Beyond the Illusion: Steve Valentine on What’s Misunderstood About Magic

Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel · Feb 27, 2025 · 1h 4m

In this episode I sit down with actor, magician, and podcast host Steve Valentine. We go way back to my Vegas days, and it’s been incredible to see his career evolve. Best known for his role as Nigel Townsend on Crossing Jordan, Steve has also appeared in Mars Attacks!, Spider-Man 3, and voiced characters in Dragon Age and Uncharted 2. Beyond acting, he’s an acclaimed magician who has performed at the legendary Magic Castle and now explores the art of illusion on his podcast, Magicians Only. We dive into what people misunderstand about magic, the surprising parallels between acting and…