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The Vanishing Act

By: vanishingpod
  • Summary

  • The Vanishing Act is globetrotting farce about a German magic enthusiast, an American conman in Paris, an unfortunately-named engineer, a disappearing French magician, and a duck. A Rambling Absurdity in 12(ish) Parts.
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Episodes
  • FAWX & STALLION Chapter One: The Case of the Best Case Scenario
    Sep 19 2022

    A brand new multi-season comedy from the creators of The Vanishing Act: FAWX & STALLION is a Victorian mystery about the best detective team on Baker Street! (Not that one.) Enjoy the full first episode now as part of the Apollo Creator Showcase 2022. 

    Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all other podcatchers, or on our website 224bbaker.com. 

    Check out Apollo, a new app exclusively for lovers of fiction podcasts, HERE! 

     

    The Place: London, England

    The Time: Winter, 1889

    The Crime: Anything (including, but not limited to: Robberies, Burglaries, Thieveries, Unlawful Acts, General Wrong-doing, and Pilferings)

    The Detectives: Sherlock Holmes & Dr. John Watson, 221B Baker Street (UNAVAILABLE - Out of Town)

    Known Alternatives: None of Note

    Neighbors: Hampton Fawx and James Stallion, 224B Baker Street (IRRELEVANT)

     

    Transcript here and at 224bbaker.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.

     

    CREDITS

    Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar. 

     

    CAST

    • Hampton Fawx: Jeremy Thompson
    • James Stallion: Chris Vizurraga
    • Madge Stallion: Katie McLean Hainsworth
    • Archie Cartwright: Shawn Pfautsch
    • Constable McMurphy: Ian Geers
    • Mildred: Nicole Knudsen
    • Jerry: James Ferrero
    • Copper: Evin McQuistion
    • Sarah: Lauren Grace Thompson

     

    CONTENT NOTES

    This episode contains adult language and sexual innuendo. A robbery takes place in the opening scene. Jail/imprisonment. Reference to hanging.

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    25 mins
  • ANNOUNCING: Fawx & Stallion, our new Mystery-Comedy!
    Sep 12 2022

    Fawx and Stallion is an upcoming multi-season comedy-mystery about the best detective team on Baker Street! (Not that one.)

    Behind the doors of 221B Baker Street, the greatest detective of all time and his loyal doctor friend solve some of the most befuddling, prestigious, glamorous, and exciting cases the public has ever seen, turning themselves into legends in the process. Across the street and slightly to the left, behind the doors of 224B, lives another pair of detectives, waiting for their chance in the spotlight. And when Holmes and Watson leave town on a case, and a woman shows up at their doorstep in dire straits, that very chance appears…

    The first episode of Fawx and Stallion is currently live exclusively on Apollo. Episode One will premiere on September 19th, 2022!

    https://www.apollopods.com/showcase

    Fawx and Stallion is a member of the Fable and Folly Network.

    Written by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Voices included Jeremy Thompson (Hampton Fawx), Chris Vizurraga (James Stallion), and Katie McLean Hainsworth (Madge).

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    6 mins
  • Part ???: Forgive The Vanishing Act!
    Jun 26 2022

    When Lilith Von Hitzler and Devorah the Duck crash their Vanishing Box in front of St. Patrick’s Church, they must begrudgingly accept help from Fathers Ben and Klem in order to get it off the ground again.

     

    Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) and The Vanishing Act (vanishingpod.com)

    This episode was written and directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson.

    Cast:

    • Lauren Grace Thompson as The Narrator and Devorah
    • Tina Muñoz Pandya as Lilith Von Hitzler
    • Casey Callaghan as Father Ben 
    • Josh Rubino as Father Klem

    Story editing by Bob Raymonda and Jack Marrone.

    Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda

    Sound design and score by Adam Raymonda

    Logo by Sam Twardy (www.samtwardy.com)

    Follow @ForgiveMeShow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

    Follow @VanishingPod on Twitter and Instagram

    Find a transcript of the episode here.

     

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    38 mins

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