Creating Magic

151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratings

From creators to collectors, fans to friends, cosplayers to crafters, Creating Magic Podcast lets you meet the people who make fandoms so special. Listeners will hear about what inspires these fans to share their love of nerd culture, especially within the Wizarding World.

But Creating Magic is not limited by genre! It celebrates the people that love fandom, and crosses over into Star Wars, Disney, and any other community that people love.

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Episodes

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Rewatch

February 03, 2022 10:05 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Steven and Dani have come to an end of their Harry Potter series rewatch with Deathly Hallows Part 2

Return to Hogwarts

January 01, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 49.6 MB

It's been 20 years since the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie, HBOMax released a 20th anniversary reunion show today and Steven, Dani, Katie and Russell are discussing their reactions to the show, what Harry Potter means to them and what they hope to see in the future.

Mudblood Part 3

December 16, 2021 12:59 - 43 minutes - 44.9 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Conrad, director of the Mudblood Fan Film and Makenna, lead actor in the series to discuss the third and final part of Mudblood releasing December 17, 2021 at 9pm Eastern on YouTube @conradstudios

Holiday Gift Guide

December 02, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Dani and Steven are going by Rachel, Paula and Gerald as they bring you some holiday gift recommendations, from books to small shops to events and non-profit organizations there is something for everyone. Full list of everything mentioned can be found on mouseandboltmedia.com

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

November 18, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Steven and Dani discuss their rewatch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Forbidden Forest Apothecary

November 11, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 52.2 MB

Join Dani, Steven and Lauren as we discuss her shop Forbidden Forest Apothecary and the potion bottles that she creates!

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

November 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

Continuing their rewatch Dani and Steven discuss Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

October 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Dani and Steven continue their rewatch with the Order of the Phoenix

Mona and the Harry Potter Trading Card Game

October 21, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 63.7 MB

Steven and Dani talk with Mona about the Harry Potter Trading Card Game and the vintage merch collection

Gruhit's Hope - Transfiguring Adoption

October 14, 2021 14:15 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MB

Steven and Dani talk with Darren from Transfiguring Adoption and Cari, voice talent about the release of Darren's latest book, Gruhit's Hope releasing 10/19/2021

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

October 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Dani and Steven continue their rewatch to discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

October 01, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

Steven and Dani continue their rewatch of the movies with their thoughts and opinions on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

September 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Dani and Steven continue their rewatch of the Harry Potter movies with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

September 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Dani and Steven rewatch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and discuss their thoughts and opinions of the first movie.

Melissa Anelli

September 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Melissa, the creator behind Leakycon to discuss Harry Potter, growing a fan community and how she went from being a fan of Harry Potter to hosting multiple conventions. TW: transphobia and cyberstalking Note: Leakycon 2021 has been cancelled and will return in 2022

The Bad Batch: Season One Recap

August 16, 2021 12:57 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

Steven sits down with returning guests and friends of the pod Russell Holly and Jordan Jackson to talk through "The Bad Batch" season finale, what the second season might bring, and more! Jordan can be found on IG at @specsandthings and on Twitter @specs_13. His music collaboration can be found on IG @raabers and on Twitter at @raabers_music. Russell can be found on IG and Twitter at @russellholly. Congratulations to EJ Schwartz on her upcoming debut novel, "Before We Were Blue". EJ wi...

Before We Were Blue By: E.J. Schwartz

July 29, 2021 15:02 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by debut author of "Before we were Blue" E.J. Schwartz to discuss her book releasing this September TW: Eating Disorder, Abuse

Harry Potter New York VR Experience

July 22, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 56.6 MB

Russell and Katie join Steven and Dani to talk about the new Virtual Experiences, Chaos at Hogwarts and Wizards Take Flight at the Harry Potter New York Store

The Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition with Greg

July 12, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 42.1 MB

Dani is going by Greg to discuss his trip to the preview of the Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition which opens in Covent Garden on July 12th. Learn about the exhibit and hear all about the new Butterbeer Bar!

Mudblood Fan Film

July 08, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MB

Dani and Steven are talking with Conrad from ConradStudios and the person behind the Mudblood fan film on Youtube, part 1 is now available on YouTube and part 2 will release at 12 am Eastern on Friday July 9!

Whimsically Nicolette

June 24, 2021 09:30 - 49 minutes - 54.9 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Nicolette discussing her discovery of the Harry Potter series, her experience at the new Harry Potter New York Store and everything between

The Soapy Cauldron Shop

June 17, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 52.7 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Jennifer from The Soapy Cauldron Shop to discuss how she creates her bar soaps and the inspiration behind her products.

Harry Potter New York Store

June 05, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 138 MB

Steven had the opportunity to attend the Grand Opening of the Harry Potter New York store with some friends, join Steven, Dani, Russell and Katie as they talk in depth about the store as well as hear from multiple others on their reactions to the shop including friends of the pod Dank, Tylor and Sarah!

Orchard Works Wand Shop

June 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

After a trip to Conneticut Dani and Steven sit down with Ed to discuss his wand shop in Stafford Springs, Orchard Works Wand Shop.

Rob Tonks Wand Collector

May 27, 2021 09:30 - 52 minutes - 58.7 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Robbie to discuss his wand collection and how it was started.

Artan

May 20, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 48.2 MB

Dani and Steven are joined by amazing artist Artan and discuss his art work as well as what it was like to grow up in an area with limited access to Harry Potter.

The Bad Batch

May 13, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MB

Dani and Steven are once again joined by Russell to discuss Episode 1 of the Bad Batch

Brad Bakes Returns!

May 06, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 65.3 MB

Bradley returns for another episode as Steven and Dani discuss the last year and what has been going on within the fandom as well as the projects of the last year.

Tylor and the Protego Foundation

April 29, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Tylor or The Protego Foundation. Tylor Starr is regarded as the founding expert in the area of “Animal Rights in the Wizarding World” philosophy. His creature-saving work has been featured all over the globe and he is the trailblazing creator and president of The Protego Foundation, the only wizarding-inspired animal rights organization in the world.

Bits and Bobbins Shop

April 22, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 65 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Kayleen of the Bits and Bobbins shop to discuss her creations and love of fandoms

Oliver's Brighton Returns

April 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Steven and Dani are once again joined by Oliver, creator of Oliver's Brighton as he discusses his shop reopening, his latest creation and adapting to the past year as an independent retailer.

The Collecting Wizard

April 08, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Johnny, The Collecting Wizard as they discuss his Harry Potter Collection and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Mika

April 01, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 53.1 MB

Dani and Steven are joined by Mika to discuss Harry Potter, Severus Snape and see how many songs Steven can fit into an episode.

WZRD Radio

March 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Steven and Dani are joined by Host Witch Bess to discuss her podcast, WZRD Radio and all things wizard Wrock.

Transfiguring Adoption

March 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Dani and Steven talk with Darren, President and Co-Founder or Transfiguring Adoption, an organization that develops media, resources, and tools that nurture growth in foster and adoptive children – strategically we focus on resourcing foster and adoptive parents. In this episode we also learn about their latest project the Push Up Your Fitness Challenge, head to transfiguringadoption.com today and join the challenge on the Creating Magic Podcast team.

The Potter Collector

March 11, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 63.7 MB

Dani and Steven are joined by Peter, the Potter Collector as they discuss his book collection and the ever expanding wizarding universe.

Maria

March 04, 2021 10:30 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

Dani's mom is in town, so Steven goes solo this week. He's joined for another in the "Steven interviews a friend from work" series by Maria. And remember, if you're a GMDP reading this, you too can join Steven on a Creating Magic episode. Just shoot him an IM