Chris Rose is the founder and CEO of Magicians On Mission, a charitable organization that develops, produces, and supports magic shows for American troops in combat zones. Chris and his team stop by the show to discuss their efforts, how these shows help service members, and what you can do to help. The show kicks off with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the new products Going Up and Grip Stick, as well as sharing their insight on how to make your walk-around magic more powerful. Going Up b...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Leah Orleans stops by the show to preview her brand new convention and drop some hints about how this convention is going to add some new twists on the standard format. Erik Tait and Nick Locapo kick things off with their hot takes and stories about magic conventions they have gone to. They might even crack the code on what makes good conventions incredible. Mystify Magic Festival: https://mystifymagicfestival.com/
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Cody Clark isn't just on the Autism spectrum; he has woven it into his magic and motivational speaking in truly inspiring ways. He stops by the studio to discuss not only his work but how magicians can be considerate of the neurodivergent in their audiences. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait kick off the show by discussing teaching magic on YouTube and a quick disection of the new tricks to hit the market.
Apr 18, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Touring comedy magician Taylor Hughes stops by the show to discuss his new book Misdirection: A Magician's Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Manipulation In Your Life, and discusses how he has now produced two magic specials for people everywhere to see. Cody Clarke joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. Also, Erik moves his home studio causing chaos in the podcast world! Misdirection: A Magician's Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Manipulation in Your Life: https://a.co/d/1uxkzxy Taylor Hughes "ENJO...
Apr 11, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Nick and Erik take a listener question and go into Nick's history on how he got into magic, working at Universal Studios, and how he came to Penguin. Chris Hanowell is the main event. This wildly creative ball of chaos is known for his hit effects and unique ability to gaff a card. Plus, he taught magic to a star of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All that and more in this week's episode.
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 26
The Penguin Magic Awards are back! Voting is live and this week Erik & Nick devote the entire episode to breaking down all of the categories, all of the nominees, and give you a sneak peek inside this year's award show. Voting is live at the link below. This is a big breakdown of some of the best tricks in 2023! The award show airs April 19th, but don't forget to listen to this breakdown about how you can get involved! Penguin Magic Awards Voting & Nominee List: https://www.penguinmagic....
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Om Darji is a rising young talent from the Magic Castle Junior Program who has outstanding chops and an irreverent and fun approach to her performances. She discusses producing her own magic-inspired play, The Magic Castle Junior program, and a lot more. The show kicks off with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait discussing the latest magic products and then discussing their early influences in magic and where they first learned their magic. Om Darji's Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0CfCG7lJRM ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Christian Engblom joins the show to discuss his creative process, the origin of The Fat Brothers, and performing in five different languages. The show kicks off with Nick & Erik discussing Dragon Scale, Keymotion, and then diving into their own creative processes when they are working on a new trick or a new product.
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Mat Franco stops by the show to discuss getting his show back off the ground after the pandemic, how adding new production ability has allowed him to make the show better, and a unique solution that gives him the ability to add new material every show. Nick Locapo and Erik Tait kick off the show with The Penguin Chat discussing their own shows, their creative processes and how they went from close-up to stage.
Mar 07, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Erik Tait returns from Blackpool to talk to Nick Locapo about all the latest tricks that are fit to dish. They discuss the DragonScale, a brand new handling for Discovery by Spooky Nyman, and the massive hit from Craig Petty Mindblox. DragonScale by Penguin Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19233 Discovery by Spooky Nyman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19356 MindBlox by Craig Petty: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/19567...
Feb 29, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Michael Kent finishes off his conversation with tips on going to a strange town and how to kick your social media into high gear while tricking those algorithms into doing work for you. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that, David Rangel tells us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. Quarter Pounder by R. Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10761...
Feb 22, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Michael Kent talks about going from virtual shows in the pandemic to hosting a successful podcast, and about how exploring other art forms makes you a better magician. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Kyle Purnell. Before all of that card designer Emily Sleights tells us the tricks she never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry. Light Year by Kyle Purnell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17777...
Feb 15, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Preston Nyman stops by the show to discuss growing up the son of a well known magician, how his material differs from that of Andy Nyman, and putting on one of the most fun conventions in London. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Eric Ross. Before all of that, we kick things off with comedy magician Michael Kent telling us the tricks he never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry. Hook by Eric Ross: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18522...
Feb 08, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Emily Sleights, the mind behind the award-winning deck Nebula, stops by the show to talk about designing your own deck and what it takes to make cards. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chris Funk. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share their top five tricks in under five minutes. This week, German artist and magician Tobias Dostal talks about his top five tricks in under five minu...
Feb 01, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 17
April Choi joins the show to discuss her world records, working for NASA and a lot more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Neil Jouve. Before all of that Erik Casey tries to beat the clock when he names his top five tricks in under five minutes on The Top Five Under Five. Electric Sensation by Neil Jouve: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13314 Invisible Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1645 The Raven Starter Kit: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12741...
Jan 25, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Terry Commons the owner and operator of the largest magic theater chain in the American West stops by the show to discuss Mystique Dining and the unique experience it provides magicians and their audiences. Nik Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Martin Braessas. Before all of that we kick things off with Francis Menotti discussing his Everyday Carry. Easy Aces by Martin Braessas: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17906 The Magic of Francis Menotti: https://www...
Jan 18, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Jon Armstrong discusses how he went from a premier close-up performer to one of the most in-demand stage performers on the high seas. He also tells you how to make your show better and discusses his new book How To Win. 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 IBM Close-Up Champ Ferran joining us on Desert Island Magic Books. Chop by Craig Petty: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17010 How To Win by Jon Ar...
Jan 11, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Francis Menotti is back for the second half of his conversation. We dig into his friendship with Teller, creativity in magic, and developing a double act with his wife. Craig Petty stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Andrew Neiner. Before all of that we kick things off by talking to your favorite magicians about the magic they never leave the house without, Jacob Rangel is on The Everyday Carry. Boom Box by Andrew Neiner: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17318 CBS by...
Jan 04, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Francis Menotti stops by the show to talk about creativity in magic, creating magic you love out of the magic you don't like, and a lot more. Erik Tait discusses the featured product of the week from Dean Dill. 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 comedy magic legend Keith Fields joins us for Desert Island Magic Books. Blizzard by Dean Dill: https://www.peng...
Dec 28, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Pete Sciarrino joins us to talk about his meteoric climb to more than nine million subscribers on YouTube and how he keeps his magic fresh with his content schedule. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bill Goldman. Before all of that, we kick things off with our quickfire segment, where your favorite magicians discuss with us the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week, Genii Book Reviewer Francis Menotti joins us for Desert Island...
Dec 21, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Mario Daniel has one of the largest television audiences in Portugal's history and has created wildly popular dramatic shows that play in some of Europe's most prestigious theaters to rave reviews. He discusses that as well as his collaboration with David Copperfield. 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 up-and-coming close-up phenomenon Dreygon on Desert Island Magic Books. Treasury by Derek Os...
Dec 14, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Marc DeSouza stops by the show to discuss competitions, getting ready to compete at higher levels and a secret project he has been working on. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the week's featured product from Roberto Giobbi. Before all of that we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians tell us the magic they never leave the house without. This week, IBM Close-Up champion Ferran joins us for the Everyday Carry. The Prophecy by Roberto Giobbi: https...
Dec 07, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 9
The season 16 winner of America's Got Talent Dustin Tavella stops by the show to discuss his path to one of the biggest prizes on a television gameshow. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week by Gaetan Bloom. Before all of that the show kicks off with one of the world's best tradeshow magicians, Danny Orleans, on The Everyday Carry. Amazing Standing Card by Gaetan Bloom: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3673 Psychokinetic Time by Banachek: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/274...
Nov 30, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Ferran & Dreygon, the first and second-place winners of the 2023 IBM Gold Cups Close-Up Contest come on the show to discuss their road to the podium, what drives them to compete, and how they earned their trophies. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R. Paul Wilson. Before all of that, comedy legend Keith Fields tells us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. Spectrum by R. Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1277...
Nov 23, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Wes Barker stops by the show to discuss his incredible rise on YouTube, his creative process for comedy magic, and his decision to reveal the method on his effect from Penn & Teller: Fool Us! Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week by Nate Kranzo. Before all of that the show kicks off with Simone Turkington talking about the magic she never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry. Wes Barker's Fool Us Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDQOy...
Nov 16, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Paul Romhany, the publisher of Vanish Magazine, stops by the show to discuss the future of magic, his performances as Chaplain, and a lot more. Nick Locapo gives you a closer look at our featured product of the week from Kyle Purnell. Before all of that, the runner-up from the IBM Close-Up Contest and rising star in Magic Dreygon tells us about his everyday carry. Light Year by Kyle Purnell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17777...
Nov 09, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Erik Casey stops by the show from the IBM Convention in Pittsburgh to discuss Perfect Oil & Water and so much more. Nick Locapo joins the show for an unbiased review of the single greatest card trick that has ever been released. Before all of that, Danny Orleans tells us the literature he would love to be lost at sea with on Desert Island Magic Books. Mastering the Art of Magic by Eugene Burger: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8860 POW (Perfect Oil & Water) by Erik Casey & John Michae...
Nov 02, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Krystyn Lambert joins us for a special Halloween episode! We talk tarot, witchcraft, spiritualism, and all the ooky spooky themes that crop up in magic around this time of year. This wide-ranging discussion is a fascinating look into the themes that permeate the bizarre magic of today.
Oct 31, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Danny Orleans, one of the busiest tradeshow magicians in the world, stops by the show to discuss how to get into the corporate market and shares his insights on the magic industry after being a product reviewer for twenty-five years. Nick Locapo discusses the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share the literature they would love to be lost at sea with. This week Cameron Young, f...
Oct 26, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Meir Yedid has traveled the world performing an act that has his fingers vanish, appear, and transform. He has also become a publisher and caretaker of the work of many prominent magicians. This week he discusses his work, the accident that claimed one of his fingers, and how he has kept alive the work of some of the most important magicians of the modern age. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Gogo Cuerva. Before all of that Marc DeSouza shares with u...
Oct 19, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 1
