The Magic Word Podcast

Scott Wells is a full time professional magician who has traveled around the world where he has met, worked with and become friends with some pretty cool people. Enjoy listening to these podcasts with magicians talking about their magic, magic conventions and what's going on in the magic scene today.

The Magic Word Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Scott Wells, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Scott Wells hosts The Magic Word Podcast, a arts show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #991

  991: John Cerbone - The Eternal Hypnotist

  Sep 24, 20261 hour

  John Cerbone is a full time hypnotist. This is the first episode on The Magic Word that has featured someone whose sole occupation and direction is as a hypnotist. There are several magicians who have transitioned to add hypnotism to their repertoire, and others who have been thinking about it. In this episode you will learn from a professional what it’s like to create and be successful at such a vocation. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize This week, a professional hypnotist shares some stories about how he became a hypnotist and some “behind the scenes” stories about some of his experiences over the last 35 or so years. John has developed a way of “induction” (or putting people to “sleep”) in mere seconds. Most hypnotists I have seen take almost more time to induct their volunteers than it does to actually do the show. He developed the “speed trance” method which is why he calls himself “The Trance Master.” The Eternal Hypnotist Scott Wells and John Cerbone Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here . You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here . If you have a Spotify 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 iTunes store , too. See the preview page by Clicking Here .

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  Episode #990

  990: Tony Clark - Magicians Using AI

  Sep 17, 20261h 3m

  Technology is advancing faster than we could have imagined. In fact, the current fear is that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is learning and growing on its own without the aid of human intervention. Recent news has reported that some of the creators are advocating a hold on further advancement until we can control this potential monster. In the meantime, there are a multitude of opportunities for AI to be used “for good” as magicians create music for their shows, voice overs, promotional materials, help in scripting, help in developing a stage character, researching show opportunities, and much, much more. This week Tony Clark joins us to give us his perspective as a magic consultant on how AI has been used and could be used by magicians. Let me first give this disclaimer that neither Tony nor Scott Wells are experts in this field. We have some experience and our discussion reflects what we know or have seen or think. The discussion in this week’s episode are the results of our experiences and do not reflect what one should or should not do with this information. To watch our conversation that was recorded over Zoom, please enjoy the YouTube video which includes a bit more content. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Tony Clark is a creative consultant for magicians using live experiences on stage and screen. This week, Tony advocates for live performances rather than depending upon technology and digital help. We discuss the importance and ethics of utilizing AI to build your brand and not just putting your face on the promotional material of other successful magicians. We also discuss how AI can help you as a virtual assistant to weed out and find the right performing venues for you. Tony also emphasizes how performers need to be genuine on stage and in their performances. Specifically, we need to be vulnerable and let our audiences into our lives so they don’t necessarily go home talking about our tricks, but remembering the person who is performing them.  Magicians Using AI Scott Wells and Tony Clark Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here . You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here . If you have a Spotify 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 iTunes store , too. See the preview page by Clicking Here .

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  Episode #989

  989: Jack Hart - Designing the Invisible

  Sep 10, 20261h 4m

  Jack Hart  is an artist in the truest sense of the word. He has designed illusions to make them more deceptive and toured with Blackstone, Jr. for nearly five years. He worked with Copperfield, Henning, Kalin, and so many more. For many years, Jack worked designing games for the television show, “The Price is Right” plus he currently does missionary work around the world.  View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Jack felt like the painting on this illusion gave away how it works. " data-lightbox-theme="dark" href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1787766881717-GE5LKFVR09DIKY2HMNR7/Henning+Zig+Zag.jpg" role="button" aria-label="Doug Henning "Magic Show" Zig Zag" class=" image-slide-anchor js-gallery-lightbox-opener content-fill " > View fullsize We start this week’s chat by going into a bit of detail about Jack’s Christian Missionary work. We then delve into his multi-faceted  career as he tells us about working with Harry Blackstone, Jr. and later traveling with the show. He not only designed some of the artwork on the outside of boxes, but also many of the beautiful  tapestries and backdrops in Harry’s show. For long while Jack worked in Old Chicago along with Buddy Farnan (who was featured in Episode #770) then back to California where he worked for many years on “The Price is Right” with Bob Barker as he helped design some of the games that are played each week. One of the games became popular around the world, even as a “take home” game, called Plinko which is a version of Pachinko. Jack worked in a lot of different arenas and left an invisible stamp on all of his work. Designing the Invisible Scott Wells with Jack Hart Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here . You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here . If you have a Spotify 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 iTunes store , too. See the preview page by Clicking Here .

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  Episode #986

  986: Dan Harlan - Cosmic Thinker

  Aug 13, 20261h 13m

  One of magic’s most creative minds, Dan Harlan, joins us this week. No doubt many of you have his “Card Toon” card trick or have watched him on Penguin Live videos or perhaps on the Tarbell Course of Magic on video. Maybe you once subscribed to The Minotaur which he co-published with Marv Leventhal. His life and career hasn’t all been roses and indeed had many bumps along the way. Currently he hosts MagiCon - The Mystic Tower convention in Raleigh, North Carolina plus he continues to create and perform. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Dan Harlan is quite candid about his successes and shortcomings as he openly shares many stories in this week’s episode. We learn that Dan doesn’t like card tricks and he tells us why. He also reveals a long time secret that Majoke was co-authored by him and Scott Alexander. He talks about the time it took to create and film “Every Trick in the Book” of Tarbell. Dan also tells us about his years with Penguin and other creative projects that hold his attention. Cosmic Thinker Scott Wells with Dan Harlan Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here . You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here . If you have a Spotify 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 iTunes store , too. See the preview page by Clicking Here .

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  Episode #985

  985: MAGIC Live! 2026 - Day Four

  Aug 6, 20261h 15m

  Schedule Wednesday, August 6th  24 hours          Bicycle Lounge,  St. Charles 9:00 a.m.               Information Booth,  Kiosk  (9:00p) 10:00 a.m.             General Sessions,  Showroom,  (Noon) 10:00 a.m.             Focus Sessions (11:00a) 11:00 a.m.             The MAGIC Shop,  Mardi Gras,  (2:00p) 11:15 a.m.             Focus Sessions (12:15p) 11:30 a.m.             Cafe Live! , Esplanade K/L  (2:00p) 12:15 p.m.             Lunch Break (2:15p) 2:15 p.m.               General Session,  Showroom  (4:15p) 2:15 p.m.               Focus Sessions (3:15p) 3:30 p.m.               Focus Sessions (4:30p)   Live Tonight! 6:00, 9:00 p.m. - Live Onstage! , Showroom 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. - Farewell Party,  Mardi Gras 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. - Souvenir Program Handout , Mardi Gras View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep. MAGIC Live 2026 Day Four Report Scott Wells with Salinas, Barnes, Barry, Doetsch, Rich and Allen Download Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here . You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here . If you have a Spotify 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 iTunes store , too. See the preview page by Clicking Here . Enter For a Chance to Win a Copy of "How to Make 6 Figures in Magic" Sign up for the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. Only one copy of this course is available. This is a $435.95 value! First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up This is open to everyone everywhere since it is an online, streaming, digital course. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize. Enter for a Chance to Win a One of Two Copies of Side Fx Subscribe to the Magic Word Podletter then complete this form with your name and email address. First Name Last Name Email Address enter now Two copies are available in this contest and open to U.S. residents only. Postage paid by Scott Tokar. If you enter this contest and your mailing address is outside the U.S., then you will be asked to reimburse for foreign shipping. If your name is selected, then you will receive a congratulatory email along with instructions on how you can claim your prize.

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