Penguin Magic Podcast

On the show this week Erik talks to Canadian pick pocket and theatrical thief James Harrsion about the finer points of ill-gotten gains. They discuss James' father foray into thievery, picks gone wrong, and so much more. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Discord for a look at the featured download of the week from Manuel Llaser. The show kicks off with Nicholas Lawrence on the Top Five Under Five.___Show LinksNicholas Lawrence Live 2: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14274Revolve by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/13011Double Cross by Mark Southworth: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6399Wallet by Nicholas Lawrence: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14140The Raven: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12741Jim Ravel's Theatrical Pick Pocketing: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S14054Oil & Water Extreme: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/11965

On the show this week, Erik gets in his way back machine to return to the time of conventions and speak to Riccardo Berdini about his career as a star of film and stage, as well as his thoughts behind the switching envelope Black Door. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Luis Carreon. The show kicks off with Frank Deville on Desert Island Magic Books.__Black Door: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12449Mind Readers Triumph: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9950

We have an amazing show this week. Erik Tait sits down via zoom with  Paul Vigil, Mike Pisciotta, and Jared Kopf to discuss their online seminar The Way Of The Wizard. They share what it is, how it came to be, and how it has grown since their first iteration of it. This is an amazing chance to hear first hand the experience that these luminaries want out of a magic convention, and how they are translating that into an online experience. Nick Locapo also drops by the show to discuss the incredible impromptu effect Linking Laces.Linking Laces: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12184Paul Vigil Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12389Mike Pisciotta Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7678Jared Kopf Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3888The Way of the Wizard Part 2: https://www.thewayofthewizard.com/

In this episode Erik Tait talks to Mr. 1A himself, the main event features Lior Manor. This first class mentalist talks about adding humor to his performances, effective story telling, and doing business in business class. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Mike Pisciotta. The show kicks off with Eric Ross discussing his desert island magic book.Products Featured On The Show:Swami Mantra: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1264Layers by Mike Pisciotta: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12459Lior Manor Live Act: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/12407

This week on the show Erik Tait is joined by Michael O'Brien for an in-depth look at what it's like to actually be the guy selling the magic to the general public. Nick Locapo stops by via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Looch. The show kicks off with pickpocket James Harrison washing up on the shores of Desert Island Magic Books.

On the show this week Erik Tait sits down with one of the most wildly inventive creators in magic Karl Hein. They discuss developing routines, sleights, and so much more. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Ryan Schlutz. The show kicks off with Joshua Mesado, the ring master himself, joining Erik for Desert Island Magic Books.

This week on the show Erik Tait concludes his conversation with Miranda Allen regarding her escape act on Penn & Teller: Fool Us! and the pair do a deep dive on the meticulous details involved in keeping her escape act safe. Nick Locapo stops by via Discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Chad Long. The show kicks off with mega-hit creator Nicholas Lawrence talking about his top five tricks in under five minutes in the top five under five.

We are closing out 2020 with a cliff hanger. That's right, it's part one of a two-part episode. The main event is the first half of a conversation with escape artist, actress, and cast member of the Lucy Darling Virtual Show Miranda Allen. Erik and Miranda discuss magic in the virtual space and then start talking about how she started performing escapes and Shakespeare as a street performer. Nick Locapo stops by the show to talk about a featured download from Cameron Francis. The show kicks off with Ben Train discussing his desert island magic book.

We have a great show for you this week. This episode features two of Erik's favorite magicians and Nick Locapo! The main event is a conversation with Ben Young, who Erik has known since he first got into magic. Ben talks about touring military bases, his behind the scenes on Fool Us, working on The Mac King Show, and his transition into a family entertainer. Kevin Bethea, one of Erik's favorite close up magicians, joins the show for Desert Island Magic Books. Nick Locapo joins via discord to discuss the featured download of the week from Gaeton Bloom.

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to producer, director, choreographer, and magician Hollie England. She discusses the art and science of creating a dance for a magic show. Nick Locapo joins Erik for a discussion of the featured download of the week from John Bannon. Before all that the show kicks off with Jeremiah Zuo and the Top Five Under Five.