Rachel Lawson's The Magicians Podcast

A gothic short story about a man who sees a dead man coming back to life in the morgue and wants to sell his story to the press for money, he calls a reporter to sell it to him, but he doesn't come to meet with the reporter he goes to the reporter's boss at the paper instead will the boss post in his paper as an exposé. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into a world where magic, music, and immortality collide in dazzling, unpredictable harmony. In this genre-bending tale of time-traveling illusionists, Fred Alexander—stage magician, diplomat, and self-proclaimed King of the Earth—finds himself drunk, vulnerable, and unexpectedly brilliant on a karaoke stage. What begins as a chaotic night of heckling and sleight-of-hand spirals into a soulful revelation as Fred’s voice captivates a crowd, charms a pop icon, and reignites the love of his ageless wife.But Fred isn’t just a magician. He’s his own grandson. He’s an alien. He’s a singer with the voice of an angel and a heart full of cosmic longing. As his family—Blake, the younger version of himself, and Lance, his enchanter son—navigate hecklers, fame, and emotional fallout, Fred’s impromptu performance becomes the stuff of legend.From barroom banter to surprise concert stardom, The Magicians: The King Sings is a supernatural dramedy about legacy, love, and the power of a song to rewrite destiny. Whether you're here for the illusions, the dry wit, or the soaring ballads, this audiobook will enchant you, move you—and maybe even make you believe in magic again.🎧 Featuring original lyrics, cosmic twists, and a voice that could melt time itself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the moon hatches and unleashes a planet-killing space locust, it’s up to a sarcastic Grim Reaper, his fate-bound assassin son, and a time-bending oracle to stop the apocalypse—thirty million years in the past. This episode dives into cosmic horror, dysfunctional family dynamics, and the kind of dry wit that makes saving the solar system feel like a very bad Monday.Time travel. Starfire. Existential banter. You’re in for a ride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A song of the Dusk by Rachel Lawson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a lovely country song by the host, Rachel Lawson, for your enjoyment only, not related to the Magicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By Rachel LawsonA Really short Magicians story."Dad tell me again why we a digging a grave?" Lance Alexander asked his Dad Blake Alexander."We're burying your latest victim," Blake snapped back."Ha! Ha," returned Lance not at all amused."Fate has decreed we reapers must do graveyard duty for the next week he called it grave diggers appreciation month," moaned Blake who was in grim reaper form as his son was."This is insane!" said Lance."Stop moaning! We have only 5 days 6 hours and 3 minutes till this is over!" said Blake's grim reaper assistant Dante, "get back to work." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Magicians — where stage tricks meet real sorcery, and the dead don’t wait for curtain calls. In this first story of the published series, we meet Blake Fire, a tuxedoed necromancer moonlighting as a magician, and Max Starfire, his undead vampire partner with a flair for theatrics and rabbit hats. When a ghost crashes their show asking for an autograph, things spiral into a backstage brawl of bureaucracy, mind-reading, and cosmic paperwork.This debut tale sets the tone for the supernatural chaos to come — witty, weird, and wildly entertaining. If you like your magic shows haunted and your reapers punctual, you’re in the right place.🔮 First in the Magicians series.🕯️ Sorcery, sass, and spectral surprises await.💀 Subscribe for more ghostly drama and undead charm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Magicians: Death Kills The InternetWhen the King of the Grim Reapers accidentally blows up a computer mid-autopsy, the internet dies—and so do the patients. With nurse stations offline and reapers swarming the hospital, Blake must face the terrifying possibility that he’s killed more than just a machine. Is he cursed, hacked, or just having a really bad day? Featuring necromantic guilt, caffeine-fueled existential dread, and a heavy metal morgue, this episode dives deep into the chaos of digital collapse and magical responsibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Magicians: The Last Dance – A Vision, A Waltz, A GunshotOn a stormy New Year’s Eve, the King of Doom awakens from a chilling vision—a massacre at the Charring Cross ballroom. With only his loyal friend Gabriel and the bumbling but brave Masked Chicken by his side, he infiltrates the dance floor to stop a tragedy before it begins. But when the killer turns out to be someone he’s just waltzed with, the night spirals into chaos, magic, and unexpected heroism.Tune in for a gripping tale of prophecy, deception, and a last dance that nearly ends in death. Featuring hypnotic interventions, family secrets, and a showdown that will leave you breathless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Magicians: The Grudge – A Killer’s Waltz, A Family’s FightWhen Blake Alexander is accused of assaulting a woman at a crime scene, his grandson Junior and the ever-eccentric Masked Chicken set out to clear his name. But the deeper they dig, the darker the truth becomes. The accuser, Fiona Lambert, isn’t just a nurse—she’s a serial killer with a twisted sense of mercy.Infiltrating her world through charm and deception, Junior risks everything to expose her, even as he begins to care for her. With the Necromancer and Necromantrix closing in, and a confession hanging by a thread, the final dance becomes a deadly showdown.A gripping tale of justice, identity, and the cost of compassion—where not all heroes wear capes, and not all villains hide in shadows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not related to The Magicians a good song by author on Edgar Allan Poe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen's Undertaking wit songs sung and musicBy Rachel Lawson💀 Where death is a business, and the staff are anything but lifeless…Charon Drax—ferryman of the dead and part-time entrepreneur—launches a funeral home staffed by reluctant necromancers, moody reapers, and one Coldplay-obsessed coroner with a flair for chaos. When the dearly departed start stirring and the living can't stop grieving, it's up to Charon and her undead crew to keep the business afloat… even if it kills them.From gothic eulogies to magical mishaps, Karen's Undertaking is a darkly comedic romp through the underworld of funeral rites, family drama, and Coldplay-fueled existential crises. Featuring Blake, the emotionally embalmed illusionist, and Lance, the necromancer with a serial killer reputation, this supernatural satire delivers heart, humor, and a chorus of “O-o-o-oh”s you won’t forget.Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and anyone who’s ever wondered what happens when the reapers unionize.Look here for the full cast version with music. https://youtu.be/DJwdFtmwX2g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen's Undertaking songs readBy Rachel Lawson💀 Where death is a business, and the staff are anything but lifeless…Charon Drax—ferryman of the dead and part-time entrepreneur—launches a funeral home staffed by reluctant necromancers, moody reapers, and one Coldplay-obsessed coroner with a flair for chaos. When the dearly departed start stirring and the living can't stop grieving, it's up to Charon and her undead crew to keep the business afloat… even if it kills them.From gothic eulogies to magical mishaps, Karen's Undertaking is a darkly comedic romp through the underworld of funeral rites, family drama, and Coldplay-fueled existential crises. Featuring Blake, the emotionally embalmed illusionist, and Lance, the necromancer with a serial killer reputation, this supernatural satire delivers heart, humor, and a chorus of “O-o-o-oh”s you won’t forget.Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and anyone who’s ever wondered what happens when the reapers unionize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the King of the Grim Reapers is blackmailed into moonlighting as a mortician, death takes on a whole new business model.Charon, ferryman of souls, has opened a funeral home in the mortal world—dragging her reluctant husband Dante and the ever-dramatic Mortimer (now hiding in human form as “Blake”) into the messy, smelly, and absurdly human side of the afterlife. But when corpses, oaths, and Coldplay collide, the line between necromancy and customer service gets dangerously thin.Darkly comic, dripping with supernatural mischief, and laced with dry wit, this tale proves that in the world of the Magicians, even death has a sense of humor.Full story by Rachel Lawson — coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Song from Rise of the Ghost.What happens when a ghost writes a love song?•   👻 He swears he’s not ghosting you.•   💔 He’s stuck watching the one he loves fall for “the man with his face and form.”•   🎶 And he belts out a chorus dramatic enough to raise the dead.The Ghost of Your Gaze is part serenade, part supernatural soap opera, and entirely over‑the‑top. Hit play and let the haunting begin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Magicians: The Rise of the Ghost — Archaeology, reincarnation, and one very unlucky emperor collide in this supernatural soap opera. When Stella Alexander digs up a centuries‑old pistol, she doesn’t just find history—she wakes it up. Suddenly, emperors are moonlighting as ghosts, necromancers are sulking in corners, and a goldfish named Phineas is the only one keeping his cool. If you like your cosmic drama with a side of slapstick, this is the episode for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Song from The Clown Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Song from Clown show episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columbine, Pierrot, and Harlequin love triangle gone mad. Where intergalactic emperors crash masquerade balls, ghosts forget who they’re supposed to be, and romance is as slippery as a banana peel on a starship floor. Join us for a tale of mistaken identities, sad clowns with broken hearts, and one very confused necromancer who just wants to get back to work. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when cosmic politics, supernatural possession, and circus costumes collide… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not for kids!Blake Alexander, Judge of the Dead and part-time stage magician, just wants five minutes of peace. But Hell is loud, his son the Necromancer is chatty, and Dante—the bureaucratic reaper—is breathing down his neck. With tortured souls screaming and Coldplay echoing through the abyss, Blake’s attempt at a meditative break spirals into a supernatural meltdown. Featuring grim reapers, family dysfunction, and a CuppaWare party that might be more relaxing than eternal damnation, this episode dives into the darkly comic chaos of life after death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the king of the grim reapers takes his young great-granddaughter, the princess of vampires, to the afterlife to babysit her, he didn't expect it would end up with him and his assistant hunting for blood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astry Starfire is five years old, pale as moonlight, and just trying to survive her first day of kindergarten—with a blood bottle in her lunchbox and a rabbit-murdering magician dad. But when her teacher discovers the truth behind her “tomato juice,” chaos erupts. Meanwhile, her mother Astra—Queen of Vampires and part-time ghost whisperer—has to clean up the mess. A darkly funny tale of supernatural parenting, magical mishaps, and the perils of show-and-tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

a cappella without music a magician's song by Rachel Lawson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

a cappella with music a magician's song by Rachel Lawson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Song adventure of the magician Blake Alexander Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Very short magicians story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

not magicians but similar themed and a good song. It is by Rachel Lawson, the host, it is on Charon, the ferryman of the dead, from Greek Legend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Magicians: The Haunting of the Necromancer by Rachel Lawson The Necromancer is used to dealing with death—but when one of his victims refuses to move on, haunting his home and watching Neighbours in his favorite chair, things take a turn for the absurd. Seeking help from his father, the Grand Reaper, the Necromancer quickly realizes that dealing with the undead is far easier than dealing with family. As the ghost settles in for a long stay and tensions rise between generations, one question remains: can they send this stubborn spirit to the other side, or will the Necromancer forever be cursed with an unwanted houseguest? A supernatural comedy full of magic, mischief, and reluctant ghost-hunting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An assassin is the only chance to live for the emperor of the Universe who is in a trap set by an alien but how do you find 1 alien in an alien convention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not for kids, really! Fred, the king of the earth, and Lakelandite go to a day spa where people keep dying to solve the case of who is killing the guests who will end up dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adult story Time traveler the emperor, and Prince Alexandrite, are one man from different points of their long life living at the same in time as 2 men. They and their wife Ana mischievously play a trick on a woman who wants to marry the emperor, but the emperor is secretly married to Princess Ana, Prince Alexandrite's wife. They try to make the woman think he isn't a worthy husband, he is having an affair with a woman married to his grandson, Prince Alexandrite. Not knowing the emperor is Alexandrite himself in another timeline, like the man they know as Prince Alexandrite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Zac Sandman yawns at poetry, the entire class falls asleep—literally. Turns out, he’s inherited more than a surname: he’s the next Sandman, wielder of sleep magic. As students snooze and chaos brews, two magical dads—Daniel “Sandy” Sandman and necromancer Lance Alexander—teleport from the newsroom to the schoolyard to fix a spell gone rogue.But waking dreamers isn’t the only challenge. With enchanted articles, sarcastic banter, and a reluctant heir to dreamcraft, The Sandman Cometh spins a whimsical tale of legacy, awakening, and the strange power of words.✨ Expect:•   Sleep spells and supernatural slip-ups•   Magicians moonlighting as journalists•   A reluctant teen discovering his magical birthright•   Dry wit, cosmic mischief, and family ties that bind (and occasionally snore)Perfect for fans of magical realism, sleepy chaos, and stories where every spell has a punchline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There were whispers that the reaper king Mortimer once lost his human form, his body, his shell. Among the reapers, rumors changed it to his soul being stolen. This is what really happened... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Blake is in a hit-and-run and left for dead in the brush on the side of the road in the mountains near where he lives, he would have been unfound, but his soul is a grim reaper. He visits his son for help. Was it a mistake? Will he die or live? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Magicians: Disillusionment" finds Dr. Blake Alexander—better known as the coroner nicknamed Dr Death—forced into the spotlight not by corpses, but by children in need of cheer. Disguised as his alter ego, the stage magician Blake Fire, he faces more than awkward romance with Nurse Sally. A gunman storms the ward, demanding vengeance.But Blake is no ordinary magician. He’s an Enchanter, capable of bending minds with his voice. When his secret slips, Sally must confront the truth: the man she loves is both coroner and conjurer, and he’s been inside her thoughts all along. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"All we see or seem is but a dream within a dream…"Dr. Death just wanted a quiet coffee break with Coldplay, but fate—and a meddling orderly—had other plans. What begins as a reluctant audition for a hospital charity show spirals into mistaken identities, vampire stagehands, and a magician who may or may not be the coroner himself.As Blake Fire wrestles with his double life—doctor, alien, magician, and reluctant heartthrob—the line between performance and reality collapses. Ghosts, grim reapers, and cosmic trickery take center stage in this darkly comic tale of love, lies, and the magic act no one can escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Song from second chapter of The Age Of Treason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Song referred to in Age of Treason, novella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Age of Treason" plunges you into a universe where love, betrayal, and immortality collide. Follow Fred, the Emperor of the Universe—a time-traveling Magician cursed to die and rise again—as he risks everything for forbidden love. But when passion sparks treachery, and even death cannot sever the ties of fate, the cost of desire may unravel empires.In this episode, ghosts sing, reapers walk among the living, and history itself bends under the weight of one family’s secrets. If you crave supernatural drama laced with cosmic mischief and aching humanity, this is your next obsession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He saw an alien invasion where there was none. He saw the king of the aliens who were endemic to the solar system as a leader of an alien invasion. The king was not a vanguard's leader, the man had aliens on the brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hell is empty. The devils walk among us. In the shadows of a city alley, a killer waits. But so does Lance — necromancer, reaper, and reluctant son. When a hunt for a serial murderer goes awry, Lance’s father vanishes without a trace, leaving behind only blood, suspicion, and a ghost with a gun. As the afterlife stirs and secrets unravel, Lance and fellow reaper Dante must navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse. The deeper they dig, the darker the truth becomes — and the more dangerous the consequences. With time running out and the dead whispering in his ear, Lance must choose: justice or vengeance, family or fate. In this chilling tale of supernatural suspense, Rachel Lawson delivers a gothic thriller where death is never the end… and the devils are already here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Song here, as a treat. H. G. Wells' The Time Machine inspired song. See the full Musical I wrote on the book here in the playlist on YouTube. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXHIS9GMnRiO12gROv9TUQdGWkRxIjjv&si=YhixaPDgBbP6JKSF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not for kids.When Fred awakens from a fall, he finds himself dressed as Napoleon, hailed as Emperor of the Universe, and pursued by memories that don’t belong to him. Is he a grandfather, a time traveler, or the king of the grim reapers in disguise? As love, betrayal, and immortality collide, Fred must face the truth: nothing is what it seems, and even dreams can turn against their dreamer.A tale of fractured identity, forbidden desire, and cosmic trickery—where castles in the sky crumble into something far stranger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There will be blood, there will be death, there will be vampires, there will be horror there will be gore, there will be more There will be ghosts, there will be death, there be visions of death, there will be reapers, there will be more to sink your teeth into there will be more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family ties can be the strongest bond—or the sharpest blade. In this tale of immortality, loyalty, and uneasy alliances, the Alexanders find themselves navigating love, rivalry, and the weight of destiny. A story where death is never final, and the past is never truly gone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The men in black aren’t usually the ones asking for help—but this time, they need it. On a quiet beach at sunset, an unexpected meeting blurs the line between law, magic, and interstellar etiquette. A story of wit, wonder, and the strange beauty of the universe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A reporter who happens upon the Emperor of the Universe Sapphirus's phone discovers the truth which could bring him down because of his smart ring's data and his SMSs. Is this a dream or a nightmare story for him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fred and Blake swap places when they argue that the other is having an easy life. They are the same time-travelling man at different points in life. One is a prince and coroner, the other is the emperor of the universe. They are the same man living different lives. They trade places to find that the other's life is Hell, literally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mysterious performer steps onto the stage, dazzling the crowd with magic, music, and charm. But behind the mask lies more than just a voice—there’s a secret that could change everything. Step into a story where glamour meets danger, and the line between illusion and reality begins to blur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When appearances deceive, even emperors and reapers can find themselves tangled in a web of mistaken identity. In this witty and otherworldly tale, cosmic politics collide with supernatural trickery, and nothing is quite as it seems. Step into a story where power, disguise, and destiny dance together in unexpected ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.