRONGMAN. 


Go here to find out more about Strongman

In this episode of the Merchant of Magic Podcast, Dominic Reyes talks with Elliott Smith about the business side of being a magician.Elliott Smith is the co-author of Highway to Success - The Entertainers Roadmap to BusinessYou can also watch the live video recording of the podcast here

We don't normally do product reviews on the Merchant of Magic Podcast, but a lot of magicians have been asking the shop about Fair Play by Steve Haynes. A UK version has just been released, and it's a trick that fills a gap for magicians wanting a trick they can carry with them everywhere, and also working magicians after an effect for their working sets.Ekaterina Dobrokhotova takes an in depth look at Fair Play, including a live performance.

The Merchant of Magic Podcast Episode 14 - Interview with Shin LimTopics of discussion include:His approach to creativityThe dangers of practising magic too muchClose up magic on stageCard flourishing as magic entertainmentA detailed discussion of his Flash Card SwitchAdvice for beginnersHow he develops ideas for his magicand much moreMore information at http://blog.magicshop.co.uk