About The Magic Book Podcast

Celebrating books that teach, illuminate, and celebrate the art of magic and mentalism.

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Stuart Palm: Psychic Entertainment
The Magic Book PodcastDecember 03, 2025x
19
44:5736.01 MB

Stuart Palm: Psychic Entertainment

Hong Kong-based psychic entertainer Stuart Palm shares his journey from bartending in post-9/11 New York to becoming one of Asia's premier performers. Discover how a brain condition requiring surgery became his mentalist origin story, and why he believes psychic entertainment is "mentalism with more...

Alex Arnold Lee: From Cringe to Classic - Creating Dazzle
The Magic Book PodcastNovember 09, 2025x
18
55:3044.46 MB

Alex Arnold Lee: From Cringe to Classic - Creating Dazzle

Fourth-generation magician Alex Arnold Lee shares how a cringeworthy moment in 2003 involving a broom suspension, dated music, and a baby doll costume, transformed her career. Discover how she created the beloved comedy character Dazzle and turned that stage persona into the children's book " Dazzle...

Jim Hagy: Chronicling Magicians and their Audiences
The Magic Book PodcastAugust 23, 2025x
17
55:0444.11 MB

Jim Hagy: Chronicling Magicians and their Audiences

Jim Hagy began publishing magic history at age 11 and never stopped. Now a distinguished historian and author, he discusses his unique approach to magic's past - focusing on social history and audience relationships rather than methods. From his childhood correspondence with Milbourne Christopher to...

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Adrian Tennant

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Apple Podcasts
Preservation of a Valuable Art

A lot of work for a very good reason. The art of magic preserves and inspires wonder and hope. Mr. Tennant deserves all our thanks for his attention to detail, gentlemanly manner and devotion to an essential art form. Continued success!

Apple Podcasts
A Treat for Lovers of Magic!

Host Adrian Tennant has given a marvelous gift to the magic world: The Magic Book Podcast. Having listened to several episodes, I’ve been astonished by the thoughtful dialogue and inspiring discussions. Adrian, a gentle but well-prepared host (who can really ask for more?) has secured interviews with learned guests a...

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Apple Podcasts
Wonderful Podcast

This is a terrific podcast. Adrian Tennant is the perfect interviewer. He asks thoughtful questions and then allows his guests to answer them. Too many podcast hosts seem to think that the podcast is about themselves. The want to have the final (Magic) Word. Adrian in confident enough to allow his guests do the talking...

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