28. Max Rendall - How to piss off the magicians?
Max Rendall is a magician with more than 14 years of experience. In this episode we discuss how he made The Magic Circle angry. He will tell you about his journey into magic, performing for the Royal Family, and the story of a lion named Christian, bought by his father from Harrods. Max shares insights on reading the crowd, memorable performances, and whether magic can impress. And in the end he will teach us a card trick you can try at home. A fascinating look at the life of a modern magician!Instagram: @magicianmaxrendallBattle of the Gods playing cardshttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/battle-of-the-gods-playing-cardsCHAPTERS:0:00 - Coming up1:30 - Intro3:10 - Lion called Christian11:48 - Is magic real?13:43 - Getting into magic18:56 - Working as a magician22:21 - The Prestige23:19 - The Magic Circle28:52 - Trouble with The Magic Circle34:54 - Agent?35:22 - Styles and types of magic41:32 - Facts about a deck of card45:43 - Making a trick your own48:15 - Designing a trick51:24 - Reading people58:00 - Worst event1:00:39 - Most memorable performance1:02:07 - Performing for Henry Cavill1:03:42 - Performing for Royal Family1:04:28 - Tailoring performance for different crowds1:07:42 - Watching other magicians1:13:34 - Effort vs Effect1:15:10 - Technology in magic1:19:04 - Slight of hand1:23:37 - Preparations1:26:19 - Most memorable trick reaction1:28:00 - Does magic help to get laid?1:30:55 - Financial question1:34:35 - How to become a magician?1:41:44 - Choosing tricks for your routine1:44:14 - Time to do some magic1:48:13 - BLITZ1:50:10 - One Cool Joke1:50:47 - One Cool Thing1:53:05 - Teach me a magic trick!2:00:38 - Battle of the Gods card deckChristian the lion - Full endinghttps://youtu.be/cvCjyWp3rEk?si=0ON4ZkwIpBuzRlLEA Lion Called Christian documentaryhttps://youtu.be/WBhEzJGHQG0?si=0yNalgKR-PewjLeFBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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