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The Insider | Andi Gladwin, Joshua Jay and George Luck

Damian Jennings - Monday, December 7, 2020

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Books. Books. Books. Andi, Josh and George talk about VI's book publishing, the biggest challenges, favorite books and, of course, The Boy Who Cried Magic.

The Insider | Jack Carpenter

Damian Jennings - Monday, November 30, 2020

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Jack Carpenter talks about how it all started with his Mother's tall tales of a card shark... (video and audio inside -->)

The Insider | Jonathan Levit

Damian Jennings - Monday, November 23, 2020

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Jonathan Levit joins us today and we talk about Ricky Jay, tips for virtual shows, teaching magic for movies and more.

The Insider | Special Episode AMA

Damian Jennings - Monday, November 16, 2020

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Josh and Andi agreed to answer ANY questions you had about VI or magic. This was recorded live as we live streamed.

The Insider | Calen Morelli

Damian Jennings - Monday, November 9, 2020

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He was working for Copperfield when he was 19. We talk about that, and so much more.

The Insider | Nick Einhorn

Damian Jennings - Monday, November 2, 2020

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Piff thinks he's the nicest person in the world. We think he's a brilliant magician and creator. Let's meet him.

The Insider | Andrew Frost (@sleightlyobsessed)

Damian Jennings - Monday, October 26, 2020

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Instagram star Andrew Frost (@sleightlyobsessed) is my guest today. He even tips his source for his cookery success!

The Insider | Shin Lim

Damian Jennings - Monday, October 19, 2020

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Yes, we're back with Season 4 of The Insider. And today, we kick it all off with none other than Shin Lim.

The Insider | Teller - Full Video Interview

Damian Jennings - Tuesday, August 4, 2020

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What? An hour long video interview with Teller? Oh yes please!

The Insider | Teller (Part 2)

Damian Jennings - Monday, July 27, 2020

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Part 2 of our interview with Teller. Listen now.

The Insider | Teller (Part One)

Damian Jennings - Monday, July 20, 2020

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We were lucky enough to spend time with Teller on this week's episode of The Insider. Enjoy.

The Insider | Ricky Smith

Damian Jennings - Monday, July 13, 2020

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He hardly ever gives interviews, but we managed to get one out of him. Underground card legend, Ricky Smith.

The Insider | Tina Lenert

Damian Jennings - Monday, June 29, 2020

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The incredible Andy Kaufman used to use today's guest to practise his characters in public. She's become one of the most loved staged magicians in the world. Hear about Tina Lenert's story now.

The Insider | Ben Harris

Damian Jennings - Monday, June 22, 2020

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Not seen in magic for about ten years, this is the first interview in, well, a very long time with the amazing Ben Harris.

The Insider | Piff The Magic Dragon (Part Two)

Damian Jennings - Monday, June 15, 2020

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Part 2 of our interview with Piff The Magic Dragon. It's Piff. That's all you need to know.

The Insider | Piff The Magic Dragon (Part One)

Damian Jennings - Monday, June 8, 2020

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I can't even begin to summarize what happens. It's Piff. It's chaos. It's hilarious. Listen now.

The Insider | Michael Vincent

Damian Jennings - Monday, June 1, 2020

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Hear incredible stories from Michael's early days, lessons he learned from Slydini and a very honest chat about how magic helped stop him being bullied. And much more.

The Insider | Paul Vigil

Damian Jennings - Monday, May 25, 2020

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Paul Vigil chats about his mentors, being fooled "by a gentleman" and being booked for a magic lecture for 3 people in a hotel bedroom in Las Vegas.

The Insider | John Lovick

Damian Jennings - Monday, May 18, 2020

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It's Lovick. We chat about what makes magic good, why you need a director, his P&T memorabilia collection and much more.

The Insider | Ryan Plunkett

Damian Jennings - Monday, May 11, 2020

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It's Chicago Magic Lounge's "Head Magician", Ryan Plunkett.

The Insider | Richard Wiseman

Damian Jennings - Monday, May 4, 2020

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Professor Richard Wiseman chats with me about viral videos, magic, skepticism, the funniest joke in the world and a magic show with no performer on stage.