Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center with Kent Cummins
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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.
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There are all kinds of treasures in the Fantastic Magic Center. Kent explores the fascinating story of Doug Henning, who changed the nature of magic for a generation. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Kent is a member of the prestigious magic circle in london. However, he is only been able to visit a couple of times. Here he recounts his earliest and latest visits to London and it's magic.
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Last episode we met Ehrich as a young boy as he started on his path to fame. This time we look at him as he begins making his way in the world has Harry, along with stories of his lasting legacy. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Kent continues his discussion about the history and future(?) of Magic Island, an unique, magic-themed club in Houston. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Magic Island was a magical venue in Houston, Texas for many years. It sadly shut down, but may be back soon. Kent talks with friend, Scott Wells, about the history of this unusual club. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
What you wear says something about you. This is especially true of performers. Kent explores his own costuming over the years and why he made those choices. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
What is the greatest kind of magic that exists? Kent makes a pretty good case that the greatest magic is love as he describes his journey with his companion, Margot. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Kent talked about sleight of hand techniques with coins and other objects. Can those things be done with playing cards as well? Yes, but, oh, so much more. Kent focuses on the specialty sleights learned by skilled card magicians. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Last episode, Kent talked about the many magic conventions around the world. Among them are specialty gatherings for collectors of magic props and memorabilia. His favorite is The Yankee Gathering. Kent shares stories from these unique conclaves. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Kent has mentioned a few of his fantastic experiences at magic conventions, but he's never really explained the scope of these events. He breaks it down for you. You might be surprised to discover there is one you can attend near you. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
What is in a name? If you dare to be bold a lot can be in yours. Kent talks about those who really have made a name for themselves. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a sponsor at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
It takes more than knowing how to do magic tricks to be an entrepreneurial entertainer. Kent tells all! +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
By now, you have discovered that magicians view and classify magic tricks very different than audience members. So far, Kent has discussed environment. He's covered classification. Now he's going to go deeper into the effect. This is the true foundation of building something unique. What exactly is the magic that is happening. You'll know more after you listen. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a patron at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Kent walks through one of his first books of wonder, the Abbott's Catalog #13 from 1952, to see how they classify the different types of magic. It's a rare glimpse at magic through a magician's eyes. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a patron at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
It might seem like an odd question to ask, but different magicians have different styles and specialties. Kent tells you about some of the ways that magicians find their niche. +++++See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
David Copperfield is one of the most famous magicians in the world. Does Kent have some personal stories about him? You bet he does! +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Kent wraps his exploration of tricks he's never performed with a look at some of the grandest illusions, though he's come pretty close on a few. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Kent's shared some of the tricks he's never performed, but what about the big stuff? Kent shares grand illusions that he has admired, but has never actually performed. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Light bulbs, neckties, parasols... What do they have in common? They are all related to tricks Kent has never performed. He explores more magic in the world even wider than his own 75+ year career as a magician. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
What could be a more obvious power for a magician than control over money. Kent started his magical path with a coin trick, and he has used the power of people's fascination with money as part of his Magic With a Message. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com
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