27 DEC 2023 · In 1994, David Copperfield hired a 26-year old kid from Indiana to take care of his warehouse in Las Vegas and support his tour. That kid was me. On my first day, I met the legendary Leo Behnke, who I got to work with for 2 years. Leo passed away on November 7, 2023 at 90 years old. This episode is a short tribute to Leo with a few anecdotes you won't hear anywhere else.

25 SEP 2023 · Are you purchasing or performing your tricks for the right reasons? I'll address this regarding a few of your favorite tricks, and I have a few other rants to share also. The title gives a clue about a trick that I rant about.

10 JUL 2023 · The second part of my discussion with magician/busker Sean Scott, where I ask him about his experience as a contestant on the TV show Wizard Wars.

26 JAN 2023 · Experienced Las Vegas Fremont Street busker Sean Scott joins Dean Bootcheck to talk about his path from teenage Copperfan to restaurant magician to street performer.

21 SEP 2021

2 JAN 2021 · A few COVID observations concerning restaurant magic and a frank discussion about using our grandparents in magic tricks.

15 JUN 2020 · Eric and I discuss Zoom shows, the inspiration you need to prosper during these turbulent times, and a couple of Eugene Burger stories.

27 MAY 2020 · The Wizard of Washington Eric Henning and Dean discuss the outstanding dinner theater group known as Washington Magic, and how corona virus is actually an incredible opportunity for you to shine with your magic.

11 MAY 2020 · I talk about a Harrison Greenbaum blog post for Vanishing Inc., and some thoughts about whether a restaurant magician should approach a table to perform after the meal is finished.

21 APR 2020 · Dean talks about the overwhelming effects of coronavirus.