Penguin Magic Podcast

Michael Kent finishes off his conversation with tips on going to a strange town and how to kick your social media into high gear while tricking those algorithms into doing work for you. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that, David Rangel tells us the magic he never leaves the house without on The Everyday Carry.Quarter Pounder by R. Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10761

Michael Kent talks about going from virtual shows in the pandemic to hosting a successful podcast, and about how exploring other art forms makes you a better magician. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Kyle Purnell. Before all of that card designer Emily Sleights tells us the tricks she never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry.Light Year by Kyle Purnell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17777

Preston Nyman stops by the show to discuss growing up the son of a well known magician, how his material differs from that of Andy Nyman, and putting on one of the most fun conventions in London. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Eric Ross. Before all of that, we kick things off with comedy magician Michael Kent telling us the tricks he never leaves the house without in The Everyday Carry.Hook by Eric Ross: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18522

Emily Sleights, the mind behind the award-winning deck Nebula, stops by the show to talk about designing your own deck and what it takes to make cards. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chris Funk. Before all of that, we kick things off with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians share their top five tricks in under five minutes. This week, German artist and magician Tobias Dostal talks about his top five tricks in under five minutes on the Top Five Under Five.Executive Clip by Chris Funk: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8561Emily Sleights Cards: https://emilysleights52.com/

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/13314Invisible Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1645The Raven Starter Kit: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12741Expanded Quarter Shell: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18448The Poker Test 2.0 by Erik Casey: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2951

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/17906The Magic of Francis Menotti: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/francis-menottiMystique Dining Lounge: https://www.mystiquedining.com/

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/17010How To Win by Jon Armstrong: https://www.cardjon.com/howtowinRune's World: The Magic of Rune Klan - Book: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S12255

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/17318CBS by Paul Vigil: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14589

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 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/7508The New Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10702