Scrapbook Magic

Luke Osleand is an incredibly inspirational young magician, creator, writer, tv and social media magic consultant. In his 20 years he has released some highly acclaimed magic through Ellusionist and his own website. He has saturated social media with his creations which have been performed by some of the industries biggest names, he has consulted for Dynamo and other high profile magicians, performed at the Edinburgh fringe and started up his own hugely successful magic company targeting the social media and visual magic market. It is hard to scroll through Tik-Tok and Instagram without seeing someone perform one of his effects! In this podcast, Luke gives us a backstage look into his journey and gives some incredible advice on starting your own magic company, social media magic and a cheat code to the Edinburgh fringe. More about Luke: https://visualmagicstore.com/@visualmagicstoreTour Dates: https://lukeosey.com/@lukeoseyKickstarter Campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lukeosey/visual-af-magic-tricks-vol-2Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Harry Nardi is an incredible magician, magic creator, Britains Got Talent Finalist, Social Media Influencer, Alakazam Magic Marketer and Product developer and a true rising star of magic. Harry returns to the Scrapbook Magic Podcast so if you haven’t heard his first interview way back in 2020, then go and listen to that first!In this episode, Harry shares his incredible journey of growth, aspiration and discovery, sharing with us everything about his life over the past 3 years, through the pandemic, heading to Vegas and Blackpool on his own as an Alakazam brand ambassador, the decisions made when developing the Alakazam website and tons more. This is a real peek into the future of one of magics biggest companies and in the first podcast with Harry, I mentioned how it was a joy to witness his growth through magic but now that joy is amplified ten fold. It’s been a privilege to see his journey and now you get to experience it with me. @harrynardimagicianwww.alakazam.co.ukSupport the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Debbie Bird is a wonderful actress and playwright who has starred in tv, feature films and different theatre pieces such as ‘Netflix and Chill’ and ‘Love Sex and All Things in Between’For the past 5 years she has been writing, developing and touring her one woman show entitled ‘Buzzing’ In this episode, Debbie talks to us about the process she went through writing her one woman show, how she books venues, the in’s and out’s of that process, editing her show and even about the Edinburgh Fringe. For anyone who has wanted to get into developing their own show and take it on the road, this podcast is absolutely jam packed full of profoundly important information. To find out more about Debbie and grab tickets to her show, check out:#debbiebirdbuzzwww.debbiebirdactor.comSupport the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Simon is an incredible actor, singer, magician, magic creator and acting coach who has appeared in hit television shows like The Bill, Casualty, Silent Witness and Doctor Who and has also originated roles in hit West End musicals such as Avenue Q, Rock of Ages and Elf the Musical. As well as tons of other hit theatre shows like Jospeh and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat, Guys and Dolls, Spamalaot, As You Like It, The Lorax and the list goes on and on. He has performed on some of the biggest stages and even started off his career on cruise ships. On top of all of that, he is soon to release some incredible new magic through some of the world biggest magic companies like Penguin Magic, The 1914 and others. The advice Simon gives is absolutely incredible. He is one of the loveliest performers I’ve had the honour to talk to and I know you are going to listen back to this podcast time and time again.  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Megan Swann is the first female president of the hugely prestigious Magic Circle. She is paving ways for young female magicians to feel empowered to thrive in a largely male dominated industry. Not only that but Megan bills herself out as an environmental magician and performer. Giving key note speeches and magic shows on the subject of environmental awareness. She is, in every definition of the word, inspirational and I’m so honoured that she agreed to join us on the podcast!Donate to Megans Enviromagic Grove and plant a tree here: https://treesforlife.org.uk/groves/237890/Find out more about Megan here: https://www.meganswann.co.uk/CREDITS - BBC - Reuters- 5 News- Craig Petty's Magic TV Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

We're early approaching the end of the first series of Mini Scraps! It's been a really fun intermission to the main podcast and I can't wait for you to see what we have coming. To say this isn't going to be one of the most diverse podcasts in the Performance Category is an understatement! In this episode of Mini Scraps, I am once again joined by the awesome Jack Kenyon as we discuss Tension! Why is it so important to create conflict and tension in a show and how can it be used to affect an audience in different ways. We discuss several different idea's and theories and we hope our idea's get your brain whirling! If you want to join in the discussion, make sure you visit the new Facebook Group set up for Scrapbook Magic! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

In this Mini Scrap episode, Jack and myself talk about different techniques you can add into the writing of your show to make it even more impactful. Giving three distinct examples from a well known comedian, one from a theatre show and a story I, myself have written. And then, we riff and elaborate on those ideas!  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

In this mini episode, join Jack and Jamie as they discuss how you can use tools that are readily available to you to become a "jack of all trades". How to save money, grow your business and become more driven to be successful. Jamie then gives you a task, a way for you to become pro-active and make a difference to your business NOW. Personal development should always be at the top of your agenda and you are already harnessing those transferable skills without even realising it!  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Welcome to the first Mini Scrap! The series in which I pull apart my own scrapbook and discuss one of the things I've written down with a good friend of mine, Jack Kenyon! In this episode, we discuss character and how we both feel about developing our characters. Everything from realising age and other contributing factors might inform who you are to allowing the audience to tell you who they expect you to be. It is a great mini episode that hopefully you'll have your own views on too!  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

When you receive that awesome new James Bond style gaff, a lot of the time it has been lovingly handmade by a magic crafter. There are arguably only a few really good ones in the world and Stevo is definitely at the top of his game. His effects are intricately hand made, meticulously developed and his attention to detail is second to non!  One half of Ace Magic Studio, Stevo is not only one of the nicest guys in magic but in this Podcast, we get into the depths of his creative journey and he gives us a few little nuggets on how we can go about crafting and developing our own magic! He talks to us about his personal development, mental health and of course, hand making magic. So grab some glue, tape and your Scrapbook and enjoy this episode with the incredible Stevo Watson!  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Andy Smith is a sensational performer and the cog that keeps everything Alakazam Magic in motion! If you ever get the pleasure of talking to Andy about magic, you'll immediately discover his profound love and respect for our art. More than that, he is a huge book collector and his home library is nothing short of mind blowing! I regularly talk with him about books, our favourites, tricks and idea's from those books and which one to read next. He is an absolute fount of knowledge  and after this hour we spend with him, you'll understand why! Not only do we discuss our favourite books, why they are so and where you can get them but we also deep dive into why some magicians find it hard to learn from books, techniques and ways to get around them and even how to catalogue and store those idea's and tricks you would like to revisit in the future. This is the best discussion on magic books and reading theory I have ever come across and I know it'll open your eyes to the world of the written word!  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Dave Loosley is regarded as one of the most creative magicians in the industry. With an eye for commercial, interesting and insanely clever magic, the vast majority of listeners are likely to already have one of his highly regarded creations in their collection. In this episode, Dave talks us through his creative process, not only in terms of creating a trick but also his thoughts on writing a show and performance. This pod exemplifies why Dave is at the top of his game and why everyone wants a piece of his mind!  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Harry Nardi is a fairly new name to the world of magic and yet, in just a few short years, he has managed to achieve what some magicians aim to achieve throughout the course of their entire career! Starting working for his family business Alakazam Magic, working his first ever Blackpool Magic Convention at the age of 17, releasing his own highly regarded magic products to the magic community and getting to the live finals of the worlds biggest prime time TV talent competition, Britain Got Talent. He has become an incredible magician, performer and magic thinker and I know he has a LOT of advice and stories for you all to enjoy! I'm incredibly fortunate to call him and friend and now he gets to call you a friend too!  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

Peter Nardi is the founder of one of the biggest magic companies in the world. Starting the business in his house, he innovated many ways in which magic websites and companies now operate. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in magic marketing, Peter uses the latest technology, social platforms and print media to create an unrivalled experience for his customers. In this podcast, Peter takes us through his entire journey, giving any advice he can on how you can improve your own magic business.  Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!

In this episode I speak to the indispicably clever Liam Montier. Owner of Kaymar Magic, you might know him from his work with companies such as Big Blind Media, Vanishing Inc, Full 52 Productions and Alakazam Magic. His material is world class and he is regarded as one of the most creative magic inventors with a gift for combining methods to create magic that is a joy to perform, clever and simple! This is the first ever Scrapbook Magic podcast so please forgive the slightly crazy editing. The series developed as you will find out! Find out more about Liam and his magic at www.kaymarmagic.com Support the showFind out more about the creator of Scrapbook Magic here: www.jamiedaws.co.ukIf you want to help support the Podcast, please consider becoming a member of VIP Study. VIP Study is a purpose build learning platform for performers and magicians with over 40 hours of bespoke content from building props and scripting to bizarre magic and tons of tricks! Visit www.vipstudy.co.uk to find out more!