Chapter
Comedy vs Magic Shows
12:45 - 17:14 (04:29)
Comedians may focus on telling jokes during shows, while magicians often perform serious, mind-bending tricks which make audience members wonder how the trick worked.
Clips
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the common accusation that "plants" are used in magic shows and assure the audience that their tricks are achieved through skillful casting and audience misdirection instead.
12:45 - 13:33 (00:47)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the common accusation that "plants" are used in magic shows and assure the audience that their tricks are achieved through skillful casting and audience misdirection instead.
ChapterComedy vs Magic Shows
EpisodeOne Armed Baby Falls from Ceiling at a Piff The Magic Dragon Show | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #104
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Magicians have a frustrating job as people often demand to know how tricks work instead of simply enjoying the show.
13:33 - 15:32 (01:59)
Summary
Magicians have a frustrating job as people often demand to know how tricks work instead of simply enjoying the show. The difference between a joke-telling magician and a serious magic show performer is highlighted.
ChapterComedy vs Magic Shows
EpisodeOne Armed Baby Falls from Ceiling at a Piff The Magic Dragon Show | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #104
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Piff the Magic Dragon recounts one of his performances on America's Got Talent where he performed straitjacket escapes with his snoring dragon assistant, Mr. Piffles.
15:32 - 17:14 (01:41)
Summary
Piff the Magic Dragon recounts one of his performances on America's Got Talent where he performed straitjacket escapes with his snoring dragon assistant, Mr. Piffles.