Magical Thinking

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For over a decade, host Elliott Terral has been consumed by the art of magic. He’s been fortunate to travel the globe and meet some of the greatest magicians the world has ever seen. Magical Thinking serves to share deep, revealing conversations with some of the best creative thinkers, philosophers, and practitioners of conjuring and the performing arts about inspiration, creativity, successes and failures, and what it all means.

Recent Episodes
  • (Ep 83) Noah Levine
    Mar 27, 2020 – 01:39:15
  • (Ep 82) Nate Staniforth
    Dec 12, 2019 – 02:01:38
  • (Ep 81) Xavior Spade
    Mar 9, 2019 – 01:34:18
  • Vignette: Where I Have Been
    Mar 9, 2019 – 00:10:06
  • (Ep 80) Derek DelGaudio
    Aug 24, 2018 – 02:01:31
  • (Ep 79) David Williamson
    Jun 28, 2018 – 02:17:49
  • (Ep 78) Lance Pierce
    Jun 22, 2018 – 02:50:54
  • (Special Ep) PebblePalooza Live!
    Jun 12, 2018 – 01:33:42
  • (Ep 77) Asi Wind
    May 31, 2018 – 01:43:49
  • (Ep 76) Jeanette Andrews
    Apr 26, 2018 – 01:38:36
  • (Ep 75) Simon Aronson
    Mar 29, 2018 – 01:23:47
  • (Special Ep) Chicago Magic Lounge
    Mar 16, 2018 – 01:40:37
  • Vignette: Update on Magical Thinking
    Mar 16, 2018 – 00:04:28
  • (Ep 74) Rico De La Vega
    Jan 5, 2018 – 02:36:25
  • (Ep 73) Mike Caveney
    Dec 21, 2017 – 02:04:29
  • (Ep 72) John Wilson
    Nov 16, 2017 – 02:15:41
  • (Ep 71) Lisa de la Vega
    Nov 3, 2017 – 02:18:14
  • (Ep 70) Richard Turner
    Oct 19, 2017 – 02:27:13
  • Vignette: The Future of Magical Thinking
    Oct 13, 2017 – 00:20:21
  • (Ep 69) Jim Krenz
    Oct 5, 2017 – 03:06:24
  • (Ep 68) Max Maven
    Sep 22, 2017 – 02:31:49
  • (Ep 67) Johnny Thompson
    Sep 14, 2017 – 01:57:18
  • (Ep 66) John Archer
    Sep 7, 2017 – 02:06:35
  • (Ep 65) Anthony Owen
    Aug 31, 2017 – 01:31:46
  • (Ep 64) Shawn Eric
    Aug 25, 2017 – 01:58:33
  • (Special Ep) GGG 2017
    Aug 18, 2017 – 01:07:28
  • (Ep 63) Jamy Ian Swiss
    Aug 11, 2017 – 03:07:59
  • (Ep 62) Chris Korn
    Jul 27, 2017 – 02:19:33
  • (Ep 61) Ben Seidman
    Jul 20, 2017 – 02:17:58
  • (Ep 60) Derek Hughes*
    Jul 14, 2017 – 02:35:00
  • (Ep 59) Michael Stern
    Jul 6, 2017 – 02:14:35
  • (Ep 58) Scot Nery
    Jun 29, 2017 – 02:17:41
  • (Ep 57) Pop Haydn
    Jun 22, 2017 – 02:24:32
  • (Ep 56) Kent Jenkins
    Jun 15, 2017 – 02:07:31
  • (Ep 55) Michael Borys
    Jun 8, 2017 – 01:46:38
  • (Ep 54) Tony Cabral
    Jun 1, 2017 – 02:19:07
  • (Ep 53) Franco Pascali
    May 25, 2017 – 01:53:28
  • Vignette: 1 Year Anniversary
    May 20, 2017 – 00:10:47
  • (Ep 52) Brad Henderson
    May 11, 2017 – 03:02:34
  • (Ep 51) James Went
    May 4, 2017 – 01:38:56
  • (Ep 50) Frank Olivier
    Apr 27, 2017 – 01:36:12
  • (Ep 49) Shane Cobalt
    Apr 20, 2017 – 02:27:51
  • (Ep 48) Demian Aditya
    Apr 6, 2017 – 01:12:06
  • (Ep 47) Marcie Hume
    Mar 31, 2017 – 01:59:52
  • (Ep 46) Marcus Eddie
    Mar 24, 2017 – 01:06:32
  • (Ep 45) Adam Blumenthal*
    Mar 16, 2017 – 02:26:19
  • (Ep 44) Harrison Greenbaum
    Mar 9, 2017 – 02:58:23
  • Vignette: Elliott's Birthday
    Mar 2, 2017 – 00:10:01
  • (Ep 43) Steve Cohen
    Feb 24, 2017 – 03:34:47
  • (Ep 42) Doug McKenzie
    Feb 16, 2017 – 02:01:42
Recent Reviews
  • Magus2012
    Worth a re-listen
    I was an avid listener when the show was first released. Returning now to relisten to some of my favorites. Well worth it as you forget some of the key points.
  • Kranium034
    Love!
    Thank you Elliott! Your podcast got me through a year of working out of town in 2018! Glad you’re back! Rich Baldwin
  • sean the prankster
    Excellent podcast
    Elliot is an excellent conversationalist with a deep understanding of magic. His guests are excellent and he get the most out of them. My only criticism would be Elliot can be a bit of a magic snob but don’t let that stop you from listening to this podcast. I just want to be totally honest.
  • Katooska
    Delightful treasure trove.
    One of the most intelligent and thoughtfully presented podcasts on magic. My new favorite. Thanks, Elliot.
  • Brayden52
    Magical Thinking
    One of the best podcasts for magicians, Elliott’s passion for magic is very inspiring and makes every episode worth listening to.
  • Paulsuicide
    Loving it!
    Thanks to this podcast I ca say I’m falling in love with magic again. I love listening to the long format discussions in Magic theory. Please do more!
  • realvisualmagic
    Worth It!
    This is a no holds bar type of podcast. It has great discussions about the magic community and fantastic insight from very well known performers as well as some not so well known performers. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in magic wether your a magician or not. Elliot does a fantastic job with having candid and very interesting questions and allows the guest to really open up. Thanks Elliot keep it up!
  • The_Grift
    Wide ranging conversations by passionate people
    There's a lot to appreciate about this podcast. Not only are the range of guests a veritable who's who of magical innovators, but the it does not linger entirely on magic. Instead, conversations meander pleasantly and naturally. Each guest brings their own passions and interests to the table and Elliott is able to guide the conversation without dominating it. So we get to hear talk about fashion, philosophy, equality, magic (of course!) and more. It is a great example of long form, conversational, interview.
  • Jeff Loeser
    Don't read this - go listen NOW!
    Magical Thinking has a quality line-up of interviews. I always learn something new about Elliott and his guests. Whether you're a magician or not, you'll take away insights to how people approach life and the creative process. Highly recommended!
  • Austin P. Ford
    Excellent
    I've been listening to Magical Thinking since shortly after it started, and I've enjoyed every episode. Elliot is a great host, and he really tries to bring out the gold in his guests. I've learned a lot about magic, and I think I've improved a good bit because of the podcast. As someone who loves good conversation I really appreciate the tone of the show, and I think anyone will find it very interesting. It's a wonderful listen. I highly recommend it.
  • Shadowpest
    Best Magic Podcast
    Bar none the best. Not just talk about silly tricks of the week, but actual insight into the creative process and other aspects of being a professional magician. And that is only part of it. Learn many other insights of some of the best workers out there and their daily lives. Very conversational and interesting to listen to. I look forward to it each week.
  • Allecazam
    Stellar!
    These podcast interviews are fantastic. They're filled with priceless knowledge, wisdom and tons of laughs. Any magician would definitely benefit by subscribing and listening to these. Keep it up guys!!!
  • Bryce Craig
    Great podcast, not just for magicians!
    This podcast is awesome because of the quality guests Elliott gets. And it’s not just for magicians - anyone interested in performing and creative pursuits will gain from listening to these fantastic episodes.
  • George Everman
    I Love This Podcast!
    Great job Elliott! I must say it took a couple of podcasts to find the groove but I really like the loose format! I'm 49 and new to magic maybe 11 months and I have learned so much from your show! Keep em coming!, Maybe someday I'll have the privilege of buying you a bourbon and shaking your hand! Cheers!
  • Josh.Stein
    Excellent!
    Loving hearing from these great minds in magic. Elliott is a brilliant host who brings out the innermost thoughts of the interviewees, while still managing to keep things light and interesting. I have learnt an incredible amount and have been given much to think about!
  • Dave Buck
    Exceptional!
    Elliott Terral is a fun and welcoming host who's conversations are both entertaining and insightful.
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