Laurent Piron and Hugo Van De Plas discuss the magic that earned them the Stage Grand Prix at FISM Quebec. They discuss how the act was developed, their road to FISM, and how a sheet of paper came to charm the world. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Andy Nyman. Before all of that Tobias Dostal joins the show to discuss his Desert Island Magic Book. The Magic of Laurent Piron: https://en.ciealogique.com/la-compagnie By Forces Unseen by Stephen Minch: ...
Aug 18, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Nick Locapo hijacks the show this week to take you behind the scenes at FISM Quebec 2022. Go along for the ride as Erik Tait competes in the World Championships of Magic. Find out what happened and what it takes to bring home a trophy from the toughest magic competition in the world.
Aug 11, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Jeremy Griffith discusses his beautiful card magic videos on Instagram, his magic, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chris Funk. This week's quickfire segment features Spidey discussing the magic book he would want to be lost at sea with in the segment Desert Island Magic Books. Erik Thanks you for the support at FISM and tells you how he placed. Jeremy Griffith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lost_angelus/?hl=en Mind, Myth &...
Aug 04, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 42
The director of the new film Expert At The Card Table - Finding Erdnase, Hans-Joachim Brucherseifer, joins the show to discuss the film and it's unique visual style. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments. This week magician, mentalist, bubble artist, and regurgitation Keiron The Mighty does Desert Island Magic Books. Erdnase Film: https://www.erdnase-film.com/ Official Trai...
Jul 28, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Tobias Dostal is an installation and mixed media artist who also happens to be one of the most wildly creative magicians in the world. His mega-hit tricks, Silhouette and Optix took the magic world by storm. He sits down to discuss the intersection of being a visual artist and being a magician, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of the Jeremy Griffith is in the hot seat when he has to list his top five tricks in under fiv...
Jul 21, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Spidey joins the show to discuss getting a standing ovation from Teller on TV, as well as the finer points of teaching magic on YouTube as well as curating your own online content. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all of that, the show starts off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the magic in their pockets. This week Curtis Kam joins us for The Everyday Carry. Spidey LIVE: https://www.penguinm...
Jul 14, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Anna DeGuzman discusses her rise to social media stardom, her corporate shows, and a conscious shift in her brand. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week, and one of the biggest mentalism projects we have ever done with Richard Osterlind. Before all of that the show kicks off with a quickfire segment. Blaise Serra gets put in the hot seat and under a clock when he has to list his top five tricks in under five minutes on The Top Five Under Five. Anna DeGuzman So...
Jul 07, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discuss their recent shows at The Magic Castle, and they discuss the State Of The Penguin. It's a discussion of the latest tricks such as Ctrl-C, Brain Child, Flip Balm, Boom Box, and more. The show is brought to you by the featured product of the week from Adrian Vega. Plus, you'll hear stories about The Magic Castle, Nick & Erik's Castle Lecture, and what it's like to perform at The Mystique Dining Lounge. ____ Brain Child by Kyle Purnell: https://www.penguinmagic...
Jun 30, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Lady Sarah and Keith Fields return to discuss not only how they developed their duo act, but discuss the finer points of working as a team to perform comedy magic. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Aljaz Son. Before all of that, the show stops off with everyone's favorite quickfire segment where Harry Nardi discusses one of his favorite magic books in the segment Desert Island Magic Books. The Magic Soiree Show - https://themagicsoiree.com/ The Green Neck Syst...
Jun 23, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Lady Sarah & Keith Fields are an internationally acclaimed double act that also runs one of the premiere dinner shows in the midwest, known as The Magic Soiree. They discuss how they got their dinner show off the ground, and how a husband and wife became a double act. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from G. Before all of that Laura London kicks off the show in the quick-fire segment The Top FIve Under Five, where she shares her top five tricks in und...
Jun 16, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Phil Smith is the mind behind some of the most popular decks of marked cards in the world. He discusses how got started on the path to paper, as well as the history behind some of his most popular designs. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bizzaro. Before all of that, we kick off the show with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their favorite books. Los Angeles card phenom Jeremy Griffith starts the podcast with Desert...
Jun 09, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Blaise Serra is a performer and creator who has consulted for some of the biggest stars in magic. His clean effects are both precise and jaw-dropping. In this interview, he shares his method for creating new effects and answers some thought-provoking questions about lasagna. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Leo Reed. Before all of that, the show kicks off with card creator Kevin Reylek discussing his everyday carry. ___ Blind Man's Wallet by Menny Li...
Jun 02, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Tom Dobrowlski regails us with stories of his mentor James Patrick Ryan, one of Chicago's premiere bar magicians. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from John George. Before all of that Henri White has some deep thoughts about the one magic book he would take with him if he were stranded on a desert island. Tom Dobrowolski LIVE 2: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17072 Beyond Perfect ESP by John George: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9223 Mnemonica by Juan Tamariz: ht...
May 26, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Harry Nardi joins Erik Tait to discuss the joy of teaching magic in a meaningful way. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that the show kicks off with Blaise Serra considering the magic book he would take on a desert island.
May 19, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Nick Diffatte is one of the hottest names in comedy magic, and he shares a sneak peak of his new book Offbeat, which will be dropping at Magic Live. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Bob Cassidy. Before all of that a mainstay of the Chicago magic scene for more than 40 years, Tom Dobrowolsky shares with us the magic in his pockets in The Every Day Carry. ___ Pre-Order for Offbeat: https://www.squashpublishing.com/products/offbeat Q&A Masterclass by Bob Cas...
May 12, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Kim Andersen joins the show to discuss the creation of his brand new effect Shrapnel. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that the show kicks off with Derek Ostovani talking to us about his top five tricks in under five minutes on the Top Five Under Five. ___ Shrapnel by Kim Andersen: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16918 The Magic of Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/derek-ostovani Art of Astonishment ...
May 05, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Author of the brand new book Ionia Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked, Charles Greene III joins the show to discuss the woman behind some of the most iconic posters from the golden age of magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Elsdon. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where your favorite magicians have to describe their top five favorite tricks in under five minutes. This week Nikola Arkane stops by for th...
Apr 28, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Kevin Reylek heads up the card department at Penguin Magic, and he stops by the show to discuss how he started making some of the most popular custom decks in magic, and what's exciting him about the world of custom cards today. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Josh Burch. Before all of that the show starts off with one of the finest sleight of hand artists in London discussing her favorite magic books. Laura London joins the show for Desert Island M...
Apr 21, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Henri White is known across Europe as The Swiss Army Human. He's the theater manager for The Magic Circle in London, a managing partner of Studio 52, and a touring performer. He discusses all of this and more, as well as shares insights on the advantages of being useful. Nick Locapo drops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence, Before all of that FISM champion Shaun Farquhar shares the magic books he would take if he was stranded on a desert island. ____...
Apr 14, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Doc Dixon talks about developing comedy as a magician, finding your own voice, and goes on a bit of a rant. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that, we debut a new quickfire segment with the swiss army human Henri White where we find out what props and tricks are his everyday carry. ____ Doc Dixon LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3691 Kung Fu Kap by Roddy McGhie and Jamie Williams: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13800 Experts Thi...
Apr 07, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Laura London stops by the show to discuss the origin of her show Cheat, and where she's taking it. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax. Before all of that show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments. This week semi-finalist from Sweden's Got Talent, Nikola Arkane, considers the book she would like to have should she find herself on a desert island. ___ Laura London Penguin Live Act: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10936 The Books of Wonder by Tommy ...
Mar 31, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Nikola Arkane joins the show fresh off her magical appearance on Sweden's Got Talent. She discusses her turn from 15 years as a children's performer in Ireland to national television in Sweden. Nick Locapo drops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Adrian Vega. Before all of that Eric Casey discusses the magic book that he would prefer should he be stranded upon a desert island. ___ Nikola Arkane Cups & Balls on Sweden's Got Talent: https://vimeo.com/673743657 Nikola ...
Mar 24, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Erik Casey joins the show to discuss Poker Test 2.0, and the trials and tribulations of creating a follow-up effect. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Cameron Francis. The show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks in under five minutes with the incredible mentalist Eric Dittleman. ____ R.I.P. (Restored in Pieces) by Cameron Francis: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12983 The Poker Test ...
Mar 17, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Ondřej Pšenička joins the show to discuss The Butterfly Playing Cards for Ukraine, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Gabbo. Before all of that Erik Casey pops in for the quickfire segment where your favorite magicians talk to us about their favorite magic tricks. ___ Note: This episode has been released early to let as many people as possible know about the Butterfly Playing Cards for Ukraine. Links to those cards, as well as ways yo...
Mar 09, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 21
The main event is Martin Braessas. This Argentinian wonder worker shares with us the rich history of the magic of Argentina. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Anthony Owen. Before all of that Axel Hecklau shares his favorite tricks in our quickfire segment The Top Five Under Five. ___ Martin Braessas Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16903 Axel Hecklau Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/4419 The Silent Rings Masterclass: https://www.penguinmagic....
Mar 03, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait to recap the highlights of the Blackpool Magic Convention. The lads discuss the best tricks they saw at the biggest magic convention in the world, and The Vanishing Card from Nicholas Lawrence before its worldwide release. They also take a quick break to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. The show closes with a tribute to The Amazing Johnathan. ____ Flare by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12755 Mental Block by Dan Harla...
Feb 24, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Josh Janousky discusses how being an animator has influenced his magic, his creativity, and some of his work on the hit movie Spider-Man No Way Home. Nick Locapo stops by the studios to discuss the featured product of the week from Seth Race. Before all of that John Graham joins us for our quickfire segment where we discuss our favorite magic books to be trapped on a desert island with. ____ The Tarbell Course In Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13424 Coinnect By Seth Race: https://www.peng...
Feb 17, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 18
The author of the new book Stage By Stage, John Graham, discusses taking your act from close up to the biggest stages in the world. Nick Locapo discusses a bit of techno trickery in the featured product of the week. The show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments with Josh Janousky telling you his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ Stage by Stage by John Graham: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S32762 Charge Card: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15217 Josh Janousky Live: https://www.p...
Feb 10, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Eric Dittelman talks about making mind-reading funny, his mentor Bob Cassidy, and moving from magic to mentalism. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured product of the week from Riccardo Berdini. Before all of that the quickfire segment of the week is one where your favorite magicians share their favorite magic tricks in under five minutes; the YouTuber PigCake stops by for the Top Five Under Five. ___ Mind Over Magic Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-over-magi...
Feb 03, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Chris Dickson of Erdnase1902 discusses making historical forgeries of 1st Edition Erdnase books as well as replicating Dai Vernon's handwriting. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Justin Flom. Before all of that, the show kicks off with John Michael Hinton discussing his top five tricks in under five minutes. ___ The Magic of Karl Hein: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/karl-hein The Poker Test 2.0 by Erik Casey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2951...
Jan 28, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 15
