Backstage S.A.M. Podcast
by The Society of American MagiciansThe Society of American Magicians podcast is full of magic stories, art of magic history, quirky tales, and unusual biographies. Presented by the world's oldest and most prestigious magic organization which serves performers and enthusiasts worldwide, everyone will find these episodes interesting, entertaining, and magical. Produced by Top Hat Productions for The Society of American Magicians, the podcast is hosted by professional magician Bruce Kalver.
Copyright: 2020 The Society of American Magicians
Episodes
23. The Trivia of Magic Babylon
18m · PublishedThis episode discusses the new magic trivia book Magic Babylon with it's author Joe Hernandez. You can find the book on Amazon.com
Be sure to also check out the new S.A.M. history book at magicsam.com/historybook.
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22. Backstage SAM - Joe Givan's Halloween Disaster
15m · PublishedThey thought they had a sure thing with a Halloween show that would bring in hundreds of people. They soon found out that luck was not on their side. Listen to a funny tale of a time when things didn't turn out the way they expected. Guest Joe Givan of Theater of Dreams in Castle Rock Colorado tells the Story
You can learn more about Theater of Dreams at www.amazingshows.com
Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians.
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21. The S.A.M. History Book
38m · PublishedEditor David Charvet discusses the new book Magic in America: The Story of the Society of American Magicians written by David Goodsell. Get the behind the scenes story of the making of this monumental publication.
You can learn more about the book and how to order at www.magicsam.com/historybook
Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians.
To learn more about The Society of American Magicians. please visit www.magicSAM.com
20. Amy Kimlat Helps Girl Magicians
24m · PublishedChildren's book author Amy Kimlat discusses her new book Hocus Pocus Practice Focus - The Making of a Magician.
The book is available on www.amykimlat.com
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19. Erdnase Who?
35m · PublishedThe Expert at the Card Table is defined by many as the definitive book on sleight of hand card magic.
On this episode, Director Hans Joachim Brucherseifer discuses his film The Expert at the Card Table - Looking for Erdnase and the mystery surrounding who the author truly was.
Watch the film at www.erdnase-movie.com
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18. Ian Keable and the Century of Deception
31m · PublishedIan Keable loves to do research. His latest book details 10 great hoaxes of the 18th century including a woman who gave birth to rabbits, ghosts who threw things around the house, and a man who proclaimed to be able to jump inside a pint bottle.
Host Bruce Kalver discusses his latest book A Century of Deception available at www.centuryofdeception.com.
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17: Out of the “Box” with Rory Rennick
28m · PublishedHenry Brown was a slave in the 1850’s who thought of a very novel and magical way to disappear. Magician Rory Rennick has done extensive research on this amazing piece of history.
Backstage S.A.M. is hosted by Bruce Kalver and presented thanks to a grant from The Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund. Support the podcast by joining the S.A.M. at www.magicsam.com.
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16: Two Elephants, One Donkey, and Lyn
32m · PublishedIllusionist Lyn Dillies has done some large scale illusions but nothing as big as this. Lyn talks about the times she got to work with Elephants. There’s a donkey thrown in for good luck.Watch the illusions at www.magicoflyn.com.
Backstage S.A.M.is hosted by Bruce Kalver and presented thanks to a grant from The Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund.Support the podcast by joining the S.A.M. at www.magicsam.com.
Have an idea for a podcast episode? Please let us know at [email protected].
15. Serious Fooling with Michael Close
42m · PublishedMichael Close is an accomplished magician, a coach and mentor to many, and the sole judge on Penn & Teller Fool Us. With him, we go behind the scenes of the show and see that presenting magic on tv and trying to fool Penn & Teller is serious business.
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Produced by Bruce Kalver for Top Hat Productions. Associate Producer John Sturk.
14. Ching Ling Foo - SUPERSTAR
47m · PublishedAlthough Chung Ling Soo is known by many as the original Chinese Conjurer, that is not true. First came Ching Ling Foo who was a hugely popular magician at the beginning of the 20th Century. Samuel Porteous has authored a definitive history of America’s first Chinese Superstar.
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Backstage S.A.M. Podcast has 25 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 12:28:58. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 29th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 21st, 2024 19:11.
