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Ep284 - Asi Wind: The Magician's Magician

Ep284 - Asi Wind: The Magician's Magician

FromThe Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales


Ep284 - Asi Wind: The Magician's Magician

FromThe Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

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Length:
81 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A globally renowned magician and performer, Asi Wind shares his journey in the world of magic and the art of performance, including his childhood encounter with a magician that shaped the rest of his life. He shares insights into his creative process, discussing how he designs and refines his tricks, always striving to balance perfection and enjoyment. Asi reflects on his views on failure, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and finding beauty in imperfections. He speaks about the unique connection between a performer and their audience, highlighting the role of empathy and sensitivity in delivering a memorable experience. He also touches on various topics, including the significance of perspective, the inspiration drawn from everyday acts performed with care and attention to detail, and the idea of continuous improvement–providing a fascinating glimpse into the mind and philosophy of a dedicated magician and artist.
This episode is a special crossover with Heather Vickery, the co-host of my other podcast, Was It Chance.
Asi Wind is a highly acclaimed magician known for his innovative and captivating performances in the world of magic. He has performed all over the world and is currently sharing his talent on the off-broadway stage in "Asi Wind's Inner Circle" which is produced by David Blaine and is currently scheduled to until January 2024 at the time of this episode drop (it’s already been extended at least 4 times – we lost count!).

Connect with Asi:

Instagram: @asiwind

Youtube: @asiwind

Twitter: @asiwind

Facebook: @AsiWindsInnerCircle

Magician REVEALS trick and still fools Penn & Teller!!! - Asi Wind on Penn & Teller: Fool Us


Connect with Heather and Was It Chance:

Slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance.

More about Heather via @vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files


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Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Intimate, personal conversations with the biggest talents from professional theatre, tv, film, and more. Hear their secrets, what makes them laugh, stresses them out, and how they manage the anxiety of success. We feature both stars and creatives such as producers, stage managers, directors, press and marketing agents, or even the people who own the theaters or productions themselves.​ This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over 2 decades of experience in film and theatre both as cast and creative, host Alan Seales speaks with Broadway, TV, film and beyond’s biggest talents to learn more about not only how the world of theatre and performing operate, but also what makes it so real and human. In-depth, personal, behind-the-scenes conversations will highlight special details of the industry that most people may not know exist, will always find out what makes the guests love their craft, what makes them tick, and what truly inspires them. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.