Penguin Magic Podcast

This episode features an interview with Alex Kirk, founder of Monster Magic in the UK, discussing his journey from working at PropDog to running his own successful magic shop and YouTube channel.

Host Eric Tate interviews magician and collector Mark D'Souza about his new Philadelphia venue, the House of Magic, which houses his extensive magic collection and the Smoke and Mirrors Theater.

This episode features an interview with two-time world champion magician Mortenn Christiansen, discussing his recent FISM win, his unique act, and topics like competition and imposter syndrome.

Bill Wood discusses his journey from magic to acting and therapy, including how he connected with the host through a mutual friend and his early experiences as a performer.

This episode features an interview with magician Carisa Hendrix discussing the viral success of her character Lucy Darling, her performances at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and how fame has impacted her magic career.

This episode features an interview with Steve Reynolds about his new book, The Old Room File, which compiles rare material from Ed Marlowe, and discusses his journey as a scholar of Marlowe's work.

The hosts of the Penguin Magic Podcast reflect on 2025, discuss magic tricks like the charms deck, and preview upcoming content including retrospectives and interviews.

This episode revisits the early 'Top 5 Under 5' segment, featuring a magician sharing his favorite visual tricks for loud club environments, starting with Double Cross and Break.

The hosts discuss recent magic conventions, upcoming content, and new magic products in a casual conversation.

Host Erik Tait answers listener questions about finding local magic clubs, specifically mentioning the IBM Ring 7 meetings at the Penguin Magic Theater and directing listeners to magician.org for club listings.

Host Eric Tay shares updates from the Blackpool magic convention, including details about the Penguin Magic Awards nominees and how they were selected based on sales data, reviews, and artistic merit.

This episode features an interview with mentalist Drew Backenstoss about the reprint of his book 'Architect of the Mind' and his unique approach to creativity in magic and mentalism.

Host Eric Tate interviews magician Bill Cook about his career, including his appearance on Penn & Teller Fool Us, performing on cruise ships, and starring in the documentary Make Believe about teen magicians.

This episode features an interview with Jason Michaels, the international president-elect of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, discussing his magic career, military tours, experiences with Tourette's Syndrome, and the launch of a new podcast for the IBM.

Host Eric Tate interviews magician Craig Petty about his chaotic travel to Magic Live, lost luggage, and his children's new magic performances.

This episode features an interview with magician Blake Vogt, discussing his journey from couch surfing to working with legends like David Copperfield and David Blaine, his creative process, and his evolution as a performer.

Host Eric Tate interviews mentalist Christopher Carter about his new book 'In the Spotlight' and its eagerly awaited release in the magic community.

This episode features an interview with magician David Jonathan discussing his new trick 'Instrumental', which uses existing technology to predict a song through karaoke-themed cards.

This episode features an interview with Kent Axell Jr.

This episode features an interview with ADHD educator and mentalist Cate Osborn about her new book 'The ADHD Field Guide for Adults' and her national magic tour exploring the history of magic.

Host Erik Tait shares his experiences and highlights from the Blackpool magic convention, including product releases and advice for attendees.

This episode features an interview with Chris Philpott, a writer and performer, discussing his new edition of the magic trick magazine effect Odyssey, its origins, and his approach to mentalism and magic.

Host Eric Tate answers listener questions from YouTube comments, focusing on magic techniques like switching devices for card tricks.

Pharrell Dillon and Damian Costa discuss the creation and features of The Magician's Room, a new dedicated magic venue on the Las Vegas Strip.

This episode features an interview with magician Jason Bird about his new book 'Strolling for Dollars', focusing on how magicians can earn extra money through strolling magic performances.

The hosts of the Penguin Magic Podcast reveal secrets about upcoming Black Friday magic tricks and sales in an unfiltered early morning recording.

The hosts discuss upcoming Black Friday plans and podcast guests while reviewing a new magic trick called 'exchange' where two piles of cash transpose in a spectator's hands.

This episode features an interview with Josh Burch, head of social media at Penguin Magic, discussing his role in content creation, platform management, and his background as a performer and former teacher.

The hosts introduce the Penguin Magic Podcast and discuss a new magic trick called the haunted key, which is a skeleton key that moves on command.

The hosts discuss new magic tricks, focusing on Alex Latore's Trinity book test, which features three phases of prediction and mind reading.

The hosts discuss a new magic trick called Game Night by Craig Petty, where a performer can seemingly read minds using trivia cards.

The hosts of the Penguin Magic Podcast catch up on recent events, including a trip to Nashville's House of Cards magic venue and family visits.

This episode features an interview with magician David Kuraya discussing his friendship with the late Curtis Kam, the legacy of the Warren and Annabelle's magic theater in Hawaii, and his book Janosco.

This episode features an interview with world champion magician Jason Latimer, discussing his career blending magic and science, his upcoming participation at FISM in Italy, and his educational program Impossible Science.

The hosts discuss recent magic media appearances, including Oz Pearlman on Joe Rogan and magic specials on Netflix and AGT, while planning to cover new magic releases and Chicago updates.

The hosts discuss their dogs and technical director Nate before previewing an interview with Richard Wiseman and FISM.

The hosts discuss a new magic trick release by Daniel Garcia, touching on creativity and ethics in magic, while sharing personal anecdotes about their recording setup.

Host Derek Tate interviews magician John Allen about his magic theory, creative practice, and achievements, including winning prestigious magic contests.

This episode features an interview with Jamy Ian Swiss discussing Geoff Latta and the Pink Purse Tape, along with magic topics like Mental Block Die and Bottle Pocket.

The hosts discuss their experiences at the Abracorn Dabra magic convention, including a nerve-wracking lecture on card magic with Alan Ackerman in attendance, and tease upcoming topics like Chicago's hand and eye.

This episode of the Penguin Magic Podcast features hosts Eric Tate and Nick LaCapo discussing magic-related topics including Gay Blackstone, the Morton's Salt Girl logo designed by Harlan Tarbell, and new magic books and apps.

The host shares his experiences and reflections from attending major magic events like FISM and Magic Live, including travel challenges and collaborations.

Host Eric Tate interviews James and Marina, the newly crowned world champions of mentalism, discussing their award-winning performance at FISM and addressing rumors about their use of electronics.

This episode discusses the unfolding controversy involving Yigal Mesika, Mark Bennett's AirFlight product, and patent issues in magic, recorded during the FISM event.

This episode features an interview with David Regal discussing his career in television writing and magic, exploring how his TV background influences his approach to magic performance and storytelling.

This episode revisits the Desert Island Magic Books segment, featuring a retrospective of the first dozen episodes where guests choose their essential magic book if stranded on a desert island, starting with Seth Race's pick of Nicholas Einhorn's 2007 book.

Host Eric Tate interviews legendary bar magician Bob Sheets about his career and experiences in magic.

Eric Tate opens Penguin Magic Podcast with Rob Balchunas, a magician and balloon twister he frames as the "balloon artist's balloon artist," and cites Balchunas's honors at Twist and Shout, Float, and the Top of the World Balloon Convention.

The episode features hosts Derek Tate and Nick Lacapo introducing guest Jon Armstrong, the Parlor Magician of the Year, and discussing magic tricks like Craig Petty's Credit Swipe and Nick's experiences with Presto Printo from his early days in magic.

The Penguin Magic Podcast hosts Derek Tate and Nick LaCapo introduce their YouTube expansion and preview an interview with magician Kevin James, discussing his early lectures and iconic tricks like Perrier with a twist.

The episode features hosts Eric Tate and Nick LaCapo discussing new magic products like Instrumental and Tongue Tied, then interviews Lady Sarah and Keith Fields about organizing Michigan Magic Day, a one-day convention with top performers like Steve Valentine and Ben Barnes, and updates on their Magic Soiree show.

Caroline Raven says many magicians never get "$5,000 for a show" because they never ask for it, and Eric Tate uses her Mystify lecture to frame a business-first interview.

Eric Tate and Nick LaCapo discuss how practical problems produced custom magic tools, including 3D-printed clips for The Awakening and a belt holder for jumbo coins.

Eric Tate reports on attending the final Winter Carnival of Magic in Gatlinburg and the first Mystify Magic convention in Las Vegas during the same week.

Host Derek Tate and co-host Nick LaCapo discuss Nick's recent performances at the Magic Castle and share behind-the-scenes insights into the world of magic.

Hosts discuss recent magic products and prepare for an interview with magician Darren Brown.

Host Eric Tate interviews magician Nick LaCapo about his recent trip and performances.