Penguin Magic Podcast

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to Shock Illusionist and Anti-Conjurer Dan Sperry. They discuss his expert meld of classic effects with a counter-culture look, his close up show in vegas, and the break-in at his warehouse in late 2019. Nick Locapo joins the show via Skype to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Kent. The show kicks off with another story from Magicians Without Borders performing in a refugee camp.

This week the main event is a conversation between Erik Tait and New York Times Best Selling Author Allan Kronzek. They discuss the nitty-gritty of writing books and how to get into it. Nick Locapo drops in via skype to discuss the featured download of the week from Michael Ammar. The show kicks off with Adam Christing talk his top five tricks in under five minutes.

This week Erik Tait talks to Luis Carreon and Paige Thompson about the history of The Chicago Magic Lounge, their involvement in the shows there, and their move into the virtual magic space for both the Lounge and The Magic Castle. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss a featured download of the week that will help you fold some cards. The show kicks off with Farrell Dillon washing up on the shores of Desert Island Magic Books.

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to Adam Christing about categorizing your magic effects so you can assemble a show with a message for corporate speakers. Nick Locapo joins the show via Skype to discuss the featured download of the week from David Parr. The show kicks off with Tik Tok star The Magic Crasher discussing his desert island magic book.

Erik Tait talks to underground phenom and critically acclaimed creator Jeremiah Zuo. Despite creating some of the most bleeding-edge card and coin magic today, Jeremiah insists he is not a magician but a fan of magic. In this episode, you'll find out why. Nick Locapo joins Erik for a discussion of the featured download of the week from Dan Harlan. The show kicks off with comedian, magician, and corporate speaker Adam Christing talking about his Desert Island Magic Books.

On the show this week we are following last week's deep discussion of performance with a deep discussion of creativity. Erik Tait talks to the brilliant magic creator Kyle Purnell regarding his development process. If you want to create this is the conversation you need to listen to. Nick Locapo joins the show to talk about the featured download of the week from Chad Long. The show kicks off with Mario The Maker Magician talking about his top five tricks in under five minutes.

On the show this week we hear the conclusion of a conversation between Erik Tait and Carisa Hendrix with her recent fascination with Game Theory and Magic. This conversation gets deep into some interesting theories that might change the way you look at your magic. Nick Locapo joins Erik via Skype to talk about the featured download of the week from R Paul Wilson. The show kicks off with Nicholas Lawrence on Desert Island Magic Books.

Returning to the show for an unprecedented 3rd time is the 2020 Magic Castle Stage Magician of The Year, Carisa Hendrix. Erik Tait and Carisa Hendrix talk about her award and then do a deep dive into her highly acclaimed virtual show. Nick Locapo stops by to talk about the featured download of the week from Michael Kaminskas. Brent Braun joins Erik via Skype for Desert Island Magic Books. The show kicks off with a brief remembrance of The Amazing Randi.

On the show this week Erik Tait talks to Mark Calabrese about high-end card sleights, doing the real work, and being true to yourself and how a counterculture look helps to get you the bookings with the clients you are proud to work for. Nick Locapo stops by the show to discuss the featured download of the week from Woody Aragon. The show kicks off with a new segment, At The Sharp End, with a story from Magicians Without Borders doing charity out in the real world.

This week starts season 2 of the Penguin Magic Podcast. Erik talks to real life psychology professor and author of the book Psychology for Mentalists Andy Luttrell about the science of psychology in magic. Nick Locapo drops in to talk about the featured download of the week from Jan Forestor. The episode kicks off with Christophe Carter's top five magic books in under five minutes.