Penguin Magic Podcast

Latest Episodes:

S2E15 - Developing Astonishment (feat Karl Hein) Jan 14, 2021

Show notes

On the show this week Erik Tait sits down with one of the most wildly inventive creators in magic Karl Hein. They discuss developing routines, sleights, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Ryan Schlutz. The show kicks off with Joshua Mesado, the ring master himself, joining Erik for Desert Island Magic Books.

S2 E 13 - The Safety Is In The Details (feat Miranda Allen Pt 2) Jan 07, 2021

Show notes

This week on the show Erik Tait concludes his conversation with Miranda Allen regarding her escape act on Penn & Teller: Fool Us! and the pair do a deep dive on the meticulous details involved in keeping her escape act safe. Nick Locapo stops by via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Chad Long. The show kicks off with mega-hit creator Nicholas Lawrence talking about his top five tricks in under five minutes in the top five under five.

S2E13 - Escaping 2020 (feat Miranda Allen) Dec 31, 2020

Show notes

We are closing out 2020 with a cliff hanger. That's right, it's part one of a two-part episode. The main event is the first half of a conversation with escape artist, actress, and cast member of the Lucy Darling Virtual Show Miranda Allen. Erik and Miranda discuss magic in the virtual space and then start talking about how she started performing escapes and Shakespeare as a street performer. Nick Locapo stops by the show to talk about a featured download from Cameron Francis. The show kicks off with Ben Train discussing his desert island magic book.

S2 E12 - A Friendship Started On A Lie (feat Ben Young) Dec 24, 2020

Show notes

We have a great show for you this week. This episode features two of Erik's favorite magicians and Nick Locapo! The main event is a conversation with Ben Young, who Erik has known since he first got into magic. Ben talks about touring military bases, his behind the scenes on Fool Us, working on The Mac King Show, and his transition into a family entertainer. Kevin Bethea, one of Erik's favorite close up magicians, joins the show for Desert Island Magic Books. Nick Locapo joins via discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Gaeton Bloom.

211 - Choreographing Magic (feat Hollie England) Dec 17, 2020

Show notes

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to producer, director, choreographer, and magician Hollie England. She discusses the art and science of creating a dance for a magic show. Nick Locapo joins Erik for a discussion of the featured download of the week from John Bannon. Before all that the show kicks off with Jeremiah Zuo and the Top Five Under Five.

210 - Never Break In To A Shock Illusionist's Warehouse (feat Dan Sperry) Dec 10, 2020

Show notes

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to Shock Illusionist and Anti-Conjurer Dan Sperry. They discuss his expert meld of classic effects with a counter-culture look, his close up show in vegas, and the break-in at his warehouse in late 2019. Nick Locapo joins the show via Skype to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Kent. The show kicks off with another story from Magicians Without Borders performing in a refugee camp.

209 - Author Talk (feat Allan Kronzek) Dec 03, 2020

Show notes

This week the main event is a conversation between Erik Tait and New York Times Best Selling Author Allan Kronzek. They discuss the nitty-gritty of writing books and how to get into it. Nick Locapo drops in via skype to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Ammar. The show kicks off with Adam Christing talk his top five tricks in under five minutes.

208 - A Beautiful Venue In The Windy City (feat. Luis Carreon & Paige Thompson) Nov 26, 2020

Show notes

This week Erik Tait talks to Luis Carreon and Paige Thompson about the history of The Chicago Magic Lounge, their involvement in the shows there, and their move into the virtual magic space for both the Lounge and The Magic Castle. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss a featured download of the week that will help you fold some cards. The show kicks off with Farrell Dillon washing up on the shores of Desert Island Magic Books.

207 - Let's Categorize These Messages (feat Adam Christing) Nov 19, 2020

Show notes

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to Adam Christing about categorizing your magic effects so you can assemble a show with a message for corporate speakers. Nick Locapo joins the show via Skype to discuss the featured download of the week from David Parr. The show kicks off with Tik Tok star The Magic Crasher discussing his desert island magic book.

206 - When The Magic Hits The Fan (Feat Jeremiah Zuo) Nov 12, 2020

Show notes

Erik Tait talks to underground phenom and critically acclaimed creator Jeremiah Zuo. Despite creating some of the most bleeding-edge card and coin magic today, Jeremiah insists he is not a magician but a fan of magic. In this episode, you'll find out why. Nick Locapo joins Erik for a discussion of the featured download of the week from Dan Harlan. The show kicks off with comedian, magician, and corporate speaker Adam Christing talking about his Desert Island Magic Books.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected