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Tales from the magic box

Tales from the magic box

By Henry

Welcome to tales from the magic box, a podcast dedicated to documenting my journey through film photography. This is a place to record my adventures with different cameras, films and techniques while I am out in the field. Come with me and live the dream of an experimental photographer!

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Scotland 2021 - The Fairy Glen

Tales from the magic boxOct 30, 2021

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Scotland 2023 - The Storr
Mar 23, 202444:44
Scotland 2023 - Beach Pinholes
Mar 09, 202447:45
Scotland 2023 - Loch Eynort
Feb 24, 202443:09
Scotland 2023 - Brothers Point
Feb 10, 202445:46
Scotland 2023 - Talisker Bay
Jan 27, 202445:28
Scotland 2023 - Waterfall

Scotland 2023 - Waterfall

In this episode I venture out to a secret waterfall.

Listen to the extended show here!

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jan 13, 202445:17
Scotland 2023 - Trailer

Scotland 2023 - Trailer

COMING SOON

Jan 01, 202402:26
2024 Growls

2024 Growls

Lets kick off the 2024 seaon with a trip to the moors and a new camera.

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jan 01, 202401:19:12
Holga Week 2023

Holga Week 2023

Its Holga Week time! In this show I try something new with my Holga.

Holga week: ⁠https://holgaweek.com/⁠

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Email the show at: ⁠talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com⁠

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: ⁠https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/⁠

-Sea Hero: ⁠https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music⁠

-https://filmmusic.io: "Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠)

Nov 04, 202347:46
Snake Wood: Part 2

Snake Wood: Part 2

Part 2 of my Sake Wood adventure.

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: ⁠https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/⁠

-Sea Hero: ⁠https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music⁠

-https://filmmusic.io: "Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠)


Aug 12, 202301:38:04
Snake Wood: Part 1

Snake Wood: Part 1

I visit an old location at sunrise to see what I can do.

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: ⁠https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/⁠

-Sea Hero: ⁠https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music⁠

-https://filmmusic.io: "Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠)


Jul 29, 202301:07:27
The 35mm Experiment - Cinestill 50D
Jul 01, 202301:30:31
The 35mm Experiment - Pan f

The 35mm Experiment - Pan f

In this episode I take a trip to a previoously visited location to try out some more 35mm film.

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: ⁠https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/⁠

-Sea Hero: ⁠https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music⁠

-https://filmmusic.io: "Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠)


Jun 17, 202301:48:43
The curse of the Isopan!
Jun 03, 202347:26
The 35mm Experiment Part...6? Ilford HP5+

The 35mm Experiment Part...6? Ilford HP5+

In this adventure I take some HP5 out in my OM10 on a dull dull day.

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Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)



May 20, 202340:53
World Wide Pinhole Day 2023

World Wide Pinhole Day 2023

I'm back! In this episode I head into town with the strangefinder for World Wide Pinhole Day. DODGY AUIDO PLEASE BE AWARE!

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My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


May 06, 202355:25
Delta 100 in a working mans camera

Delta 100 in a working mans camera

Blackpool bridge, not the seaside. Today I try a new camera and a new film at a new location. What could go wrong?

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Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Mar 18, 202301:19:47
Laddow Rocks

Laddow Rocks

I take on a proper adventure and visit a local Peak District hotspot.

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Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Feb 18, 202356:53
Cinestaill BWXX

Cinestaill BWXX

In this episode I take a solstice walk with my OM10

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Feb 04, 202353:25
6X17 in the fog

6X17 in the fog

In this episode I head out into the fog, and into disaster.

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My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jan 21, 202301:42:58
2023 Meows

2023 Meows

In this show I set out my stall for the year ahead, with the help of my cat.

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My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jan 07, 202319:34
The 35mm Experiment: Part 2 fp4+
Dec 10, 202201:21:18
The 35mm experiment: Part 1
Nov 26, 202201:03:20
My Holga Week adventure 2022
Nov 12, 202254:10
Scotland 2022: Brother's Point
Oct 29, 202201:11:48
Update

Update

I'm off sick! Cough cough. Don't worry it isn't covid.
Oct 21, 202200:34
Scotland 2022: Eas Mor Waterfall.
Oct 15, 202201:25:59
Scotland 2022: The Secret Waterfall
Oct 01, 202244:56
Scotland 2022: The Old Man of Storr...again.
Sep 17, 202201:15:46
Scotland 2022: Seastacks and waterfall no.1
Sep 03, 202201:18:12
An update...and a strangefinder...and a bridge.
Jul 17, 202201:05:30
Direct Positive Pinhole
Jun 25, 202201:12:26
Northumberland trip episode 4 - Lindisfarne
Jun 04, 202201:15:27
Northumberland trip episode 3 - The floor is lava
May 21, 202201:26:32
Northumberland trip episode 2 - Risk is our business.
May 07, 202201:44:60
Northumberland trip Episode 1 - Bamburgh Castle I
Apr 23, 202201:09:33
Mia 4x5...2!

Mia 4x5...2!

A surprise trip out with the 3D printed Mia 4x5 camera. Will I get anything good? Also featuring a peregrine Falcon.

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My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Apr 09, 202250:23
Mia 4x5

Mia 4x5

I am excited to test the Mia 4X5 3D printed camera. 

Support the show at: Ko-fi.com/tftmb20

My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

Twitter: @TFTMB

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Mar 26, 202257:05
Closegate Bridge
Mar 12, 202201:17:15
An outing with the Holga with a shutter (and also the 3d printed pinhole camera)

An outing with the Holga with a shutter (and also the 3d printed pinhole camera)

I guess just read the title!

Support the show at: Ko-fi.com/tftmb20

My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Feb 26, 202201:07:40
The Greenfield Gamble

The Greenfield Gamble

This episode I head out into the wind to try and find some waterfalls. I am walso testing out a 6x6 version of the 3d pritned cameras by Andrea.

Support the show at: Ko-fi.com/tftmb20

My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Feb 12, 202201:14:16
3D printed camera part 2

3D printed camera part 2

Another try with the 35mm printed camera. 

Support the show at: Ko-fi.com/tftmb20

My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

Twitter: @TFTMB

Instagram: talesfromthemagicboxpodcast

Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jan 29, 202201:03:01
2 things I hate

2 things I hate

We kick the new year off with a windy adventure exploring two things I just can't stand; 3D printing and 35mm film. 

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My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jan 15, 202201:08:31
2022 Growls

2022 Growls

Its the new year and a new episode! Here I lay out my plans for the cominc photographic year. Enjoy!

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Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jan 01, 202254:03
Strangefinder in the snow.
Dec 11, 202101:24:05
Scotland 2021: Cullins Sunset

Scotland 2021: Cullins Sunset

In the final episode for this years run from the Isle of Skye, I attempts a last shoot in the mountains. 

Support the show at: Ko-fi.com/tftmb20

My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

Twitter: @TFTMB

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Nov 27, 202145:40
Scotland 2021 - Loch Coruisk...almost

Scotland 2021 - Loch Coruisk...almost

Support the show at: Ko-fi.com/tftmb20

My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

Twitter: @TFTMB

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Nov 13, 202101:28:27
Holga week submission announcement!
Nov 07, 202101:18
Scotland 2021 - The Fairy Glen

Scotland 2021 - The Fairy Glen

After I get rained off my first plan, I head to a mysterious location I have wanted to visit for years. 

Holga week: https://holgaweek.com/

Support the show at: Ko-fi.com/tftmb20

My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

Twitter: @TFTMB

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Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Oct 30, 202101:19:08
Scotland 2021: Has anybody seen the bridge?

Scotland 2021: Has anybody seen the bridge?

In an attempt to use my 617 camera, and to ditch my poor mood, I head out to see if I can chase the light. 

Holga week: https://holgaweek.com/

Support the show at: Ko-fi.com/tftmb20

My webcomic: https://www.moorlander.art/

Email the show at: talesfromthemagicbox@outlook.com

Twitter: @TFTMB

Instagram: talesfromthemagicboxpodcast

Facebook: Henry Tftmb

Music from:

-Mike Gutterman: https://mikegutterman.bandcamp.com/

-Sea Hero: https://seahero.bandcamp.com/music

-https://filmmusic.io:
"Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Oct 16, 202101:23:16