Magic on the Air – Radio, Podcast, and Virtual Magic Ideas

Magic on the Air is a groundbreaking guide to performing magic through radio, podcasts, and virtual platforms like Zoom. More than a collection of tricks, this 271-page hardcover equips magicians with the tools, insights, and inspiration to transform invisible performances into unforgettable experiences.

Drawing on Ian Fenn’s extensive research and the previously unpublished writings of Arthur Setterington, this book explores the untapped potential of radio and audio-based magic—a medium with thousands of devoted listeners and unique promotional opportunities for magicians.

Inside Magic on the Air you will discover:

• The fascinating history of radio magic.

• Opportunities for magicians on radio and podcasts today.

• Strategies for creating, structuring, and elevating your own radio routines.

• Studio tips for making your performance shine on air.

• Original routine ideas and practical advice for virtual shows.

• 20 photographs and 17 previously unseen illustrations by Ken de Courcy.

Acclaimed magician David Berglas MBE praised the historical research as “unbelievable… fantastic… incredible.”

About the authors:
Ian Fenn, Associate of The Inner Magic Circle, is recognized as a leading historian of radio magic. Arthur Setterington, a prolific inventor and writer, was a Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star.

Beautifully produced and richly informative, Magic on the Air is an essential resource for magicians seeking to expand their craft beyond the stage and screen—into the powerful world of sound.