Episodes
The circus has always been magical for Kent. He shares some of his favorite circus memories, some even before he became the Fantastic Kent Cummins! +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 01/01/24
Kent's magical journey began on a Christmas, but there have been many birthdays as part of that path. Listen as he shares the joys of receiving magic for birthdays, and performing magic for birthdays. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a sponsor at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 12/25/23
Kent's magical journey really began on a special Christmas morning. He shares other ways in which Christmas has been part of the magic for him over the years. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com
Published 12/18/23
The stereotype of the magician is a bewhiskered man in top hat and tales flanked by scantily clad, female assistants. These women are subjected to uncounted tortures as they hold things or bring them on and off the stage, smiling the whole time. Is it any wonder that the growth of women in magic has been slow? Kent tackles this topic with encouragement to all women, young and old, who see themselves working wonders. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at...
Published 12/11/23
Kent has been a magician for more than 70 years. In that time, he's known a lot of performers before they made it big. In this case, he met Harry Anderson at an Austin copy shop. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 12/04/23
Juggling has been a big part of Kent's life, winning him awards and gaining him connections around the world. Here he revisits some of the important juggling moments including how he first learned to juggle through correspondence! +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at ⁠https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/⁠
Published 11/27/23
Kent has been fascinated by puppetry for just as long as he's been fascinated by magic. Here he shares some tales and details about being a puppet master. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 11/20/23
As a child, Kent got a lot from the library as he developed as a magician. In 1978 he began to return the favor with his first summer reading program. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 11/13/23
For a time, Kent owned his own theatre. There were melodramas, fantastic theatre, and, of course, magic! He leads you on this fascinating part of his journey. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 11/06/23
Some of Kent's earliest promotional magic was for the Samwitch shops in Austin, Texas. Kent was a part owner of the sandwich chain. He talks about how the shops came about and how they launched Westgate Wizardry. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a support at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 10/30/23
For magicians, October is a special time of the year. Kent shares tales of wonder about the spookiest season of the year. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a patron at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 10/23/23
Kent considers the importance of magic secrets +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 10/16/23
We didn't always have magic featured on television. Kent was there when it began and has made a few TV appearances himself. He tells it all. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a sponsor at https;//fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 10/09/23
Kent continues his discussion with Tom Britton about how they came to write The Magic of Change, The Illusion, The Excitement, The Reward. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 10/02/23
Kent and longtime friend, Tom Britton, talk about how magic brought them together and have kept them together over the years. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 09/25/23
"We just don't have the budget for that" is often the end of a negotiation. Kent has developed a technique to overcome this and get his full value. He calls it the self-eating watermelon and he shares it with you here. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour and become a patron at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 09/18/23
Magic and public speaking pair together nicely. Kent shares thoughts and stories. +++++ See details, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 09/11/23
Labor Day weekend is important to Kent. In particular, September 4, 1944, is the origin of the two love of Kent's life. He'll explain it all. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 09/04/23
While we know we can't fix our planet's environmental issues with a wave of the magic wand, magic is a fantastic tool to inspire people to understand the issues and how they can make a difference. Kent talks about his experience with this powerful magic with a message. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 08/28/23
Kent shares some of his favorite optical illusion--over audio?! If Edgar Bergen could do ventriloquism over the radio, and Dunninger could perform mentalism, why not optical illusions? It works. You'll have to listen to understand. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 08/21/23
Kent goes fishing in his memory for more fish tales about fish-themed magic. Sounds fishy? You have no idea! +++++ Take a virtual tour, learn more, and become a sponsor at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 08/14/23
Kent explores the wonder that can be had by a tiny fish made of cellophane. You will be surprised. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, and become a sponsor at: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 08/07/23
Kent met the creator of the trick "Fresh Fish Sold Here Today," and has used it in a variety of ways in performances around the world. He will also reveal a surprising secret about the origins of this routine. +++++ Learn more, take a virtual tour, and become a support: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 07/31/23
It sounds so simple, but The Rope Trick has many places in Kent's tales. From modest performances as a fourteen-year-old to a mysterious Indian legend, let Kent string you along with some rope stories. +++++ Become a supporter, see historic videos, and take a virtual tour: https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 07/24/23
Kent has had a special relationship with a famous magician. He shares something about what has made Houdini so special for magicians, though his has been gone for nearly a hundred years. +++++ See more, take a virtual tour, become a supporter at https://fantasticmagiccenter.com/
Published 07/17/23