The Steve Faulkner Podcast

From Street Performer to Cirque du Soleil. Captain Frodo on The Art of Showmanship

Captain Frodo (Frodo Santini) went from street performing to performing with Cirque du Soleil. In this conversation we explore what it really means to be a showman.   In this episode of The Steve Faulkner Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Captain Frodo (Frode Santini) — a performer whose journey from Covent Garden street performer to Cirque du Soleil stage is one of the most fascinating in modern performance. Frodo has spent decades exploring what it really means to be a showman, developing an approach to performance that blends comedy, honesty and a philosophical look at the craft of entertaining an audience. We talk about everything from street performing in Covent Garden, to the psychology of performance, the importance of constructive feedback, and how Frodo eventually found himself performing with Cirque du Soleil. Frodo also hosts the excellent podcast The Way of the Showman, where he explores many of these ideas in depth with performers and creatives. If you're interested in performance, creativity, or simply what it means to connect with an audience, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. What we talk about • Purpose and meaning in performance • Entertainment first… then meaning • The transition from street performing to theatre stages • Frodo’s experiences performing in Covent Garden • What makes a successful street performer • The importance of validation and constructive feedback • How Frodo came to work with Cirque du Soleil • What Frodo’s life looks like today Captain Frodo Website https://www.thewayoftheshowman.com/ [https://www.thewayoftheshowman.com/] Podcast – The Way of the Showman Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Frodo on social media (links available via his website) My Stuff Join my newsletter https://stevefaulkner.com/newsletter [https://stevefaulkner.com/newsletter] Instagram https://www.onlinemagic.co [https://www.onlinemagic.co/] If you enjoyed this episode Please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing the episode with someone who might enjoy it. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people.

Aaron Fisher. Magician, Teacher, Lovely Human.

Aaron Fisher is one of the world’s premier sleight-of-hand artists, creators and magic educators. He’s the author of one of the modern classics of card magic: The Paper Engine (recently re-issued in a 20th Anniversary Edition).  His effects,  from the legendary vanishing-deck routine Panic to a roster of original sleights and routines - have influenced thousands of card magicians. Including me!  Aaron is also co-founder (with Adam Grace) of Conjuror Community [https://conjuror.community] -  a worldwide online club and training network for magicians. Through Conjuror Community and his proprietary system Miracle Man Method (3M) [https://miraclemagictraining.com], he offers structured guidance to help magicians build professional-level card magic and routines.  Click there links above as a thank you to Aaron Follow me on instagram @stevefaulkner @realmagicreview Steve's Online Magic Training https://www.onlinemagic.co

Myq Kaplan. Comedian.

Myq Kaplan is a brilliant, word-play-driven comedian seen on Conan [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=myq+kaplan+conan], The Tonight Show [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=myq+kaplan+tonight+show], and James Corden [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=myq+kaplan+james+corden]. His specials include Small, Dork & Handsome [https://www.amazon.com/Myq-Kaplan-Small-Dork-Handsome/dp/B00KZ9P9LQ] and Live From The Universe [https://myqkaplan.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. He hosts here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0uf9i_z-Aw] All of this can be found at myqkaplan.com [https://myqkaplan.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. Follow Steve  Insta: @stevefaulkner Site: https://stevefaulkner.com [https://stevefaulkner.com] Magic Training Site: https://www.onlinemagic.co [https://www.onlinemagic.co]

Alexander Marsh

Alexander Marsh  joins me for a properly geeky, funny and insightful chat about mentalism, creativity, and the modern world of magic. We get into billet work, stagecraft, and the constant tug-of-war between keeping secrets and sharing ideas online. Please visit his performance page at https://www.alexmcaleer.com/ [https://www.alexmcaleer.com/] His courses are highly recommended, and can be found here https://the1914.com/collections/main/artist__alexander-marsh [https://the1914.com/collections/main/artist__alexander-marsh] Keep up to date with episodes, videos and other Steve things [https://chipper-painter-6686.kit.com/e721da6765] Check out Steve's Online Magic Training Site [https://www.onlinemagic.co]

Chris Kenner Returns

In this episode, I’m joined once again by the brilliant Chris Kenner - executive producer for David Copperfield and one of the most influential creators in modern magic. This time, we go even deeper. We talk details, creative process and even a bit of politics. And, as always with Chris, the conversation is as inspiring as it is revealing. Whether you’re a working pro, a passionate student, or just fascinated by how real magic gets made behind the scenes, this is one to dive into. 🔗 Links & Resources: 🪄 More Interviews, Reviews  https://www.youtube.com/realmagicreview [https://www.youtube.com/realmagicreview] 📧 Join Steve's Magic Training.  https://www.instagram.com/stevefaulkner [https://www.instagram.com/stevefaulkner] https://www.stevefaulkner.com