The Magic Word Podcast

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="true" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg" data-image-dimensions="830x370" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg?format=1000w" width="830" height="370" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9e96bd25-74b8-41c3-a900-e4c048334154/966+banner.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Everyone’s favorite close-up comedy magician, Bill Malone, joins us this week. He gives us his all including his career, his starring role on a TV show (NCIS Los Angeles) his first magic bar work, learning from a comedian, working trade shows around the world for years, training executives, his relationship with Ed Marlo, opening Malone’s Magic Bar in Boca Raton, Florida, his health scare that nearly ended his life, and he tells us about his forthcoming book that will hopefully be released in 2027.</p> <a data-title="" data-description="" data-lightbox-theme="dark" href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1777489243363-IUU5MSNVZGE2678KGXKO/CSI.jpg" role="button" aria-label="" class=" image-slide-anchor js-gallery-lightbox-opener content-fill " > <span class="v6-visually-hidden">View fullsize</span> <img class="thumb-image" elementtiming="system-gallery-block-grid" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1777489243363-IUU5MSNVZGE2678KGXKO/CSI.jpg" data-image-dimensions="640x359" 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data-title="" data-description="" data-lightbox-theme="dark" href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1777489245853-PD224ZJFTNTS94R6T8QY/sponge+ball.jpg" role="button" aria-label="" class=" image-slide-anchor js-gallery-lightbox-opener content-fill " > <span class="v6-visually-hidden">View fullsize</span> <img class="thumb-image" elementtiming="system-gallery-block-grid" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1777489245853-PD224ZJFTNTS94R6T8QY/sponge+ball.jpg" data-image-dimensions="735x552" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="sponge ball.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="69f2555d9469372c9fcb5b1e" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1777489245853-PD224ZJFTNTS94R6T8QY/sponge+ball.jpg?format=1000w" /><br> </a> <p class="">Bill doesn’t hold back anything from our candid discussion this week. He talks about his initial reticence in approaching tables as he was getting started, learning how to draw and hold a crowd at a trade show, how he “found” his comedic character, people who influenced his life and career, the development of Malone’s Magic Bar in Boca Raton, Florida, his health scare that nearly cost him his life, and his new book. Lots of stuff packed into this episode.</p> <p class="">Download this podcast in an MP3 file by <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/t/69fb98874038b84767f04bf5/1778096306316/966+Bill+Malone.mp3/original/966+Bill+Malone.mp3" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by <a href="http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic?format=rss" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>. 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Remember, you can download it through the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/magic-word-for-magicians-about/id635943641?mt=2&amp;1s=1" target="_blank">iTunes store</a>,<strong> </strong>too. See the preview page by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/magic-word-for-magicians-about/id635943641" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>.</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <a class=" sqs-block-image-link " href="https://www.pa1magicclub.org/" target="_blank" > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x3864" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg?format=1000w" width="2500" height="3864" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/afe0d0ef-5daa-4a04-8a2d-47bd0104540a/2026+poster.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </a> <figcaption class="image-caption-wrapper"> <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true">Visit the website for tickets and more information: <a href="https://www.pa1magicclub.org/">https://www.pa1magicclub.org/</a></p> </figcaption> </figure>

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="true" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg" data-image-dimensions="830x370" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg?format=1000w" width="830" height="370" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/9649b707-77c7-4e1f-9fee-57cc4cafa25d/965+banner.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Doug Scheer has been performing thousands of school assembly shows since 1987. He has a proven formula that he fine tunes every year as he returns to many of the same schools year after year because of his entertaining and educational programs. There is more to school shows than just considering them as an oversized birthday party show. It involves a lot more business acumen in booking the shows and keeping clients happy.</p> <a data-title="" data-description="" data-lightbox-theme="dark" href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776628914516-DWCN7P6CZ4H9OZQM77OR/circus.jpg" role="button" aria-label="" class=" image-slide-anchor js-gallery-lightbox-opener content-fill " > <span class="v6-visually-hidden">View fullsize</span> <img class="thumb-image" elementtiming="system-gallery-block-grid" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776628914516-DWCN7P6CZ4H9OZQM77OR/circus.jpg" data-image-dimensions="262x407" data-image-focal-point="0.45824122166895603,0.3028169014084507" alt="circus.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="69e534b2186db42b7406726a" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776628914516-DWCN7P6CZ4H9OZQM77OR/circus.jpg?format=1000w" /><br> </a> <a data-title="" 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href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776628916738-DXD19VUJIACIGOA0EKYY/wacky+magic+show.jpg" role="button" aria-label="" class=" image-slide-anchor js-gallery-lightbox-opener content-fill " > <span class="v6-visually-hidden">View fullsize</span> <img class="thumb-image" elementtiming="system-gallery-block-grid" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776628916738-DXD19VUJIACIGOA0EKYY/wacky+magic+show.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1280x853" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="wacky magic show.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="69e534b429ed1618ec836833" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776628916738-DXD19VUJIACIGOA0EKYY/wacky+magic+show.jpg?format=1000w" /><br> </a> <p class="">I am not a children’s entertainer, but I know a lot of listeners specialize in that field, so I think it’s important to bring you experts in this field to help share their experience and perhaps encourage you to pursue such a lucrative career. In this week’s episode, Doug shares a lot of the secrets behind his success, including how he has franchised his magic show to allow others to perform his routines in their school assembly shows. He has been a featured speaker/lecturer at kid show conventions where he has opened his books to anyone willing to make the effort.</p> <p class="">Download this podcast in an MP3 file by <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/t/69f11c5dfef76f4f42100466/1777409158261/965+Doug+Scheer.mp3/original/965+Doug+Scheer.mp3" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by <a href="http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic?format=rss" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>. You can download or listen to the podcast through<strong> Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) </strong>by <a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-magic-word-podcast/PC:1000061194" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> or through <strong>FeedPress </strong>by <a href="http://feedpress.me/themagicwordpodcast" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> or through <strong>Tunein.com</strong> by <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/The-Magic-Word-p686996/" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> or through <strong>iHeart Radio</strong> by <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-magic-word-podcast-28865851/" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>. If you have a <a href="https://www.spotify.com/us/" target="_blank">Spotify</a> account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/magic-word-for-magicians-about/id635943641?mt=2&amp;1s=1" target="_blank">iTunes store</a>,<strong> </strong>too. See the preview page by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/magic-word-for-magicians-about/id635943641" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>.</p>

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He was a cruise magician for 23 years and served as a cruise director, too. Early in his career, he performed in Circus World where he got his chops at performing illusions. But his passion and goal was always to work on Main Street in Disney World as a demonstrator in the magic shop. That opportunity came to him and he loved his days doing it. He also appeared on America’s Got Talent [sic] where he was summarily dismissed, but he has a good story about that. In his semi-retirement he has managed a resort hotel in Orlando and now coordinates the Florida State Magic Collectors conferences.</p> <a data-title="" data-description="" data-lightbox-theme="dark" href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776447825912-09020GBFHWG2B4BZX1XL/early+promo+pic.jpg" role="button" aria-label="" class=" image-slide-anchor js-gallery-lightbox-opener content-fill " > <span class="v6-visually-hidden">View fullsize</span> <img class="thumb-image" elementtiming="system-gallery-block-grid" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776447825912-09020GBFHWG2B4BZX1XL/early+promo+pic.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1600x2014" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="early promo pic.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="69e271513dcfc03177485608" data-type="image" 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data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776447837573-SG7C09XG2H0IYIXNKNM1/steam+pink.jpg" data-image-dimensions="750x472" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="steam pink.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="69e2715d29ed1618ecd57b62" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1776447837573-SG7C09XG2H0IYIXNKNM1/steam+pink.jpg?format=1000w" /><br> </a> <p class="">Dan has so many stories that they would fill a book. He has recounted many of them in VANISH Magazine over the years in his column. But this week he shares some of those stories, and more, as he opens up about his experience being voted off of AGT yet how even today, it still helps him book shows. He chats about the status of magic on cruise ships, magic conventions, and more.</p> <p class="">Download this podcast in an MP3 file by <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/t/69e670e936b21b08f9b58a7e/1776709935749/964+Dan+Stapleton.mp3/original/964+Dan+Stapleton.mp3" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by <a href="http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic?format=rss" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>. You can download or listen to the podcast through<strong> Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) </strong>by <a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-magic-word-podcast/PC:1000061194" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> or through <strong>FeedPress </strong>by <a href="http://feedpress.me/themagicwordpodcast" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> or through <strong>Tunein.com</strong> by <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/The-Magic-Word-p686996/" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> or through <strong>iHeart Radio</strong> by <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-magic-word-podcast-28865851/" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>. If you have a <a href="https://www.spotify.com/us/" target="_blank">Spotify</a> account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/magic-word-for-magicians-about/id635943641?mt=2&amp;1s=1" target="_blank">iTunes store</a>,<strong> </strong>too. See the preview page by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/magic-word-for-magicians-about/id635943641" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>.</p> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <a class=" sqs-block-image-link " href="https://www.pa1magicclub.org/" target="_blank" > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x3864" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg?format=1000w" width="2500" height="3864" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/2805e604-8cfd-4ef2-b27f-b24593598985/2026+poster.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </a> <figcaption class="image-caption-wrapper"> <p data-rte-preserve-empty="true">This week’s sponsor is the S.A.M. 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<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="true" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg" data-image-dimensions="828x368" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg?format=1000w" width="828" height="368" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/5021b0ec-b007-4db7-8070-e44559ce620b/963+banner.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">For many decades, Joe Eddie and Betty Fairchild were “road warriors” traversing the country to perform at state and country fairs. They toured with assistants and even a big cat that kept them on the road over 40 weeks out of the year. At one point, they had a residency in Las Vegas at the Riviera with their big show. Now retired from trouping and performing, Joe Eddie has retired to Florida where he builds quality hand-made props and cases for professional magicians.</p> <a data-title="" data-description="" data-lightbox-theme="dark" href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1775771239458-MI6Q3XEUATN6T0WIYWNA/20260327_130337.jpg" role="button" aria-label="" class=" image-slide-anchor js-gallery-lightbox-opener content-fill " > <span class="v6-visually-hidden">View fullsize</span> <img class="thumb-image" elementtiming="system-gallery-block-grid" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1775771239458-MI6Q3XEUATN6T0WIYWNA/20260327_130337.jpg" data-image-dimensions="4000x2252" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="20260327_130337.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="69d81e5fb9aebe4d767f4ba9" data-type="image" 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Then Betty joins us during the last half to enliven the mood and share stories from the road from her perspective. I think one of the best stories they shared is the one about the inspector who “inspected” their big cat during a break at one of their shows.</p> <p class="">Download this podcast in an MP3 file by <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/t/69dff6e9fb51f3219ed308ee/1776285462028/963+Joe+Eddie+and+Betty.mp3/original/963+Joe+Eddie+and+Betty.mp3" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a> and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by <a href="http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic?format=rss" target="_blank">Clicking Here</a>. 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<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="true" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg" data-image-dimensions="828x368" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg?format=1000w" width="828" height="368" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/875d1e25-8d1a-4526-b62c-776081fa43e5/962+banner.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <p class="">Magic dealer, creator, consultant, lecturer, and performer, Paul Richards joins us this week as we talk about a treasure chest full of topics. Paul has been at the epicenter of innovation first as a brick and mortar magic shop owner, then online dealer, coordinator of one day magic events, as well as a well-known and highly respected magic dealer. He is often seen at all of the large magic conventions like Blackpool, MAGIC Live!, Magifest, and others.</p><p class="">As a result of being in the forefront of magic innovation, keep that in perspective as you listen to this week’s episode. You will see some trends that have started and perhaps get some idea of where we’re going…at least from Paul’s perspective. But you can use your own precognitive powers to prognosticate what the future of magic will bring us. 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