Jim Vines, Star of "Broadway Magic Hour" Show in New York City #302
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In this episode of Stand-Up Comedy, host Scott Edwards welcomes Jim Vines, a world-class comic magician and co-creator of the acclaimed Broadway Magic Hour show in New York City. Vines shares his journey from a 12-year-old inspired by a friend’s vanishing quarter trick to becoming a North American Champion of Magic and a performer on the hit show Fool Us with Penn & Teller. He reflects on the emotional highs of his first school performance, the surreal experience of appearing on national television, and the profound impact of magic as a unifying art form across generations. Vines and his partner Carl Materio have crafted a family-friendly, affordable comedy magic show at the Broadway Comedy Club, designed to bring together kids, parents, and grandparents through shared wonder and laughter. The show’s accessible pricing—$25 to $40—and its intimate 180-seat venue make it a rare gem in New York’s entertainment scene. Vines emphasizes that magic isn’t just about tricks, but about storytelling, belief, and creating moments of collective awe that transcend age and culture.
Magic is a universal language that brings together generations, especially grandparents and grandchildren, through shared wonder.
The key to great magic lies not in new tricks, but in reimagining classic concepts with original storytelling and personal flair.
Affordable, high-quality entertainment like the Broadway Magic Hour makes live performance accessible to families across economic backgrounds.
Performing for peers in magic contests is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences, as it demands originality and technical mastery.
The moment a child witnesses something impossible—whether through magic or belief—can spark lifelong inspiration.
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New Video Podcast Announcement
Host Scott Edwards promotes his new video podcast, The Tag Team Talent Podcast, available on YouTube and Spotify, featuring behind-the-scenes content of comedians from the show.
Introducing Jim Vines: Comic Magician Extraordinaire
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the podcast. Oh, I got something fun and exciting for you. If you like comedy and you like magic, we have one of the best in the business.”
The Origin of a Magician: A Childhood Moment
“I was like, I have to learn to do that. But he wouldn't teach me, of course, because that's the magician's oath is you don't tell the secret.”
The First Performance That Changed Everything
“They went nuts. And that was such an amazing experience. I'll never forget it as long as I live, but yeah, you know, you, you never forget your first performance.”
On the Show 'Fool Us' with Penn & Teller
“In the next five minutes, you're going to perform before more people than Harry Houdini did his entire life.”
“Magic happens. And the other thing I always like to think about is especially, you know, as you pointed out, we have a family show with a lot of kids. Parents, grandparents, everybody of all ages. But I always like to remind the kids that anything is possible.”
“In the next five minutes, you're going to perform before more people than Harry Houdini did his entire life.”
“Even if there's a trick to it, Scott, even if there's a trick to it, if someone witnessed the impossible, someone witnessed magic, that magic really happened in that person's mind.”
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Jim Vines
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Scott Edwards
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Broadway Magic Hour
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Carl Materio
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Penn & Teller
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Broadway Comedy Club
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Fool Us
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North American Championship of Magic
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David Copperfield
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Larry Wilson
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