Rachel Wax stops by the show to discuss her shows at the legendary McKittrick Hotel and The Slipper Room in New York City. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Josh Janousky discussing an incredible book of bill switches on Desert Island Magic Books. ___ The magic of Rachel Wax : https://www.rachelwaxmagic.com/ Rachel Wax Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwaxx/?hl=en Touch by Paul Curry presente...
Jan 20, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Shawn Farquhar stops by the show to discuss his new theater as well as discuss the brand new documentary that he will be featured in. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Shaun Dunn. Before all of that the quickfire segment this week is Desert Island Magic Books, and joining us to discuss his favorite magic books is the first mind reader to appear on AGT, Eric Dittleman. Dunn Deal by Shaun Dunn: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9696 The Artful Mentalism of...
Jan 13, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 13
John Michael Hinton is a touring performer who shares the real secrets of getting your own tour off the ground, and how he stays artistically true to himself while still maintaining commercial appeal to his audience. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostavani. Before all of that YouTuber PigCake discusses his favorite book in our quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books. Planes, Trains, & Automobiles Playing Cards Kickstarter: https://w...
Jan 06, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Andy Nyman sticks around for a second episode to finish up his conversation with a discussion of Derren Brown, cutting-edge mentalism, and a quick behind-the-scenes story from his role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Penguin Magic. Before all of that the show kicks off with the incredible baritone of Rafael Benatar joining the show to talk about his desert island magic book. The Magic of Rafael Benatar: https://www.pengu...
Dec 30, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Andy Nyman discusses his acting career, how it's influenced his magic, The Moment, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week by Bill Goldman. Before all of that our quickfire segment puts Shawn Farquhar in the hot seat where he has to name his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ Grandfather's Top by Adam Wilber: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15478 Torn 2 Pieces by Shawn Farquhar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3723 Extended Stay by Shawn ...
Dec 23, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 10
YouTube Reviewer Tyler Lunsford joins the show to talk about starting your own YouTube channel, Patreon, building trust with your audience, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week by Luke Dancy. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where John Michael Hinton talks about the one book he would want with him on a desert island. ____ The Magic of Asi Wind - https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/asi-wind Misprint ...
Dec 16, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Nick Locapo stops by the studio for a State Of The Penguin Show. He and Erik Discuss the latest releases, get in-depth on brand new tricks, and listen to some wild tangents and hilarious anecdotes from the creator of Little Door, Puzzled, Flight 101, and some of the best tricks around; Roddy McGhie. Also, Nick and Erik talk about the featured product of the week from none other than their special guest, Roddy McGhie. It's an all Roddy holiday episode. __ Puzzled by Roddy McGhie: https://www.peng...
Dec 09, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Lucy Darling is now touring with A Magical Cirque Christmas produced by Magic Space Entertainment. The star of the show, Carisa Hendrix, along with co-director Jim Millan sat down for an exclusive interview to talk about how the show came about, the incredible magic in the show, and the incredible music in the show featuring a performance from Post Modern Jukebox. ___ Tickets available at: https://www.magicalcirquechristmas.com/cirque_christmas The magic of Carisa Hendrix: https://www.penguinmag...
Dec 03, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 7
PigCake, the YouTuber and Patreon star joins the show this week to discuss his approach to controversial content, talk about the choices he has made, and his YouTube Channel that has racked up more than 50,000 subscribers. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chris Funk. Before all of that the show starts off with one of our quickfire segments where Apollo Riego talks his top five tricks in under five minutes. ______ PigCake on YouTube: https://www.youtu...
Dec 02, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Michael Feldman is an author, performer, has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and is the man behind the Simon Says Think For Yourself deck of cards. He joins the show to discuss his experience on Fool Us, the Simon Says Think For Yourself Deck, and his contrarian approach to creating interesting magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of that; juggler Tony Steinbach infiltrates the show to participate in one of our...
Nov 25, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Gerry McCambridge talks about performing on David Letterman, apprenticing with Doug Henning, how seeing Kreskin directly influenced his act, and his relationship with the hit CBS show The Mentalist. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Max Maven. Before all of that Apollo Riego talks about his favorite magic books on the segment Desert Island Magic Books. _____ Art Of Astonishment Volume 2: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/506 Gerry McCambridge Live Act: h...
Nov 18, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Magician, Mind-reader, and Hypnotist Mark Zacharia joins the show to discuss his tenants of magic and how he uses character arc in his close up shop to blend mentalism and magci to leave a lasting impression. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Adrian Vega. Before all of that Adrian Lacroix participates in the quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books. __ Maximum Entertainment by Ken Webber - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S27682 Mysteries from the So...
Nov 11, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Tik Tok and Twitch star with more than 1.5 million followers Cate Osborn is an accomplished mentalist in her own right, but she joins the show this week to discuss mental health, neurodivergence, and their relationship with magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Nathan Colwell talking about his top five magic books in under five minutes. ______ Cate Osborn Infinite Quest Podcast - https://in...
Nov 04, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Banchek kicks off season three of The Penguin Magic Podcast with the second half of his conversation. He shares some key insights to performing mentalism over video chat, and then the conversation shifts to turning your weaknesses into strengths in the show. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Takamiz Usui. The show kicks off with juggler Tony Steinbach sharing his desert island juggling book. ____ Tickets to Banachek's Show: https://www.thestrat.com/en...
Oct 28, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Banachek talks about his new show on the Las Vegas Strip where he now appears at The Strat Hotel, Casino, and Skypod. In addition to discussing how the show came to be, Banachek also shares some choice mentalism secrets you won't want to miss. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Seth Race. Before all of that the show kicks off with Michael Feldman adding to the lore of Desert Island Magic Books. ____ Tickets to Banachek's Show: https://www.thestrat.com/...
Oct 21, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Dan Harlan joins the show via Zoom to discuss his time as the Penguin Live Lecture host, handpicking his successor and his new focused workshop sessions he is conducting around the country. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Christopher J Smith. Before all of that Derek Ostavani joins the show via Zoom for one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss which book they would take if they were stranded on a desert island. ___ The Mag...
Oct 14, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Nick Locapo steps into the host seat this week to talk to Erik Tait about his recent qualification to compete on behalf of North America at FISM in 2022. The guys discuss how Erik's act came to be, what prompted him to start competing, and the experience he had while he was qualifying to compete at one of the most important magic competitions in the world. Plus, during the show you'll get a breakdown of the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander. ____ TINacious by Scott Alexander: htt...
Oct 07, 2021•31 min
Chuck Caputo is one of the foremost collectors of Tony Anverdi's electronic magic. He breaks down some of the incredible pieces Tony created, and what put him on the cutting edge in the early days of electronic magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Calabrese. Before all of that one of the most inventive living magicians, Eric Buss, stops by the show to tell us his desert island magic book.
Sep 30, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Adrian Lacroix took the magic community by storm with a series of engaging and baffling virtual tricks. He has since gone on to travel the world, consult for some of the biggest names in magic, and had his effects performed on Fool Us by Penn & Teller. He sits down with Erik Tait to discuss the finer points of virtual magic and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from David Regal. Before all of that, the show kicks off with Mark Zacharia sh...
Sep 24, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait for the monthly State Of The Penguin episode. This week the guys talk about their new favorite trick from Nate Kranzo, The Invisible Coin. They also crack open a pack of the hottest new deck of cards Retro Rockets, and talk about the 6 pack options as well as the exclusive stickers. You'll find out more about the mystery man who runs the Penguin Live Lectures, and get the inside scoop on Nick & Erik's Penguin Magic School Classes. Before they go you'll also get a ...
Sep 16, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Brian Miller is a globe-trotting magician and corporate speaker known for his viral Ted Talk that has been seen by more than 4.3 million people. He has a special spot in his heart for the incredible book The Practice by Seth Godin. Brian talks at length about the book, and why it's must-read material for magicians of all skill levels. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bennie Chickering. Before all that mnemonist and memory expert SarahElla Phant tries...
Sep 09, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Eric Buss joins the show this week to discuss how he's learned more from doing a bad show than getting a standing ovation. Plus, he shares some of the best stories he has about shows going catastrophically wrong. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. The show kicks off with one of your favorite magicians talking about their favorite books. Mac King plays the game Desert Island Magic Books. ____ The Books of Wonder by Tommy Wonder: https://www...
Sep 02, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 45
SarahElla Phant is the co-creator of the smash hit Memory Arts series, and master of the mnemonic arts. She shares not only what got her interested in memory demonstrations, but also what transforms these brain gymnastics into magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that the show kicks off with Mark Zacharia in one of our quick-fire segments where he reveals his desert island magic book. ___ Easy as Pi by SarahEl...
Aug 26, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Nick Locapo joins the show this week for our new monthly episode, The State Of The Penguin. The guys discuss Penguin the brand new weekly live stream, returning to conventions and other live events, discuss some of their new favorite effects like The Stroop Test, and revisit some classics like Drop Card as well as the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before they sign off they give a sneak peak into exactly what it's like to be apart of one of the brand new Penguin Magic Schoo...
Aug 19, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Anthem & Aria Flint are a mind-reading duo who've worked together for years and share their secrets of working with a professional partner who is also your domestic partner. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured download of the week from Dan Harlan and Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that we put the pancake juggling dynamo Scot Nery in the hot seat to find out his top five tricks in under five minutes. ____ Anthem & Aria Penguin Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/157...
Aug 12, 2021•27 min
Mario The Maker joins the show this week to give a sneak peak into his mega-viral videos featuring a robot that does magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that author and tradeshow performer Ryan Kane tells the listeners of the show his top five tricks in under five minutes. ____ Any Drink Called For (featured in Carisa Hendrix Penguin Live Act): https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12563 Himber Rings Greater Magic Teach In: ...
Aug 05, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Roberto Giobbi returns to the show to discuss his brand new book Sharing Secrets. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all of that the show kicks off with Anthem & Aria Flint telling you their top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ 1 in 52.0 by Anthem Flint: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10561 The Floating Table by Losander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3042 Sheer Luck by Shawn Farquhar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10805 C...
Jul 29, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Roberto Giobbi is one of the most celebrated modern authors of card magic. In this interview, he shares what he feels makes a great magic book as well as a great magic author. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that the hilarious comedy magician Eric Buss tells us his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ Tiny Plunger by Mathieu Bich, Jon Armstrong, and Garrett Thomas: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3491 Double Cro...
Jul 22, 2021•31 min
Mac King is the special guest for our 100th episode! Mac talks about his move to The Excalibur, keeping his show fresh, and his early shows with Lance Burton. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all that, it wouldn't be a 100th show special without a second incredible magician. The show kicks off with Roberto Giobbi joining Erik for Desert Island Magic Books. ____ The magic of Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/robe...
Jul 15, 2021•42 min
Mike Powers reminisces about his first experiences with the magic of Paul Harris, how impressed he is with the youth of magic, and what it takes to get a trick published in his column for Linking Ring Magazine. Nick Locapo stops by the show to do a deep dive on a great trick from Emran Riaz. The show kicks off with Caleb Wiles in the hot seat for Desert Island Magic Books. ____ Caleb Wiles Penguin Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15460 Magic from Mike Powers: https://www.penguinmagic.com/mag...
Jul 08, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 39
