Life is a Gamble - Norm Beck

Today I speak with Norm Beck, a professional bridge player, magician, and friend about a bet he won, that turned out to be a big loser.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-a-gamble-norm-beck--69139277

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Norm Beck, bridge player and magician

[00:37]  Norm’s biggest gamble

[06:40]  Clever pre-surgery research strategy

[13:07]  Hiring another doctor to translate information to family

[14:49]  Getting into the gambling business

[20:30]  Booking action on random events

[23:28]  A billion dollar bet

[31:23]  $500k bet on changing a tire 

[33:45]  “Win Your Line of Credit” blackjack tournament

[41:21]  How to contact the show

Life is a Gamble - magician Mac King

Mac King has been performing his comedy magic in Las Vegas for 25 years.  His show is hilarious, and thoroughly entertaining.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-a-gamble-magician-mac-king--67471953

[00:00]  Introduction of magician Mac King
[00:50]  What’s the first magic trick that Mac remembers?
[04:39]  When did Mac start doing magic?
[06:06]  Mac’s paid performance
[08:19]  Mac’s career plans after high school
[12:36]  Working with Lance Burton
[14:47]  “It’s Magic” in Los Angeles
[16:38]  Life after college, comedy clubs
[18:51]  Intersection of gambling, magic, and card cheating
[21:06]  Mac King’s Excalibur show
[22:58]  Performing with a bloody thumb
[34:06]  Houdini's naked rope escape
[37:47]  Future plans and why Mac still loves performing
[39:58]  Life outside of magic