INTERVIEWS - TALKS - PODCASTS - over 45 videos on all topics!
When you have the time to sit through a longer video this is the place to be!
Much of this material is divided into smaller clips within other categories throughout this site, but for the full immersive experience, you're in the right place!
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THE REAL SECRETS OF WORKING CRUISE SHIPS - a 4 part series
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This is an R Rated series of interviews.
If you are easily offended - don't watch this.
One of the best categories here on Magic On The Go, in my opinion, is the Lectures and Talks playlist.
https://magiconthego.vhx.tv/live-magic-talks-and-performances
Which currently hold over 56 videos (!)...
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TALKING ON SPEAKING - THE JEZ ROSE INTERVIEW - a 2 part series
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Here, I interview Jez Rose about Magicians becoming Speakers, is it doable, and can YOU do it?
Jez Rose is a broadcaster, honeybee farmer, award-winning writer and keynote speaker, known for his energy, humour and passion. He is also a fabulously successful magician.
At the last Magic Live 202...
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HOW TO DO A ONE PERSON SHOW - a 2 part series
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The secrets to putting together a show from someone who knows!
Welcome to a two part series that answers some really tough questions - and hopefully inspired along the way!
Hey all. So as you may or may not know I spent the beginning of the year performing a new version of my one man show, Life...
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LOST ANGELES INTERVIEWS STEVE VALENTINE
Recently, I got to sit down -via zoom - with brilliant sleight of hand artist and awesome dude Jeremy Griffith aka LostAngeles for an interview for his wonderful YouTube site. We had a lovely chat about magic (obvi) and theater and life.
Jeremy (wisely) edited down the chat for his site, howev...
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PAST MASTERS - AUDIO EXPERIENCES
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Audio content for magic lovers!
The words of the 'PAST MASTERS' brought to life, listen as you work, drive, walk or sit with a cuppa tea and contemplate.
Here's the deal, every now and then I'll post one of these audio only PODCAST type feature presentations, and it will be focused on the word...
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ARMCHAIR STORIES
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Armchair Stories.
I’m thrilled to start this series, as it’s something different, new and classic all rolled into one.
I love The Magicians Podcast, it was so great hearing modern day magicians discuss magic. But it got me thinking, I wish they’d been doing that 75 years ago, or more. Imagine...
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ARMCHAIR ANALYSIS - THE EGG BAG - 8 videos!
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Before we jump in to bags, eggs, gaffs and routines, let’s ease into the subject by appreciating what has come before.
I have uncovered - all over the internet - some lovely and original routines, performances of top professionals that we need to study.
Their approaches are all unique and indi...
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75 C2P JOHN LOVICK HANDSOME JACK INTERVIEW
Jack has been performing his RED ROVER C2P sequence for years. In this interview he talks about his theories and tips on performing this classic.
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63 C2P NEWELL INTERVIEW PT 1 + DINGLES SUPERSONIC
Underground legend Newell Unfried and Steve chat about Cards to Pocket routines and moves, and (thanks to Richard Kaufman) Steve details the brilliant ALMOST SELF WORKING no palm Derek Dingle cards to pocket called SUPERSONIC SPADES TO POCKET. A real gem
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64 C2P NEWELL INTERVIEW PT 2 + BARRY PRICE TRAVELERS
Underground legend Newell Unfried talks about his views on cards to pocket and his pal, the late Barry Price, and we reveal Barry's brilliant LIGHTSPEED utility holdout device and dive into his impossible TRAVELERS routine.
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65 C2P NEWELL INTERVIEW PT 3 + JENNINGS TRAVELERS
In part three of this awesome interview, Newell finally tips the REAL WORK on Larry Jennings Travelers and some tips that are real gold.
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66 C2P NEWELL PT 4 & FIVE CARD FLY - PLUS VARIATIONS -
Newell introduced Steve to John Ramsey's ultra clean five cards to pocket routine FIVE CARD FLY. Steve played around and created some very cool variations... including a brilliant routine where all the cards are signed.
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DAVID NIXON'S CARD TO CIGARETTE - A MASTERCLASS
A tribute to my childhood hero David Nixon.
This is a one hour and 20 minute Masterclass on David Nixon and his Card in Cigarette routine. Watch with me as we analyze and dissect David’s all time favorite stand up card routine.
See why I truly believe this is the best damn card in ciga...
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Magic - Comedy -Understanding The Gag.
An attempt to discuss the intangible, how to sell a joke... especially when it relates to a magic trick.
Why do gags work? Why do we need them? In this talk I try to throw light on how to understand WHERE a gag is coming from and HOW to deliver it in your own personal way.
Using the classic sta...
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A Visit To Johnny Gaughan's Studio
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A rare look behind the locked doors of the great Johnny Gaughan's private magic collection...
Johnny has designed and built some of the greatest magic we know, his bio is a who's who of illusionists. He is also an avid collector and restorer, most famous for recently discovering and restorin...
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Musing on Magic and Life
I was performing recently in Tahoe and as I was visiting the lake I started to think about some shows I'd recently seen, as well as my own experiences. Hope this helps those struggling to find their own show.
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A LITTLE VALENTINE MAGIC
I've been thinking about all the times I played a magician on TV, way more than I thought! So I edited a fun little clip video together of all the shows, see if you can name them all, also if you have any burning questions that you’ve always wanted to ask, feel free to do so in the comments sect...
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'THICK'- a Conversation
There are many kinds of key cards... and then there's the THICK card.
In this video I share why I believe the THICK card is the most utilitarian yet underused tool in the magicians card armory.
In card magic the use of a KEY card is a powerful weapon. I've discussed the many types in other p...