Today Tony is conjuring up a history of stage magic: from Reginald Scot's 1584 ‘Discovery of Witchcraft’ to Servais LeRoy ‘The Belgium Conjuror’ and Talma, ‘The Queen of Coins’ via escapologist Harry Houdini to TV magic with David Berglas, Paul Daniels and David Copperfield. Tony also explores women in magic and how ‘female assistants’ were integral to the magic tricks they performed. He’s invited two accomplished magicians and knowledgeable members of the magic circle, Paul Kieve and Laura London, to help him out with the history and share some magic secrets along the way. Hosted by Sir Tony Robinson X | Instagram With Paul Kieve   Designer of storytelling magic and illusion, Paul has devised original magic for over 100 productions internationally. Paul is an honorary lifetime member of The Magic Castle, Hollywood, Gold Star Member of the Inner Magic Circle and an associate artist at The Old Vic Theatre, London.   www.stageillusion.com/ IG @kievepaul   Laura London   Laura is one of the world’s best female ‘sleight of hand’ artists specialising in cards and is also fabulous close-up magician with a large and varied repertoire. Laura’s interest in magic began at 10 years old, when, for a birthday present, she was given her first magic trick. Just one week after her 18th birthday, Laura became the youngest ever female member of The Magic Circle and is now a member of the Inner Magic Circle.   www.lauralondonmagic.co.uk/   IG: @lauralondon52   Credits:    Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald X @melissafitzg   Executive Producer: Dominic de Terville   Cover Art: The Brightside   A Zinc Media Group production   Follow:   X @cunningcastpod   Instagram @cunningcastpod   YouTube @Cunnningcast   If you enjoyed my podcast, please leave us a rating or review.   Thank you, Love Tony x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.