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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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Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
It's our Season 1 Q&A special! Which character would die first in a horror film? What is Conrad's Dunkin Donuts order? What is the deal with Devorah? We dive into the true emotional meat of the series with these very serious questions--and more!
Transcript here.
Featuring Ian Geers (Head Writer), Lauren Grace Thompson (Producer), Daniel Etti-Williams (Sound Designer), Sarah Price (Augie Eckhart), Tina Muñoz Pandya (Lilith Von Hitzler), and Daniel Millhouse (Conrad Webley Griffson), and YOUR questions! [NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Season 1]
Season 2 will premiere on Monday, November 22nd, 2021 with Part 1: The Christmas Kiss. Leave us a review on any platform and we will send you a pack of original Vanishing Act stickers!
Donate to the show at: https://ko-fi.com/vanishingpod
Content note: this episode contains strong language and spoilers for season 1.
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Hello there from us here at The Vanishing Act! We are hard at work in post-production getting ready to bring you our second season in just under a month, but while we’re on hiatus, we wanted to bring you something special and introduce you to one of our favorite shows that we think you’ll absolutely love.
The One Stars, from Good Pointe Podcasts, is a comedic sci-fi show set aboard a spaceship called the Space Windu, where the suitably grumpy Negative Nancy and her only friend, Chatbot, bring you a regular selection of One Star reviews from across the multiverse. Excellently produced and written, genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, and winner of an Audio Verse Award for performance—in 2020—we think you’ll love the offbeat humor and colorful world of The One Stars.
Find them at goodpointepodcasts.com.
Writing & Sound Design by Jeremy Ellett.
With performances from Emma Elizabeth, Blythe Renay, Garan Fitzgerald, Vin Ernst, Bruce Hennigar, Caroline Mincks, and Megan Konrad.
The "Ukulele Review" was written by Tal Minear.
Music by Prod Riddiman & Lee Rosevere.
Transcripts & Credits @ goodpointepodcasts.com
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
The Vanishing Act will return with SEASON TWO starting on Monday, November 22nd! We pick up right where we left off, literally minutes after the events of season one finale--on Christmas Eve, 1944. These five episodes will tell the story of our ragtag bunch of misfits–Augie, Conrad, Lilith, Rudyard, and Devorah–and their journey to find out if they can take one last lifeline to become better people, better (best?) friends, and maybe (MAYBE) actual protagonists.
Part 1: The Christmas Kiss premieres November 22nd, 2021.
For more information, go to VanishingPod.com.
CREDITS
Voices in this trailer: Lauren Grace Thompson, Sarah Price, Sam Hubbard, Laurence Stepney, Tina Muñoz Pandya, Daniel Millhouse, Robert Kauzlaric, Eric Eilersen, Daniel Etti-Williams, and Lydia Hiller.
Sound design: Daniel Etti-Williams. Music composed by: Baldemar. Written by: Ian Geers, Lauren Grace Thompson. Edited by: Lauren Grace Thompson.
CONTENT NOTE: adult language, Nazis
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Deck the Halls of Berlin, Germany!
Fa la la la la, la la la la!
For another rambling absurdity!
Fa-la la la la, la la la la!
The Gang’s confused and causing uproars!
Fa la la la, la la la, la la la!
Plus the year is 1944...
Fa-lah-lah-lah-lah, la la we're BACK!
Transcript here and at vanishingpod.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 Hannah Foerschler. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.
The original song featured in this episode, The Christmas Kiss, was written by Ian Geers and Baldemar. Additional kinderchoir music composed by Ian Geers.
CAST
- Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price
- Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya
- Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse
- Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard
- Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney
- General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric
- General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen
- Officer 1: Brandon Wilders
- Officer 2: Michael Morrow
- Officer 3: Jay Donley
- The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams
- The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson
CONTENT NOTES
This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Jewish characters in peril. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.
The promo at the end of this episode was for Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason, an upcoming audio drama from Good Pointe Podcasts! A dark comedy of conspiracies and secret societies starring Zane Schacht as Randy Dunning, Lauren Grace Thompson as Gayle Kruger. Check them out at their website HERE and give them a follow on Twitter @TwoFlatEarthers!
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
🎶God help these foolish gentlemen and this one scientist,
Who all now have to make a play or fall to the abyss
While new friends come and help them out
At least much as they can,
As a voice from the past comes to complicate their plans,
Yeah, it really comes to screw up all their plans.🎶
Transcript here and at vanishingpod.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 Hannah Foerschler. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.
CAST
- Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price
- Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya
- Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse
- Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard
- Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney
- Gigi Schlimmer: Lydia Hiller
- Klaus: Ian Geers
- General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric
- General Otto Pffefferkuchen/Misha: Eric Eilersen
- Hunther Zimmer: Macob Jundell
- The Amazing Vincenzo/Schwanzkoph: Chris Vizurraga
- The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson
CONTENT NOTES
This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
🎶 Jingle bells, plot bombshells,
Two friends do a con!
The creative process takes a hit
And maybe there’s a bond,
Hey! 🎶
Transcript here and at vanishingpod.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
- Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price
- Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya
- Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse
- Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard
- Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney
- General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric
- General Otto Pffefferkuchen/Misha: Eric Eilersen
- Schwanzkoph: Chris Vizurraga
- The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams
- The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson
CONTENT NOTES
This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place. Characters are held at gunpoint. Mentions of loss, parental neglect (brief).
The promo featured at the end of this episode was for Gather the Suspects, a cosy murder mystery set in Wales during a very boring apocalypse. Follow them on Twitter @gtsus_pod.
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
🎶Hark the Herald’s coming soon
To announce Nazi platoons.
Augie has a heart to heart
Conrad’s world may fall apart,
Lilith’s overconfident,
Rudyard gets confused as shit,
Then we get another twist,
When can Anton please just rest?🎶
Transcript here and at vanishingpod.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 Daniel Etti-Williams. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.
CAST
- Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price
- Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya
- Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse
- Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard
- Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney
- Gigi: Lydia Hiller
- General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric
- General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen
- The Amazing Vincenzo: Chris Vizurraga
- The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson
CONTENT NOTES
This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.
Find us on Twitter @vanishingpod.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
🎶Opening Night, Opening Night
All is bad, Lovers fight.
Will the scientist, teacher, and child
Save the loud mouth before it gets wild,
And vanish the Aryan Race?
Or will it blow up in their face(s)?🎶
Transcript here and at vanishingpod.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 Daniel Etti-Williams. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.
The original song featured in this episode, Home For Christmas, was written by Ian Geers and Baldemar. Additional Heil Be Home For Christmas in-show music was written by Ian Geers.
CAST
- Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price
- Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya
- Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse
- Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard
- Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney
- Gigi Schlimmer: Lydia Hiller
- General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric
- General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen
- Klaus: Ian Geers
- Jean-Jacquline Lemarque: Chris Vizurraga
- The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams
- Officer 1: Brandon Wilders
- Officer 2: Michael Morrow
- Officer 3: Jay Donley
- The Narrator/Devorah: Lauren Grace Thompson
CONTENT NOTES
This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Loud noises from 40:16-41:00. One moment of physical intimacy. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Hello there from us here at The Vanishing Act! While we are currently on hiatus working on future projects, and getting ready to bring you our Season 2 Q&A, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at another project we think you'll love from Good Pointe Podcasts!
A satirical dark comedy about secret societies and conspiracy culture, Two Flat Earthers Kidnap A Freemason is everything the very vivid title leads you to believe it is, and so very much more. We think if you enjoy our biting humour, the dubious morals of our main cast, and truly fantastic original music, this will be a new favorite of yours. So don't sit back, don't relax, but DO enjoy: Two Flat Earthers Kidnap A Freemason.
CAST:
Zane Schacht as Randy Dunning.
Lauren Grace Thompson as Gayle Kruger.
Matthew Woodcock as Walt.
Jack Carmichael as the Narrator.
David Ault as Mac.
Adam Clark as Downripple.
Graham Rowat as Newsham.
Kristen DiMercurio as Bonnie.
Charlie Wes as Ed.
Maya Murphy as Millie.
Ryan Philbrook as Smashed Potatoes.
Michelle Kelly as Charlotte.
Josh Rubino as Customer 1.
Brandon Finch as Customer 2.
Kirsty Woolven as Customer 3.
Addison Peacock as Karen.
Writing, Editing, Production and Sound Design by Jeremy Ellett.
Theme Song is “Social Kapital” by Glad Rags.
Featuring: “Something True“ by Louie Zong & “Nettle Swarm” by Randy Greer.
Follow @TwoFlatEarthers on Twitter.
Transcripts available on our website.
Would you like to hear episodes a week early while also making our day? Consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/goodpointe
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
It's our Season 2 Q&A special! What type of duck would each character be? What is Graugie? Will the Narrator ever rest? We dive into the twisty and turny world of season 2 with these questions--and more!
Transcript here.
Featuring Ian Geers (Head Writer), Lauren Grace Thompson (Producer), Sarah Price (Augie Eckhart), Tina Muñoz Pandya (Lilith Von Hitzler), Daniel Millhouse (Conrad Webley Griffson), Laurence Stepney (Anton Hirschfelder), Baldemar (Composer), and YOUR questions!
[NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Seasons 1 and 2 and strong language]
The Vanishing Act will return for Season 3...eventually.
Leave us a review on any platform and we will send you a pack of original Vanishing Act stickers!
Donate to the show at: https://ko-fi.com/vanishingpod