Welcome to "The Podcast at the Card Table" the magic podcast where we discuss creation, practice, performance and history with the greatest minds in the industry.
Join me as I talk to Michael Murray, a forerunner in the world of modern mentalism and the incredible gentleman behind MindFX and the MINDS convention.
Join us as we discuss Michael's creative process, his magic philosophy and maybe uncover things never mentioned before in public...
Check out Michaels business here - https://www.mindfx.co.uk/
(See below for show notes and timestamps)
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SHOW NOTES
Intro - 00:00:30
“Quickfire” Section - 00:01:36
Origin story - Why Magic / Mentalism and how did you get into it? - 00:29:10
How did you transition from working at Magicbox to creating your own products and starting MindFX? - 00:37:33
What in your opinion is the purpose of Magic / Mentalism? - 00:48:18
What is your creative process? How do your hobbies outside of magic influence the way you think, create and perform? - 00:57:38
Which of your creations are you most proud of and why? - 01:09:04
How has mentalism changed since you started? (Conventional vs New Age methods) - 01:13:46
Who do you think is currently shaping the future of mentalism and are there any talents out there whom people may not be aware of that they should look out for? - 01:22:45
How did the MINDS convention come about and what is the future of MINDS looking like? - 01:24:27
Consulting Stories - 01:36:26
What's one piece of advice you’ve learnt that you’d like to pass on to everyone else? - 01:42:35
What are your plans for the future? (Any teasers?) - 01:46:28
