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Mat Ricardo
@matricardo.bsky.social
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Performer. Writer. Maker. He/Him. Nice. Autistic.

All the other places online where you can find me are at http://linktr.ee/matricardo
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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · Aug 28
My debut book is out now!

Magic, circus, comedy, spy tricks, science, mental health, confidence, kindness, empowerment and learning to levitate!

I still can't quite believe its a real thing that happened!

Get it wherever you get your books
a picture of the cover of my book THE MAGIC IN YOU and some lovely quotes from the times, kirkus and andy nyman
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The literal only thing I use linkedin for is to leave shitty comments under AI art idiots
February 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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New writing and photography just posted for free on my substack at matricardo.substack.com/p/west-end

(Also on my patreon if you dont like substack)

#photography #photographer #writer #blogger #london #westend #burlesque #cabaret
circus performer Katherine Arnold in make up and costume as a freaky looking pre-plastic surgery person
February 17, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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I just found out that my book has sold enough that it's getting a 2nd print run & the idea of so many kids reading it makes me very smiley. Anyway, to celebrate, here's me reading the introduction. HOORAY.

#childrensbook #books #reading #kidlit #kidsbook #author

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p81i...
I read the introduction to The Magic In You
YouTube video by Mat Ricardo
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February 17, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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To celebrate my book selling out its first print run, here's me reading the introduction in an armchair like a grown up, with an IKEA lamp behind me.

#writer #books #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p81i...
I read the introduction to The Magic In You
YouTube video by Mat Ricardo
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February 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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My favourite magician at this 1960's #magic convention is LADIES ACTIVITIES
A 1960's advert for a magicians convention, featuring beaming faces, and a word cloud of names of magicians who will be there, and then, right in the bottom right hand corner "LADIES ACTIV."
February 16, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Big ups to Bob Sharpe for daring combine two of the major things people don't like, but middle-aged white guys do
A photo of "The man who applies magic to sales promotion" BOB SHARPE, from a 1965 magic magazine. He is middle aged, white, wearing a grey suit and nice slightly round glasses, with slick-backed hair. So - y'know - a magician lol
February 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Speaking as someone with a lot of experience as a fight choreographer - this seems likely untrue & another of these "We were TOO GOOD AT THIS!" humblebrags

Slowing down footage makes it look odd & unreal. Any halfway decent choreographer/director slows down the pace of the performance instead
fletcherveyluu.bsky.social Fle’chrr @fletcherveyluu.bsky.social · 2d
Adding this to the list of favorite Star Wars production facts:

The duel between Obi-Wan and Darth Maul had to be slowed down because Ewan McGregor and Ray Park were just TOO FAST.

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Ewan McGregor & Ray Park Were Too Fast for Film
YouTube video by All Things Kenobi
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February 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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A killer set in a west end cabaret, to a fantastic audience, and then a spontaneous late night drink, after her show, with one of the best of friends. That's the bloody stuff.
Me and WEST END SUPERSTAR Jo Woodward giving a thumbs up in a secret bar that lies behind a nondescript door like all the best bars do
February 15, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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"hot off the press" was RIGHT THERE
A 1965 advert for a fire eating manual, with the text "new - just off press"
February 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Just took delivery of some research materials for A THING.

And yes, the playing card fell out of one of them, as I picked it up. Perfect.

#magic #magician #writer #retro #vintage
a spread of 1950's issues of the linking ring magazine, and a playing card that fell out of them
February 14, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Start with yours, and then work down.
February 14, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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a man wearing glasses and a tuxedo is sitting in a crowd
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a tuxedo is sitting in a crowd
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February 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Treated myself to this gorgeous 1960's weathermaster briefcase last year, and I've been really enjoying using it for cabaret spots lately. Man from Uncle realness!

#vintage #retro #style
Closeup detail photos of a 1960's weathermaster aluminium briefcase. A bit dinged up, a bit grimy, but gorgeous vintage spy adventure looks! Closeup detail photos of a 1960's weathermaster aluminium briefcase. A bit dinged up, a bit grimy, but gorgeous vintage spy adventure looks!
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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A very special episiode of IMAGINATION & JUNK is out now!

Me & @billbarol.bsky.social talk about one of my favourite films - REAL GENIUS

#80s #80smovies #valkilmer #realgenius #podcast #funny

www.imaginationandjunk.com/posts/bonus-...
Imagination & Junk: Bonus Episode: I Might Be Wrong, But... (Ch. 3)
It’s Very Special Episode™️ time! Imagination & Junk returns in its usual form on March 11.
www.imaginationandjunk.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
matricardo.bsky.social
A very special episiode of IMAGINATION & JUNK is out now!

Me & @billbarol.bsky.social talk about one of my favourite films - REAL GENIUS

#80s #80smovies #valkilmer #realgenius #podcast #funny

www.imaginationandjunk.com/posts/bonus-...
Imagination & Junk: Bonus Episode: I Might Be Wrong, But... (Ch. 3)
It’s Very Special Episode™️ time! Imagination & Junk returns in its usual form on March 11.
www.imaginationandjunk.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Hey! Imagination & Junk, the podcast I host with @matricardo.bsky.social, returns tomorrow, February 11, for its fourth season. We're tuning up with an installment of our Very Special Bonus Mini-Series™️ "I Might Be Wrong But..." and we hope you'll listen.
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Imagination & Junk
A transatlantic conversation about creativity
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February 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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New ep of IMAGINATION & JUNK drops into your podcast feeds tomorrow - and if you've ever seen Real Genius, you need to subscribe!

#realgenius #valkilmer #80s #80smovies #movies
a man is talking to another man and the words it 's a moral imperative are visible
ALT: a man is talking to another man and the words it 's a moral imperative are visible
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February 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Hey, magicians, STOP BEING WEIRD.
a diagram from an old magic magazine showing someone wearing lead weights in the crotch of their trousers. truly - i have no idea.
February 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Like 80's movies? Like Real Genius? You're going to want to be subscribed to the IMAGINATION & JUNK podcast ready for the new episode drop on Wednesday then!

#valkilmer #realgenius #80s #80smovies #80sfilms #1980s
February 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Reading a publication from 1965, which refers to cabaret acts as either "Either a ball of fire, or a stinkeroo!" - and these are now the only terms I'll be using to critique the arts.
February 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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Like 80's movies? Like Real Genius? You're going to want to be subscribed to the IMAGINATION & JUNK podcast ready for the new episode drop on Wednesday then!

#valkilmer #realgenius #80s #80smovies #80sfilms #1980s
February 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Just read that Epstein's island is being referred to as "Kid Rock", and, well, give that the Pulitzer.
February 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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We've been away but WE'RE BACK BABY!

Me & @billbarol.bsky.social return with new (very special) episodes of IMAGINATION & JUNK starting THIS WEDNESDAY

So if you're not subscribed in your favourite podcast boutique GET ON THAT!

www.imaginationandjunk.com/about
Imagination & Junk: About
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February 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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So even he didn't watch kid rock
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d
Trump crashes out over Bad Bunny’s halftime show
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence. Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World. This “Show” is just a “slap in the face” to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day — including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History! There is nothing inspirational about this mess of a Halftime Show and watch, it will get great reviews from the Fake News Media, because they haven’t got a clue of what is going on in the REAL WORLD — And, by the way, the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP
February 9, 2026 at 8:07 AM