The Genii Forum

Thanks to a brand new cell phone with built in MP3 player I have been looking for interesting things to listen to. That led me to the Magic Newswire Podcasts (Which I download for free via ITunes.)
What an amazing resource. Wonderful interviews done in an informal manner filled with so much information.
I started with the Max Maven S.E.A.M. interview and worked my way to the Harry Anderson on my first day and have listened to at least one a day since then.
I know the guy behind Magic Newswire posts here often, so I just want to publicly say thanks for doing this. It's just amazing and I highly recommend everyone give it a listen.

Gord

there are quite a few podcasts related to magic... itricks.com has a number featuring magic news and reviews as well as specific ones on stars of magic, and more...

www.itricks.com

I've started the Magic Convention Guide podcasts last week as well, and will be recording the next this week...

www.magicconventionguide.com

you can do a quick search on the iTunes store for podcasts under performing arts to find quite a few interesting series...

There is also one for Criss Angel fans and one for David Blaine fans.
The one thing I like about the ITunes Podcast store is that all of the Podcasts are there, not just the most recent. Which means the Jamy Ian Swiss interview on the Skepticality Podcast from 2006 is still available for your listening pleasure.
It's an amazing world we live in.

Gord

Yes I think they're great .

The Magic Newswire is the site I most often visit regarding magic. (besides here)

The Richard Turner interview is my favorite.

I agree with Gord, the site and the podcasts are great!

Gord wrote: Which means the Jamy Ian Swiss interview on the Skepticality Podcast from 2006 is still available for your listening pleasure.

Do you have a date for this one? I was not able to find it on the Skepticality list I have downloaded.

I have been enjoying the Magic Newswire ones.

My apologies, I got the year right but the podcast wrong.

The Jamy Ian Swiss interview I spoke of was on the "Point of Inquiry" podcast on March 24, 2006. (24/03/2006)
He did a second interview with them on May 23, 2008. (23/05/2008)

While we are at it, Max Maven did an interview with the same podcast on Jan 13, 2006. (13/01/2006).

And Eugine Burger did one on Jan 12, 2007. (12/01/2007).

Magicians are all over the "skeptic" podcasts, which include 'Skepticality" and "The Skeptics Guide".

Enjoy.

Gord

Thanks so much guys! I very much appreciate your kind words! I love doing the show and it is great to hear from those who listen to them.

New one with Eugene Burger went up last night!

Thanks Dodd !

My pleasure.. watch for something very interesting a bit later this afternoon as soon as I know how much I can share.. Man.. is that an awful teaser?

So.. Mystery revealed.. Teleconference with David Blaine is now online!

I would love to see an interview with:

Ricky jay
David Roth
Daryl
Paul Harris

Love the interviews Dodd keep up the great work!

Great minds think alike. ;-) Thanks!

David Thomas wrote:I would love to see an interview with:

Ricky jay
David Roth
Daryl
Paul Harris

Love the interviews Dodd keep up the great work!

Ditto on all of these and add to the list:

David Ben

Danny Garcia went up yesterday. Michael Ammar, David Kaplan and Jeff McBride are recorded but need editing ... Ricky is next to impossible, but I never give up hope. If anyone here is good friends with him, message me and suggest possibilities. Daryl took a pass when I contacted him some months ago, but I'll keep trying. As to the others, stay tuned. ;-)

In addition, if anyone needs assistance figuring out how to get the podcasts, please do not hesitate to email me at magicnewswire@gmail.com I'll be happy to help.

If you use iTunes, click on the following link to subscribe and new shows will automatically be downloaded and placed on your iPod:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSt ... =277451149

The RSS Feed can be bookemarked in your browser at this address:
feed://www.mevio.com/feeds/themagicnewswire.xml

Or... you can simply use the player on the website and listen on your computer. I also post a direct link to the MP3 file with each episode so that you can download and use it on any other MP3 player.

Hope that helps somewhat.

Ricky probably thinks he is above this type of thing, but it would still be interesting to see an interview with him. Thanks for keeping us updated, Dodd!

I've been enjoying the podcasts. How about some non-US based magicians. People I would be interested in include: Juan Tamariz, Wayne Dobson, Patrick Page, Gaetan Bloom, Michael Vincent, Christian Chelman.

Jeff McBride (Featured on the cover of the October 2008 Issue of Magic Magazine) joins us for a chat about his new Las Vegas venue and the after party that magicians should make it a point to attend if they are in Las Vegas. LISTEN HERE

New interviews with Stan Allen & Richard Kaufman are now online. Moreon the way... enjoy!

Keith Barry is up. Was posted on Tuesday prior to the premier of his new Vegas show.
cheers
Dodd

Our Halloween Special went online yesterday featuring the Amazing Johnathan. Enjoy!

Our latest interview is now online and it's a chat with John Carney. Enjoy!

BTW,, we have reposted our chat with the Amazing Johnathan for those that indicated that they were having problems listing to the show. Enjoy!

I forgot to mention here that our interview with Shawn Farquhar is online for your listening pleasure. Our chat with Chris Capehart will be up this afternoon. ENJOY!

Michael Ammar was our most recent guest and his chat is now online. More coming!

The Alex Ramon & Jim Steinmeyer podcasts are now available for your listening pleasure. ENJOY!

Both absolutely fascinating. I arrived too late today for a viewing of Gran Torino (the theater was already full) and had to wait a half hour for the next showing. Listening to Jim Steinmeyer's tale made the time fly by.

Wait until you hear part two which I'll be posting a bit later today. He offers his thoughts on the Masked Magician Special, his efforts to protect his magical creations and more.

Part two of our chat with Jim Steinmeyer is now online and ready for your listening pleasure. WOW! You guys really like this one.. more than 1200 downloads of Part One already! ENJOY!

I've added support for other Podcast clients, the Zune and changed the selection method to make things simpler for those that want to download the show to take it on the go. Hope you find it useful!

Our latest interview with Dan Sperry is up. In addition to talking abot behind the scenes at the taping of Masters of Illusion, he offers his undiluted opinion on Believe and the state of magic in Vegas. Great chat.

Posted our interview with Bill "the triggerman" Kalush today. Enjoy...

Our monthly conversation with Richard "The Chief Genii" is now up. ENJOY!

Kevin James was our guest on the Magic Newswire spirit of Magic Podcast this week and I've just posted the show online. Kevin was featured with 12 minutes of magic on Episode 2 of Masters of Illusion and will appear on tonight's show as well. ENJOY!

Mike Caveney calls in from the world headquarters of Magic Words Inc. to join us for a chat on the most recent episode of the Magic Newswire "Spirit of Magic" podcast. Mike talks about the inspiration and evolution of many of his signature effects, his role in the Left Handed League, the Bubonic Players and much more. ENJOY!

that picture of mike is totally inspired by this:
http://pics.livejournal.com/mai_ling/pic/0005pr4k/g41

One word Dodd: Fantastic!

Mai-Ling: Out of curiosity, has Mike told you that? The reason I ask is because I see little similarity in the photos. In fact, I would saywith due respect to your fathers accomplishmentstheres as much if not more similarity between Mikes and this photo than Mikes and your dads.

Dustin

no dustin.
i was more or less just making a general comment.
who knows...right?

however, the fact that it's on his shoulder and not
many use chickens, especially chinese cochans is
a kind of coincidence. and everyone knows about my
dad and his chinese chochans.

i bet that that hen that he has on his shoulder is
from david charvet's chicken farm too.

Thanks Guys!

Much more coming very soon!

Mark Wilson, Mac King, Kalin & Jinger... etc .. etc...

Part 2 with Mike Caveney is up and running. Enjoy!