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Welcome to the Improv and Magic podcast!This is a place where I share my two biggest loves: the craft of improvisational acting and the art of magic. I get to sit down and interview various friends, which include some of the biggest names in improv and magic.

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  1. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Episode 82 - Jordan Black (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Improv and Magic, I sit down with Jordan Black. Jordan has that rare combination of fearless improv instincts, sharp comedic timing, and a performer’s intuition that makes every moment feel electric. In today's episode, we dive into Jordan’s journey through The Groundlings, his work as a writer, and the creative engine behind his hit improv show The Black Version, as well as how improv shaped his voice as a performer, how collaboration fuels his creativity, and how he approach

  2. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Episode 81 - Diana Brown (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Improv and Magic , I get the chance to talk with Diana Brown —a powerhouse in the world of improv, acting, and performance coaching. Diana is a professional actor, improviser, director, and teaching artist whose work spans theatre, corporate communication training, and ensemble development. She’s known for her emotionally grounded characters, her sharp comedic instincts, and her ability to help performers and professionals unlock deeper connection and clarity in their work. Di

  3. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Episode 80 - Murray SawChuck (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Improv and Magic, I sit down with Murray SawChuck, one of the most iconic comedy magicians in Las Vegas — and someone whose brain seems to run on equal parts mischief, timing, and pure showmanship. Murray brings that unmistakable “Vegas magic energy”: fast, funny, and always ready to twist reality just enough to make you doubt your own eyes. Murray SawChuck is a celebrated Las Vegas comedy magician, TV personality, and live entertainer known for his signature blond hair, sharp

  4. Episode · Jul 28, 2026

    Episode 79 - Jill Pavlov (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Improv and Magic, I get to talk with the brilliant and endlessly fun Jill Pavlov. Jill is a fellow cast member at Just The Funny, and has this incredible ability to make you feel smarter, braver, and more creative just by being in the room. Jill Pavlov is also an improv educator and creative mentor known for her dynamic teaching style and her ability to help creatives of all types unlock authenticity on stage and in business. She’s spent years shaping people through supportive

  5. Episode · Jul 16, 2026

    Episode 78 - Alan Hudson (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Improv and Magic, I sit down with world‑class magician Alan Hudson, one of the UK’s most inventive comedy magicians. Alan’s blend of sleight‑of‑hand, deadpan humor, and interactive illusions makes him the perfect guest for this show! Alan Hudson is a British comedy magician known for his appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The Next Great Magician, and stages around the world. He’s a member of The Magic Circle, a corporate entertainment favorite, and a performer who mixes dr

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