The Mark Leveridge Magic Podcast

The Apr/May 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast

• 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

The Feb/Mar 2023 Mark Leveridge Podcast

• 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

The Dec 22/Jan 23 Mark Leveridge Podcast

• 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

The Oct/Nov 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast

• 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!

The Aug/Sept 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast

• 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

The July 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast

• Contemplating what is likely to be the next big thing for magic
• does street magic really actually exist as an entertainment format?
• the importance of self-evaluation in magic
• defining at what moment a prop, move or idea can be classed as 'public domain'
• Marc Paul's Masterclass - an exercise in total professionalism
• analysing the unofficial magic contract between you and your audience

The June 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast

• The Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the UK could be good news for magicians, or might not!
• magic 'shedding' is a necessary task that most of us try to avoid
• is it time for your image and look to have a re-vamp?
• Tony Nicholson's new book poses interesting questions about magical honesty
• if you missed the chance to attend the Inner Circle Zoom Card Session, help is at hand
• customer benefit advertising copy can help to sell your shows 

The Mark Leveridge May 2022 Podcast

• Analysing how magic can be made strong in different ways
• Craig Petty's MagicTV scrapes the barrel with one of his recent interviewees(!)
• news of an upcoming Zoom event
• is it OK to wear sunglasses when working outside in bright sunlight?
• the dangers of using livestock for magic
• the power of independent comments
• time can be of the essence when doing shows

The Mark Leveridge April 2022 Podcast

• It's not just our audiences who need protecting from COVID at gigs
• the danger that lots of online show enquiries can produce a response fatigue
• lay people may struggle to see your show fee as anything more than an arbitrary figure
• info on two great value e-book bundles
• the importance of reacting sensitively to an audience's mood or attitude
• understanding that anything that can go wrong, at some point probably will

The Mark Leveridge March 2022 Podcast

• You and your magic may get frozen in time, but that's OK!
• are you brave enough to accept and use the evidence offered by video of your practice?
• the pros and cons of magic collaboration
• I reveal who the biggest exposers of magic actually are
• my top three TV and film cliches
• children's shows provide an important service for the future of magic