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Wes Iseli is a full time professional Magician and Illusionist who performs all over the US with his family. This podcast will include magic stories, road stories, family stories, interviews & more.
2021 year in review - S2E25
In this episode we we talk about performing at different venues at Christmas over the years then we go into a kind of year in review as many subjects were covered. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:5029/12/2021
Jason Palter - S2E24
In this episode we talk to comedy magician Jason Palter about his recent health scare with not only Covid but also a heart attack that followed. We also talk about our love of working restaurants and how great it is not only for the restaurant but for developing the magicians skills as well. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:5420/12/2021
Katti Power - S2E23
In this episode we talk to a vocal coach and vocal health expert who is also a 2-time world champion vocal coach. We talk about how to never lose your voice again by using her signature techniques. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli 3oL9K2PM0V91XQDCSxig
56:1915/12/2021
Jonathon Bryce - S2E22
In this episode we have Jonathon Bryce who is an amazing escape artist and magician. We talked to him about traveling the world with Rudy Colby. We also talked about his dangerous & record breaking escapes he did and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:4508/12/2021
Catching up with the Iseli’s - S2E21
In this episode we cover a bunch of different topics we have wanted to let everyone in on for the past 2 months since it was just Natalie & I on the air like: The Twins first birthday, planning Lana’s 10th birthday, our new tv syndication deal and a whole bunch more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:5301/12/2021
Christopher Hart - S2E20
In this episode we talk to Christopher Hart who is a multiple award winning magician and has performed all over the world. He is also the owner of the most famous right hand in Hollywood with his role in 3 Addams Family movies. We even cover his working with David Copperfield and much more... wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:1924/11/2021
Lisa Skinner S2E19
In this episode we talk to a 2 time best selling author and counselor specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia for over 25 years. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:02:2417/11/2021
The Alan’s - S2E18
In this episode we talk to Jason and Stacy Alan about being a performing couple. We talk about how they met and how each got into magic. We talk about their Penn & Teller performance, Jason’s health scare and their theater show which will be opening back up in Dec 2021. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:2010/11/2021
Dr Dorothy O’Neill - S2E17
In this episode we talk to Dr Dorothy O’Neill who is a certified couples therapist. She also works with children of divorced families and folks with trauma in the military community. She now has a new TV show on JUL-TV called Rules of Engagement which is also the name of her book available everywhere. We talk about all this and more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:5403/11/2021
Halloween 2021 - S2E16
This is a special edition Halloween episode. In this episode we talk about our love of Halloween, tell our stories of ghost encounters & ufo encounters. We talk Bigfoot, Loch Ness monster, favorite horror movies, and more... wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:1431/10/2021
Tom Ogden - S2E15
In this episode we talk to comedy magician Tom Ogden. We talk about his appearance on World’s Greatest Magic and his days as a cruise magician. We talk about his move to Hollywood, the Magic Castle, and much more... wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:4727/10/2021
Jess Reid - S2E14
In this episode we talk to a Keto nutrition specialist and life coach named Jess Reid. She is passionate about keto and helping people and it was a really fun episode with lots of keto tips and tricks. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
57:3120/10/2021
Paul Gertner - S2E13
In this episode we talk to Paul Gertner about his awesome tv appearances like Mr.Rogers, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, World’s s Greatest Magic, and his 5 appearances on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us. Paul is currently performing his new show in Boston called Miracles & Other Deceptions The Close up Magic of Paul Gertner which is number 1 on trip adviser. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
58:1213/10/2021
Alyx Hilshey - S2E12
In this episode we talk to one of today’s top street performers. We talk about busking, the business side of magic, our magic friends, and her tiny home. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
56:2106/10/2021
Benny Pitts - S2E11
In this episode we talk to comedian Benny Pitts who is blowing up even during all this Covid craziness. He talks about his recent comedy tour, his upcoming move and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:01:0429/09/2021
The Magic of Giving Project - S2E10
In this episode we look back on our charity work over the years. We have 2 big announcements in this episode, we talk about our new RV getting electrocuted, and more. Patreon.com/wes_iseli Wesiseli.com
01:00:3322/09/2021
Chuck Caputo - S2E9
In this episode we talk to Chuck Caputo all about his passion of electronic and mechanical magic. This episode is also a mini lecture on Anverdi as Chuck has the world’s largest collection of his liquid and mechanical/electronic creations. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:5915/09/2021
Jeffrey Alan - S2E8
In this episode we talk to magician and the face of/member on the board of directors of The American Museum of Magic. We talk about magic history, magicians of the past, magic collections, and more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:0908/09/2021
Pete Wagner - S2E7
In this episode we talk to real estate expert, Peter Wagner, and he gives a full seminar on making money in real estate and tons of tips and tricks on the subject. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
55:4201/09/2021
Mike Hammer - S2E6
In this episode we talk to comedy magician and Vegas Headliner, Mike Hammer. He has had his own show at The 4 Queens Casino down on Fremont Street for over 11 years now. We talk about him roasting Mac King, Penn Jillette, and much more... wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
57:3425/08/2021
Penn & Teller Perform Flip S2E5
In this episode we catch you up on our Magiclife over the last few weeks. We also discuss what Penn said on his podcast Penn’s Sunday School about Wes and his coin trick that Penn & Teller are now performing in their show nightly in Las Vegas. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
56:4718/08/2021
Irwin & Stephanie Royes - S2E4
In this episode we talk to Irwin and Stephanie about magic, tap dancing, working at the zoo, and much more... wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:4911/08/2021
Baby Lex and his first ambulance ride - S2E3
In this episode we tell the whole story of Lex’s ambulance ride and how our backup babysitter passed out right before a show. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:01:0804/08/2021
Michael Kaminskas - S2 E2
In this episode we talk to magician Michael Kaminskas who specializes in the corporate and trade show market. Besides being an amazing magician he also sells fantastic products from his own line of cups and balls to magic wands made out of specialty woods. This podcast flies by and we are already in talks to have him back as we have only just started to scratch the surface. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
57:5128/07/2021
Jimmy Miller - S2 E1
In this episode we talk to Jimmy Miller who is a past pro basketball player, and current color man for UVA basketball, he is also owner of Miller Financial Group and a magician. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:3121/07/2021
Vincent Mendoza - #52
In this episode we welcome back Vincent Mendoza who happened to be the most downloaded podcast guest for year 1. Vince is an amazing magician, magic creator, & a great friend. Natalie & I love Vince and we think you will too... wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:3114/07/2021
Dr Colin Dombroski - #51
In this episode we talk to one of today’s top foot dr’s in the industry. He happened to contact us while I was going through a foot injury, so it was just perfect timing to talk to an expert. He has helped olympians get back on their feet and even written books on the subject. Wesiseli.com. Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:1108/07/2021
Sarah Belderes - #50
In this episode we talk to Dr.Sarah, aka Sarah Belderes, about her new TV show on JUL-TV. She talked about the misconceptions about dentistry and expressed her passion for putting people at ease and creating memorable smiles. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
56:5230/06/2021
Steve Chezaday - #49
In this episode we interview Chezaday, who is a rock & roll illusionist from near Chicago. He has been performing illusions since he was 13 years old and has worked with almost every big name in magic you can think of. I even finally get to figure out what was up with all the Twinkie’s. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:1223/06/2021
Stuart MacDonald - #48
In this episode we talk with Magician Stuart MacDonald about his body building documentary “I want to look like that guy”. We also talk about his haunted house business and his amazing career as a magician and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:5916/06/2021
Dennis Phillips - #47
In this episode we talk to Dennis Phillips who is a magician, illusion builder and a great mind in magic. Dennis has had an amazing career not only in magic but also in running a costume company and working in TV and on the radio. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
58:2609/06/2021
You Better Do a Good Show - #46
In this episode we talk about being told “You better do a good show” by a client. We talk about business starting to come back after Covid restrictions have been lifted and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
57:4402/06/2021
Aaron Hale - #45
In this episode we talk with Aaron Hale about his career in entertainment as an actor, DJ, and also about his party bus business along with so much more! Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:1826/05/2021
Erick Olson - #44
In this episode we talk to comedy magician, Erick, about his work in trade shows, comedy clubs, and the corporate world. We talk about Wizards Magic Theater (which he owns), his newest project barbetsandtricks.com, and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
55:0819/05/2021
Hal Meyers aka Dameon - #43
In this episode we talk to Hal Meyers aka Dameon about his magic career that spanned over 50 years. We talked about cruise ships, his stage show in Atlantic City, his magic lecture and much more. Nowadays he is focused more on music than magic, but he still has a passion and love of the art of magic. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
58:4512/05/2021
Upside Down Strait Jacket Escape - #42
In this episode we talk about my upside down strait jacket escape and what it took to pull it off. We also discuss the DNA results of our twins and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:1105/05/2021
Vinny Grosso - #41
In this episode we talk with magician Vinny Grosso. Vinny is a two time Fooler on Fool Us, a co-host on Mac King’s Don’t Everybody Leave, and is now headlining his own Vegas show called Totally Mental. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
58:5328/04/2021
Tom Julian - #40
In this episode we talk to the president of JUL-TV Network, Tom Julian. We talk about how he dreamt up the idea of JUL-TV and where he sees the company in 5 years and much more... wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
41:2321/04/2021
Houdini Museum - #39
In this episode we talk to experts on Houdini, Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz. We talk about all things Houdini; about their museum in Pennsylvania, how Houdini really died, Houdini’s work debunking psychics, etc. Wesiseli.com. Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:0214/04/2021
Jessica Ross - #38
In this episode we talk with our publicist, Jessica Ross, about her tv show she’s working on. We also give you an update about our family and life with twins. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:4107/04/2021
Josh Janousky - #37
In this episode we talk to Josh about his time in magic. We talk about his effects he has created and sold all over the world as well as his time working in restaurants. Toward the end, the conversation turns towards Josh’s “new job” (He just passed his 3 year mark) as an animator in movies such as Shazaam, Predator, Doctor Dolittle, & many more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:13:2431/03/2021
Shawn Farquhar - #36
In this episode we talk to Shawn about his 3 1/2 decades of performing magic on cruise ships. We talk to him about his new theater called Hidden Wonders. He is one of the most positive guys I know who really embodies family first. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:20:0324/03/2021
Ray Lum - #35
In this episode we talk to Magician & Illusionist Ray Lum about performing and illusion building. He says his martial arts training has also helped him with his magic and building illusions by teaching him foundations in dedication and a work ethic that makes him one of the top illusion builders today. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:01:3817/03/2021
Madeleine Schwartz - #34
In this episode we talk to Madeleine Schwartz, a personal trainer/fitness coach. We pick her brain about postnatal health and fitness as well as discussing fad diets that people get sucked into trying. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
55:5010/03/2021
Performing through injuries and sickness - #33
In this episode Natalie & I discuss what it takes to make the show go on when you are sick or injured. We give an update on season 2 of Wes Iseli’s Magiclife, our twin boys, and more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
56:3103/03/2021
Dorothy Dietrich - #32
In this episode we talk to The First Lady of magic about her moving to New York as a teen to start a career in show business. We also discuss her famous bullet catch, upside down strait jacket escape from burning ropes, her numerous tv appearances, and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
59:1524/02/2021
Geoff Williams - #31
In this episode we talk with magician Geoff Williams about his career in magic, writing comedy for David Letterman, and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:02:0417/02/2021
Dick Brookz - #30
In this episode we talk with Dick Brookz about his life as a magician, stand up comic, pro black jack player and much more! Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
01:00:3010/02/2021
Our Zoom Illusion Show - #29
In this episode we talk about our illusion show we performed live on stage but zoomed to our audience, scary and sad stories we’ve been told at shows, and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
55:3703/02/2021
David Gibbs - #28
In this episode we talk to David Gibbs who is a model, actor, and magician. David tells stories about working for Jay Leno in LA, doing local commercials, auditioning for Superman and much more. Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
54:5727/01/2021