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Episode Synopsis
Max Rendall is a magician with more than 14 years of experience. In this episode we discuss how he made The Magic Circle angry. He will tell you about his journey into magic, performing for the Royal Family, and the story of a lion named Christian, bought by his father from Harrods. Max shares insights on reading the crowd, memorable performances, and whether magic can impress. And in the end he will teach us a card trick you can try at home. A fascinating look at the life of a modern magician!
Instagram: @magicianmaxrendall
Battle of the Gods playing cards
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/battle-of-the-gods-playing-cards
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Coming up
1:30 - Intro
3:10 - Lion called Christian
11:48 - Is magic real?
13:43 - Getting into magic
18:56 - Working as a magician
22:21 - The Prestige
23:19 - The Magic Circle
28:52 - Trouble with The Magic Circle
34:54 - Agent?
35:22 - Styles and types of magic
41:32 - Facts about a deck of card
45:43 - Making a trick your own
48:15 - Designing a trick
51:24 - Reading people
58:00 - Worst event
1:00:39 - Most memorable performance
1:02:07 - Performing for Henry Cavill
1:03:42 - Performing for Royal Family
1:04:28 - Tailoring performance for different crowds
1:07:42 - Watching other magicians
1:13:34 - Effort vs Effect
1:15:10 - Technology in magic
1:19:04 - Slight of hand
1:23:37 - Preparations
1:26:19 - Most memorable trick reaction
1:28:00 - Does magic help to get laid?
1:30:55 - Financial question
1:34:35 - How to become a magician?
1:41:44 - Choosing tricks for your routine
1:44:14 - Time to do some magic
1:48:13 - BLITZ
1:50:10 - One Cool Joke
1:50:47 - One Cool Thing
1:53:05 - Teach me a magic trick!
2:00:38 - Battle of the Gods card deck
Christian the lion - Full ending
https://youtu.be/cvCjyWp3rEk?si=0ON4ZkwIpBuzRlLE
A Lion Called Christian documentary
https://youtu.be/WBhEzJGHQG0?si=0yNalgKR-PewjLeF
Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.
#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Instagram: @magicianmaxrendall
Battle of the Gods playing cards
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/battle-of-the-gods-playing-cards
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Coming up
1:30 - Intro
3:10 - Lion called Christian
11:48 - Is magic real?
13:43 - Getting into magic
18:56 - Working as a magician
22:21 - The Prestige
23:19 - The Magic Circle
28:52 - Trouble with The Magic Circle
34:54 - Agent?
35:22 - Styles and types of magic
41:32 - Facts about a deck of card
45:43 - Making a trick your own
48:15 - Designing a trick
51:24 - Reading people
58:00 - Worst event
1:00:39 - Most memorable performance
1:02:07 - Performing for Henry Cavill
1:03:42 - Performing for Royal Family
1:04:28 - Tailoring performance for different crowds
1:07:42 - Watching other magicians
1:13:34 - Effort vs Effect
1:15:10 - Technology in magic
1:19:04 - Slight of hand
1:23:37 - Preparations
1:26:19 - Most memorable trick reaction
1:28:00 - Does magic help to get laid?
1:30:55 - Financial question
1:34:35 - How to become a magician?
1:41:44 - Choosing tricks for your routine
1:44:14 - Time to do some magic
1:48:13 - BLITZ
1:50:10 - One Cool Joke
1:50:47 - One Cool Thing
1:53:05 - Teach me a magic trick!
2:00:38 - Battle of the Gods card deck
Christian the lion - Full ending
https://youtu.be/cvCjyWp3rEk?si=0ON4ZkwIpBuzRlLE
A Lion Called Christian documentary
https://youtu.be/WBhEzJGHQG0?si=0yNalgKR-PewjLeF
Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.
#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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