Penguin Magic Podcast

Kent Axell Jr joins the show to celebrate his third year in residence at The Mandalay Bay Casino with his show Ghost Stories. He shares with our listeners how to add immersive theater qualities to your show, how to find meaning, and how  to get your own residency.Kent’s Score Card and Magic Performance Lab https://lp.uniqo.de/cCbBUN

Alex Kirk is a familiar face from YouTube and the magic industry. He was with Prop Dog and one of the faces of their live streaming show for quite some time. A few years ago, he opened his own shop. In this episode, he discusses running his shop, helping customers find magic perfect for them, and his wild YouTube interviews he does in his dressing gown from a couch he carries around conventions with the Who's Who of magic.

Cate Osborn, known to her legions of fans as Catieosaurus, comes on the show to discuss her new book The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, and her new tour Wildly Unprepared. The tour takes a deep dive into the history of magic, and Cate pulls a rabbit out of a hat, as well as discusses the journey to the rabbit she uses in her show.

Bill Wood is not just an accomplished magician and comedy actor, he is also a working therapist. Bill and Erik discuss how sketch comedy and Improv as well as becoming a practicing therapist have made his magic connect with his audiences on a deeper level, and given him the ability to tackle tough subjects on stage.

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.

Erik talks about what he is bringing to Blackpool 2026, the Penguin Magic Awards, and answers to listener questions from the UK. Live from Blackpool!

Marc DeSouza is not just an incredible magician, but one of the foremost magic collectors on the East Coast. In this exclusive podcast he takes us on a tour of the brand new venue House of Magic in Philadelphia, and shares with us an exclusive tour of his collection on display. Heads up, this is a great one to watch on YouTube because of how visual this episode is.

Filmmaker, writer, creator, and mentalist Chris Philpott joins the show to discuss the origin of 100th Monkey, his new release Odyssey 2, and how you can add a filmmaker's creativity to your magic.

Drew Backenstoss wrote an amazing book called Architect of the Mind.  It's back in print for the first time ever.  This secretive mentalist discusses the book, and shares his amazing approach to creativity. You will come away from this podcast with actionable things to make you more creative than ever before.

Unfortunately, due to a series of crazy technical difficulties, we won't have an episode this week! We will be  at Magifest, and back next week with  guest  Lloyd Barnes! Sorry for the delay.