John B. Midgley, LCSW

Tag: magic

  • Celebrating the Legacy: The Founding of the Society of American Magicians

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    On May 10th, 1902, a small group of professional and amateur conjurors gathered in the back of Martinka’s magic shop in New York City. Their goal? To form an organization dedicated to elevating the art of magic and creating a community for magicians to share, grow, and protect their craft. That humble meeting became the…

  • Practicing Patience (While People Yell at You During Magic)

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    Last night, I had the chance to perform at my favorite venue—The House of Cards in Nashville, TN. It’s one of those rare places that feels like home: dark wood, velvet curtains, mystery in the air, and—most importantly—a crowd that could be made up of literally anyone. From die-hard magic lovers to those dragged in…

  • THE BOOST

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    Recently I had the privilege to sit down with Steven Turney and Sarah Weyh to discuss mental health, art and magic. You can listen to the audio file wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can watch the studio recording:

  • Balancing Magic and Mental Health: A Conversation on “Do The Impossible”.

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    I’m reflecting on a special moment from four years ago when I had the privilege of joining my friends and fellow master magicians, Jason Michaels and Stephen Bargatze, for their podcast, “Do The Impossible.” In that episode, we dove into deeply personal topics such as mental illness, suicidal thoughts, and my approach to helping others…