

Penguin Magic Podcast
Erik Tait
The Penguin Magic Podcast is a weekly show bringing you interviews from the top names in magic and a behind the scenes look at the P3 Magic Studios. Tune in to get a heads up on all the latest goings on at PenguinMagic.com
Episodes
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Jun 16, 2022 • 32min
Lady Sarah & Keith Fields - The Magic Soiree - S3E35
Lady Sarah & Keith Fields are an internationally acclaimed double act that also runs one of the premiere dinner shows in the midwest, known as The Magic Soiree. They discuss how they got their dinner show off the ground, and how a husband and wife became a double act. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from G. Before all of that Laura London kicks off the show in the quick-fire segment The Top FIve Under Five, where she shares her top five tricks in under five minutes.The Magic Soiree Show - https://themagicsoiree.com/Hugard's Magic Monthly: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S6358Brainwave Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/78Imagination Coins by Garrett Thomas: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3946Laura London Penguin Live Act: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10936Reformation by Guy Hollingworth: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S19775Presence by G: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12709

Jun 9, 2022 • 28min
Phil Smith - The Maestro Of Marks - S3E34
Phil Smith is the mind behind some of the most popular decks of marked cards in the world. He discusses how got started on the path to paper, as well as the history behind some of his most popular designs. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bizzaro. Before all of that, we kick off the show with one of our quickfire segments where your favorite magicians discuss their favorite books. Los Angeles card phenom Jeremy Griffith starts the podcast with Desert Island Magic Books.Expert Card Technique: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1013Threek by Bizzaro: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3645DMC ELITES: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11373Bicycle Wranglers Playing Cards: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15987

Jun 2, 2022 • 27min
Blaise Serra - Precise Creativity - S3E33
Blaise Serra is a performer and creator who has consulted for some of the biggest stars in magic. His clean effects are both precise and jaw-dropping. In this interview, he shares his method for creating new effects and answers some thought-provoking questions about lasagna. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Leo Reed. Before all of that, the show kicks off with card creator Kevin Reylek discussing his everyday carry.___Blind Man's Wallet by Menny Lindenfeld: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6169Magic After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/blaiseserraDivine and Conquer by Leo Reed: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15638

May 26, 2022 • 25min
Tom Dobrowolski - The Student Of The Master - S3E32
Tom Dobrowlski regails us with stories of his mentor James Patrick Ryan, one of Chicago's premiere bar magicians. Nick Locapo stops by to discuss the featured product of the week from John George. Before all of that Henri White has some deep thoughts about the one magic book he would take with him if he were stranded on a desert island.Tom Dobrowolski LIVE 2: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17072Beyond Perfect ESP by John George: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9223Mnemonica by Juan Tamariz: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/913Henri White LIVE: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/17110

May 19, 2022 • 27min
Harry Nardi - A New Generation - S3E31
Harry Nardi joins Erik Tait to discuss the joy of teaching magic in a meaningful way. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that the show kicks off with Blaise Serra considering the magic book he would take on a desert island.

May 12, 2022 • 29min
Nick Diffatte - Offbeat - S3E30
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.___Pre-Order for Offbeat: https://www.squashpublishing.com/products/offbeatQ&A Masterclass by Bob Cassidy: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7755Gypsy Thread: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S17044

May 5, 2022 • 31min
Kim Andersen - Creativity Through Play - S3E29
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.___Shrapnel by Kim Andersen: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16918The Magic of Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/derek-ostovaniArt of Astonishment by Paul Harris: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/505Random Odds by Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12880Bill Malone On THe Loose by Bill Malone: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/5335Treasury by Derek Ostovani: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14595JIggernaut by Mark Jenest: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/601Thought Toon by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9247

Apr 28, 2022 • 37min
Charles Greene III - The Mysteries of Ionia Unlocked - S3E28
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.___It Just Got Reel by Scott Alexander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S27796The Penguin Cups: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/742The Art Of Astonishment by Paul Harris: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/505Siamese Waltz by Bennie Chickering: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11036iBalance Plus by Mark Elsdon: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15951Inoia - Secrets Unlocked: https://www.ioniasecrets.com/

Apr 21, 2022 • 32min
Kevin Reylek - How Custom Cards Are Created - S3E27
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.___Custom Playing Cards from Penguin Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/tricks/tagged/p3+playing-cards?sort=newPrincess On The Go by Josh Burch: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16568

Apr 14, 2022 • 28min
Henri White - Swiss Army Human - S3E26
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.____Souvenir by Henri White: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S20346The Magic of Johnny Thompson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9762Neo by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16644


