Can a simple deck of cards reveal the secrets of creativity and human psychology? On this episode of the Tom Bentey Media Podcast, Tom sits down with professional magician Lucas Beaudoin – Director of Magic at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City – to explore MAGIC AND CREATIVITY. From getting a dollar-store magic kit in 3rd grade to quitting his job as a PGA Golf Pro to become a full-time magician, Lucas shares how deception, creativity, and human nature collide in every trick.
We dive into how magicians actually learn magic (hint: it’s not YouTube), why we are all so easy to fool, the endless creativity of card tricks, and Lucas even performs a LIVE mind-blowing card trick over Zoom! If you’re fascinated by magic, creativity, psychology, filmmaking, or what it takes to turn a childhood passion into a career, this interview is for you.
IN THIS EPISODE: How Lucas got into magic at 8 years old From Ferris State PGM Golf Pro to Director of Magic How to build a full-time career as a magician in NYC What magic teaches us about human beings & deception Why a deck of cards is the most creative tool in magic Creating your own original magic tricks Stories about Penn & Teller, David Copperfield & Lennart Green LIVE Zoom magic trick – you have to see it to believe it
CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Tom Bentey Media Podcast
00:42 – Meet Lucas Beaudoin, Magician
02:10 – A Magic Kit at 8 Years Old Changed Everything
03:50 – Going to College for Golf & Becoming a PGA Pro
06:15 – Becoming Director of Magic at Liberty National
08:35 – How Magicians REALLY Learn Magic (Books vs YouTube)
10:15 – What Magic Teaches Us About Human Nature
12:35 – Creativity & The Endless Possibilities of a Deck of Cards
14:10 – Wildest Audience Reactions to Magic Tricks
15:25 – How to Create Your Own Original Tricks
16:40 – Is Lucas the Only In-House Golf Club Magician?
17:25 – Favorite Magicians: Penn & Teller, Copperfield & Lennart Green
18:30 – LIVE Magic Trick Over Zoom
19:20 – How to Book Lucas For Your Event
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