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Chasing Wonder with Taylor Hughes

Taylor Hughes

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 170

Sometimes just Taylor, Sometimes with friends, always chasing wonder AOUT THE HOST Taylor Hughes fell in love with the art of illusion as a child when his parents bought him a magic kit for his birthday. More than 30 years and thousands of shows later, Taylor has become known for his signature style of Magic Storytelling. He is a Bestselling Author of two books, and his comedy magic specials “Chasing Wonder” and “Enjoy the Ride” are streaming now. Taylor is married to his high school sweetheart Katie and they live in Southern California with their two daughters Madelyn and Kennedy.

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Magician John Michael Hinton told us how he fooled Penn and Teller

Season 2 · Episode 4

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • Duration 22:45

Check out Taylor's tour dates and more at taylorhughes.com

You can see this full episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLhQewoFdQI

Be sure to watch John Michael Hinton on Fool us with Penn and Teller https://youtu.be/rNDfunTdD0w?si=QbhP1YT8jSbs_yo2

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Magic Castle debrief with Nick Paul

Season 2 · Episode 3

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 • Duration 53:38

Nick Paul joins Taylor to talk about their travels and a recent run at Hollywood's Magic Castle

For tour dates and more check out taylorhughes.com

Doing Awesome Really Excellent... with Nick Paul

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 • Duration 31:05

Today's guest is incredible magician and comedian Nick Paul!

Episode 64: Drumming Legend Kenny Aronoff is About to Break over Being a Studio Musician, Quitting the Symphony and Getting the next gig.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 • Duration 01:02:58

Kenny Aronoff is one of the world’s most influential and in-demand session and touring drummers today. The list of artists he’s worked with reads like a who’s who of the music industry.

In this episode Kenny and I talk about:

His Studio set up in North Hollywood
Living life without a rear view mirror
Records he’s played on have sold over 300 million copies
How we first met
The Beatles changed everything for him
His motto of fight or fight
Filming Hired Gun for Netflix
Playing for Paul and Ringo 50 years after seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan
His parents were really supportive of his career choices
Refusing to play the piano because he was in love with the drums
Showing up drunk for his college music audition
From Rock in Roll to the Symphony and back
Refusing to take no for an answer
An aggressive commitment to time management
The pressure that comes with success
Losing your gig overnight
Moving into the speaking business

… and making the most of the time we have left

See Kenny’s work at:

www.uncommonstudiosla.com
www.KennyAronoff.com

Check out Kenny on Twitter and Instagram

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Episode 63: Illusionist Alex Ramon is About to Break over Being the Ringmaster for Ringling Brothers, Trying to Fool Penn & Teller and Logging more miles than most performers.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 • Duration 01:11:08

Alex Ramon is a true Showman. He was the second youngest ringmaster in Ringling brothers History, traveled the world with Disney Live and now presents his own unique show for theater audiences world wide.

In this episode Alex and I talk about:

Not knowing the difference between Hawaiian Islands
Growing up acting in commercials
Discovering Magic at 13
Spending hours in the magic shop as a kid
Magic is the only job he has ever had
Performing stadium events with Disney
A weird audition changed his life
Being honest with who you are
Having supportive parents
Withdrawing from college to perform full time
Not realizing magicians were in the entertainment business
Almost walking away from a huge opportunity
Joining the Circus
What he thought about the movie the Greatest Showman
Creating his own show after leaving the Circus

… and just staying true to himself

Check out Alex @alexramon on Facebook and Instagram
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Episode 62: Juggler and Speaker Chris Ruggiero is About to Break over Juggling in the snow, performing free shows in New York & Learning to do Everything.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 • Duration 53:39

Chris is a great juggler and an amazing guy. He is one of the hardest working entertainers in Los Angeles and shares so much knowledge that can support you as your trying to do the thing you love for a living.

In this episode Chris and I talk about:

Why its important to learn all aspects of the business
How he started being a videographer
Not waiting till your ready, just start something
Knowing the why behind what you want to do
Opportunity flows through relationship
The power of saying yes
Show up and be nice
Growing up in Pennsylvania
Learning without a teacher
Playing music in bars when he was 15
Walking through the snow to get to a juggling club
Driving to New York to perform for free
You don’t need to know how to do something before you start

… and remembering that Perfection starts as mediocre

Check out Chris at chrisruggiero.com

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Episode 61: Magician Mark James is About to Break over Performing at the Magic Castle, Making a living in entertainment & Hammering a nail in his face.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 • Duration 01:39:17

Mark James performs sleight of hand magic and comedy. He is a brilliant performer from the UK and I caught up with him during his week at the magic castle where we recorded a late night podcast.

In this episode Mark and I talk about:

A lot of people died in Hollywood
What it’s like to work at the Magic Castle
Mark is a huge film buff
LA restaurants that only serve 1 item
You need to have personal things in your show
Growing up in the UK
Should magic be truthful?
Making your show your own
Learning to shove a nail in your face
You need to be unique if you want to get the best gigs

… and why suspense is important

Check out Marks Blog and Website @ www.magicianmarkjames.com

Music for this episode is provided by Catbeach Music. Whether you are looking to score a movie or find the perfect accompaniment for a television show. Catbeach has what you are looking for. Please visit CatBeach Music Today. www.catbeachmusic.com

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Episode 60: Bob Goff Author of Love Does is About to Break over Loving Everyone, Being a Recovering Lawyer & Building Schools in Africa.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 • Duration 49:23

I love Bob Goff. At a time in my life when I was ready to lose faith in everything and everyone, Bob challenged me to live life differently. I am so grateful to call him my friend and am so happy to share this conversation with you.

In this episode Bob and I talk about:

They had to put up a sign for us to not feed the Alligators
We avoid desperation but that is where people find their greatest creativity
You need to be desperate for the right things
Having fewer options is better
The tortured Poet
What is driving your performance?
Using what you have to do some good today
Being 100% engaged and present
Wanting to be who you are where you are
A guy who writes down what other people eat
Taking notes on your life
We are waiting for revelation and instead we are given other people
Acting in kindness is huge
Love everybody always
A different perspective of church
Avoiding a hero mentality when helping others
Finding beauty in Wimsey
Speaking true things over yourself
Not trying to hide our weakness
… and remembering that we are all just rough drafts

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Episode 59: Improvisor & TV Writer Lynne Stanko is About to Break over the cost of Living in LA, Being a Funny person with Depression & Starting a non profit to reach out.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 • Duration 01:08:53

Lynne is a wonderful human being. More than a great writer and improvisor, Lynne created the non profit Show Up Girls to empower young women with confidence, collaboration and compassion.

In this episode we talk about:

Magic and Improv have similar issues
Second City Improv gave us some amazing people
Sometimes its art and sometimes it isn't
Knowing your strengths is key
Many dramatic actors began as improvisors
Don't think… Be present
Why she studied at multiple improv schools
It costs a ton to take improv
Improv is therapeutic
101 classes are full of people who dont care
Lynne doesn’t think Improv works in LA
Improv requires selflessness
I don’t care if you laugh, I care that your compelled
It’s hard to be about process in Los Angeles because you have to pay the bills
Money ruins art
Life is here to amuse you
Dealing with Anxiety
Adults need to play more
Starting a non profit to encourage and empower young women
Accepting your mistakes like they are a reward
… and remembering that all of life is Improv

Find out more about Show Up Girls at www.showupgirls.org

Huge thank you to all the producers for sponsoring the show.
Love the show? For as little as $1 a month you can BECOME A PRODUCER

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Episode 58: Hollywood Prop Builder Jim Logiudice is About to Break over building jet packs for the Rocketeer, Making Pianos for Lady Gaga and Refurbishing Disneyland Memorabilia.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 • Duration 01:08:23

Jim Logiudice helped shape my childhood and he had no idea the impact he had. When I was a kid, movies like the Rocketeer inspired me to want to create models and props. I remember building a Rocketeer helmet and jet pack when I was a kid. How cool is it that 27 years later I would be recording this episode with the guy who built the actual prop. We geek out about prop building and then get very real about the reality of a live in the industry. I was so encourage and inspired by Jim’s perspective on what really matters in life and in business.

In this episode we talk about:

His projects inspired me as a kid
Finding out people got paid to make models
Trying to get a job instead of college
Walking into the studio and getting hired
Working on Flubber and Armagetton
Deadlines and quick tunrarounds
Being done with the industry
Why we don’t live in LA
When 9 to 5 becomes 5 to 9
Vintage cars are magic
Working on old houses
Restoring original Disneyland props
Building the Rocketeer Jet Pack
Taking consistent work over exciting projects
Why people get out of this business
The speed of production makes it tough for people to break in
Making Ice picks for David Blaine
Getting burnt out
puppets for fun

… and saving some of the joy for yourself

Check out Jim's work on Tumblr

connect with him on Faceboook

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