Penguin Magic Podcast Erik Tait - Blackpool 2026 Wrap Up - S7E19
Feb 26, 2026
A whirlwind recap of new Blackpool-only magic releases and quirky convention buys. Tech breakdowns of clever gear like a privacy-glass wallet and low-power gizmos. A tour of standout dealer-room finds, themed shell games, and compact self-spinning toys. Practical travel tips for Americans visiting Blackpool, from payment hacks to what to pack and how to survive the weather.
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Use Pen Game 2.0 For Safe Roulette Style Comedy
- Use John Allen's Pen Game 2.0 as a safe roulette routine where most markers are dry and only one has ink, creating low-risk pseudo-danger for family shows.
- Erik praises its routining and kid-friendly comedic moments.
Arcane Pad Shapes Smoke For Card Reveals
- Arcane Pad produces shaped smoke reveals using focused inserts (stencils) to form images like a seven of diamonds or a star.
- Erik calls it the first real advance in smoke appearances and sees strong card-reveal potential.
Back In Time Self Spinning Top Fits Inside A Deck Box
- Back In Time is a self-spinning top by Ho Lee and Jeffrey Wong that stores inside a card box and restarts spinning on command; Erik first saw Jeffrey use it in Italy.
- The unit is compact, comes with two silver tops, and Erik wants one on his desk.