Episodes
![The Oct/Nov 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
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!
![The Aug/Sept 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
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
![The July 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
The July 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
- 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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 31, 2022
The June 2022 Mark Leveridge Podcast
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
- 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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
The Mark Leveridge May 2022 Podcast
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
- 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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
The Mark Leveridge April 2022 Podcast
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
- 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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
Monday Feb 28, 2022
The Mark Leveridge March 2022 Podcast
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
- 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
![The Mark Leveridge February 2022 Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jan 31, 2022
The Mark Leveridge February 2022 Podcast
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
- The challenges you face as a magician the older you become
- getting props examined might make the trick less convincing
- why most of us keep those ancient useless magic props that we store at home
- Blackpool defies the odds
- how to avoid 'site rage' (!) with your website
- creativity often relies on a vivid imagination
![The Mark Leveridge January 2022 Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
Friday Dec 31, 2021
The Mark Leveridge January 2022 Podcast
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
- Reflections on how different the magic world was when I turned pro 40 years ago
- be wary of allowing comedy to overshadow the magic
- has COVID forced the demise of some traditional entertainment agencies?
- listen to a true story of a show mix up taken from E-Club Pro's It Could Only Happen Live archive
- I discuss the assumption that a good act can never comprise of a succession of disconnected tricks
- Leveridge Legerdemain is now launched and available for magic clubs to book
- procrastination is a bad habit!
![The Mark Leveridge December 2021 Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog721213/PodcastPic_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
The Mark Leveridge December 2021 Podcast
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
- are the public nervous about arranging events this Xmas?
- the conundrum facing the magic product reviewer
- announcing the Zoom premiere of Leveridge Legerdemain, my new lecture
- taking advantage of unexpected situations can lead to truly memorable moments in shows
- if you want to invent a new trick, create a context for it first
- why sleight of hand may not be fooling lay people as much as you think
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