Of Sleights and Men

Listen to this podcast with world-renowned mentalist Atlas Brookings. If you want to see the video version of the podcast, go here: https://youtu.be/AGQwNNR5TlU?si=m0jujLJ3hgzL0NBQ Sign up to hear about Decoherence here: https://thedailymagician.com/decoherence

Check out Joel Pablos work here: https://www.joelpablos.com/product-page/i-hate-f-g-triumphs-joel-pablos Follow him here: https://www.instagram.com/joel_pablos/

Gaia Elisa Rossi is the youngest Italian magic champion and the only female to have ever won the title. At just 24 years old, she has taken part in prestigious theatre shows and television programs throughout the world, receiving awards and enriching her artistic repertoire through the study of dance, theatre, dubbing, circus, and singing. Gaia has been a finalist in the World Magic Championships. Her artistic work has garnered the attention of famous international brands such as FIAT, Avon, and Freeda Media, for whom she is an online ambassador. Gaia was also a speaker at TEDx Milano Women, where she had the opportunity to share her story through magic. Follow her work here: https://www.instagram.com/gaiaelisarossi/?hl=en

Blaise Serra is an absolutely incredible card magician based out of New York. In this podcast, we talk about everything from the origin of his magic, to FISM, to New York's magic speakeasy. You don't want to miss this.

Step into the wild world of Woj Magic — where virality meets authenticity. Join us as we sit down with Chris Wojtowich, the mastermind behind the viral CD vanishes that are everywhere on TikTok. From hilarious off-the-cuff content to deeply personal stories, Chris shares the highs, lows, and realities of balancing magic and everyday life. In this episode, we unpack his journey: from his roots to the rise of Woj Magic, and what it really takes to capture lightning in a bottle — over and over again. Whether you're a fan, a creator, or just curious how virality works, this podcast pulls back the curtain in the most unfiltered way possible.

Maria Schwieter grew up on a mission in Bolivia, where she discovered her love for magic and began performing at a young age. Now a full-time nurse, she’s spent her life blending healing and wonder—using magic not only to entertain, but to empower children across Bolivia. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey of service, performance, and how she continues to bring joy and inspiration to those who need it most.

In this episode, we go over a bunch of community-submitted questions. Such as how to learn sleight of hand with bad motor control, the best resources for learning mentalism, and much more! Here are links to a few of the projects mentioned... Check out 'iRis' here: https://thedailymagician.com/iris Check out 'Trace' here: https://thedailymagician.com/trace Go to https://thedailymagician.com for the rest!

Born in Brazil in 1979, Daniel is a multi-talented artist who utilizes his creativity to enhance his magic in a unique way. His background as a musician and visual artist makes his magic a complete experience. Daniel has been working as a creator for ten years, developing original techniques and effects for magicians worldwide. Some of these have been used by recognized magicians on the North American TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

If you're interested in entering the FISM competition, time will be up VERY soon, so please enter here: https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic/ Patrick has consulted with several major magicians such as David Copperfield, Cyril Takayama & David Blaine. Patrick has been performing magic professionally since 2015. He’s also released many incredible projects, such as inflation, modern Z wallet, mag switch, and more. Patrick has also worked with companies as big as Coca-Cola to promote their brand using magic. Plus, he’s a FISM judge this year!

In this podcast, we discuss what we think is the best EDC in magic!

Christopher learned his first card trick in college after meeting a magician in Edinburgh, Scotland. Soon after, he bought his first magic book and started practicing and performing at a pizza parlor. Now, Christopher is a high school Spanish teacher with 10+ years of classroom and coaching experience. He has a genuine passion for magic and performance that he loves to share with others! In this episode, we discuss how he's changing his local community with magic, teaching children's classes, and so much more. Check out his site here: https://barkermagic.com/index.php

Giacomo Bigliardi burst onto the magic scene in recent times with his incredible style of card magic. We first met him at Blackpool 2024 and were delighted to finally get him on the podcast. This podcast features questions such as: What magic is like in Italy? How to grow your personal magic brand. How to create original magic. And so much more... Listen now!