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Magic
Mentalism
Vanishing Inc.
Coin Magic
Wayne Dobson
Card Tricks
Dan Harlan
Magic Tricks
Card Magic
Aaron Fisher
FISM
Ed Marlo
Lloyd Barnes
Live Performances
Vanishing Inc
Comedy
Las Vegas
Performing Arts
Storytelling
Penn and Teller

Vanishing Inc. is proud to share with you our magic podcast, The Insider. Interviews with the finest magicians in the world.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, magician Avi Yap shares his journey from injury to innovation in coin magic, discussing his creative process, the importance of vision, and how he bridges old school techniques with modern performance. You will gain insights into mak... more

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In this episode, Guy Hollingworth shares insights from his journey in magic, including the development of his latest book 'More Drawing Room Deceptions,' his approach to accessible magic, and his transition from close-up to stage performance.

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Dana Pleasant shares her journey from photography and musical theater to becoming a magician, her creative process for her signature Polaroid trick, and insights on making magic memorable and personal.

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Ella Nicholson is proof that magic's next generation is already here. The Irish teenager made her national television debut on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and since then has continued to build a reputation for her creative magic. She's one of magic's fut... more

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Recent Guests

Avi Yap
Singapore-born, Tokyo-based magician known for coin magic and card flourishes
Episode: Avi Yap
Guy Hollingworth
Magician and barrister, author of Drawing Room Deceptions and More Drawing Room Deceptions
Episode: Guy Hollingworth 2
Dana Pleasant
Magician and photographer with a background in musical theater
Independent artist
Episode: Dana Pleasant
Ella Nicholson
Irish magician and youth scholarship recipient turned high-profile performer
Self / Irish magic community
Episode: Ella Nicholson
Kieron The Mighty
Magician specializing in regurgitation and bubbles
Independent
Episode: Kieron The Mighty AKA Kieron Johnson AKA Kieron Lefever
Brian Curry
Magician, creator of The Good Liar show, founder of the DC Festival of Magic
A Good Liar / DC Festival of Magic
Episode: Brian Curry
Andi Gladwin
Co-founder, Vanishing Inc
Vanishing Inc
Episode: Stealing Magic
Matthew Testa
Director
Vanishing Inc
Episode: Stealing Magic
Gaia Elisa Rossi
Magician, psychologist-in-training, educator
Independent magician and psychologist
Episode: Gaia Elisa Rossi

Host

Damien
Host of The Insider

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Please continue to update new content s 🙏🙏

    It's a shame this great magic podcast has stopped updating. It would be great if we have this started again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZSXMAGIC
    Australia3 years ago
  • Really good

    Funny, informative and a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VOOOOOM!!!!!!!L!
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • succinctly magic talks

    This the one magic podcast that I back to permanently. All pros for me:

    diverse guest pool (but want more persons from stage magic scene),

    simple and comfortable sound design,

    and appropriate host who listens his guests more then talks with them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nejuta
    Russia5 years ago
  • Go Damian!

    The perfect length podcast, with the perfect host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mostscreens
    United States7 years ago
  • Wonderful

    This podcast is great fun and Vanishing Inc. manages to bring some heavy hitters to the table to share their thoughts. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ridgely!!!
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for diverse, high-caliber guests and practical craft insights.
Fans note the show often features heavy hitters and unique career journeys, with room for more stage magic perspectives.
Episodes are concise and well-produced, with a strong host-to-guest dynamic.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Avi Yap
Q: What does a bad, empty hand look like to you, and when did you first see yours look bad on video?
Yap explains that muscle tension and unnatural finger positions can suggest a concealed coin even when it cannot be seen. His mother's reactions led him to review his hands on video and develop the idea that the hand should feel empty, not merely hide the coin.
Avi Yap
Q: What was the first thing you changed about the traditional coin assembly routine?
Yap moved the kickback to the middle of the routine and sought to remove movements that might reveal the method to knowledgeable magicians.
Guy Hollingworth 2
Q: Has your view of the difficulty of magic changed? Do you still think it's totally okay just to work on the most difficult version of a trick?
Hollingworth says difficult methods are not automatically preferable and simpler methods are often better. However, learning a broad range of demanding sleights can open up more tricks and provide useful options when a performance does not go to plan.
Guy Hollingworth 2
Q: How did you decide what goes in and what goes out, how much was left out, and if we're ever going to get a further more ongoing Drawing Room Deceptions 3, what would be the revenge or something?
Hollingworth chose material that could be performed with ordinary or easily made props, leaving out routines that depended on specially made stage apparatus. He would like to write another book, potentially focused on his stage act, but wants to let the new book settle first.
Dana Pleasant
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting magic later in life?
She emphasizes reinvention, pursuing passion, and recognizing that while learning may be harder with age, it remains deeply rewarding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Insider

What is The Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A podcastony about magic and performance featuring in-depth conversations with top magicians, educators, and industry professionals. Across episodes, listeners hear career journeys, craft-focused insights, and behind-the-scenes storytelling—from developing signature effects and stage personas to navigating representation, ethics, and the logistics of touring. Noteworthy traits include a strong focus on practical craft, mentorship, and the business side of magic, plus candid discussions on barriers and representation in the field. The show frequently features guests affiliated with Vanishing Inc. and other magic communities, and it often blends performance psychology, design, and storytelling to help performers level up while remaining authe... more

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Recent guests on The Insider include:

1. Avi Yap
2. Guy Hollingworth
3. Dana Pleasant
4. Ella Nicholson
5. Kieron The Mighty
6. Brian Curry
7. Andi Gladwin
8. Matthew Testa

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