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Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins

Kent Cummins has spent more than seventy years in a lifetime of magic. It began when a six-year-old received a magic set for Christmas and declared he was going to be a magician. He made that prediction come true with an extensive career and performances all over the world. Kent takes you behind the curtain and shares a back-stage view of history, personalities, and personal experiences in the life of a magician, presented from his personal museum, The Fantastic Magic Center. Become a supporter at

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00:13:34

Magic Misogyny

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/12/11

The stereotype of the magician is a bewhiskered man in top hat and tales flanked by scantily clad, female assistants. These women are subjected to uncounted tortures as they hold things or bring them on and off the stage, smiling the whole time. Is it any wonder that the growth of women in magic has been slow? Kent tackles this topic with encouragement to all women, young and old, who see themselves working wonders. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at

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00:14:46

Harry Anderson

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/12/04

Kent has been a magician for more than 70 years. In that time, he's known a lot of performers before they made it big. In this case, he met Harry Anderson at an Austin copy shop. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:17:37

Juggling

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/11/27

Juggling has been a big part of Kent's life, winning him awards and gaining him connections around the world. Here he revisits some of the important juggling moments including how he first learned to juggle through correspondence! +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at ⁠https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/⁠

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00:13:15

The Power of Puppets

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/11/20

Kent has been fascinated by puppetry for just as long as he's been fascinated by magic. Here he shares some tales and details about being a puppet master. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:15:22

Library Summer Reading Program

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/11/13

As a child, Kent got a lot from the library as he developed as a magician. In 1978 he began to return the favor with his first summer reading program. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:15:46

Austin Cabaret Theatre

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/11/06

For a time, Kent owned his own theatre. There were melodramas, fantastic theatre, and, of course, magic! He leads you on this fascinating part of his journey. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:13:34

The Samwitch Shops

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/10/30

Some of Kent's earliest promotional magic was for the Samwitch shops in Austin, Texas. Kent was a part owner of the sandwich chain. He talks about how the shops came about and how they launched Westgate Wizardry. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a support at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:18:43

October

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/10/23

For magicians, October is a special time of the year. Kent shares tales of wonder about the spookiest season of the year. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a patron at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:14:31

Secrets

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/10/16

Kent considers the importance of magic secrets +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:16:17

Magic on TV

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/10/09

We didn't always have magic featured on television. Kent was there when it began and has made a few TV appearances himself. He tells it all. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a sponsor at https;//fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:13:05

The Magic of Change - Part 2

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/10/02

Kent continues his discussion with Tom Britton about how they came to write The Magic of Change, The Illusion, The Excitement, The Reward. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:15:49

The Magic of Change - Part 1

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/09/25

Kent and longtime friend, Tom Britton, talk about how magic brought them together and have kept them together over the years. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:16:20

The Self-Eating Watermelon

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/09/18

"We just don't have the budget for that" is often the end of a negotiation. Kent has developed a technique to overcome this and get his full value. He calls it the self-eating watermelon and he shares it with you here. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour and become a patron at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:12:15

Speaking of Magic

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/09/11

Magic and public speaking pair together nicely. Kent shares thoughts and stories. +++++ See details, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:12:28

T.A.O.M.

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/09/04

Labor Day weekend is important to Kent. In particular, September 4, 1944, is the origin of the two love of Kent's life. He'll explain it all. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:17:49

Environmental Magic

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/08/28

While we know we can't fix our planet's environmental issues with a wave of the magic wand, magic is a fantastic tool to inspire people to understand the issues and how they can make a difference. Kent talks about his experience with this powerful magic with a message. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:16:41

Optical Illusions

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/08/21

Kent shares some of his favorite optical illusion--over audio?! If Edgar Bergen could do ventriloquism over the radio, and Dunninger could perform mentalism, why not optical illusions? It works. You'll have to listen to understand. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:16:47

Fishy Magic

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/08/14

Kent goes fishing in his memory for more fish tales about fish-themed magic. Sounds fishy? You have no idea! +++++ Take a virtual tour, learn more, and become a sponsor at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:12:41

Fortune Telling Fish

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/08/07

Kent explores the wonder that can be had by a tiny fish made of cellophane. You will be surprised. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a sponsor at: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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00:11:04

Fresh Fish Sold Here Today

Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins ·

2023/07/31

Kent met the creator of the trick "Fresh Fish Sold Here Today," and has used it in a variety of ways in performances around the world. He will also reveal a surprising secret about the origins of this routine. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a support: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/

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