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The Steve Faulkner Podcast

Steve Faulkner
Magic
Creativity
Mentalism
Performance Art
Comedy
Juggling
Performance Anxiety
Filmmaking
Piff the Magic Dragon
Community Building
Lost In the Shuffle
Performing Arts
Practice Techniques
Playing Cards
Imposter Syndrome
ADHD
Self-Acceptance
Technology In Magic
Cups and Balls
Magic Community

Discussion, Interviews, and Waffle for Performers and creatives.

Steve's Site: stevefaulkner.com

Steve's Magic Training www.onlinemagic.co

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Insta: @stevefaulkner

Insta for Magicians: @realmagicreview

TikTok: @stefaulkner

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevefaulknermagic/

Facebook for Magicians: www.facebook.com/cardmagiccourse/

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Toby Davis
Editor/producer in magic and longtime collaborator
Various, including Dan Madison projects, Vanishing Ink, Illusionary and Glyphs, etc.
Episode: WafflePod #1: The Rolex System and the $1000 Backlash
Henry Harrius
Magician and creator featured on HH Presents
HH Presents / Henry Harrius Productions
Episode: Henry Harrius. Remembering Real Magic
Shay Kahn
Magician/mentalist and creator of the Rolex System
Rolex System creator; magician
Episode: Shay Kahn on Rolex, Backlash, Paid Demos and the Mentalism Community
Danila Ring Jedi
Eight Rings contact juggling artist and founder of Ring Jedi Academy
Ring Jedi, Neon Circus NYC
Episode: Danila Ring Jedi. 8-Rings and the Art of Learning
Eric Mead
Renowned magician, author
Conover/Tim Conover material
Episode: Eric Mead - Questioning our certainty.
Captain Frodo Santini
Professional magician and showman, Cirque du Soleil performer
Cirque du Soleil (Mad Apple, Las Vegas)
Episode: From Street Performer to Cirque du Soleil. Captain Frodo on The Art of Showmanship
Aaron Fisher
Renowned magician and teacher known for his contributions to magic education and the community.
Episode: Aaron Fisher. Magician, Teacher, Lovely Human.
Jay Gilligan
One of the best jugglers in the world, known for his creative and experimental work in juggling.
Episode: Jay Gilligan. Juggler. Creating Another Narrative.
Mark Elsdon
Prolific magician, author, and community contributor.
Metabolic Fig newsletter
Episode: Mark Elsdon. Waving not drowning.

Host

Steve Faulkner
Host of the show; magician and educator with a focus on pedagogy and practical craft.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Incredibly insightful!

    Steve’s podcasts are always super insightful! I travel around the UK for work and if there’s a new pod out you can guarantee I’ll have learned something useful by the time I get somewhere. Hell, one of the episodes sent me on a journey to be diagnosed ADHD! Incredible guests from the world of magic and performing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chardini
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Fantastic!

    Steve has a fantastic conversational way of interviewing guests and getting amazing answers out of them without seemingly sticking to a traditional interview format. This makes for a hugely enjoyable listen and the informal nature of the conversations leads to fascinating and unexpected insights into both the guests, performance and magic/mentalism in general. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cmjharding
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Always enjoyable. If you like discussions about creativity and performance in magic then given this a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PTShenanjgans
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Honest, Real and Informative

    I’ve followed Steve’s YouTube channel for a few years. It’s always honest, real and informative look at new magic. He consistently looks at books and products with a performer’s eye. I was happy and surprised that he started a podcast.

    My only bit of feedback is that the interviews are way too long and rambling. Tighter would be much better and easier to finish. The interviews have nuggets to offer but they get lost in the ramble.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magus2012
    United States8 months ago
  • A brilliant, honest conversation

    Just listened to the episode with Mark Elsdon - absolutely first class. Steve lets the conversation flow naturally, asks the right questions, and keeps it real without any of the usual fluff. I loved the relaxed pace and the genuine content over gimmicks. You can tell Steve’s a performer and artist himself, which really elevates the discussion. As someone who’s been into magic and mentalism for years (though my day jobs in opera and acting), this was a joy to listen to. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Opera David
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Feedback points to long-form episodes being richly informative, with some calls for tighter editing to improve pace.
Listeners praise the host's conversational style and depth of interview, noting valuable takeaways for performers.
Reviews highlight honest, insightful discussions that go beyond surface-level hype and focus on craft and career.

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From Street Performer to Cirque du Soleil. Captain Frodo on The Art of Showmanship
Q: First of all, what was that journey from street performing to Cirque du Soleil like?
Frodo describes starting with his father, moving through street performance in Europe, learning the business side, then expanding into indoor and theater formats. The journey involved countless shows, adapting material for different venues, and eventually being invited to Cirque du Soleil after a long period of experimentation and collaboration; he emphasizes the surprising, almost out-of-nowhere nature of the Cirque invitation and the workout of craft over time.
Alexander Marsh
Q: How do you edit your routines to make them tighter?
I focus on the key elements and cut down the unnecessary parts, often using bullet points instead of scripts to keep performances fluid and engaging.
Alexander Marsh
Q: What created the choice for you to tour?
The urge to have my own tour came from my experience in live performance in theaters, where I wanted to create engaging shows that aligned with my style.
Charlie Frye. ...Better than a master of one.
Q: Did you ever find yourself, especially back in the day, getting drawn towards wondering whether you should do what you should do, or what you want to do?
Charlie discusses balancing commercial appeal with personal passion, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in performance.

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