Richard Essien—who goes by Magical Bones on stage—is considered to be one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the UK magic scene and has been entertaining audiences globally for over a decade. He was a finalist on Britain's Got Talent, with his audition tape alone gaining over 10 million views online. With the creation of his show Black Magic, Essien goes into the history of magic within the Black community and sheds light on the magicians whose stories have been neglected. On stage, Magical Bones breaks down the barriers of what it means to be a Black magician, sharing other peoples stories while creating his own. Essien joins smART Magazine to discuss his background and the reality of being a Black magician.