Magicians Only - Episode Fourteen. - Shenanigans with Silly Phil

2025-04-07

Magicians Only is sponsored by the fabulous MagicOnTheGo.com The greatest online magic school in the world, over 900 videos in your pocket so you can become amazing, anytime, anywhere! THIS SPECIAL ONE HOUR EPISODE! Something very special is happening this year in Waterloo, Canada… The world’s first MAGIC AND SHENANIGANS FESTIVAL. Created and organized by my pal Phil LeConte AKA Silly Phil. (NOT a magician!) and Billy Kidd (definitely a magician!) This is a worlds first and I have Phil in the studio telling us all about it, he also discusses a LOT of h...

Magicians Only is sponsored by the fabulous MagicOnTheGo.com

The greatest online magic school in the world, over 900 videos in your pocket so you can become amazing, anytime, anywhere!

THIS SPECIAL ONE HOUR EPISODE!

Something very special is happening this year in Waterloo, Canada… The world’s first MAGIC AND SHENANIGANS FESTIVAL. Created and organized by my pal Phil LeConte AKA Silly Phil. (NOT a magician!) and Billy Kidd (definitely a magician!)

This is a worlds first and I have Phil in the studio telling us all about it, he also discusses a LOT of his frustration within the variety and magic world, so please listen with a thick skin!

Phil is one of the world’s premiere organizer of Comedy Festivals. He knows what he’s talking about…

this is a crash course in creating something from nothing! And isn’t that what magicians do?

As always this is a no holds barred honesty first environment, and it’s hilariously awesome!

https://magicandshenanigans.com for more detail…

And this is Phil…

https://sillyphil.com

I’ll see you on the inside :)

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Keywords

podcasting, technology, entertainment, magic, comedy, performance, collaboration, festivals, relationships, industry insights

Summary

In this episode, the host shares their frustrations with podcasting technology and introduces Silly Phil, a multi-talented performer and producer. They discuss the importance of collaboration in the entertainment industry, the differences between jugglers and magicians, and the journey of a performer from street shows to stage performances. The conversation touches on the challenges of stand-up comedy, experiences in Mexico, and the significance of respect in the industry. They also explore the evolution of festival production, the creation of a unique magic festival experience, and the role of relationships in the entertainment business. The episode concludes with insights on building a successful festival and the importance of working with good people.

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