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Nick Diffatte - Offbeat - S3E30 May 12, 2022

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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.
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Pre-Order for Offbeat: https://www.squashpublishing.com/products/offbeat
Q&A Masterclass by Bob Cassidy: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7755
Gypsy Thread: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S17044

Kim Andersen - Creativity Through Play - S3E29 May 05, 2022

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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.
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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 by Paul Harris: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/505
Random Odds by Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12880
Bill Malone On THe Loose by Bill Malone: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/5335
Treasury by Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14595
JIggernaut by Mark Jenest: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/601
Thought Toon by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9247

Charles Greene III - The Mysteries of Ionia Unlocked - S3E28 Apr 28, 2022

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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 the Top Five Under Five.
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It Just Got Reel by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S27796
The Penguin Cups: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/742
The Art Of Astonishment by Paul Harris: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/505
Siamese Waltz by Bennie Chickering: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11036
iBalance Plus by Mark Elsdon: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15951
Inoia - Secrets Unlocked: https://www.ioniasecrets.com/

Kevin Reylek - How Custom Cards Are Created - S3E27 Apr 21, 2022

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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 Magic Books.
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Custom Playing Cards from Penguin Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/tricks/tagged/p3+playing-cards?sort=new
Princess On The Go by Josh Burch: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16568

Henri White - Swiss Army Human - S3E26 Apr 14, 2022

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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.
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Souvenir by Henri White: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S20346
The Magic of Johnny Thompson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9762
Neo by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16644

Doc Dixon - Developing In Comedy - S3 E25 Apr 07, 2022

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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.
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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 Thin Crush Tally Ho Circle Back: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15877

Laura London - Cheat - S3E24 Mar 31, 2022

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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.
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Laura London Penguin Live Act: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10936
The Books of Wonder by Tommy Wonder: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1263
The Card That Matters by Rick Lax: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12588

Nikola Arkane - Sweden's Got Talent - S3E23 Mar 24, 2022

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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.
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Nikola Arkane Cups & Balls on Sweden's Got Talent: https://vimeo.com/673743657
Nikola Arkane Sweden Semi-Finals Act: https://vimeo.com/684945952
Magic Rainbow by Juan Tamariz: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11500
Arrested by Adrian Vega: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13656

Erik Casey - Oops All Erik's Episode - S3E22 Mar 17, 2022

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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.
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R.I.P. (Restored in Pieces) by Cameron Francis: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12983
The Poker Test 2.0 by Erik Casey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2951
Ultra Lucky Coin by Erik Tait: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11238

Ondřej Pšenička - Butterflys For Ukraine - S3E21 Mar 09, 2022

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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.
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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 you can donate money to humanitarian causes to help the people of Ukraine are below.
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Butterfly Playing Cards for Ukraine: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16945
United Help Ukraine : https://unitedhelpukraine.org
Razom (Together) for Ukraine : https://razomforukraine.org
Ukrainian Women's League of America - https://unwla.org/top-news/call-for-humanitarian-aid
Doctors Without Borders Emergency Relief Fund - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/ukraine
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Pierce Maiden by Gabbo Torres: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12629
The Invisible Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1645
The Poker Test 2.0 by Erik Casey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2951
The Raven by Chuck Leach: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12741
Expanded Quarter Shell https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S9126

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