Listen "S1E10: A Kind of Magic (with Tom Cocker)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we sit down with Tricksy Tom, Tom Cocker, a professional magician and entertainer who turned a childhood love of card tricks into a full-time career performing on stages, holiday parks, and events across the country. We talk about the reality behind the “magic” — from intense rehearsal and dealing with things going wrong on stage, to building confidence, handling pressure, and navigating the entertainment industry.They open up about finding their creative voice, the grind of performing night after night, how social media now shapes the world of magic, and why the most powerful moments happen when tricks don’t go perfectly.CHAPTERS00:00 – Opening ✦ It's a Kind of Magic03:42 – Discovering Magic as a Kid07:18 – Turning a Hobby into a Career12:05 – Performing on Stage for the First Time16:33 – Dealing with Nerves and Mistakes21:47 – The Reality of Life on the Road26:14 – The Magic Behind “The Trick”31:39 – Finding a Personal Style36:52 – Social Media & Modern Magic42:11 – When Things Go Wrong (and Why It’s Good)47:03 – Memorable Audience Moments52:26 – Advice for Aspiring Performers56:10 – Final Thoughts & Outro
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