This week we feature the second half of our conversation with Michael Ammar. We discuss his relationship with Dai Vernon, his FISM win, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Craig Petty. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Simmone Turkington joins us for the Everyday Carry. Keymaster by Craig Petty: h...
Oct 12, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Michael Ammar stops by the show to discuss the origin of Easy To Master Miracles and performing on The Late Show with David Letterman. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, we kick off the show with Jason Suran telling us the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. In the Clear by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9452 Psychological Subtleties 2 by Banachek: https://www.pen...
Oct 05, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Krystyn Lambert returns to finish her conversation about cold reading, handling your audience with compassion, and writing for Genii magazine. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dee Christopher. Before all that we start things off with a quickfire segment. Marc Desouza discusses the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. Stars of Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11014 Razor Wallet by Dee Christopher: https://...
Sep 28, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Krystyn Lambert joins the show for the first of a two-part episode. She discusses joining the Junior Program, moving to serious mentalism, and much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Alexander Marsh. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share with us the magic they never leave the house without. Jason Suran lays it out in The Everyday Carry. Forgotten Princess by Alexander Marsh: ...
Sep 21, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Gustav Kuhn and Dr Alice Pailhes discuss their new book, The Psychology of Magic From Lab to Stage, and what magicians can learn from studying the psychology of magic in a laboratory setting. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, social media star Jack Grady joins us for The Everyday Carry. Magic Research Lab: https://www.magicresearchlab.com/ The Psychology of Magic: From Lab to Stage by Gustav Kuhn and Alice Pailhe...
Sep 14, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Tony Hassini finishes his conversation with Erik Tait about the Merlin Award, The International Magician's Society, and some of the controversy surrounding it. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. No quick fire segment in this show, it's all about the main event. The IMS Website: https://www.imsmagic.com/ Tom Stone Article: https://www.tomstone.se/en/magic-world/the-merlin-award Unnoficial Archive Of The Merlin Awards: https://merlinawards.wo...
Sep 07, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Tony Hassini stops by the show to discuss the IMS, The Merlin Award, working on the Magical Burger King Commercials, and his relationship with Tony Corinda. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. This is the start of a two-part in-depth episode, and one you won't want to miss. Black Door by Riccardo Berdini, Antonio Argus and Adriano Amerio: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12449 International Magic Society: https://www.imsmagic.com/...
Aug 31, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Alexx Alexxander, one of Norway's biggest stars in magic, joins the show to discuss his first-ever engagement at The Magic Castle and his plan to vanish the Hollywood sign. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Brent Braun. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week, Lindsey Noel joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. Defi...
Aug 24, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Simone Turkington joins the show from Magic Live to discuss her 60's infused show, coming to magic as a grown-up, and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from the Penguin Magic Team. Before all of that, the bubble queen Meadow Perry pops on the show for The Everyday Carry. The Box of Powers: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16738 The Magic of Simone: https://www.magicsimone.com/...
Aug 17, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Moxie Jillette and Cameron Young preview their new show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Takamiz Usui. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would wash up on a desert island with. This week Krystyn Lambert joins us for Desert Island Magic Books.
Aug 10, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Jeffrey Wang spares a few minutes for the show before competing in the IBM close-up contest. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nathan Kranzo. Before all of that the show kicks off with Preston Nyman sharing his every day carry. Jeffrey Wang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreywangmagic/?hl=en Invisible Coin by Nathan Kranzo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16290 ESP Testing Set by Spooky Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17307...
Aug 03, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 42
David Goldrake is interviewed live on stage from the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Atlanta. He discusses discovering magic in Luxembourg, traveling Europe, and getting his own grand illusion show in Las Vegas. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from Jay Noblezada. Before all of that Dr. Cyril Thomas shares his top five tricks in under five minutes on The Top Five Under Five. WOW 3.0 by Katsuya Masuda: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11853 Dyno by Joe Rin...
Jul 27, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Former international president of The IBM, Alex Zander, stops by the show to discuss his time running the world's largest magic organization and his work touring North America, performing in fairs and festivals. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax and Justin Flom. Before all of that, the producer of Magic Above Standard, Lindsey Noel, hops on the show to discuss her everyday carry. Tornado by Justin Flom and Rick Lax: https://www.penguinmagic.c...
Jul 20, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Bobby Borgia stops by the show to talk to the listeners about Kellar's Magic & Comedy Club, as well as preview the upcoming show with Erik, Garrett Thomas, and TJ Miller. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Dan Harlan. Before all of that Cameron Young pops back on the show to talk about his every day carry. Omni Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8384 Hover Card Plus by Dan Harlan and Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8399...
Jul 13, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 39
New York-based mentalist Jason Suran joins us to talk about his regular gig at Speak Easy Magic and how his virtual show went worldwide when he was mentioned in a blog. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all of that, we kick things off with Desert Island Magic Books, with Jack Grady telling us the magic literature he would love to be lost at sea with. CBS by Paul Vigil: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14589 Tarbell Course in Magic Vol...
Jul 06, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Dai Smith, Allyson Summerhayes, and Stefan Pejic join the show to discuss their wild project, Tommy Cooper: The Musical. This show recently finished some incredible previews, and we get a behind-the-scenes look. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all that, Roddie McGhie negotiates an entire library of choices in our segment Desert Island Magic Books. Cooper: The Musical - https://www.facebook.com/CooperTheMusical Pop Gun by Chad Long ...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Nick Locapo and Erik Tait break down the releases of the last six months and check on who could be an early contender for Trick of the Year. The lads also preview some new releases that will be dropping soon. In addition, they cover the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. It's a massive episode with a sneak peak behind the curtains at Penguin Magic. It's the six month product checkup. Peanut Butter and Cheese: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18168 Middle Seat: https://www.penguinmagic....
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Ken Webber stops by the show to discuss his hit book Maximum Entertainment, the things he is seeing in the performing circuit that excite him, and discuss his time working as the official magician for the RCA Pavillion at The World's Fair in New York City. Nick Locapo pops in to discuss the featured product of the week from Emran Riaz. Before all of that we kick things off with everyone's favorite thought experiment where we consider the books we want when lost at sea. This week Gabriella Lester...
Jun 15, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Jack Grady, the fastest magician to be booted off of America's Got Talent and a bonafide Tik Tok and Instagram stops by the show to discuss his unique approach to combining Gen-Z pop culture with the art of magic. Nick Locapo joins the podcast to discuss the featured product of the week from G. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians consider the reading material they would want if they crossed the ocean. This week Dr. Cyril Thomas i...
Jun 08, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Lindsey Noel graces the show to discuss her show in Philedelphia Magic Above Standard, as well as what magicians can learn from the burlesque scene. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Derek Ostovani. Before all of that we kick things off with a quickfire segment featuring the world champion of comedy magic, Mortenn Christiansen talks about his every day carry.
Jun 01, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 33
This week we turn to our friends at the International Brotherhood of Magicians and give you a sneak peek into their convention coming up in July. We discuss the best way to prep for the competition, preview the incredible acts, and find out all of the news that's fit to dish with this incredible convention with the talent booker Shawn Farqhuar and the chair of the competition Melody Munoz. Plus, Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson.
May 25, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Dr. Cyril Thomas joins us to discuss rubber band magic, producing his own products, and his actual research into the real psychology of magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Ricardo Berdini. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share the magic they won't leave the house without. This week Tom Gaddis joins us for The Everyday Carry. Tom Gaddis teaches Ron Bauer LIVE: https://www.peng...
May 18, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 31
The main event is the bubble queen Meadow Perry. We discuss her fascination with bubbles, combining them with magic, and her upcoming appearance at the Magic Castle. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Luke Dancy. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the magic they never leave the house without. This week Gabriella Lester joins us for the Everyday Carry. Misprint 2.0 by Luke Danc...
May 11, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Gabriella Lester joins the show to discuss her penchant for large-scale escapes, motorcycle racing, and a whole lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from John George. Before all of that, the show kicks off with one of the quickfire segments where Meadow Perry, bubble magician extraordinaire, shares the book she would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. The Magic of Gabriella Lester: https://www.gabriellalester.ca/ Beyond Perfec...
May 04, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 29
John Bannon stops by the show to discuss his brand new book Off The Record, On The QT, and Very Hush Hush. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Mark Elsdon. Before all of that things kick off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their top five tricks when put on a clock that only gives them five minutes. This week Iain Bailey, creator of Wand-O-Blocks talks his top five under five. iBalance Plus by Mark Elsdon: https:/...
Apr 27, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Stacey Stardust stops by the show to talk about how she got her start in producing underground shows and how she attracts audiences and top talent. Nick Locapo pops by to discuss the featured product of the week from Scott Alexander. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Tom Gaddis joins us on Desert Island Magic Books. __ The P3 Magic Shop: https://p3magic.co...
Apr 20, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Cameron Young has been on Britain's Got Talent, Penn & Teller Fool Us, and now he's here to talk to you about the Business of Magic. He also announces his new show with Moxie Jillette at the Edinburgh Fringe. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week David Rangel joins u...
Apr 13, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Magick Balay joins the show from his brand-new magic shop in New York City to discuss what makes a brick-and-mortar shop incredible. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that, the author of Ionia: Secrets Unlocked, Charles Green the 3rd, stays true to his name and gives us his top three tricks in under five minutes.
Apr 06, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Roddy McGhie joins the show to discuss his approach to creating some of the wildest effects in magic. Anna Deguzman stops by the show to discuss the props she never leaves the house without. Nick Locapo pops in via zoom to discuss the featured product of the week from Rick Lax. ___ Roddy McGhie Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/roddy-mcghie The Card That Matters by Rick Lax: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12588...
Mar 30, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Tom Gaddis stops by the show to discuss the author of the Private Studies series and his mentor, the legendary magician Ron Bauer. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Roddy McGhie. Before all of that Entertainment Director of The Chicago Magic Lounge Benjamin Barnes joins the show for our quickfire segment Desert Island Magic Books. Tom Gaddis teaches Ron Bauer LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17384 Darwin Ortiz: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magicia...
Mar 23, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 23
