Magic Texas Podcast

Magic Texas Podcast

by Scott Wells

Performing Arts Entertainment News

Season 1

Ep. 13. Convention Tips, Bits, & Bobs

Welcome to episode lucky 13 of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas. For this epidsode, hosts Scott Wells and Mark Weidhaas give information about some of the tips you may want to use when coming to the 2024 TAOM SAM convention in Arlington TX. Everything from getting to the convention, the theater for the gala shows, superb session areas in the hotel and much more. Of course, you can read more online at MagicTexas.com. If you have more questions, email be@magictexas.com.

Ep. 12. What's a Kid to Do? - Convention Activities For Youth

The 12th episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas provides detailed information about activities for the young magician attendees. The Society of American Magicians Youth (SAMY) is being gifted with $0 registrations for its members courtesy of the S.A.M. Magic Endowment Fund. Plus, Magic Texas 2024 will provide the Magic Texas Youth Camp, daily magic classes presented and taught my amazing talent for all youth attending the convention. Learning and taking home real magic to help the next generation of performing artists. Join S.A.M.Y. today at https://www.magicsam.com/page/SYMYouthProgram. Register for Magic Texas 2024 https://magictexas.com/registration. Need more information? be@magictexas.com.

Ep. 11. FISM NACM & TAOM Contest Info & Stars of Tomorrow

In the 11th episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas, hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders, and Mark Weidhaas review the contest that will be happening during Magic Texas 2024. Featuring the North American Champtionships of Magic (NACM), Magic Texas is the only path for North American representation at the FISM World Championship in Italy 2025. Performers interested in competing should visit https://magictexas.com/contests/. In addition to the main contests, The Society of American Magicians Youth (SAMY) will present the Stars of Tomorrow. Register today for the biggest and most amazing magic convention of 2024 at https://magictexas.com/registration/.

Ep. 10. TAOM, SAM, FISM, NACM Oh My! How We Got Here

This 10th episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas provides insight from your hosts, Scott Wells, Co-Executive Producers Dal Sanders and Mark Weidhaas discuss the events that lead up to this 'Once in a Lifetime' spectacular event called Magic Texas 2024. You'll learn how all the steps that built up to Labor Day weekend 2024 came about to make Magic Texas 2024 THE destination convention for magicians, family and friends! Details are available at magictexas.com or by email be@magictexas.com.

Ep. 9. Performers and Talent For Magic Texas 2024

The 9th episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas Host Scott Wells and Co-host Dal Sanders introduce Michael Miller, Talent Coordinator for the Magic Texas convention. Michael previews the amazing list of international talent coming to Magic Texas, Labor Day weekend 2024. FISM Winners, Gold Cup Winners and SAM Contest Winners. Plus, several of the performers will be lecturing. You can see the talent lineup at https://magictexas.com/acts. We can't wait for you to see: Adrian Vega, Yu Komohara, Shimpei, Artem Shchukin, BJ Mallen, Eric Chien, Shawn Farquhar, Nobert Ferré, Adrien Quillien, Laurent Piron, and more. Register today at https://magictexas.com

Ep. 8. Youth Activities Before and During Magic Texas 2024

Our 8th episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas is a discussion of youth activities at the Magic Texas convention. Hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders, and Derrel Allen talk about the magic activities that will be available for the young convention attendees. Having already covered the fun things in the near area to the convention (see earlier episodes for information about Six Flags and more,) this discussion will focus on magic classes and so much more! Magic Texas!

Ep. 7. What to do Outside of the Convention Pt. 2 - Texas Magic Festival

For the 7th episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas, hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders, Eric Hogue and Derrel Allen discuss more events and opportunities surrounding Magic Texas. While Labor Day weekend 2024 is the focus of attention, leading up to the convention, celebrations of 100 years are taking place all over Texas. The host city, Arlington, Texas, is celebrating 100 years of the Parks & Recreation Department. And what a better way to celebrate than with MAGIC all year long! Visit the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau on Instagram @visit_arlington. perform@magictexas.com TAOM-SAM, FISM NACM, and the Dallas Magic Club 2024, Magic Texas.

Ep 6. What to do Outside of the Convention Pt. 1

On this 6th episode of Magic Texas Podcast, hosts Scott Wells, Derrel Allen, Eric Hogue, and Dal Sanders provide additional details regarding the entertainment available near the convention area. Specials for the convention attendees will be available at several venues including Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor.

Ep 5. The New Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center

This 5th episode of Magic Texas Podcast highlights the newest hotel venue in Arlington TX. Hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders, Eric Hogue and Derrel Allen discuss not only the beautiful new Loews Arlington Hotel, but add comments regarding the whole Arlington entertainment district. The hotel is across the street from Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series Champions, Texas Rangers, and a whole lot more. https://fism-nacm.com/hotel/

Corporate Sponsorships & Donations

In this 4th episode of the Magic Texas Podcast, hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders, and Eric Hogue discuss corporate sponsorships and donations. The appeal to you is: help us find sponsors who will provide financial support for the great things happening at the TAOM SAM FISM NACM 2024 convention in Arlington TX on Labor Day weekend, 2024.

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