My guest this episode is Neil Tobin! I recently had the pleasure of watching Neil's performance as Erik Van Hanussen in his one man play 'Palace Of The Occult'. Listeners of the show will know that I've often mused about how to elevate the mystery arts into the realm of true theater, well, Neil has been working on this exact problem for quite a lot longer than I have, and he's been remarkably successful. I really enjoyed this conversation and I know you will too! You can check out Neil's products here: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/neil-tobin

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Chris Rawlins was kind enough to spend some time with me for this episode. Chris impressed me at last years Mindvention with his memory act, which stood out because it was so different from everything else. We talk a bit about his show, as well as how he got his start and all the usual stuff. Check out Chris's products here: http://c-r-products.yolasite.com

26 - Christopher Rawlins

I have a lovely chat with Paul Voodini. If you are familiar with Paul, you know he's fairly unique in the mentalism world. We hear how he got his start, how he approaches performing, and what he's up to these days. Please check out his work at Penguin or most other places that magic is sold. https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/paul-voodini

25 - A Lovely Chat With The Inimitable Paul Voodini

Friend of the show Maarten Willemse is back to share some incredible advice on how to get more and better gigs (once the lockdown is over). Maarten is always a pleasure to talk with, and this stuff is really gold. You can see his website here: https://maartenwillemse.nl/

24 - How To Make Money In Mentalism W/ Maarten Willemse

Sorry for the delay guys - recording has been a challenge with everybody home. Here's a lovely chat with friend of the pod Iain Dunford. Iain shares some really excellent ideas including a very useful and different handling for the venerable invisible deck and an incredible m****** method to use with routines like Sneak Thief. I totally forgot to even mention it in the show, but you can find Iain's books here: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/uncle90 Cheers!

23 - Chilling With Iain Dunford

This week is a deep discussion about the intersection of mentalism and the metaphysical with Mystic Alexandre. Alexandre tells us why performing for the metaphysical community is not like the magic community thinks it is, why discaimers are bad, and many other interesting (and possibly controversial) subjects. Check out Alexandre's work at Lybrary: https://www.lybrary.com/search.php?keywords=Mystic+Alexandre

22 - MetaMentalism with Mystic Alexandre

Mind=Blown. After being really impressed with his show and lecture at Mindvention, I was really looking forward to getting a chance to talk with Jared Kopf. He did not disappoint and this is definitely one of my favorite episodes yet. It's... more of an mystical journey than an interview, so buckle up. Jared's Site: https://www.jaredkopf.com/ Come see my show on March 7th if you're in the Sacramento area: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4517741 Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mysteryarts

21 - Everything Is Magic with Jared Kopf

Curtis Waltermire (AKA Curtis the Mentalist) shares some wisdom from his several decades as a professional performer. Curtis talks about how to successfully think about doing Comedy Mentalism, and he shares some really great tips that can help you improve your show and increase your bookings. Curtis has a new video project for mentalists and magicians called Esoterica, and you can check it out here: https://curtisthementalist.com/esoterica/

20 - Curtis Waltermire: Comedy Mentalism, How To Get Better, & Top Secret Business Advice

I had a lovely chat with veteran performer Paul Draper. Paul is a man of many talents, having studied such diverse fields as musical theater, anthropology, and political rhetoric. Of course he's also a mentalist, which is mostly what we talked about. Hack lines magicians use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c2GH1Ot8SQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNdVQXHwrRQ My Sac show ExperiMENTALISTS tickets - https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4517741

19 - Paul Draper

Figured this was a good opportunity to get caught up on reviews. I give you my honest and unvarnished opinions about the following products: Viper 2 wallet Fragment by Michael Murray UPS by Roddy McGhie and Dee Christopher Breathe Mint by Zee and Sansmind Telemos by Cervier

18 - The Review-O-Rama

I'm back from a slightly longer than anticipated winter break with a fascinating interview with Aaron Alexander. Aaron is not really a mentalist or magician, but I think calling him a mystery artist would be fair. Even after talking to him for an hour, I'm still not quite sure how to describe his work, other than to echo his own description that it's about trying to help others experience real magic. The conversation is really fascinating and definitely covers some new ground for the podcast. I found it it really thought provoking and I think you will too. You can check out Aaron's work here: https://peinventory.wordpress.com/

17 - Aaron Alexander

This week I chat with Eric Samuels. Eric is a full time performer as well as a creator of products for the mystery arts community. You may have recently seen him on Penn and Teller's Fool Us. Eric is a very smart and funny guy and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the conversation! You can see Eric's products here: https://mentalismtools.com/ (Password is shared in the interview, near the end) For more content and good karma, become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/mysteryarts

16 - Eric Samuels

This week I speak to long time professional mentalist Jan Forster. We have a nice relaxed chat and learn about his journey from a youngster with an interest in magic, to an award winning manipulator, to the acclaimed mentalist that he is now. Jan's Penguin lectures and downloads: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/jan-forster His site (in German): janforster.de Also - Mystery Arts Podcast now has a Patreon page! Subscribe now and get instant access to exclusive bonus content. The first Patreon exclusive bonus episode is live now. https://www.patreon.com/mysteryarts

15 - Jan Forster

Mentalism legend Lee Earle joins me for a wide ranging conversation. We learn about his history and his transition (via Seance) from a 'magicomedian' to the mentalism mastermind that we all know him as. We get some great business tips, insight into the creative process, and much more. He's as fiery and opinionated as ever, and I'm sure you'll enjoy listening!

14 - Lee Earle

The 2019 Mindvention episode! Whether you weren't able to make it and want the cliff notes, or you did go and just want to pretend you're still there, here is my Mindvention wrap-up. This episode is just me blabbing solo, so if you're a new listener, make sure to check out my past episodes featuring interviews with interesting people. All music in this episode is written and produced by myself.

13 - Mindvention 2019 Recap

Join mentalist Matt Packard as he discusses the ever fascinating world of mentalism, magic, and the mystery arts. Whether you are a long time professional, a casual performer or a hobbyist, you'll find something interesting in the Mystery Arts Podcast. Episodes feature interviews with performers and creators, mentalism history, performance tips and philosophy, reviews, and much more. This podcast is made for you. If there's a question, comment, or subject you'd like covered, please don't hesitate to contact us!

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