Shezam
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsJoin professional magician Kayla Drescher for this informative, understanding, and sometimes funny podcast about diversity and inclusion in the world of magic.
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054 – Catie Osborn on and tips from an entertainment director
May 11, 2020 07:56 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBCarisa sits down with Catie Osborn, a talented magician with two masters degrees in Shakespeare to discus what good old Billy can teach us about the world of magic. As an entertainment directer Catie also has some great insight on making yourself appealing to bookers. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Meet Catie Osborn 0:00:19 Accessibility… Continue reading 054 – Catie Osborn on and tips from an entertainment director
053 – Livestreams: You’re doing it wrong!
April 14, 2020 07:34 - 1 hour - 47 MBIf you are doing livestreams because you are stuck at home, you need this. We also want to take a moment to thank amazing photographer Dana Pleasant for the incredible images we continue to use. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:30 Quarantine self-care 0:02:10 10 best practices for mental health 0:08:25 1) Social… Continue reading 053 – Livestreams: You’re doing it wrong!
052 – How to do a lecture with Marc DeSouza
April 07, 2020 18:01 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBKayla sits down with Marc to get some great insight on conventions and lecturing. Shezam theme / Meeting Marc 0:00:00 MAES Convention 0:09:39 Marc’s memory 0:16:06 Representing women in talent booking 0:18:35 How to create a lecture 0:29:29 What makes a good lecture 0:31:53 Mentorship 0:37:33 Lightning Round 0:42:30 Shezam theme / SAM funding 0:51:48
051 – Creative Quarantine with Bizzaro
April 01, 2020 16:59 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBThis was recorded before we knew how bad it was. Bizzaro and Carisa talk about staying creative. Biz’s creativity notes here. Shezam theme / Getting Bizzaro on the podcast 0:00:00 Creativity roadblocks 0:03:46 Prop building 0:12:56 Approaching creativity 0:20:13 WE GOTTA CATCH THAT BLUE DOT 0:24:35 Collaboration / outside influences 0:26:48 Review current material 0:32:09… Continue reading 051 – Creative Quarantine with Bizzaro
050 – Corona’s 13 Steps to Isolation
March 25, 2020 20:14 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBKayla and Carisa discuss the current global situation, and how to stay motivated durring all this chaos. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:33 Coronavirus effects on entertainment industry 0:07:28 The bigger picture 0:13:32 Goal setting 0:18:33 How to spend your quarantine 0:25:11 Password: Quarantine Edition 0:28:18 Non-magic projects 0:32:58 Encouraging those who are… Continue reading 050 – Corona’s 13 Steps to Isolation
049 – Cat Galesky about the women behind magic
March 13, 2020 20:56 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBKayla sits down with Cat Galesky to share her experiences as a woman who works in support of the magic community. Cat Galesky Shezam theme / Meeting Cat 0:00:00 Cat Galesky Being a knowledgable volunteer 0:09:41 Cat Galesky A magic lecture for everybody 0:22:07 Cat Galesky Abraca-BLAB-ra 0:28:03 Cat Galesky Enjoyable activities at conventions 0:37:08… Continue reading 049 – Cat Galesky about the women behind magic
048 – SAM Convention Recap
February 18, 2020 20:37 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBKayla tells Carisa all about the SAM convention and they discuss the representation of women and overall diversity. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching Up 0:00:34 SAM Convention 0:04:42 Stars of Tomorrow 0:08:12 Dealers room 0:11:17 Converations about diversity 0:12:40 Mac King Roast 0:16:49 Ding Yang’s performance 0:22:34 Problematic commentary 0:26:20 Credit where credit’s due… Continue reading 048 – SAM Convention Recap
047 – Get Motivated – Special Episode
February 10, 2020 19:10 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIt’s a little over a month into the new year, how are your resolutions going? We’re here to give you a well timed push back onto your path. Shezam theme / Intro 0:00:00 Lindsay Benner 0:01:20 John Lovick 0:06:06 Stephen Bargatze 0:07:59 Lili VonSchtupp 0:12:43 Max Maven 0:17:37 Shezam’s Motivation 0:20:36 Shezam theme / SAM… Continue reading 047 – Get Motivated – Special Episode
046 – Alexandra Duvivier & Rachel Wax LIVE from the Chicago Magic Lounge
January 06, 2020 22:03 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIt’s women’s week again at the Chicago Magic Lounge! This time Carisa Hendrix is joined by Alexandra Duvivier & Rachel Wax to chat about character, culture and tell some fun stories. Intro / Shezam Theme 0:00:00 Women in Magic Week 0:01:11 Shezam cocktail 0:05:43 Inspirations for female magicians 0:08:20 Establishing character in 8 seconds 0:11:55… Continue reading 046 – Alexandra Duvivier & Rachel Wax LIVE from the Chicago Magic Lounge
045 – Paige Thompson and Jan Rose at the Chicago Magic Lounge
December 30, 2019 22:52 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBPaige Thompson and Jan Rose join Carisa Hendrix to discuss their journey in magic and how the Chicago Magic Lounge pushed them both to developing new identities on-stage.
044 – Kayla and Carisa catch up
December 16, 2019 05:37 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBAfter a few one on one interviews, Kayla and Carisa get together to catch up with each other and you. Intro / Shezam theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:39 Performing at San Quentin 0:02:56 Shezam interviews Shezam 0:14:12 Show developments in Chicago 0:16:30 Strongest and most improved aspects of your act 0:21:46 Preventing burnout 0:25:44 Homebase… Continue reading 044 – Kayla and Carisa catch up
043 – Jade on both the Lovely and the Hard things
November 25, 2019 18:34 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBJade is our first repeat guest! She was part of our live podcast at the Chicago Magic lounge in 2018 and now we have her back to get into a things a bit more deeply. Intro / Shezam Theme 0:00:00 Jade’s magic origin 0:02:31 Faux Chinese aesthetic in magic 0:12:14 Mistaken identity 0:18:14 Thumb tie… Continue reading 043 – Jade on both the Lovely and the Hard things
041 – Stephen Bargatze on Character and Family Career Balance
November 01, 2019 05:04 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBStephen Bargatze really generously opens up about his life in showbiz and the journey to where he is now. It’s a wonderful episode and we hope you enjoy. Intro / Theme 0:00:00 Relative obscurity 0:01:55 Presenting your character 0:03:40 Starting as a clown 0:05:55 From clown to magician 0:08:34 Performers’ generation gap 0:10:49 Getting the… Continue reading 041 – Stephen Bargatze on Character and Family Career Balance
042 – Stephen Bargatze on Character and Family Career Balance
November 01, 2019 05:04 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBStephen Bargatze really generously opens up about his life in showbiz and the journey to where he is now. It’s a wonderful episode and we hope you enjoy. Intro / Theme 0:00:00 Relative obscurity 0:01:55 Presenting your character 0:03:40 Starting as a clown 0:05:55 From clown to magician 0:08:34 Performers’ generation gap 0:10:49 Getting the… Continue reading 042 – Stephen Bargatze on Character and Family Career Balance
041 – Chris Capehart on Audience Management & Identity
October 22, 2019 08:01 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBCarisa sits down with Chris Capehart a master magician with over years performing experience on big stages. He is a famous and accomplished street performer, killer kids show magician, comedian, writer and a wonderful man. Intro / Theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:24 Introducing Chris Capehart 0:01:15 Performing at the Chicago Magic Lounge 0:02:40 Visual aspect… Continue reading 041 – Chris Capehart on Audience Management & Identity
040 -Erik Tait on Publishing Magic
October 14, 2019 08:11 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBKayla and Carisa sit down with the wonderful Erik Tait to chat about his experience creating magic products and what you should know if you are thinking of publishing a magic effect of your own. Intro / Theme 0:00:00 Catching up 0:00:39 Introducing Erik Tait 0:02:39 Working on podcasts 0:04:16 A very important question 0:07:53… Continue reading 040 -Erik Tait on Publishing Magic
039 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage (Part 2)
September 30, 2019 16:57 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBKayla and Carisa have the pleasure of being told how many thing they are doing wrong when it comes to make up, skin care, hair, and really everything. Renee Castiglione is a professional stylist and she is here to set us straight. Come join us and learn from our mistakes, also wash your makeup brushes!!Check… Continue reading 039 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage (Part 2)
038 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage
September 24, 2019 06:22 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBKayla and Carisa have the pleasure of being told how many thing they are doing wrong when it comes to make up, skin care, hair, and really everything. Renee Castiglione is a professional stylist and she is here to set us straight. Come join us and learn from our mistakes, also wash your makeup brushes!!… Continue reading 038 -Renee Castiglione on Looking Good on Stage
037 – Stuart MacDonald MAES Interview
September 16, 2019 18:28 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBInterviewing Stewart MacDonald about using sophisticated manufacturing concepts to substantially improve your act. So here is TIM WOOD! T – Transport I – Inventory M – Movement W – Waiting and delays O – Over production O – Over Processing D – Defects Theme 0:00:00 Lean manufacturing 0:00:43 Removing the distinction between creative and pragmatic processes 0:02:25 Direct observation 0:04:37 Waste: transportation… Continue reading 037 – Stuart MacDonald MAES Interview
036 – Season Two Announcement
September 09, 2019 07:22 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBKayla and Carisa come back from the break to announce the much anticipated season two. They welcome amazing new editor Chris Comb and chat a little about the Peller Show they had just wrapped at the Magic Castle. What’s in this episode: What Kayla’s been doing 00:23.909Peller Theater Show … Continue reading 036 – Season Two Announcement
035 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Mistakes with Audience Volunteers
August 13, 2019 06:52 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBMost magicians perform routines that involve the use of audience volunteers. Considering how common this is you’d think we’d all be a little better at it, but alas, often we make mistakes. Here are five Kayla and Carisa have seen a lot lately and how to avoid them. You’re welcome! Thank you to special guest… Continue reading 035 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Mistakes with Audience Volunteers
034 – Calm Down!-How to be an Ally
July 08, 2019 10:36 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBInspired by the new Taylor Swift music video, “You Need to Calm Down“, Carisa and Kayla are extra bitchy today and can’t remember who Taylor Swift and Katy Perry are. They discuss how to be a good ally and much more. Special guest-Bowie the Dog. Guide to Allyship Link Here.
033 – You’re Doing It Wrong: 5 Common Scripting Mistakes
June 10, 2019 19:12 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBKayla and Carisa have seen a lot of magic in the last few months and the same scripting problems keep coming up again and again. We’re sharing them here on this episode to help make your show better.
032 – The Naked Magicians in Vegas
May 19, 2019 20:27 - 45 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode we chat with the Naked Magicians, Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne, about how they wrote and created their very edgy show without crossing the line. Check out the Naked Magicians in Las Vegas
031 – Live From San Jose
May 13, 2019 19:29 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBAfter Kayla’s amazing lecture at IBM Ring 216 in San Jose, Carisa joins for our 3rd ever live recording of the podcast. Thank you so much to to everyone who joined us, we had an absolute blast 🙂
030 – French Kisses
May 06, 2019 19:25 - 50 minutes - 58.4 MBWe’re back! This week Carisa and Kayla discuss a routine that’s been exploding in popularity… French Kiss Examples of the routine: Houchin Wes Barker Ekaterina
029 – Interview – Mike Hammer!
April 12, 2019 04:46 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week we have a very special guest, live from Las Vegas, Mike Hammer! Mike Hammer
028 – April Fools! – Part of the Problem 2
April 01, 2019 15:49 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week we discuss constructed personas, and things get juicy when we start calling out our magicians by name who are #partoftheproblem
027 – Magic in the Media – Captain Marvel
March 25, 2019 22:35 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBCarisa and Kayla saw the new Captain Marvel movie, and they have some thoughts about it!
026 – Clean Up Your Act – Critique
March 18, 2019 16:20 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis week Carisa and Kayla finally release an episode on critique!
025 – Clean Up Your Act – Audience Participation
March 11, 2019 19:19 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week Carisa and Kayla dive in to some constructive criticism on audience participation techniques, and Kayla gets angry!
024 – Interview – Holly Mandel
March 04, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis Week’s Episode contains some language, viewer discretion advised! This week we have a very special guest… Holly Mandel! You can check out some of the really cool things she does at her Website
023 – Something about Pancakes
February 25, 2019 19:49 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis week Carisa and Kayla address some recent controversy surrounding Episode 20… Lance Burton Teen Magic Seminar
022 – Live from the Chicago Magic Lounge!
February 18, 2019 17:16 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBRecorded live at the Chicago Magic Lounge during their Women in Magic Spotlight, Carisa interviews the amazing Jade, and the phenomenal Alba! Jade’s Website Alba’s Website Chicago Magic Lounge This podcast is supported in part through support from the endowment and development fund of the International Brotherhood of Magicians
021 – Mailbag!
February 11, 2019 17:02 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThe long awaited… The long anticipated… Mailbag Episode!Carisa and Kayla tackle the tough questions, the ones submitted by you!
020 – Interview – Lindsay Benner
February 04, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week Carisa and Kayla interview… Lindsay Benner! A beloved staple in the variety arts scene of Los Angeles, this force of entertainment can do it all! Physical comedy, juggling, hosting, acting, strait jacket escape, ventriloquism, magic and more! Lindsay’s Website Episode photo by Pixie Vision Photography
019 – Interview – Jinger!
January 28, 2019 21:03 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis week Kayla sits down with a very special guest, the one and only Jinger! Jinger’s Instagram
018 – Exhaustisode 2: Truth in the Numbers
January 21, 2019 20:52 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis week Kayla and Carisa dive into some data entry, and Kayla gets a desk!
017 – Real Talk – Sexual Assault
January 14, 2019 19:39 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWarning: This episode veers into some difficult topics, viewer discretion is advised. This week Carisa and Kayla tackle the difficult topic of Sexual Assault in the magic community, and discuss things we can all do to help put an end to it. Dana Lynn Photography A Man’s Guide to Not Sexually Harassing Women
016 – Live from the Internet, it’s the Shezam New Year’s Special!
January 07, 2019 18:37 - 49 minutes - 57 MBIt’s 2019! Kayla and Carisa do an episode of Shezam… Live on Facebook! You can watch the full video on Facebook complete with some mild language and hysterics, or listen to the cleaned up audio version! Facebook Video
015 – A Very Shezam Holiday Special
December 24, 2018 18:11 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBHappy Holidays from Shezam! This week Carisa and Kayla talk about what it’s like to be a performer around the Holidays, and recount some of their Holiday performance memories!
014 – Exhaustasode
December 03, 2018 22:44 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWarning: This episode touches on some difficult topics. Forget the drunkasode, it’s the exhaustasode! Carisa and Kayla catch up, give updates on past episodes, and try to make flights on time with the help of amazing new luggage. Away Luggage
013 – Interview – Lili VonSchtupp
November 27, 2018 08:21 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWarning: This episode veers into some difficult topics. This week Carisa and Kayla interview “The foul-mouth buxom godmother of LA burlesque,” Lili VonSchtupp! Lili’s Twitter Boobdini’s Twitter Lili’s Facebook Boobdini Website Vote Lili (NSFW)
012 – Only You Can Prevent Bad Magic – Interview: Handsome Jack
November 14, 2018 03:06 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBCarisa and Kayla sit down with Magician Handsome Jack and chat about something most people take for granted, scripting! – Handsome Jack – Ask Alexander – Screenplay Formatter for Google Docs
011 – Why Women are Terrible
October 29, 2018 07:52 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MBThis week Kayla and Carisa tackle the difficult question of… Why are women in magic terrible? https://www.wired.com/2015/02/arent-many-women-magic-kick-guys-asses/ http://www.magicalba.com/
010 – Interview – Virginia Hankins
October 24, 2018 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week we have a VERY special interview, Virginia Hankins! WARRIOR. SIREN. ARCHER. WOMAN. KNIGHT. The redheaded living legend famous for her extraordinary life and adventures as a modern day lady knight inspiring the spirit of imagination and adventure in all that she meets. http://www.virginiahankins.com/
009 – Part of the Problem (Part of the Solution)
October 15, 2018 21:46 - 53 minutes - 60.8 MBThis episode talks about some potentially triggering subject matter. We are constantly asked why there are so few women in magic. The answer is complex and nuanced because it is made up of many different reasons. These are many little things that are keeping women away from magic and many people are likely unaware. In an effort to draw attention to these little things we have posted the hashtag “part of the problem”. One example that has received some attention is the ongoing popularity of s...
008 – Magic in the Media – Doctor Who!
October 09, 2018 01:46 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBThe first installment of Magic in the Media, this week Carisa and Kayla explore one of their favorite shows, Doctor Who! The Doctor is a woman now, and you better believe they are here to give their thoughts! Book Recommendation: Ronnie Turns Fear into Fun Doctor Who Infographic
007-Internet and Women (with guest Mistie Knight)
October 05, 2018 00:12 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBExploring how the internet treats women, Mistie Knight shares her experience with being turned into an objectifying meme, her reaction, and what we can do moving forward. This episode will be apart of a long list of episodes on how the internet and the magic community treat women. Enjoy! Mistie’s Website
006.5: Biz-Nuss Bay-Sicks
September 18, 2018 04:11 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBA continuation from episode 6 , Carisa and Kayla go over some more information on business basics. This episode will answers questions like: -How do I make the jump to becoming a pro? -How do I get the gigs rolling? -What is the lifestyle of a professional entertainer? -Where can I find more on business… Continue reading 006.5: Biz-Nuss Bay-Sicks