Penguin Magic Podcast

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April Choi - Bullwhips, World Records, and Space - S5E16 Jan 25, 2024

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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
Expanded Quarter Shell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18448
The Poker Test 2.0 by Erik Casey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2951

Terry Commons - The Mystique Dining Theater Experience - S5E15 Jan 18, 2024

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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.penguinmagic.com/magician/francis-menotti
Mystique Dining Lounge: https://www.mystiquedining.com/

Jon Armstrong - From Close-Up To Stage - S5E14 Jan 11, 2024

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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 Armstrong: https://www.cardjon.com/howtowin
Rune's World: The Magic of Rune Klan - Book: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S12255

Francis Menotti Pt 2 - Friends and Partners - S5E13 Jan 04, 2024

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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 Paul Vigil: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14589

Francis Menotti - Putting the Art in Magic - S5E12 Dec 28, 2023

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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.penguinmagic.com/p/18043

Pete Sciarrino - PAS Magic & The YouTube Revolution - S5E11 Dec 21, 2023

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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 Magic Books.
Monkey in the Middle by Bill Goldman: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7508
The New Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10702

Mario Daniel - Portugal's Biggest Star - S5E10 Dec 14, 2023

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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 Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14595

Marc DeSouza - Competitions and The Next North American Competitors - S5E9 Dec 07, 2023

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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://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16640

Dustin Tavella - America's Got Talent & Beyond - S5E8 Nov 30, 2023

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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

Ferran & Dreygon - Champions In The Making - S5E7 Nov 23, 2023

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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/12774
Hundy 500 with Gregory Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/728

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