Episodes
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
The Feb/Mar 2024 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
- reflections on The Session 2024 convention
- why strolling and table hopping magicians should be more happy with their 'lot'
- working out the method for a new trick is not the hardest part
- how to identify if you have any verbal tics and why you need to get rid of them
- 'confusion isn't magic' - taking a look at the truth behind Vernon's sage remark
- how to avoid putting right what isn't actually wrong!
- is your show marketing speaking to the right people?
- making your act consistent with your performing personality
- the fine line with truth in marketed trick publicity
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
The Dec 23/Jan 24 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
why trick hype is not just marketing
the challenge of stopping mobile spectators in order to entertain them
the joy that is Totterdown Tricky Thursdays
dealing with the dreaded "look kids, here's the magician for you"
Andy and Preston Nyman, putting the fun back into magic
news on the third volume in the Four-midable Magic Series
how to get the benefits of post show analysis
why Jay Fortune's Dream Maker's Manifesto could be useful for you
how to deal with loud background music when working tables
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
The Oct/Nov 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
- new Magic Circle president Marvin Berglas could be the right person to re-focus the club and its aims
- Richard Young re-ignites the flame under the Magicians' Podcast
- some fun definitions of what magic actually is
- how restricting the kid show space can be beneficial
- the increase in magic pay-per-view websites
- do we all have a personal ceiling for our magic improvement?
- reflecting on the huge changes in magic show marketing
- ageism can affect how people view you as a magician
- so much to gain from reading magic books
Monday Jul 31, 2023
The Aug/Sept 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
- the Magic Circle looks at its degree system
- it's not more tricks we need, but better info about how to present the ones we've got
- has hyperbole in show publicity gone a bit too far?
- volume 2 of the Four-midable Magic Series is released
- the reasons why magicians are often impressed by tricks which lay people may dismiss
- listen to a fun story from the It Could Only Happen Live archive
- UK currency is so poor for magic use
- for the first time, a podcast competition!
- show enquiries, where speed of response matters
Wednesday May 31, 2023
The June/July 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
- why I travel 3000 miles to attend a magic convention
- attention to detail brings its rewards in trick creation
- the importance of rhythm and pacing with moves
- wise words from Jon Armstrong
- avoiding performing on auto pilot is key with repetitive performing
- how books on tricks can be unexpectedly inspiring
- replies to three interesting questions posed at the Commercial Close Up Refresher Zoom Session
- beware of misunderstanding definitions of amateur and professional
Friday Mar 31, 2023
The Apr/May 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
- the key to good magic for lay people
- Paul Brook explains how to accentuate the difference between strolling mentalism and walkabout magic
- patter lines and on-stage behaviours that change to comply with modern sensibilities
- altering tricks to suit reduced capabilities
- the rise in popularity of audio learning
- letting new effects break into your established playlists
- inspirational magical moments
- introducing a crash course in strolling and table hopping magic
- finding new material in unusual places
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
The Feb/Mar 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
- Reflections on The Session 2023
- should a reviewer have to apologise for his opinions?
- children's entertainers more than ever need to consider whether they offer value for money
- an evening discussing bringing magic to the marketplace
- being self-contained for shows proves to be a real boon
- the importance of 'flight time' in honing an act
- announcing the Four-midable Magic Series of e-books
- a brave move for one of the world's biggest magic dealers
- why lecturing is a skill in its own right
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
The Dec 22/Jan 23 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
- Retiring from Magicseen but not MLM
- FISM competition acts are uniquely designed for their end purpose of winning
- a lecture invitation that comes from an extremely unlikely place
- are we using a narrower range of objects in the magic that we present?
- defining the different types of spectator we encounter when performing
- magic in the theatre
- strolling magicians need to be aware of their performance surroundings
- coping with the rigours of December bookings
Friday Sep 30, 2022
The Oct/Nov 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
- what makes for a great convention?
- performing for famous people doesn't make you a better magician
- the hazards of becoming a semi-pro entertainer
- Paul Anthony's epic magic task
- the magic club pecking order
- when it comes to magical fame, be careful what you wish for
- there are not many commercial close up tricks
- dip into some of the contents from E-Club Pro
- let's ask the question (again!) about whether card tricks are boring!
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
The Aug/Sept 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
- Changes are afoot for MLM updates
- technology and magic - finding the balance
- taking a look at Andi Gladwin's theory about incremental changes leading to new magic
- PR can be a great way to promote your shows if done correctly
- discussing whether show deposits are worth the hassle
- when stage names might be a good idea
- the importance of good eye contact for performers
- how to stop nerves by countering all your worries