The Steve Faulkner Podcast

Thank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo There’s been a huge amount of discussion surrounding the release of The Rolex System by Shay Kahn. A $1000 PDF.Paid demonstrations at Blackpool.Claims of it being revolutionary.Claims of it being a scam. Rather than speculate, I wanted to sit down with Shay and let him explain things in his own words. We talk about: the thinking behind Rolex why it was priced the way it was the backlash from the magic community Vanishing Inc taking the product down paid demos at Blackpool propless mentalism performance philosophy psychic entertainment and how the whole experience affected him personally This is not a review of Rolex.It’s simply an open conversation. As always, make your own mind up.

Thank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo I had a great chat with Danila, better known as Ring Jedi. THE 8-ring manipulator who’s built a huge following online through some seriously visual, hypnotic work. If you’ve seen his stuff on Instagram, you’ll know exactly what I mean. It’s one of those things that feels somewhere between juggling, magic, and movement… and it’s properly captivating to watch. His teaching has changed my life, giving me this skill and passion. Learn here 8-Rings here https://www.skool.com/ring-jedi-academy/Neon Circus https://www.neoncircusnyc.com/ What I really enjoyed about this conversation is that we go way beyond just “how do you do that?” — we get into: how he built this niche from scratch the thinking behind the visuals training, discipline, and actually getting good at something unusual building an audience around a very specific skill and what it means to turn something like this into a career Danila also runs the Ring Jedi Academy, where he teaches this system step-by-step, and performs as part of Neon Circus NYC alongside his wife, a full-on visual performance company with LED acts, aerial work, and immersive event performances. It’s a really interesting one, especially if you’re into skill-based performance, creating something different, or just want to hear how someone’s carved out their own lane. If you enjoy this kind of thing, it really helps if you like, share, or leave a review. It makes a big difference. If you want to keep up with new episodes and videos, the best place is the mailing list:https://stevefaulkner.com/newsletter You can also find me here:Instagram: @stevefaulknerReviews & magic stuff: @realmagicreview And if you want to go deeper into this kind of work, have a look at the membership:https://www.onlinemagic.co

Thank you to my sponsor Abracircle. They create amazing websites for magicians. I'm very grateful for their support, so please click on the link and have a look. https://www.abracircle.website/steve-faulkner-podcast-promo Captain Frodo (Frodo Santini) went from street performing to performing with Cirque du Soleil. In this conversation we explore what it really means to be a showman. In this episode of The Steve Faulkner Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Captain Frodo (Frode Santini) — a performer whose journey from Covent Garden street performer to Cirque du Soleil stage is one of the most fascinating in modern performance. Frodo has spent decades exploring what it really means to be a showman, developing an approach to performance that blends comedy, honesty and a philosophical look at the craft of entertaining an audience. We talk about everything from street performing in Covent Garden, to the psychology of performance, the importance of constructive feedback, and how Frodo eventually found himself performing with Cirque du Soleil. Frodo also hosts the excellent podcast The Way of the Showman, where he explores many of these ideas in depth with performers and creatives. If you're interested in performance, creativity, or simply what it means to connect with an audience, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. What we talk about • Purpose and meaning in performance• Entertainment first… then meaning• The transition from street performing to theatre stages• Frodo’s experiences performing in Covent Garden• What makes a successful street performer• The importance of validation and constructive feedback• How Frodo came to work with Cirque du Soleil• What Frodo’s life looks like today Captain Frodo Websitehttps://www.thewayoftheshowman.com/ Podcast – The Way of the ShowmanAvailable wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Frodo on social media(links available via his website) My Stuff Join my newsletterhttps://stevefaulkner.com/newsletter Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stevefaulknerhttps://www.instagram.com/realmagicreview Online Magic Membershiphttps://www.onlinemagic.co If you enjoyed this episode Please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing the episode with someone who might enjoy it. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people.

Myq Kaplan is a brilliant, word-play-driven comedian seen on Conan, The Tonight Show, and James Corden.His specials include Small, Dork & Handsome and Live From The Universe.He hosts Broccoli & Ice Cream and The Faucet Podcasts His new special, Rini, can be seen from November 19th hereAll of this can be found at myqkaplan.com. Follow Steve Insta: @stevefaulkner Site: https://stevefaulkner.com Magic Training Site: https://www.onlinemagic.co

In this episode, I’m joined once again by the brilliant Chris Kenner - executive producer for David Copperfield and one of the most influential creators in modern magic. This time, we go even deeper. We talk details, creative process and even a bit of politics. And, as always with Chris, the conversation is as inspiring as it is revealing. Whether you’re a working pro, a passionate student, or just fascinated by how real magic gets made behind the scenes, this is one to dive into. 🔗 Links & Resources: 🪄 More Interviews, Reviews https://www.RealMagicReview.com 📺 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/realmagicreview 📧 Join Steve's Magic Training. https://www.onlinemagic.co 🎩 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stevefaulkner https://www.stevefaulkner.com

'Rick Maue simply is. anything more wouldbe superfluous …or arrogant;and no oneneeds that shit.' In this episode, I’m joined once again by the brilliant Rick Maue. A creator, thinker, and artist whose approach to magic is as thoughtful as it is powerful. This isn't just a follow-up, it’s a long, open conversation about performance, creativity, and the deeper currents that run beneath mentalism. Rick brings his signature clarity and humility, and once again reminds me (and hopefully you) why magic doesn’t need props to be meaningful. I love talking to Rick. I always come away thinking differently, and I hope this episode gives you the same feeling. Please share and review, it makes so much difference. You can also check out my extensive online magic training site at https://www.onlinemagic.co Instagram is @stevefaulkner

Thanks for listening. The workshop will be taking place at Magick Enterprises AKA The Magic Lounge in Sheffield. It's a lovely magic shop, so a great place to spend the day anyway Find out more about the workshop at get tickets at https://full52.com/the-workshop

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