THE PERFECTLY NORMAL PODCAST: SEASON 2
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Episode 21: Gwyn Auger - The Magic AssistantThis week on The Perfectly Normal Podcast, Jeff and Ben speak with The Magic Assistant, Gwyn Auger. She talks about her life as an assistant in magic, a performer in magic, and a lover of magic in general! Sit back, relax, and listen as Jeff munches on Crackers and Gwyn tells us about her interesting life!
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Episode 20: Or Favourite Magicians Part 2On this week's Episode of the PNP, Jeff and Ben finish up the Favourite Magicians Part 1 discussion. They talk about their favourite magic folk! Who do they like? Who inspires them? And why? Tune in for the thrilling conclusion to the favourite magicians saga!
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Episode 19: An Argument AroseJeff and Ben sit down with the lovely Hannah Rud to have a loving but heated conversation about oatmeal and bananas, how often we would perform if we could, and undercharging! This is not the first time this conversation has come up and it won't be the last! Enjoy!
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Episode 18: Who Was Joice Heth?This week, Jeff and Ben tell Hannah Rud the story of George Washington's 161 year old wet nurse. We know...It sounds weird. AND IT IS! But it's a great story.
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Episode 17: Hoaxes (Part 1)On this week's episode, Jeff and Ben tell each other about some of their favourite hoaxes, sharing stories of old that they find interesting and bizarre. AND if you like this episode, look back for part two of this hoaxes episode.
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Episode 16: Marketing Wizards (That's A Pun)This week, Jeff and Ben talk about their experience with marketing themselves as entertainers. They share their tips for how you can take your marketing skills from zero to hero in a matter of years (things take time).
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Episode 15: Easter (Ben's Favourite Holiday)
This week, Jeff and Ben swap stories of Easter and their family traditions. Listen to find out what the heck Pysanka is and what Easter goodie Jeff and Ben have in common!
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Episode 14: Magic For MagiciansThis week, Jeff and Ben discuss what it's like to perform magic for other magic folk. they also talk about what it's like to be a magician watching magic being performed. All this and more on this weeks episode of The Perfectly Normal Podcast!
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Episode 13: Clap Your Hands If You Believe In FairiesJeff and Ben are talking about real live fairies: The Cottingley Fairies to be exact. A group of fairies that were captured on film in 1917...or were they? ...They were.
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Episode 12: You Suck...No, YOU Suck!Jeff and Ben discuss the wannabe performers that lurk in the shadows of the audience; those brave and talented souls that decide our shows are their time to shine! we speak of course, about Hecklers!
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Episode 11: Magical Little (Irish) MenThis past Sunday was St. Patrick's day! Jeff and Ben discuss the men, the myths, the legends that are the Leprechaun. If you have ever wanted to learn a bit about where this legend got started and maybe a few extra tidbits of information about these magical little beings, then this is the podcast for you!
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Episode 10: Pocket ManagementJeff and Ben are at a satellite studio (A.K.A. Ben's Parents' house) in Lethbridge, Alberta to talk about Pocket management and how not managing your pockets can lead you down a world of improvisational magic! Enjoy!
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Episode 9: The Average Magic ShowJeff and Ben talk about what an audience expects from the average magic show/magician. They discuss why audiences expect certain effects (linking rings, rope tricks, pick-a-card find-a-card, etc...) and why the average audience might be hesitant to see new magic.
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Episode 8: Starving Artist #2Today Jeff and Ben talk about how YOU, yes you, can put aside the classic cliche and become a thriving artist. In this second installment of the Starving Artist, The guys talk about working odd jobs, charging what your worth, and other tactics they use to live as Artists!
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Episode 7: Gregory WilsonJeff and Ben talk with two-time FISM award winner, magic creator, performer, lecturer, and all around cool guy, Greg Wilson. Greg shares his take on how to be a performer, what he thinks is important as a performer of magic, and we share a few jokes...Canadian and otherwise. Find out more about Greg here: www.gregorywilson.com
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Episode 6: The Starving ArtistIn this weeks' part 1 of 2 episode, Jeff and Ben discuss the ever-annoying cliche of the starving artist. They discuss how and why they value their time the way they do, and how other artists should do the same.
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Episode 5: Storytelling In MagicJeff and Ben discuss their thoughts on storytelling in magic. They both have very different approaches to incorporating stories and theme into their performances, and they share it all in this episode of the PNP!
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Episode 4: That Magician's An Imposter (Syndrome)This week, Jeff and Ben sit down to give extremely reliable psychological advice (maybe take it with a grain of salt) about Imposter Syndrome and how it can cause some uneasy feelings in a performer.
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Episode 3: Magician CultureJeff and Ben sit down to discuss a recurring problem within the world of magic. They give their take on all things from ego to attitude and everything in between!
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Episode 2: Development...Kind OfOn this episode of the Perfectly Normal Podcast, A level headed Ben and a scatterbrained Jeff sit down to try and discuss development. This is what it sounds like when a mentalist is short on sleep. Enjoy!
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Episode 1: Assumption Of RiskIn the season two premiere of The Perfectly Normal Podcast, Jeff and Ben talk about their busy holiday schedules. They share stories of triumph and tales of woe. They touch on the topic of Assumption of Risk and discuss what it means for performers like them!
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THE PERFECTLY NORMAL PODCAST: SEASON 1
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Episode 18: Foxy SistersJeff and Ben Wrap up their first season as podcasting magicians with a spooky story from the past! They sit down and share the very interesting story of the Fox Sisters, Two New York Fakes and one Elder child that no one really cares about!
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Episode 17: Magicians Have ProblemsJeff and Ben talk about Jeff's brand new (used) car! How magicians have weird problems and some of the failures they have encountered as performers.
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Episode 16: #AndyGrossIsGrossIn the wake of an entertainment scandal, Jeff and Ben sit down to discuss how entertainers need to take care of their audience. And how as entertainers, our first job should be ensuring everyone is comfortable and having a good time.
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Episode 15: Party Planning With N&PJeff and Ben sit down to give you some tips to make planning your Holiday (or any) party a breeze. With years of experience between them, they have seen enough to know what will make or break your next event!
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Episode 14: Desk JobBeing a professional magician isn't all smiles and applause all the time. In fact, there's a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes stuff that's not as glamorous as you think. Jeff and Ben sit down to discuss the 'not-so-fun' side to the job of being a mentalist/ magician. Contracting to scripting and a whole heap of other stuff!
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Episode 13: The Greatest Magician To Never ExistOn this episode of the PNP, Jeff and Ben discuss one of magic's biggest mysteries. It's not a trick, or a puzzle...it's one of the most famous magicians to never exist.
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Episode 12: Unsolicited Advice For MagiciansJeff and Ben Sit down to share their tips and tricks for polishing up your magic show! They give you their Ten Tips for being a better performer/ Magician.
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Episode 11: Nerdy Magicians TalkingJeff and Ben sit down to talk about how magic is presented in pop culture. They give their opinions about how and why magicians are perceived they way they are and offer suggestions on what to do about it in the future!
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Episode 10: YYC to the WorldJeff and Ben sit down to give you their top tips for traveling and life on the road! They also talk about Jeff's experience down under (His pants, not Australia...But he was also in Australia).
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Episode 9: Magical Fruit (Tricks That Should Not Be Done)In magic, one trick that has become notorious among magicians. Some love it, some hate it, but all agree that just the mention of it's name can stir a debate. Jeff and Ben dive in and wrestle their opinions against each other.
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Edmonton Fringe Edition: Fringe Wrap-UpAnd just like that, the Edmonton Fringe is done! Jeff and Ben wrap up the festival with their own wrap-up episode for the Perfectly Normal Podcast: Edmonton Fringe Edition. See you next year, Edmonton!
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Edmonton Fringe Edition: Liz HobbsEver wonder what it's like being on the other side of the Fringe? Jeff and Ben sit down with Liz Hobbs, the Outdoor Festival Coordinator at the Edmonton Fringe. We listen, learn, and laugh as Liz schools us in the ways of Fringe.
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Edmonton Fringe Edition: Al LafranceOn our penultimate episode of the Perfectly Normal Podcast here at the Edmonton Fringe, Jeff and Ben sit down with Al Lafrance, a two-time Just For Laughs award winner to talk about his critically acclaimed show I Think I'm Dead. Not only that, Al teaches Jeff and Ben about Haikus and contemplate the existence of multiple timelines.
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Edmonton Fringe Edition: Myque Franz and Zita NyaradyWe're still Fringing here in Edmonton, and we had a chance to catch up with Myque Franz and Zita Nyarady on the Perfectly Normal Podcast! We chat with them about their show The Philip & Lucinda Vaudeville Show, what life is like for a touring pair of artists, and how someone learns how to do the splits on stilts.
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Edmonton Fringe Edition: Travis BernhardtOn the next installment of the PNP Edmonton Fringe Edition, Jeff and Ben get a chance to talk with fellow magician and master improviser Travis Bernhardt. Not only do we talk about Travis' hit show Unscriptured, we also geek out over some magic, and even riff a little on legendary magician Michael Weber.
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Edmonton Fringe Edition: Gerard HarrisIt's the second episode of the Edmonton Fringe edition of the PNP! This time, we sit down with Gerard Harris, an incredibly talented storyteller and human being. We talk about what life is like on the Fringe, and Jeff and Ben find out about Gerard's new show, Ask Me Anything.
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Edmonton Fringe Edition: Chris VisserOn this special Edmonton Fringe edition of the PNP recorded live at the Billiard Club, Jeff and Ben sit down to talk with magician Chris Visser, and what it's like being a street magician at the Edmonton Fringe!
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Episode 8: Edmonton Fringe With Hannah RudThis is the first episode of a special series for the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival! For the next two weeks, Jeff and Ben are in Edmonton Alberta at the Longest running and largest fringe festival in North America. Throughout the festival they will speak to and interview, other fringe artists about their experiences, their processes, their art and anything else that comes to mind!
This week’s episode features Hannah Rud. This was recorded prior to the fringe to kick us off! |
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Episode 7: Here's To You(Tube)Jeff and Ben discuss the effect of YouTube on magic today. They give their opinions on the subject of revelation videos and the difference between teaching and revealing. They also touch on the subject of the upcoming special Edmonton Fringe series!
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Episode 6: Remember This Episode IncorrectlyI bet C-3P0's silver leg that your memory isn't as good as you think it is. In this episode of the Perfectly Normal Podcast, Jeff and Ben talk about a phenomenon that will make you question everything you think you remember, from the death of a world leader to a lovable family of bears.
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Episode 5: Wonder...What It's LikeIn this week's episode of The Perfectly Normal Podcast, Jeff and Ben discuss what it's like having a brain full of magic. They touch on a lecture they recently attended and what its like to watch a magic show as a magician!
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Episode 4: Do The HustleIn this week's episode, Jeff and Ben talk about a few of their favourite cons and con artists. They discuss what made these cons memorable in their minds and try to fathom exactly how the con artists got away with such idiotic schemes.
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Episode 3: Spirits (Like Ghosts)In the world of magic and mentalism, there are a small group of charlatans who use simple psychological principles and trickery in order to supposedly demonstrate supernatural phenomena. Jeff and Ben discuss their feelings on the subject of psychics and mediums. They also touch on a situation Jeff encountered at the Edmonton Fringe Festival.
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Episode 2: QuirksJeff and Ben are a little...different. Each one of them has their own quirks that makes being a magician a challenge all its own.
In this episode, Jeff and Ben dive into what it's like living and performing with only one good eye, dealing with Tourette's Syndrome, and being a magician with OCD.
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Episode 1: Our Magical BeginningsOn the premiere episode of the Perfectly Normal Podcast, Jeff and Ben talk about their introduction to Magic and Mentalism. They discuss some of their favorite magic books that are great for beginners and some of the performers that they enjoyed when they were first beginning!
Click below for the show notes.
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Episode 0: PilotPick a podcast, any podcast!
Magicians Jeff Newman and Ben Price are anything but ordinary. Which is why this podcast is perfectly normal...well, at least to them. |