Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

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Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Scott Wells » December 26th, 2014, 6:06 pm

This coming June, Banachek will be part of Criss Angel's new show, "The Supernaturalists" premiering at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. This week on The Magic Word, Banachek talks about his long relationship with Criss, preparations for the new touring show and the new documentary by James "the Amazing" Randi.

You can hear our chat plus watch a Q&A video from Full Circle Magic hosted by Paul Draper and another promo video of Randi's award-winning film all on this week's blog on The Magic Word at: http://scott-wells-kdb1.squarespace.com ... c/banachek

You can download and listen through the iTunes store, too, but you will miss the videos on the blog.
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Re: Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Brad Henderson » December 27th, 2014, 2:02 pm

"As a friend and business partner, African American mentalist, Banachek has joined me on dozens of podcasts over the years on The Magic Word. "

While Banachek was born in Africa, I find this introduction accurate yet interesting. What is your reason for using African American as an adjective to describe Banacheck? Do you think it provides information that helps to identify him or potential lead to confusion? Not trying to be critical, just questioning as I have never seen African American used to describe a non black person.

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Re: Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Banachek » December 27th, 2014, 3:37 pm

Yep, definitely not African American in the typical political known sense.

I was born in England by the way, In Middlesex, left at age of 9, abandoned in South Africa with my two brothers a year and 3 years old, went to school in South Africa till I was almost 16 then headed to Australia.. short period there and then to the USA the rest of my life.

So in a sense, I guess I am African American but would not describe it that way.

I am guessing Scott was in a hurry when he typed that line. And nothing nefarious meant just a simple typo mistake that could be taken two ways.

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Re: Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Brad Henderson » December 27th, 2014, 4:32 pm

didn't assume nefarious. was just curious as to the reason

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Re: Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Scott Wells » December 27th, 2014, 4:41 pm

Well, Brad, the website for "The Supernaturalists" refers to Banachek as "from South Africa" so I thought it seemed an accurate appellation for continuing the international hype for the troupe. No disparagement was intended towards him or Americans not born in Africa. Though he was born in England, he was raised in South Africa then moved the America. And by the way, I have heard the actress, Charlize Theron, referred to as an African American since she was born in Africa and is a U.S. citizen.
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Re: Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Scott Wells » December 27th, 2014, 4:50 pm

And, BTW, I don't mean to spark controversy, so I edited the blog. Banachek was right (as usual), there was nothing nefarious intended. Thanks, Brad, for your comments.
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Re: Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Richard Kaufman » December 27th, 2014, 6:46 pm

So, Banachek is British. End of story.
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Re: Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Banachek » December 27th, 2014, 8:25 pm

actually no, my father was an American GI, so I am both British and American, born on an American base with both British and American passports. I was raised in South Africa for a large portion of my life.
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Re: Banachek, the Mentalist, on "The Supernaturalists"

Postby Brad Henderson » December 28th, 2014, 1:17 pm

International mentalist seems the most accurate, fitting title. And not a bad one to boot


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