Author, performer and hilarious comedy magician Ryan Kane joins the show to talk to Erik Tait about swapping your tired stock lines for original witty presentations and scripting. Nick Locapo joins the show via Discord to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostovani. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Aria Flint talking about a book that helped her develop her stage persona on Desert Island Magic Books. ____ Maximum Entertainment 2.0 by Ken Weber - https://www.penguinmag...
Jul 01, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Yigal Mesika talks levitation devices, product design, and how he went from performing to creating effects magicians love. Plus he teases a new product. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. The show kicks off with the author of Out Of Stock, Ryan Kane, joining the quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books. ____ The Secret Art of Magic by Eric Evans & Nowlin Craver: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15600 Mesika Magic: https://www.penguin...
Jun 24, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Tony Steinbach talks about what it takes to work the biggest street performer festivals in North America, and the pitfalls of spelling Tony like Balogna. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to talk to Erik about the featured trick of the week from R Paul Wilson, and give the listeners a great deal on an amazing effect. Before all of that, Mike Powers the author of Card Corner in Linking Ring Magazine joins the show to tell Erik his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ Mike Powers Magic: https:...
Jun 17, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Nathan Colwell discusses his deep study of Ed Marlo, and the photo of the legendary Chicago magician he keeps in his wallet. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured gimmick of the week from Luke Dancy. Before all of that the show kicks off with the creator of the card that changes color on both sides, Bi-Polar, Ram Cohen sits in the hot seat to talk about his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ Retro Tear by Ram Cohen: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12711 Bipolar by Ram Cohe...
Jun 10, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Adam Wilber speaks to some of the biggest companies in the world about innovation and creativity and creates incredible magic. Adam discusses the magic industry, creating his own production company, and more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Will Fern. Before all that, author, performer, and magic scholar Nathan Colwell jumps into the quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books to discuss a collection of material from Ed Marlo. _______ Revolutionary...
Jun 03, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Justin Purcell has an incredible philosophy for infusing his magic with meaning and conditioning his audience to accept his reality, and he shares all of it with Erik Tait. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Richard Osterlind. The show kicks off with two-time Fool Us performer Siegfried Tieber sharing his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ Curtis Kam Live Act - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11993 Bound to Please by Simon Aronson- https://www....
May 27, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Derek Ostovani is a worker based in San Diego California and he talks to Erik about being back to work doing some of his first in-person shows. They discuss performing tableside in a profoundly changed world. Nick Locapo drops by the show to get to grips with the featured download of the week from Josh Burch. The show kicks off with mega-viral Tik Tok star The Magic Crasher talking about his top five tricks for social media in under five minutes. ___ The Magic Crasher Live Lecture: https://www.p...
May 20, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Star of Masters of Illusion and Disney cruise ship headliner Farrell Dillon talks to Erik Tait about the time they booked an underground magic show in Los Angeles, and shares advice he wishes he had when he was in his 20's. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured download of the week from John Carey. The show kicks off with a quickfire segment about magic books, with author, lecturer, and performer Mike Powers in Desert Island Magic Books. _____ Apocalypse Volume 2 by Harry Loray...
May 13, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Siegfried Tieber returns for part two of his interview to discuss his relationship with cards and card magic, and how he not only approaches card magic but how he introduces it to his audience. Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait in the studio to discuss the featured download of the week from Ed Ellis. The show kicks off with the creator of the killer color-changing card gimmick Bipolar, Ram Cohen, joins the show to discuss one of his favorite magic books. ____ Bipolar by Ram Cohen - https://www.penguin...
May 06, 2021•25 min
Siegfried Tieber talks to Erik Tait about his appearance last week on Penn & Teller: Fool Us as well as his transition into virtual shows. Nick Locapo drops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Mr. Tango. The show kicks off with Adam Wilber, the mind behind Grandfather's Top, dropping into our segment Desert Island Magic Books. Be sure to check out the link below for tickets to Siegfried's upcoming virtual show. _____ Show Links: Siegfried Tieber's Virtual Magic Show...
Apr 29, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Axel Hecklau joins the show this week to talk about his theater in Germany and give you tickets to his Virtual Show happening this weekend. Axel also talks to Erik Tait about what it's like to start your own live show from the ground up. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Harry Nardi. The show kicks off with two time Fool Us alum Sigfried Tieber stopping by the show to discuss a book by Jamy Ian Swiss on Desert Island Magic Books. __ SHOW LINKS: Shatt...
Apr 22, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Erik Tait talks to Eric Ross about his hauntingly beautiful deep tissue needle penetration act that he's been touring with the Hellzapoppin Sideshow Circus as well as the freak show act that's taken him around the world. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Larry Hass. The show kicks off with mind reader and master of the Q&A Anthem Flint washing up on the shores of Desert Island Magic Books. ___ Show Links: Magic by Anthem Flint: https://www.pengui...
Apr 15, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 28
On the show this week The Main Event is a sneak preview conversation with the cast of the new magic show on TruTV Big Trick Energy. Erik Tait talks to Chris Ramsay, Eric Lerclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer about their new show. Nick Locapo attempts to drop by the show to talk about the featured download of the week from Rick Lax. Before all that, an extended conversation with Alex Hecklau starts on Desert Island Magic Books, then goes down the rabbit hole. _____ Axel Hecklau - https://www.pengu...
Apr 08, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Known to the world as The Magic Crasher, David Bonfadini is a bonafide social media rockstar with more than 3 million followers on Tik Tok, and a combined 60 million views of his content on one platform alone. He discusses how he got there, and shares tips to make your social media content better. Nick Locapo drops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Kaminskas. Before all that the show kicks off with Caleb Wiles sharing his top five tricks in under f...
Apr 01, 2021•42 min
On the show this week Erik Tait interviews Nicholas Lawrence. Hailed by many as the Creator's Creator, Lawrence discuss the way he develops his effects, consulting for Dynamo, and his new company Nicholas Lawrence Presents. Nick Locapo stops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Gregory Wilson. The show kicks off with YouTuber Tyler Lunsford washing up on the shores of Desert Island Magic Books. ___ SHOW LINKS Marketing Magic by Maxwell Murphy: https://www.pen...
Mar 25, 2021•30 min
We have a great show for you this week. The main event is Erik Tait speaking to man behind the fast-rising YouTube channel Craig Petty's Magic TV. Pushing out more than 14 videos a week, the channel has quickly garnered an audience of more than 4,000 subscribers in a few months and is still growing. They talk about content creation, honest reviews, and involving his son. Nick Locapo joins the show via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from David Stone. Before all that the show...
Mar 18, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 24
On the show this week Erik talks to The Club House Magician Giancarlo Bernini about the new social media service Club House and his foray into using NFT and crypto technology in relation to magician's intellectual property. It's a fascinating look at cutting-edge technology and its relation to magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to talk about the featured download of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Eric Ross on the Top 5 Under 5. ____ Eric Ross Lit (2018) b...
Mar 11, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week's episode is sleightly out of order. Craig Petty joins Erik for Desert Island Magic Books. The show ends with Nick Locapo discussing the featured download of the week from Ryan Schlutz. Before all that the show kicks off with either Patrick Redford or George Tait discussing their new book Sleightly Out Of Order. Plus, Erik has an announcement about a virtual convention he will be lecturing at. ___ Show Links: Sleightly Out Of Order by Patrick Redford - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S3...
Mar 04, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 23
On the show this week Erik concludes his chat with Canadian pick pocket James Harrison with the story of his involvement in Modern Rogue and the road to speaking at Defcon. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Discord to sneak a peak at the featured download of the week from Timothy Krass. The show starts off with YouTuber Tyler Lunsford talking to Erik about his top five tricks in under five minutes. __ SHOW LINKS Intersection by Hondo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13644 Snaps by David Jonathan & D...
Feb 25, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 21
On the show this week Erik talks to Canadian pick pocket and theatrical thief James Harrsion about the finer points of ill-gotten gains. They discuss James' father foray into thievery, picks gone wrong, and so much more. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Discord for a look at the featured download of the week from Manuel Llaser. The show kicks off with Nicholas Lawrence on the Top Five Under Five. ___ Show Links Nicholas Lawrence Live 2: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14274 Revolve by Nicholas Lawrence...
Feb 18, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On the show this week, Erik gets in his way back machine to return to the time of conventions and speak to Riccardo Berdini about his career as a star of film and stage, as well as his thoughts behind the switching envelope Black Door. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Luis Carreon. The show kicks off with Frank Deville on Desert Island Magic Books. __ Black Door: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12449 Mind Readers Triumph: https://www.penguinmagic.com...
Feb 11, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 19
We have an amazing show this week. Erik Tait sits down via zoom with Paul Vigil, Mike Pisciotta, and Jared Kopf to discuss their online seminar The Way Of The Wizard. They share what it is, how it came to be, and how it has grown since their first iteration of it. This is an amazing chance to hear first hand the experience that these luminaries want out of a magic convention, and how they are translating that into an online experience. Nick Locapo also drops by the show to discuss the incredible...
Feb 04, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode Erik Tait talks to Mr. 1A himself, the main event features Lior Manor. This first class mentalist talks about adding humor to his performances, effective story telling, and doing business in business class. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Mike Pisciotta. The show kicks off with Eric Ross discussing his desert island magic book. Products Featured On The Show: Swami Mantra: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1264 Layers by Mike Pisciotta:...
Jan 28, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week on the show Erik Tait is joined by Michael O'Brien for an in-depth look at what it's like to actually be the guy selling the magic to the general public. Nick Locapo stops by via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Looch. The show kicks off with pickpocket James Harrison washing up on the shores of Desert Island Magic Books.
Jan 21, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 16
On the show this week Erik Tait sits down with one of the most wildly inventive creators in magic Karl Hein. They discuss developing routines, sleights, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Ryan Schlutz. The show kicks off with Joshua Mesado, the ring master himself, joining Erik for Desert Island Magic Books.
Jan 14, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week on the show Erik Tait concludes his conversation with Miranda Allen regarding her escape act on Penn & Teller: Fool Us! and the pair do a deep dive on the meticulous details involved in keeping her escape act safe. Nick Locapo stops by via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Chad Long. The show kicks off with mega-hit creator Nicholas Lawrence talking about his top five tricks in under five minutes in the top five under five.
Jan 07, 2021•40 min
We are closing out 2020 with a cliff hanger. That's right, it's part one of a two-part episode. The main event is the first half of a conversation with escape artist, actress, and cast member of the Lucy Darling Virtual Show Miranda Allen. Erik and Miranda discuss magic in the virtual space and then start talking about how she started performing escapes and Shakespeare as a street performer. Nick Locapo stops by the show to talk about a featured download from Cameron Francis. The show kicks off ...
Dec 31, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 13
We have a great show for you this week. This episode features two of Erik's favorite magicians and Nick Locapo! The main event is a conversation with Ben Young, who Erik has known since he first got into magic. Ben talks about touring military bases, his behind the scenes on Fool Us, working on The Mac King Show, and his transition into a family entertainer. Kevin Bethea, one of Erik's favorite close up magicians, joins the show for Desert Island Magic Books. Nick Locapo joins via discord to dis...
Dec 24, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On the show this week Erik Tait talks to producer, director, choreographer, and magician Hollie England. She discusses the art and science of creating a dance for a magic show. Nick Locapo joins Erik for a discussion of the featured download of the week from John Bannon. Before all that the show kicks off with Jeremiah Zuo and the Top Five Under Five.
Dec 17, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On the show this week Erik Tait talks to Shock Illusionist and Anti-Conjurer Dan Sperry. They discuss his expert meld of classic effects with a counter-culture look, his close up show in vegas, and the break-in at his warehouse in late 2019. Nick Locapo joins the show via Skype to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Kent. The show kicks off with another story from Magicians Without Borders performing in a refugee camp.
Dec 10, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 10
