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. [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

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Life is a Gamble - Magician Mac King is an episode from Gambling With an Edge by Bob Dancer & Richard Munchkin.

This episode is 41:56 long.

This episode was published on Aug 23, 2025.

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