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Improv and Magic

Welcome to the Improv and Magic podcast! This is a place where I share my two biggest loves: the craft of improvisational acting and the art of magic. I get to sit down and interview various friends, which include some of the biggest names in improv and magic. You"ll hear these guests" biographies, as well as ideas, perspectives, and philosophies on improvisation and magic, and maybe even share some laughs! It"s like "Inside the Actor"s Studio", but specializing in improvisors and magicians. So join

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00:17:11

LD's Tips - Always Be Respectful

Improv and Magic ·

2024/08/30

In today's tip, I talk about the need to be respectful and why it's important. I also share a few specific examples on how we as performers can show respect towards one another. I get into things we should do and things we shouldn't do. I hope today's tip is helpful to you in some way.Don't forget to rate and review!

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01:09:56

Episode 49 - Kevin Patrick Robbins

Improv and Magic ·

2024/08/27

Today’s guest is Kevin Patrick Robbins. He is the founder of the Impatient Theatre Co. in Toronto, Canada, where many of the performers he’s taught and coached have become headliners at major improv and comedy festivals throughout North America, including the Chicago Improv Festival, the Memphis Improv Festival, the Vancouver Improv Festival, and the Del Close Marathon in NYC. Kevin has also taught intensives and master classes at those very same festivals, and also founded the Toronto Improv

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01:07:51

Episode 48 - David Gerard

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2024/08/13

Today’s guest is absolutely unbelievable. He’s among the greatest magicians and mentalists of our time, he’s amazingly talented, and he’s truly one of the best. My guest today is David Gerard.His performances have graced Fortune 500 companies, Silicon Valley elite gatherings, and international stages, including more than 60 shows at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. David performs shows for audiences from 15 to 1,000 people. His magic appeals to modern audiences, and he specializes in mindreading,

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01:28:35

Episode 47 - ImprompTwo: Kathy and Joe Rinaldi

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2024/07/30

Welcome to Season 4!I could think of no better way to kick off this season than talking to two amazing people who I’ve had the great pleasure of watching and learning from; and I am so happy to call these two my friends. They are Kathy and Joe Rinaldi, and together they are ImpromTwo. They create magic one word at a time. Both Kathy and Joe bring years of experience in producing and performing theatre in New York and Canada to their improv scenes. Together they create amazing narratives that

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00:38:39

Episode 46 - David Magnifico

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2024/06/25

It's our Season Finale Episode, and today's special guest is David Magnifico.He's not like any other magician you've ever seen before. His show can only be described as the world's stupidest magic show. He is a unique blend of big time spectacle and small simple tricks. Earlier this year, David finally had the opportunity to perform in his very own full length show at the 2024 Miami Improv Festival, which received rave reviews from the audience. David and I met several years

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01:00:40

Episode 45 - Colin Cloud

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2024/06/11

Today’s guest is a true superstar of magic. My guest today is Colin Cloud!He’s the only magician in history to perform on London’s West End, Broadway and the Las Vegas Strip. Colin specializes in mentalism, and he’s so good that he’s been described as a real life Sherlock Holmes. Colin performed as “The Deductionist” in the touring magic show The Illusionists. He was also a contestant on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and completed on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012. You may also remember Colin as a

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00:14:47

LD's Tips - It Doesn't Have to be Funny

Improv and Magic ·

2024/05/31

Today is the return of LD's Tips! Today's tip is about how not every scene we do in improv needs to be funny. We often feel that funny scenes are a "requirement" in order to do good improv. Making the audience laugh is great, but it's even more special to make the audience feel. This tip talks about my feelings on exactly that. You'll either agree with me or disagree with me, but either way these are my feelings on what makes an improv scene special.Don't forget to

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00:39:43

Episode 44 - Dylan Oakes Rohde

Improv and Magic ·

2024/05/28

My guest today is someone who I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know, he’s an excellent improv actor who hails from the great state of Nebraska. Today’s guest is Dylan Oakes Rhode. Dylan is a graduate of Wayne State, and has trained and performed at UCB and iO. He now travels the country and the world teaching improv at various theaters and festivals. In 2011, Dylan founded Backline Comedy, which originally began teaching improv classes in the basement of a small art gallery. They recently

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01:15:04

Improv and Magic's One Year Anniversary!

Improv and Magic ·

2024/05/14

Today is the 1 year anniversary of the Improv and Magic podcast, and we are celebrating with a very special episode.Today we look back at everyone's answer to the final question: What's the one piece of advice that has served you well that you'd want everyone else to hear? A very special thank you to all of our guests who've come on the show and shared their stories, and an even bigger thank you to all of you listeners out there for tuning in! Don't forget to rate and review,

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01:28:55

Episode 43 - Dan Harlan

Improv and Magic ·

2024/04/30

Today I got to talk to one of the most respected and celebrated names in magic. He’s the most versatile magician in the world. He is Dan Harlan.Dan has invented, performed, and taught more magic than any other magician... ever! In fact, he even updated the entire Tarbell Course in Magic, which is an eight-volume encyclopedia containing over 1200 tricks! Dan is one of the most innovative modern magicians, and his cutting-edge miracles have delighted audiences in over 20 countries around the

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Episode 42 - Patti Stiles

Improv and Magic ·

2024/04/23

My guest today is Patti Stiles. Patti is an actor, director, playwright and teacher who specializes in improvisational theatre. She is a former Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre in California, and a founding member of the award winning show Die Nasty – the live improvised soap opera. She is known as the “Queen of Improvisation” by the Canadian press. Patti has been featured on the cover of the Spanish improv magazine Status; she is a contributor to the book The Art of Making Mistakes and has

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01:28:11

Episode 41 - Lisa Lynn

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2024/04/16

Today’s guest is beyond talented and a true inspiration to so many. My guest today is Lisa Lynn.Lisa Lynn is a multi-talented performer. She is an actor, singer, improviser, director, writer, and voiceover artist. After receiving her Honours Degree in Musical Theatre in 2009, Lisa moved to London and has been working as a performer there, and around the world, ever since. Lisa has been teaching and performing improv since 2015. According to her she is a story teller; all of her emotions are

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Episode 40 - Chris Alvarado

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2024/04/09

My guest is someone who’s loads of fun to talk to and learn from. Today, I’m talking to Chris Alvarado.He’s an amazing improv teacher and performer, and trained at The Second City Conservatory in Chicago, iO West, and UCB LA. Chris created his workshops to provide a space for work that is fun, but also meaningful. He believes in exploring beyond the rules so performers can find their own source of inspiration and make meaningful connections with others, which I’m also all about. Chris currently

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Episode 39 - Brad Sherwood

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2024/04/02

I’m very excited to share that today’s guest is none other than Brad Sherwood!Of course you all know Brad from the Emmy nominated show Whose Line Is It Anyway where he performed for over 18 seasons as a regular. He is truly one of the greatest living American improvisers, and also has many other television credits like the Drew Carey Show, Talk Soup, The Newz, Improv-a-ganza, VH-1’s: I Love The 80s & 90s, and The Tonight Show. Brad also tours comedy clubs around the US with his fast and

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01:03:52

Episode 38 - Nick Locapo

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2024/03/26

Today's guest is one of the busiest working magicians in the world, and his name is Nick Locapo.Nick Locapo is an internationally celebrated magician, instructor, and lecturer, and is also a regular performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Nick also performs at other well-known magic venues, like Chicago Magic Lounge, House of Cards, Mystique Dining, and Kellars. Nick currently stars in his own show called Masterpiece Magic, which NBC Universal calls “Absolutely

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Episode 37 - Michael Dardant

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2024/03/12

Today, I got the opportunity to talk to another great magician! And, he is also a talented improviser as well! My guest today is Michael Dardant.Michael is an magician, actor, and comedian with over 30 years of experience. He’s a New Orleans favorite, and is one of the highest ranked magicians in the United States. He’s been a featured performer at the Hollywood Magic Castle, The Chicago Magic Lounge, and tours theaters around the world. Recently, he was named International Ambassador to the

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Episode 36 - Gregory Hollimon

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2024/03/05

My guest today is such a talented performer and a real fun guy to be around. He loves what he does and he loves life, and he is Gregory Hollimon.Gregory is a veteran of the world famous Second City in Chicago, and performed with the National Touring company all over the United States. Throughout his career, he has performed in so many great improv shows, as well as various plays and films. You may also remember him as Principal Onyx Blackman from the hit show Strangers With Candy on Comedy

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Episode 35 - Brian Palermo

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2024/02/27

Today’s guest is Brian Palermo.Brian is an actor, improv instructor, comedian and science communicator. He’s performed and taught at The Groundlings in Hollywood, California, and has performed alongside many well-known comedians such as Will Ferrell, Eddie Izzard and Harland Williams. He is also one of the original cast members of The Crazy Uncle Joe Show, one of The Groundlings’ weekly, long-form improv sets. From his experience as an improv instructor, he created Palermo Improv Training which

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Episode 34 - Michelle Castro

Improv and Magic ·

2024/02/20

My guest today is my friend, Michelle Castro. Michelle is a fellow cast member, director and instructor at my home theater Just The Funny in Miami. She’s an amazing improvisor, a talented comedian, and a passionate dancer. She performs regularly at Just The Funny, and has also performed with some amazing improv teams such as the incredible woman trio, Clutch. Michelle is someone who is warm, friendly, and very loving, and when she takes the stage she turns into a tour-de-force of talent! In

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Episode 33 - Meadow Perry

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2024/02/13

Today's guest on Improv and Magic is the bubble magician herself, she is Meadow Perry! Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Her internationally acclaimed show, “Bubble Magic” combines skillful bubble artistry, magic, music and theatre to create a unique experience for her audience. She has appeared on the tv show Masters of Illusion, and at The World Famous Magic Castle in the prestigious Palace of Mystery. She has

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