The Magic Word Podcast

Scott Wells
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The Magic Word Podcast

Scott Wells is a full time professional magician who has traveled around the world where he has met, worked with and become friends with some pretty cool people. Enjoy listening to these podcasts with magicians talking about their magic, magic conventions and what's going on in the magic scene today.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    866: Albert Lucio - Do The Spirits Return?

    Keep Austin Weird. That is the city’s slogan, and there is much that proves they are indeed, keeping it weird. One such business entity that does just that is “The Austin Seance” run by Albert Lucio and Jake Cordero. They conduct these seances throughout the year in and around the Austin area, but they are kept particularly busy, as you would imagine, during the “Month of Boo,” October. This week we chat with Albert about not only the seances, but also he provides us with a scholarly look at the rise of Spiritualism and more than just a brief history of this religion. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Albert talks about Spiritualism in America, how it traveled abroad and why it captured the hearts and minds of the public. He also talks about The Austin Seance that is different from most seances you might attend. He tries to “keep it real” and not use any trickery or magic props or electronics. It is an “organ

    1 hr

  2. OCT 17

    865: Michael Rangel - Queen Mary Medium at Large...Ship

    In the middle of this “Month of Boo,” we are getting much more serious about “things that go bump in the night” as we feature a Magic Castle member who regularly performs seances aboard the Queen Mary. This grand old ship sailed for 31 years before being permanently docked in Long Beach, California, operating as a passenger liner from 1936 to 1967. Michael’s seance is called “57 Ghosts” which runs sporadically throughout the year, but five nights a week now through November 3, 2024. For more information, Click Here. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize

    1h 13m

  3. OCT 10

    864: Michael Campion - Coming Into His Own

    In our second installment in this “Month of Boo'“ on The Magic Word Podcast, we feature a “family friendly” entertainer, Michael Campion. He is a young “heart throb” for adolescents who watched the five year series “Fuller House” online where he starred as the character, Jackson. It has been six years since we last visited with Michael when he was then just 16. Today his interest in magic has come to the forefront and he is currently performing on weekends in a one-man show at Beetle House in Los Angeles called, “Haunted Mystery Show of Magic.” Tickets are available by Clicking Here. The reason we revisited with this young man is to discover his journey from a family entertainer to a magician who is now featuring a seance as part of his show. Michael is not the first actor in Hollywood to have a love of magic and performing and balance it with his acting career. Another one who comes to mind is Steve Valentine. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Many who listen to this episode are much older than our guest this week. But there is a lot to learn from as Michael Campion shares his insights and journey to write, develop, find a venue, and market his one-man show. It shows his determination and will hopefully i

    58 min

  4. OCT 3

    863: Eric Dittelman - "L" Before "E" Except in...

    As we begin on “Month of Boo'“ on The Magic Word Podcast, we gently slide into it this week featuring a mind reader, Eric Dittelman. He was the first mentalist to be a finalist on America’s Got Talent (sic) where he broke new ground. He has also appeared on Penn & Teller Fool Us (video below). Since then he has kept busy and in demand on the college circuit and as a corporate performer. Just like last week’s guest, Alex Boyce, Eric also is a regular performer at SpeakEasy Magick in New York City. Eric doesn’t regularly perform nor lecture at magic conventions, so this week’s episode is a real masterclass and maybe the closest thing you’ll hear as a lecture from him. During COVID, he and Mat Franco co-hosted a podcast called Mind Over Magic, which ran for over 100 episodes. It was one of my regular podcasts that I never missed. I think you might enjoy hearing it, too. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, Eric talks about his rise to become a finalist on AGT, performing on the college circuit, developing the podcast with Mat Franco, identifying his “powers” as a mentalist, and more! He reveals lost of ideas and tips for working professional and those who want to find success as a mentalist. . Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or th

    1 hr

  5. SEP 26

    862: Alex Boyce - Making it There in Old New York

    There are many rising, young stars in our magic community. Some are gifted close-up workers while others are confident stage performers, all with bright futures ahead of them. One such young performer (now 28 years old) who excels in both and whom I have kept my eye on is Alex Boyce. His life has been consumed with magic and was a student at Tannen’s Magic Camp. Since his graduation from the camp, he is now an instructor. He has competed in stage contests at magic conventions and worked his act in and around his home in New York including Scott’s Resort in the Catskills where they filmed “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” He now regularly performs at SpeakEasy Magick in New York City and is a client of Bill Herz, who represents many of the top names in magic today. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize

    1h 7m
  6. 861: Up in Colon...Michigan, that is with Al the Only

    SEP 19

    861: Up in Colon...Michigan, that is with Al the Only

    Al the Only loved performing as a “40 miler” around the Detroit, Michigan, area for many decades. He entertained regularly as a restaurant magician and also as a trade show “infotainer.” He excelled in performing for numerous corporate clients, but his “real home” is where his heart is…Colon, Michigan, the Magic Capitol of the World. Al has been traveling to Colon for decades where he regularly gives tours of the magicians’ graveyard, He has even written a book about it that is updated every so often as another couple dozen magicians are interred there. A few years ago he moved to Lahaina, Hawaii, and suffered a huge loss due to the fires that devastated the town in 2023. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize

    1h 4m

  7. SEP 15

    860: Magic at the Beach - Day Three Report

    Saturday, September 14th10:30 am - 11:30 am Lecture: Greg Gleason - Never before seen Card Magic 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Dealers Room Open Noon - 1:30 pm - LUNCH BREAK 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Lecture: Dan Sperry - Creative kid show stuff lecture. 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Lecture: Losander - Art of Levitation and more. 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - LAST CHANCE IN DEALERS ROOM! 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - DINNER BREAK 7:00 pm - Wonders Theatre House Opens 7:30 pm - Champions of Illusion Gala Show at Wonders Theatre - Dan Sperry, Losander, Greg Gleason, Jafo, Charles Bach, Michael Paul (Host) 10:00 pm - Farewell Party at Wonders Theatre View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize

    53 min

  8. SEP 14

    859: Magic at the Beach - Day Two Report

    Friday, September 13th9:00 am - Registration Opens, Wonders Theatre Box Office 9:00 am - Open Mic Magic Competition - One Trick, Five Minutes 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Dealers Room Open 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Lecture: Paul Stone - The Siegfried & Roy lecture 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Lecture:  Karl Hein - Original and Entertaining Routines 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - LUNCH BREAK 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Lecture:  Jafo - Transforming Magic into Memorable Experiences 3:00 pm - 4:00pm -  Lecture:  Charles Peachock - Performing Lecture 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Dealers Room Open 6:00 pm - 7:00pm - DINNER BREAK 7:00 pm - Wonders Theatre House Opens 7:30 pm - Comedy Magic Cabaret Show - James Brandon, Charles Peachock, Dave Risley, Chris Blackmore (Host) 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm - “Tales from the Road” with the stars of magic 11:00 pm - 12:30 am - After Hours in Houdini Lounge in balcony View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize

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Scott Wells is a full time professional magician who has traveled around the world where he has met, worked with and become friends with some pretty cool people. Enjoy listening to these podcasts with magicians talking about their magic, magic conventions and what's going on in the magic scene today.

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