

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
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Sep 16, 2021 • 36min
Nick Locapo - State Of The Penguin Sep 2022 - S2E47
Nick Locapo joins Erik Tait for the monthly State Of The Penguin episode. This week the guys talk about their new favorite trick from Nate Kranzo, The Invisible Coin. They also crack open a pack of the hottest new deck of cards Retro Rockets, and talk about the 6 pack options as well as the exclusive stickers. You'll find out more about the mystery man who runs the Penguin Live Lectures, and get the inside scoop on Nick & Erik's Penguin Magic School Classes. Before they go you'll also get a heads up on Nick & Erik becoming bonafide YouTube stars. It's all the latest gossip that's fit to dish behind the scenes at the P3 Magic Studios in our monthly State Of The Penguin.____Invisible Coin by Nathan Kranzo - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16290Retro Rocket Playing Cards - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16301Adam Wilber Live - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16229Multiverse by Dr. Cyril Thomas - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16313Penguin Magic School - Nick Locapo - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16361Penguin Magic School - Erik Tait - https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16360

Sep 9, 2021 • 36min
Brian Miller - The Practice - S2E46
Brian Miller is a globe-trotting magician and corporate speaker known for his viral Ted Talk that has been seen by more than 4.3 million people. He has a special spot in his heart for the incredible book The Practice by Seth Godin. Brian talks at length about the book, and why it's must-read material for magicians of all skill levels. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Bennie Chickering. Before all that mnemonist and memory expert SarahElla Phant tries to tell us her top five tricks before the clock runs out in the Top Five Under Five.____Speakeasy by Dan Harlan: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2566Easy as Pi by SarahElla Phant: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S31123The Amazingest Memory Test by SarahElla Phant: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S30634The Practice by Seth Godin: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15469Siamese Waltz by Bennie Chickering: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11036Brian's Interview with Seth Godin: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/onenewperson-s2-seth-godin/

Sep 2, 2021 • 34min
Eric Buss - The Subtle Art Of Swinging and Missing - S2E45
Eric Buss joins the show this week to discuss how he's learned more from doing a bad show than getting a standing ovation. Plus, he shares some of the best stories he has about shows going catastrophically wrong. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nate Kranzo. The show kicks off with one of your favorite magicians talking about their favorite books. Mac King plays the game Desert Island Magic Books.____The Books of Wonder by Tommy Wonder: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1263Learn Magic by Henry Hay: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4721Greater Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/s/Greater+MagicMike Caveney Wonders & The Conference Illusions by Mike Caveney: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9977Stone Purse by Nate Kranzo: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11083

Aug 26, 2021 • 28min
SarahElla Phant - A Pathway To Your Memory - S2E44
SarahElla Phant is the co-creator of the smash hit Memory Arts series, and master of the mnemonic arts. She shares not only what got her interested in memory demonstrations, but also what transforms these brain gymnastics into magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show via Discord to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Curry. Before all of that the show kicks off with Mark Zacharia in one of our quick-fire segments where he reveals his desert island magic book.___Easy as Pi by SarahElla Phant: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S31123\SarahElla Phant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahellaphant/The Memory Arts: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10289The Stars of Magic: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S10801Touch by Paul Curry: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9134

Aug 19, 2021 • 32min
Nick Locapo - State Of The Penguin - S2E43
Nick Locapo joins the show this week for our new monthly episode, The State Of The Penguin. The guys discuss Penguin the brand new weekly live stream, returning to conventions and other live events, discuss some of their new favorite effects like The Stroop Test, and revisit some classics like Drop Card as well as the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before they sign off they give a sneak peak into exactly what it's like to be apart of one of the brand new Penguin Magic School Classes. ___Smooth by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10896Stroop Test by David Jonathan & Nikolas Mavresis: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/16153Drop Card by Chris Rawlins: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11611Penguin Magic School: https://www.penguinmagic.com/about/magic-school

Aug 12, 2021 • 27min
Anthem & Aria Flint - Working With A Partner - S2E42
Anthem & Aria Flint are a mind-reading duo who've worked together for years and share their secrets of working with a professional partner who is also your domestic partner. Nick Locapo stops by the studio to discuss the featured download of the week from Dan Harlan and Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that we put the pancake juggling dynamo Scot Nery in the hot seat to find out his top five tricks in under five minutes.____Anthem & Aria Penguin Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15759Hover Card Plus by Dan Harlan and Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8399Linking Rings: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13722Misled by Timothy Wenk: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/388Hippity Hop Rabbits: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S24600

Aug 5, 2021 • 28min
Mario The Maker Magician - Building Magical Robots - S2E41
Mario The Maker joins the show this week to give a sneak peak into his mega-viral videos featuring a robot that does magic. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from R Paul Wilson. Before all of that author and tradeshow performer Ryan Kane tells the listeners of the show his top five tricks in under five minutes.____Any Drink Called For (featured in Carisa Hendrix Penguin Live Act): https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12563Himber Rings Greater Magic Teach In: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4458 Ice Qube by Kieron Johnson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10375Double Cross by Mark Southworth: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6399Gazzo's Tossed Out Deck: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1176Miracle Pickpocket by R Paul Wilson: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13865Mario The Maker Penguin Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14536Automabot Magic Trick: https://youtu.be/6cFprwKjCdU

Jul 29, 2021 • 35min
Roberto Giobbi pt 2 - Sharing about Sharing Secrets - S2E42
Roberto Giobbi returns to the show to discuss his brand new book Sharing Secrets. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Chad Long. Before all of that the show kicks off with Anthem & Aria Flint telling you their top five tricks in under five minutes.___1 in 52.0 by Anthem Flint: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10561The Floating Table by Losander: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3042Sheer Luck by Shawn Farquhar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10805Close up Q&A by Anthem Flint: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/10565Anthem & Aria Penguin Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15759Sharing Secrets by Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15684Pop Gun by Chad Long: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14481

Jul 22, 2021 • 31min
Roberto Giobbi pt 1 - The Art & Craft of Books - S2E41
Roberto Giobbi is one of the most celebrated modern authors of card magic. In this interview, he shares what he feels makes a great magic book as well as a great magic author. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Nicholas Lawrence. Before all of that the hilarious comedy magician Eric Buss tells us his top five tricks in under five minutes.___Tiny Plunger by Mathieu Bich, Jon Armstrong, and Garrett Thomas: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3491Double Cross by Mark Southworth: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6399 Bowl A Rama by Kevin James: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/4114Revamp by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14588The magic of Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/roberto-giobbiSharing Secrets by Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15684

Jul 15, 2021 • 42min
Mac King - A Discussion Of The Fig Newton - S2E40
Mac King is the special guest for our 100th episode! Mac talks about his move to The Excalibur, keeping his show fresh, and his early shows with Lance Burton. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured product of the week from Paul Vigil. Before all that, it wouldn't be a 100th show special without a second incredible magician. The show kicks off with Roberto Giobbi joining Erik for Desert Island Magic Books.____The magic of Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/magician/roberto-giobbiSharing Secrets by Roberto Giobbi: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/15684Encyclopedia of Card Tricks: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S4728Mac King Penguin Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/4508Tickets to the Mac King Comedy Magic Show: https://excalibur.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/mackingcomedymagic.htmlCBS by Paul Vigil: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14589


