Ungimmicked
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Ungimmicked: All Things Magic Non-Magical. Young magicians Alex, Connor, Gonçalo, Mathew, and Sanjeev share their insights regarding performance-related concepts every week. They compare their unconventional views on art to begin answering the ultimate question: what makes good magic?
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Episodes
We did it! - Debriefing the UFC #6
March 01, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBConnor and Gonçalo come together once again to close the Debriefing the UFC series and talk about some facts and numbers regarding the show Support the Show.
To the Greatest Lengths - Debriefing the UFC #5 w/ Sanjeev Vinodh
February 13, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBSanjeev Vinodh joins his performing partner Connor McDonald to talk about how far they went to achieve the desired effect. They also debate how, when, and why it was appropriate in their view to share routines and perform each others' material. Support the Show.
No Comfort Zone - Debriefing the UFC #4 w/ Austin Janik
February 06, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBAustin Janik joins Gonçalo Sousa for the 4th episode of Debriefing the UFC. The duo discusses the difficulties and challenges they faced preparing their first duo act together and how the circumstances forced them to practice at a distance to then have just 5 hours to rehearse in person. Support the Show.
The Magic Creation Process - Debriefing the UFC #3 w/ Kenshin Amagi
January 30, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MBThe third episode of this mini-series sees Kenshin Amagi joining Gonçalo and Connor to discuss the creation process in the first duo set of the UFC. Shin tells us how he got inspired, how he applied that inspiration, and the challenges of planning and rehearsing a live duo with 3 time zones separating him from his partner Mathew O'Neill Support the Show.
Emceeing from 9 time zones away! - Debriefing the UFC #2 w/ Alex Moreaux
January 23, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MBThe second episode sees Alex join Gonçalo and Connor to talk about his involvement in the show. Alex was the Emcee and coordinated all the group's magic from Paris, France, 9 time zones away from most of the crew in California! Support the Show.
How to Plan a Zoom Show? - Debriefing the UFC #1
January 16, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBIn the first episode of this 6-part series, Gonçalo and Connor talk about the planning of the show. Support the Show.
The Ungimmicked Podcast
October 01, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBLike all good things, season 1 of the Ungimmicked Podcast comes to an end. The entire crew comes together to talk about how they became friends and launched this ambitious project. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ungimmicked)
Season 1 Finale - Inside Ungimmicked
October 01, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBLike all good things, season 1 of the Ungimmicked Podcast comes to an end. The entire crew comes together to talk about how they became friends and launched this ambitious project. Support the Show.
The Part 2 - Sequels to Episodes Past
September 24, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBUngimmicked takes care of unfinished business and goes back to touch on topics that were asking for further discussion. Support the Show.
The Part 2 - Topics Asking for More Discussion
September 24, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBUngimmicked takes care of unfinished business and goes back to touch on topics that were asking for further discussion.
Values in Magic
September 17, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat is the relationship between the magician and the audience? What does the magician have to provide? How do truth and lies fit in with all this? Ungimmicked discusses values in magic. Support the Show.
Going for a Stroll
September 10, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat is strolling magic? What are its strengths and limitations? Who is it for? Ungimmicked talks about its past, present, and future. Support the Show.
Is Mentalism Magic?
September 03, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBFor many years, mentalism has always gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to its home in the magic community. Ungimmicked debates how it relates to other magic and if it is justified to give mentalism its separate category. Support the Show.
Who Should Magic Be About
August 27, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBAs magic is nowadays, is there room for magician-centric presentations? Furthermore, should there be? Ungimmicked discusses where should the spotlight be in magic presentations. Support the Show.
Magic Books: Is More Always Better?
August 20, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat should the magician value more: a vast library of magic books or in-depth knowledge of already obtained magic books? Support the Show.
Interpreting the World through Magic
August 13, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBPeople that dedicate their lives to an art or craft or anything taint their perspective of the world. Of course everyone does, but it seems that musicians experience the world more finely through sound, and magicians through the lens of magic. Support the Show.
Why do Magicians Hate Themselves
August 06, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThere are so many stock lines, stereotypes, and jokes about magicians being antisocial. Making these jokes is an easy trap to fall into. Ungimmicked discusses how this impacts the art and how magicians could approach it differently. Support the Show.
Is Magic Art? - Part 2
July 30, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBUngimmicked continues the discussion. Is magic an art? How does magic relate to other performing arts, and how can a magician become an artist? Support the Show.
Is Magic Art? - Part 1
July 23, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIs magic an art? How does magic relate to other performing arts, and how can a magician become an artist? Support the Show.
Steve Martin's "Badge of Honor"
July 16, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBMost talented performers at one point in their lives has heard the phrase, “maybe performing isn't for you” or something along the lines of ending their career in entertainment. In his master class, Steve Martin, a popular actor, writer, comedian, and director, describes this negative feedback as The Badge of Honor. Why? Support the Show.
To Their Credit
July 09, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBEveryone (most people anyways) would agree to say that proper crediting is necessary. Yet, disputes are quite frequent within the artistic world, and magic is far from being an exception. Support the Show.
The Future of Zoom Magic
July 02, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWith the current circumstances, magic has really stepped up to the challenge. There have been plenty of free resources available, and numerous shows have been moved to the zoom setting. is this necessarily a good thing for the art of magic? Support the Show.
Scripting Your Magic
June 25, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBMemorizing a script is never easy, let alone writing one out. But does that make it okay to not have one at all? Support the Show.
How to Get Inspired
June 18, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhere to draw inspiration from, what techniques to use, and how to apply them to your magic shows and presentations. Support the Show.
Making Your Magic More "You"
June 11, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBHow much of "you" should there be in your magic, and how do you make your existing routines more authentic? Support the Show.
What Does NOT Make Good Magic
May 28, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWe throw the words “good” and “bad magic “ around all the time. How should we form and share our judgment of the quality of magic? Support the Show.
The Paradox of Performance Anxiety
May 21, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBPerformance anxiety is the fear of exposing yourself and performing in front of an audience. The solution many entertainers have found is to go out and throw yourself into the face of the bull. This "solution" creates the infamous paradox: not being able to perform because of fear, yet the only way to terminate this fear is to perform. This is a problem not only magicians have, but people in all different types of fields have, from Public Speaking to Theater, even to just Meeting or a Presen...
The Public Perception of Magic
May 16, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBPeople tend to perceive magic as a trick to be figured out, but should it not be a mystery to enjoy? Ungimmicked tackles the public's perception of magic. Support the Show.