Penguin Magic Podcast

Tori Noquez has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, in the New York Times, and at The Magic Castle. She is a rising star in the magic scene, as well as a talented educator and performer. In this interview, she discusses how her research into advanced mathematics allows her to become a more creative magician. The show starts with Nick Locapo and Erik Tait talking about the return of the Penguin Live lecture, new tricks, and answering a listener's question about their favorite ace effects.

Matt Donnelly is a writer, comedian, improvisor, and magician known as The Mind Noodler. He has been a writer for Penn & Teller: Fool Us since the first American season and helped to craft one of the most influential television shows in magic. He sat down for an expansive interview about his transition from comedian to magician and his rapid rise to prominence. He also gave some tips to anyone wanting to raise their game and get on Fool Us.

Alex Latorre, creator of the hit effect Rattle Dice, stops by the show to discuss his background in engineering and how that has helped him develop ground-breaking effects. He also discusses his creative collaborations with other incredible magicians from Spain.

Shawn Farqhuar and director Jon Ornoy sit down to discuss their hit new film Lost In The Shuffle. A documentary about the history of playing cards, their relationship with magic, and a court card conspiracy. Nick & Erik kick things off with a discussion of the latest tricks and pet peaves in magic portrayed on film thanks to a listener question.Lost In The Shuffle Official Site: https://www.lostintheshuffle.film/

David Williamson joins the show from Magic Live in Las Vegas. He shares stories of pranking Guy Hollingworth, his performances with the Illusionists and Circus 1903, and dragging lay people off the street and into magic conventions. The show kicks off with Erik Tait and Nick Locapo answering listener questions about Hermetic Press and exciting news about books coming out exclusively from Penguin Magic.

Wisconsin's Congressional Representative for its 2nd district, Marc Pocan, joins the show from Magic Live. He discusses the Magic Square and how it may have gotten him appointed to a committee, performing magic on the floor of the U.S. Congress, and his work to get Houdini's books digitally preserved by the Library of Congress. Before that, Nick & Erik discuss the hottest new tricks of the week.Editor's Note: There is a small audio hiccup in the middle of the episode from an equipment malfunction at Magic Live. We are sorry for the temporary loss of recording.

Nick Locapo and Erik Tait devote the entire episode to recapping Magic Live, discussing the brand-new products that launched in Las Vegas, and Erik recounts winning The Merlin Award, an award that is often bought instead of won on merit. Nick & Erik catch up on all the magic news that is fit to dish, and give you the inside scoop on the latest tricks.Background On Merlin Award: https://podcast.penguinmagic.com/402133/13504911-tony-hassini-part-1-the-international-magic-society-s4e46

Gabe Fujari discusses Potter & Potter Auctions, Squash Publishing, The Ricky Jay collection, and magic's most important historical artifacts at a live podcast recording conducted at Magic Live. The end of the show is a welcome to all the new listeners, and a post script to Erik's surprise appearance on The General Session at Magic Live. Tune in for this can't miss episode.Potter & Potter Auctions: https://www.potterauctions.com/

Sean Ridgeway hops on the show to discuss his monumental task of creating and uploading a brand-new magic trick every day for an entire year. He also discusses the creative process behind developing hit effects and how coaching gymnastics changed his approach to magic. Short show this week, but we will be back with surprise guests from Magic Live.

One of the greatest mentalists of the modern age, Derren Brown, stops by the show to discuss his book Notes From A Fellow Traveler. Derren shares triumphs, failures, and lessons he has learned from decades of touring theater shows. Before that the show kicks off with Erik & Nick talking about the new tricks of the week and remembering how they first encountered the GOAT of mental magic.Notes From A Fellow Traveller: https://derrenbrown.co.uk/books/Derren Brown Penguin Live: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/5027