Gambling With an Edge Life is a Gamble - Magician Mac King
Aug 23, 2025
41:56
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
[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