storytimewithalexrangel's podcast

On this episode of Story Time Alex & Gerald discuss Joe Rogan & recently passed magician Presley Guitar

On this episode of Story Time With Alex Rangel...

-Gerald & Alex discuss what might be spiritually correct decisions

-Dan & Dave Buck

Magic Tower Bar, Colorado

& much more!

World Class Magician & Consultant Daniel Garcia was having a conversation with Gerald Torregosa about Alex's excitement about certain moves & effects.

With much disdain in his voice he proclaims,

"Well you know. Alex loves that Gambling Sh*t."

Both Daniel & Gerald had non-stop violent laughter for about 10 minutes.

When Gerald approached Alex about this he denied liking Gambling sh*t.

Until..he couldn't deny it anymore.

This episode we try to uncover Alex's love for the "Boring Gambling sh*t"

Not sure that we will solve the mystery, but we will have fun trying.

The Magic Drawer

As Magicians we all end up with items that go into our "Magic Drawer" or "The Magic Black Hole"

Opened once, barely used, or worse never performed for people. Books that have been read halfway or never at all.

On this episode of Story Time with Alex Rangel, Alex & Gerald share pieces that they recently purchased & actually performed for people AND USE

They also dive into other assorted topics like:

-Special Popcorn

-Rico and the Edibles

-Ice Cream

-Eoin O'Hare - The Perfect Shuffle

-Adams Sponge Bunnies

-Eugene Burger

-Growing as an artist & performer

-Chuck Palahniuk, Electric Blanket, Joe Rogan

-Cognitio

-Dead Apps, Marty

-Mike Bent “Say Cheese”

-and much more!

This week Alex & Gerald discuss "The Linking Finger Rings". Is it a good piece of magic or not really? What are the strengths, what are the weaknesses of this classic piece of magic?

Also:

-Kohls Jeans

-Tatanka

-Mentalism

-“Hold out your clean hand” is hack & a weak line

-Docc Hilford

-Richard Osterlind at the Laff Stop

-Quantum Bender

-Cups & Balls

-Color Monte, Mike Skinner 3 card monte

& much more!

Ben Earl’s Red Herring

On this week's episode Alex & Gerald discuss magic & the value of downloads, the cost of downloads, & people bitching on the internet.

Also...

-Fox Lake playing Cards

-“Blood, Sweat & Tears”

-Is this worth the entry price?

-The Value of Magic

-The price of Magic downloads

& much more!

Alex Rangel & Gerald Torregosa discuss Thanksgiving, Bob Sheets, 3 Shell Game, Lumpia & much more!

In this episode Alex Rangel & Gerald T deep dive into the question

"What makes a Good Magic Trick?"

Also:

-Max Maven

-Going Bald

-Cognito

-Lloyd Barnes

-Vanishing Inc

-Daniel Garcia

& much more!

We open with Alex Rangel telling a story about how he ended up surrounded by police, guns drawn over a pair of Ray Ban Sunglasses that were already paid for

-Championship Shirts

-Multi Verse

-The concepts of improvement in sports & how it may apply to magicians

Alex tells us about restaurants in Kemah Texas

Yes, he does lead us back to magic related themes

Enjoy!

-Fulfilling a Need

-Creating Meaningful vs Getting a Check

-and more

-Preamble

-Pizza (Hut) Scams

-Book It

-Alex gets his friend off of breadsticks forever

-Gimmicked Coupons

-Pizza Scam with Chemicals

-Model Homes

& much more

Is inappropriate comedy good for magic? For Society?

Alex & Gerald open the show with a discussion on Chappelle who's been discussed heavily lately in the media & internet.

-Pronouns

-Fight Club

-Heating Blanket story

-“Wife Beater shirt”

Is outrage real? Are people really offended?

Patrice O’ Neal

Up top we discuss Cool Cow Creamery which is located in Kemah TX. Make a special trip for some special ice cream

“Something Special”

Learning Social Intelligence, how it can help your magic

“INTJ’S”

“Giving good vibes & getting huge returns”

Alex discusses his time as a server & never demanding 15%. He knew he was worth much more & you can be too

Find out how

How to Set up The Shocking Stapler & Fake Rats

In this episode Alex Rangel discuss practical jokes, mainly the Shocking Stapler.

Can you get away with practical jokes today?

Let us know what you think

Alex Rangel & Gerald Torregosa end up having a discussion about people not having the ability to communicate with people & Censorship.

“Big Ol Women in San Antonio” & Charles Barkley

“Ghetto Chik Fil A”

“Plane Ride from Hell” (Dustin & Terri Runnels)

Gerald Torregosa discusses the time Alex Rangel worked with Jake Johannsen & Josh Blue

-Lefty Guitar Shop “Southpaw Guitars”

-Mexican Boxers

-Bill Burr, Patrice O Neal, Monday Night Raw, Comedy Cellar

-“The Check Spot”

& much more...

“Her best friend on Facebook”

Alex getting emails when he worked the Magic Castle

Grifters

Theranos & Elizabeth Holmes

Football Scam

Colin Keys

& Much More...

Alex Rangel & Gerald Torregosa discuss their recent show at Preamble in Webster Texas. Gerald asks Alex about using heavy duty sleight of hand during an actual show & other topics concerning life, comedy & the art of magic

-Alex is prepared

-Seeing what others can’t see

-“Grapes & Cucumbers”

-3 card monte, Razzle Dazzle scam, 3 shell game

-mechanics vs magicians

-heavy duty sleight of hand

-Alex discusses his Magic Castle act & much more

Alex Rangel & Gerald Torregosa discuss their upcoming show & other topics concerning life, comedy & the art of magic

-Jon Archer

-David Copperfield

-David Williamson

-How Alex Rangel got his own gig

In this episode Alex Rangel ends up in another situation where there's fighting, the difference is Daniel Garcia is with him, along with "The Flying Squirrel"

-Florida is shady

-Daniel Garcia

-Flying Squirrel/Daniel Garcia

-Alex’s Ralph Lauren Purple Label shirt

& much more!