962: Paul Richards - Magic Trends

About this episode

Paul Richards discusses trends and innovations in the magic industry, sharing insights from his experiences at various magic conventions.

Magic dealer, creator, consultant, lecturer, and performer, Paul Richards joins us this week as we talk about a treasure chest full of topics. Paul has been at the epicenter of innovation first as a brick and mortar magic shop owner, then online dealer, coordinator of one day magic events, as well as a well-known and highly respected magic dealer. He is often seen at all of the large magic conventions like Blackpool, MAGIC Live!, Magifest, and others. As a result of being in the forefront of magic innovation, keep that in perspective as you listen to this week’s episode. You will see some trends that have started and perhaps get some idea of where we’re going…at least from Paul’s perspective. But you can use your own precognitive powers to prognosticate what the future of magic will bring us. This is just your “leaping off” place. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Paul has recently returned from the Blackpool magic convention in England and has a lot to say about that event But he also attends many other conventions throughout the year as a dealer…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Wells

Guest: Paul Richards

Topics covered

• magic trends
• innovation in magic
• magic conventions
• magic retail
• magic performance

Keywords

• magic dealer
• magic conventions
• innovation
• performance
• trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blackpool, MAGIC Live!, Magifest, Elmwood Magic Shop

Places: Buffalo, New York

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