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The M-Word

Episode 24 - London Underground

Episode 24 - London Underground

In this episode Ben talks about the London Underground event at Studio52… and not much else. He definitely doesn’t mention pigeons, grasshoppers or bee’s. Nope.    

Episode 24 - London Underground

In this episode Ben talks about the London Underground event at Studio52… and not much else. He definitely doesn’t mention pigeons, grasshoppers or bee’s. Nope.    

Episode 23 - Ninja Cats, Guy Hollingworth and Encountering a Sociopath

Episode 23 - Ninja Cats, Guy Hollingworth and E...

In this episode Ben talks about being a brave boy, the Olympics being boring, a new way to do the Javelin, being featured in a magic magazine, the hidden secrets...

Episode 23 - Ninja Cats, Guy Hollingworth and E...

In this episode Ben talks about being a brave boy, the Olympics being boring, a new way to do the Javelin, being featured in a magic magazine, the hidden secrets...

Episode 22 - #MANQUEST

Episode 22 - #MANQUEST

In this episode Ben talks about a car-based depth illusion, suspending disbelief, coming 'off the dome', the Mona Lisa, Card On Ceiling, the Spanish way, being jacked-up on sugar, mental...

Episode 22 - #MANQUEST

In this episode Ben talks about a car-based depth illusion, suspending disbelief, coming 'off the dome', the Mona Lisa, Card On Ceiling, the Spanish way, being jacked-up on sugar, mental...

Episode 21 - Shut Up Brian!

Episode 21 - Shut Up Brian!

In this episode Ben talks about self-indulgent therapy, a beautiful gift, a manly misting, the musical conspiracy, broken jackets and missing salt, intermittent fasting, having the same magic books, Interstellar,...

Episode 21 - Shut Up Brian!

In this episode Ben talks about self-indulgent therapy, a beautiful gift, a manly misting, the musical conspiracy, broken jackets and missing salt, intermittent fasting, having the same magic books, Interstellar,...

Episode 20 - Darren’s Rude Entrance

Episode 20 - Darren’s Rude Entrance

In this Episode Ben discusses the last 12 months at Studio52, a psychological block, the 52 lives on Instagram, the birth of a new human, Dave is the best origins,...

Episode 20 - Darren’s Rude Entrance

In this Episode Ben discusses the last 12 months at Studio52, a psychological block, the 52 lives on Instagram, the birth of a new human, Dave is the best origins,...

Episode 19 - Twelve Days of Christmas Special

Episode 19 - Twelve Days of Christmas Special

In this episode Ben broadcasts live on Instagram while discussing, Ricky Jay, Bill Malone, distracting teenagers, adjusting to civilian life, Vernon, escaping reality, building things, avoiding the noise, connections, reflections...

Episode 19 - Twelve Days of Christmas Special

In this episode Ben broadcasts live on Instagram while discussing, Ricky Jay, Bill Malone, distracting teenagers, adjusting to civilian life, Vernon, escaping reality, building things, avoiding the noise, connections, reflections...

Episode 18 - I’m Starting Inside You (The Inside Out Lecture Bonus)

Episode 18 - I’m Starting Inside You (The Insid...

In this bonus episode Ben discusses the contents of The Inside Out Lecture and the pronunciation of croissant, mischievous and sloth. He uses words to talk about words, Triumph, a...

Episode 18 - I’m Starting Inside You (The Insid...

In this bonus episode Ben discusses the contents of The Inside Out Lecture and the pronunciation of croissant, mischievous and sloth. He uses words to talk about words, Triumph, a...

Episode 17 - We Are All Still Wearing Nappies

Episode 17 - We Are All Still Wearing Nappies

In this episode Ben talks about the one year anniversary of Studio52, being ‘talked out’, new directions, the revival of the Instagram Live talks, Tony Chang, Jared Kopf a surprise...

Episode 17 - We Are All Still Wearing Nappies

In this episode Ben talks about the one year anniversary of Studio52, being ‘talked out’, new directions, the revival of the Instagram Live talks, Tony Chang, Jared Kopf a surprise...

Episode 16 - A New Golden Age of Magic

Episode 16 - A New Golden Age of Magic

In this episode Ben talks about the Deep Magic Seminars, the stuff that nobody sees, throwing kids into swimming pools, lying on a rock like a lizard, Spartan kicking wasps,...

Episode 16 - A New Golden Age of Magic

In this episode Ben talks about the Deep Magic Seminars, the stuff that nobody sees, throwing kids into swimming pools, lying on a rock like a lizard, Spartan kicking wasps,...

Episode 15 - When Benjamin Earl Fooled Penn & Teller

Episode 15 - When Benjamin Earl Fooled Penn & T...

In this episode Benjamin Earl discusses his experience on 'Penn & Teller Fool Us' in 2010. He discusses his motivations, anxieties and the opportunities which presented themselves after he won...

Episode 15 - When Benjamin Earl Fooled Penn & T...

In this episode Benjamin Earl discusses his experience on 'Penn & Teller Fool Us' in 2010. He discusses his motivations, anxieties and the opportunities which presented themselves after he won...

Episode 14 - A Harp Called Susan

Episode 14 - A Harp Called Susan

In this episode Ben discusses Palm Juice, making breakfast with Whitney Houston, slow-motion riots, Batman voice-messages, The Shift #3, experiencing real magic, looking back at old projects, drinking quietly on...

Episode 14 - A Harp Called Susan

In this episode Ben discusses Palm Juice, making breakfast with Whitney Houston, slow-motion riots, Batman voice-messages, The Shift #3, experiencing real magic, looking back at old projects, drinking quietly on...

Episode 13 - A Cluster of Silver Clams

Episode 13 - A Cluster of Silver Clams

In this episode Ben talks about running into a tree, startling a horse, building a robot, the mysterious Tristan Lefleur, Taoism, mullet combs, riding the back of a dolphin, eating...

Episode 13 - A Cluster of Silver Clams

In this episode Ben talks about running into a tree, startling a horse, building a robot, the mysterious Tristan Lefleur, Taoism, mullet combs, riding the back of a dolphin, eating...

Episode 12 - Reflecting on 'Live'

Episode 12 - Reflecting on 'Live'

In this episode Ben reflected on the largest project of his career, STUDIO52|LIVE|. A magic event over 52 days in lenghth ending in a marthon 24 hour charity live stream....

Episode 12 - Reflecting on 'Live'

In this episode Ben reflected on the largest project of his career, STUDIO52|LIVE|. A magic event over 52 days in lenghth ending in a marthon 24 hour charity live stream....

Episode 11 - The Unprincipled Trickster

Episode 11 - The Unprincipled Trickster

In this episode Ben talks about stallions, meaning, escaping the tyranny of the individual, a new kind of magic show, homework from David Williamson and questions whether a hotdog is...

Episode 11 - The Unprincipled Trickster

In this episode Ben talks about stallions, meaning, escaping the tyranny of the individual, a new kind of magic show, homework from David Williamson and questions whether a hotdog is...

Episode 10 - The Incredible Flying Caterpillar

Episode 10 - The Incredible Flying Caterpillar

In this episode Ben talks about beach shorts, birdsong and Snow White. He gives a caterpillar new home and repeatedly deconstructs a simple card trick in order to reveal many...

Episode 10 - The Incredible Flying Caterpillar

In this episode Ben talks about beach shorts, birdsong and Snow White. He gives a caterpillar new home and repeatedly deconstructs a simple card trick in order to reveal many...

Episode 9 - Bigger Than Myself

Episode 9 - Bigger Than Myself

In this episode Ben talks about Studio52, the search for happiness, loneliness, narcissism, teamwork, community, feeling incomplete, the desire to do something special and how Instagram has caused him to...

Episode 9 - Bigger Than Myself

In this episode Ben talks about Studio52, the search for happiness, loneliness, narcissism, teamwork, community, feeling incomplete, the desire to do something special and how Instagram has caused him to...

Episode 8 - Too Many Bananas

Episode 8 - Too Many Bananas

In this episode Ben discusses dancing to Footloose, producing a swan, deep-rooted insecurity, ‘Art’, happiness, Bourbon biscuits and the Groundhog Day effect.  

Episode 8 - Too Many Bananas

In this episode Ben discusses dancing to Footloose, producing a swan, deep-rooted insecurity, ‘Art’, happiness, Bourbon biscuits and the Groundhog Day effect.  

Episode 7 - Think, Examine & Question

Episode 7 - Think, Examine & Question

In this episode Ben talks about filming gorillas, Friday nights, Ryan Gosling, love, practice, architecture, design, movement, puppetry, archery, flow, handrails and Google helps him to pronounce a name.  ...

Episode 7 - Think, Examine & Question

In this episode Ben talks about filming gorillas, Friday nights, Ryan Gosling, love, practice, architecture, design, movement, puppetry, archery, flow, handrails and Google helps him to pronounce a name.  ...

Episode 6 - Community is Everything

Episode 6 - Community is Everything

In this episode Ben talks about bunkering down, film, TV, strange sex noises, turning it up to eleven, banishing jugglers, greatness, kindness and chorizo with lime.  

Episode 6 - Community is Everything

In this episode Ben talks about bunkering down, film, TV, strange sex noises, turning it up to eleven, banishing jugglers, greatness, kindness and chorizo with lime.  

Episode 5 - Like A Fox Eating Popcorn

Episode 5 - Like A Fox Eating Popcorn

In this episode Ben talks about deep basics, the Corona monster, survival skills, grey men, Jedi’s, cards as weapons, Steph Curry, Zen, bad metaphors and drums up support to help...

Episode 5 - Like A Fox Eating Popcorn

In this episode Ben talks about deep basics, the Corona monster, survival skills, grey men, Jedi’s, cards as weapons, Steph Curry, Zen, bad metaphors and drums up support to help...

Episode 4 - Obsessed With Pigeons

Episode 4 - Obsessed With Pigeons

In this episode Ben discusses the ultimate question, Coronavirus, hot water bottles & drugs, becoming a gorilla and the magic of ambiguity.  

Episode 4 - Obsessed With Pigeons

In this episode Ben discusses the ultimate question, Coronavirus, hot water bottles & drugs, becoming a gorilla and the magic of ambiguity.  

Episode 3 - Duelling With Wands

Episode 3 - Duelling With Wands

In this episode Ben discusses Blackpool, ghosts, pigeon fanciers, broken dreams, kindness and the possibility of building something new.   

Episode 3 - Duelling With Wands

In this episode Ben discusses Blackpool, ghosts, pigeon fanciers, broken dreams, kindness and the possibility of building something new.   

Episode 2 - Zombie Attack

Episode 2 - Zombie Attack

In this episode Ben discusses the 'why' behind the 'what', meaning, connections, candles and communicating with zombie apocalypse survivors.    

Episode 2 - Zombie Attack

In this episode Ben discusses the 'why' behind the 'what', meaning, connections, candles and communicating with zombie apocalypse survivors.    

Episode 1 - A Strange Buzz

Episode 1 - A Strange Buzz

In which Ben finds himself battling with a buzz, laying the groundwork for the community and contemplating the realisation that starting something isn't as easy as it seems.    ...

Episode 1 - A Strange Buzz

In which Ben finds himself battling with a buzz, laying the groundwork for the community and contemplating the realisation that starting something isn't as easy as it seems.    ...