Explore every episode of the podcast Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast
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| Episode 416: Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… John Lovick. | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:03:40 | |
Some thoughts from John Lovick about the right way and the wrong way to create a stage persona. And then Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… John Lovick starts at 00:02:31 “I Love That” starts at 00:14:24 Chapter Sixteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:27:27
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Handsome Jack on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/cGGcCgSmoO4 John Lovick Website: http://www.handsomejack.com/ John Lovick (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-219-john-lovick-handsome-jack-and-then-chapter-19-of-the-bullet-catch A Few Minutes With John Lovick video: https://youtu.be/IH1zoofffvg Paul Williams Still Alive (Trailer): https://youtu.be/ZkD1Tr4b2vg Paul Williams “Still Alive” (song): https://youtu.be/ndjuJeo3POM Much Ado About Nothing (Trailer): https://youtu.be/rbSN4Lv_N4g Henry V (Trailer): https://youtu.be/tksPrKi5wUg Hamlet (Trailer): https://youtu.be/UjHXIWLTsOk Andrew Scott “Hamlet”: https://youtu.be/q6CLdCl9TB0 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 415: Getting into the head of mentalist Joe Diamond … and then listening to Chapter Fifteen of “The Miser’s Dream.” | 12 Aug 2024 | 01:28:00 | |
Mentalist Joe Diamond shares some Eugene Burger stories and then performs an interactive card trick that listeners can do at home. Joe Diamond Interview starts at 00:04:54 “I Love That” starts at 00:46:13 Chapter Fifteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:54:38
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Joe Diamond’s Magic Ritual video: https://youtu.be/ZlzxODvu4vw Joe Diamond website: http://www.joediamondlive.com/ John Mulaney (Horse in a Hospital): https://youtu.be/JhkZMxgPxXU John Mulaney (Baby J Trailer): https://youtu.be/r4-7gx99cXo Phantom of the Paradise (Trailer): https://youtu.be/T9yof8cwli4 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 406: Chapter Six of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Carisa Hendrix. | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:35:15 | |
We dig deeper into The Miser’s Dream … and then talk to Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling) about mixing comedy and magic via the concept of The Third Surprise. A Few Minutes With… Carisa Hendrix starts at 00:02:24 Chapter Six of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:14:31 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD A Few Minutes With … Carisa Hendrix: https://youtu.be/7emxF7RSPf8 Link to Original Interview with Carisa: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-118-we-visit-with-carisa-hendrix-aka-lucy-darling-and-listen-to-chapter-seventeen-of-the-ambitious-card Carisa’s Website: https://www.carisahendrix.com/ Lucy Darling Hide and Seek Routine: https://youtu.be/tK3PfS0bGOI Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 405: Writer Daniel Titley on his “London After Midnight” book … and then Chapter Five of “The Miser’s Dream.” | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:22:41 | |
Writer Daniel Titley talks about his book on the classic (and now lost) film, “London After Midnight.” That movie’s possible existence plays a big part in this season’s book, “The Miser’s Dream.” Daniel Titley Interview starts at 00:03:10 Chapter Five of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:58:42 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD London After Midnight book: https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890 London After Midnight (reconstruction): https://youtu.be/JJTuZb_A-H8 London After Midnight on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/dupst8h4 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 404: Chapter Four of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… John Carney. | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:28:54 | |
We dive further in the third book in the Eli Marks mystery series, “The Miser’s Dream … and then look back at some wise words from magician John Carney. A Few Minutes With… John Carney starts at 00:02:00 Chapter Four of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:10:25 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD John Carney website: https://carneymagic.com/ London After Midnight book: https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890 London After Midnight (reconstruction): https://youtu.be/JJTuZb_A-H8 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 403: Magician Rachel Wax stops by to chat … and then Chapter Three of “The Miser’s Dream.” | 12 Feb 2024 | 01:07:43 | |
Up and coming magician Rachel Wax talks about getting started in magic … appearing on “Fool Us” … and learning how to say “no” to opportunities. Rachel Wax Interview starts at 00:02:15 Chapter Three of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:41:44 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD BONUS VIDEO: Rachel Flies Home From “Fool Us”: https://youtu.be/eb8nrnyFEkk Rachel Wax website: https://www.rachelwax.com/ Professor’s Nightmare with Phone Chargers: https://youtu.be/VXhulcrr7Wg Dr. David Wax website: https://www.drdavemagic.com/ Speakeasy Magic Experience: https://mckittrickhotel.com/events/speakeasy-magick/ Rachel Wax on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/TfitzehSRGc Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 402: Chapter Two of “The Miser’s Dream” … and A Few Minutes With Rob Zabrecky | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:35:17 | |
First, we re-visit some thoughts from previous guest Rob Zabrecky about how he deals with different audience reactions to his séance show at The Magic Castle. Then we delve deeper into the third book in the Eli Marks series, “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… Rob Zabrecky starts at 00:04:00 Chapter Two of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:17:01
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD The Houdini Séance at The Magic Castle: https://www.magiccastle.com/houdini-seance/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 401: Comedian (and former magician) George Campbell stops by to chat … and then Chapter One of “The Miser’s Dream.” | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:33:35 | |
Writer, stand-up comedian, corporate entertainer … AND one-time magician George Campbell stops by to talk about his career entertaining corporate audiences, and his latest venture: The Consistency Chain. George Campbell Interview starts at 00:02:44 Chapter One of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 01:15:51
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD BONUS VIDEO: Joe Malarkey & Joe Calloway: https://youtu.be/BIQVaM8ArUI Michael Ammar on the Vernon Wand Spin: https://youtu.be/LV-VsiX-Rq4 The Vernon Wand Spin: https://youtu.be/RDWcWvqyrH0 Sidewalk Shuffle: https://youtu.be/BgtJ84udLnw The Consistency Chain: https://www.consistencychain.com/ Dewitt Jones videos: https://youtu.be/d6_5k8wdQPg Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 313: a special bonus treat for listeners: “An Opening Nightmare.” | 25 Dec 2023 | 01:21:48 | |
Hear the flip side of the Eli Marks short story, “The Self-Working Trick.” It’s the same mystery, but from the POV of Leah Sexton from the Como Lake Players mystery series. LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ The Como Lake Players Mystery Series: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/eli-marks - /acting-can-be-murder-como-book-1/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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| Episode 312: Top-notch magicians discuss what is (and isn’t) a self-working trick … and then an Eli Marks mystery. | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:46:02 | |
Thoughts on self-working tricks from Jade, David Williamson, Alexandra Duvivier, Mac King, Kayla Drescher, Ken Weber, Bill Arnold, Shep Hyken and more! Magician interviews starts at 00:02:41 “The Self-Working Trick” starts at 00:21:09 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD BONUS VIDEO: Magicians on Self-Working Tricks: https://youtu.be/U683A5VazdE Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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| Episode 311: David Williamson returns with stories from magic conventions … and then an Eli Marks mystery. | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:26:15 | |
Magician David Williamson returns to offer some choice memories and stories about his experiences at magic conventions over the years, including the story which inspired this episode’s Eli Marks short story, “The Vanishing Man (Redux).”
“The Vanishing Man” starts at 00:02:59 David Williamson interview starts at 00:37:00 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD David Williamson Website: https://davidwilliamson.com/ Circus 1903 Video: https://youtu.be/Eluxy79Nopc?si=HHP0zgvsN69ylc2S BONUS VIDEO: Tom Mullica Convention Video: https://youtu.be/DE_Wj9ID8ow Midnight Madness Video (Mr. Mysto): https://davidwilliamson.com/the-ridiculist/bj5wc9wewhryfhpcrg357g8tksgscp Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 310: Ventriloquist Jay Johnson and Puppet Master Gordon Smuder … and an Eli Marks short mystery! | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:53:42 | |
Returning guest Jay Johnson and long-time pal Gordon Smuder join us to talk about puppets, ventriloquism, “Soap,” and many other topics … “The Death of the Black Knight” starts at 00:05:29 The Jay Johnson/Gordon Smuder interview starts at 00:45:22 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Jay Johnson’s The Two and Only: https://monkeyjoke.com/jay-johnson-the-two-and-only/ Gordon’s Website: http://www.thepuppetforge.com/ Transylvania TV: https://www.youtube.com/@TVTVonline Transylvania on TubiTV: https://tubitv.com/series/1039/transylvania-tv Transylvania TV on Seeka: https://watch.seeka.tv/en/transylvania-television Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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| Episode 414: Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Kayla Drescher. | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:41:14 | |
Some thoughts about pronouns from friend of the show Kayla Drescher. And then Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream.” A Few Minutes With… Kayla Drescher starts at 00:03:09 “I Love That” starts at 00:14:35 Chapter Fourteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:28
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Victor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-Jxk Kayla Drescher Website: https://magicinheels.com/ Kayla Drescher (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-213-magician-and-podcaster-kayla-drescher-and-chapter-thirteen-of-the-bullet-catch A Few Minutes With Kayla Drescher video: https://youtu.be/aqHQokbB0v8 Stephen Fry reads Sherlock Holmes: https://www.audible.com/pd/Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook/B06WLMWF2S Stanley Tucci Searching For Italy: https://www.cnn.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 309: Magicians Teller & Michael Callahan talk about mentoring … and an Eli Marks short mystery! | 11 Sep 2023 | 02:04:01 | |
Teller and Michael Callahan talk about their Mentor/Telemachus relationship: How it started, how it works and how each has benefitted. And then an Eli Marks short story. The Teller/Michael Callahan interview starts at 00:02:01 “The One-Star Review” starts at 01:13:40 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD BONUS VIDEO: Michael Callahan’s Gift to Teller: https://youtu.be/e3QvTcv9xl8 Michael Callahan Magic: http://www.mjcallahan.com/intro Penn & Teller Website: https://pennandteller.com/ Michael Callahan performance: https://youtu.be/txfDi5_TVWQ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 308: Magician Bill Arnold on mentors and miracles … and an Eli Marks short mystery radio play! | 14 Aug 2023 | 01:29:48 | |
Triple Espresso co-creator Bill Arnold joins us to talk about the value of mentorship and the importance of always being in position to create a miracle. And then another Eli Marks short story. “Magician in Trouble” starts at 00:02:50 The Bill Arnold interview starts at 00:40:29 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Triple Espresso Website: https://tripleespresso.com/ Triple Espresso Promo: https://youtu.be/gKiSGxAgLEQ Chip Barber Music Website: https://www.hominoidmusic.com/ Steve Carlson Website: https://www.stevenpaulcarlson.com/ Steve Carlson Performs Dr. Daley’s Last Trick: https://youtu.be/_JCIyhxt0Vg Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 307: Magician Kayla Drescher on bar magic … and an Eli Marks short mystery. | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:23:12 | |
Kayla joins us to talk about what sets bar magic apart from other types of magic performances. And then another Eli Marks short story. “The Secondary Convincer” starts at 00:02:30 The Kayla Drescher interview starts at 00:34:56 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to A Free Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Kayla Drescher website: https://magicinheels.com/ Kayla Drescher (Tips for Tips on Magic Bartending): https://youtu.be/OPxaAyWHV3k Kayla Drescher on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/xG_QLGXsDhw Victor Borge: https://youtu.be/RtDX1Vl-Jxk More Victor Borge: https://youtu.be/dKeqaDSjy98 Victor Borge: Phonetic Punctuation: https://youtu.be/TIf3IfHCoiE Ed Ames on The Tonight Show: https://youtu.be/0L5QC9ZJkM8 Banksy Painting Self-Destructs: https://youtu.be/rkC80in5heU Bill Shredding Gag Gift: https://thetoynetwork.com/85-bill-shredding-savings-bank~p8580 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast
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| Episode 306: Medical Examiner (and magician!) Dr. Reade Quinton … and an Eli Marks short mystery. | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:43:53 | |
Dr. Reade Quinton joins us to talk about the Eli Marks series, through the eyes of a Medical Examiner. And then another Eli Marks short story. “The 38 Steps” starts at 00:04:19 The Dr. Reade Quinton interview starts at 00:50:24 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD “All In with Bryan Weatherford” Video: https://youtu.be/IddXMfRJZQk The Georgetown Steps: https://youtu.be/F15M4x2LDZU Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 305: Magician Alexandra Duvivier on taking magic to college … and an Eli Marks short mystery. | 08 May 2023 | 01:24:36 | |
Alexandra Duvivier joins us all the way from Paris to talk about a new college-degree program in magic … and then we’ll listen to a new version of an old favorite Eli Marks short story. The Alexandra Duvivier interview starts at 00:05:08 “The Last Customer” starts at 01:04:26 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to a Free Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Alexandra’s Fool Us appearance: https://youtu.be/tjZSG0lycr8 Double Fond theater: https://www.doublefond.com/ Magic School: https://doublefond-formation.com/ Chip Barber Music Website: https://www.hominoidmusic.com/ The Last Customer (Animatic version): https://youtu.be/Q1ddQR9mDEI Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 304: Ken Weber on how to give (and receive) notes. | 10 Apr 2023 | 01:26:40 | |
Ken Weber (and surprise guest Shep Hyken) join us to talking about giving (and getting) performance notes … and then an Eli Marks short story. “The $100 Gift Certificate” starts at 00:04:13 The Ken Weber interview starts at 00:37:35 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Ken Weber’s Maximum Entertainment 2.0: https://www.max-ent.info/ Shep Hyken’s website: https://hyken.com/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 303: Magician Jade visits … and a reading of an Eli Marks short story. | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:21:22 | |
Magician extraordinaire Jade stops by to discuss the pleasures and the pains of doing walk-around/strolling magic … and then a reading of the short story, “The Crazy Man’s Handcuffs.” “The Crazy Man’s Handcuffs” starts at 00:04:47 The Jade interview starts at 00:42:55 LINKS Take the Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/Wa8tc2SvgpC84kYx7 The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Jade’s website: https://magicjade.com Jade on Craig Ferguson: https://youtu.be/yER_Trr1-Js Jade on Monday Magic: https://youtu.be/StTWfMtUQ50 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 302: An interview with Dr. Larry Hass about Eugene Burger … along with the Eli Marks short story “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained.” | 13 Feb 2023 | 01:38:31 | |
Dr. Larry Hass discusses Eugene Burger’s legacy and his approach to the trick in this episode’s story: “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained” (among other topics). The reading of “The Trick That Cannot Be Explained” starts at 00:06:18 The Larry Hass interview starts at 00:37:27 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Larry Hass website: https://lawrencehass.com/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 301: An interview with Mac King … along with the Eli Marks short story “The Invisible Assistant.” | 09 Jan 2023 | 01:26:43 | |
Mac King discusses his classic routine, The Cloak of Invisibility … and then a reading of the Eli Marks short story “The Invisible Assistant.” “The Invisible Assistant” starts at 00:04:15 The Mac King interview starts at 00:45:25 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Mac King: The Cloak of Invisibility: https://youtu.be/-pKj3ZkEDhE Mac King: The Rope Trick: https://youtu.be/xmI9uwYzH9o Mac King: Excalibur Promo: https://youtu.be/w-6BVkVGpbw Mac King (from 1988): https://youtu.be/gafbGeVx_XY Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 224: Lance Burton … and Chapter 26 of “The Bullet Catch” | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:06:28 | |
Lance Burton discusses his movie, “Billy Topit: Master Magician” … and then a reading of Chapter 26 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty-Six of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:42:39 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Billy Topit (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Topit-Master-Magician-Burton/dp/B06XHYC7YZ Billy Topit (Trailer): https://youtu.be/jrtmoRgo5Ag Billy Topit (Driving Scene): https://youtu.be/3E1vYg6T3dE Billy Topit (Red Carpet): https://youtu.be/Mr6Yc4tea98 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 413: Creating magic with actor and magician Jonathan Sadowski … and then Chapter Thirteen of “The Miser’s Dream.” | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:06:22 | |
Jonathan Sadowski visits to chat about his start in magic, creating his trick “Predicto!” and then offers up a couple great William Shatner stories. Jonathan Sadowski Interview starts at 00:02:14 “I Love That” starts at 00:41:33 Chapter Thirteen of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:48:20
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Predicto! By Jonathan Sadowski: https://youtu.be/nMblUI8M-gY Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend Gary Gulman: States Names Abbreviated: https://youtu.be/dLECCmKnrys Gary Gulman Website: https://garygulman.com/ Tom Lieberman website: http://liebermania.com/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 223: Magician David Williamson … and Chapter 25 of “The Bullet Catch” | 12 Dec 2022 | 01:11:15 | |
Brilliant and hysterical magician David Williamson stops by … and then a reading of Chapter 25 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty-Five of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:28
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD David Williamson story (“Nice Pass”): https://youtu.be/y5tXK2xchII David Williamson (Masters of Illusion): https://youtu.be/y6oUgw45eC8 David Williamson Memory Test: https://youtu.be/_cEhIHqSOJ8 David Williamson Disney Cruise Clip: https://youtu.be/yv2iWYXzZUU Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 222: Impressionist Jim Meskimen … and Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch” | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:52:32 | |
Jim Meskimen on the art and craft of being an impressionist … and then a reading of Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapters 23 and 24 of “The Bullet Catch” start at 00:29:25 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast Jim Meskimen Deep Fake videos - A Deeper Look into the Life of an Impressionist: https://youtu.be/5rPKeUXjEvE - The Deeper Metrics of Christmas: https://youtu.be/nD63QvIMB6k - Best of Deep Fakes: https://youtu.be/TpJ9gs7lPEI Jim Meskimen Website: https://jimmeskimen.com/ Meskimen: Shakespeare in Impressions: https://youtu.be/ASeflgZwYfs | |||
| Episode 221: Jeff McBride and Tobias Beckwith … and Chapter 22 of “The Bullet Catch” | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:59:27 | |
Jeff McBride and Tobias Beckwith on the Magic & Mystery School … and then a reading of Chapter 22 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty-Two of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:37:17 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD McBride’s Magic & Mystery School website: https://www.magicalwisdom.com/ Mystery School on CNN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR0l0fQvdmw Mystery School (Short Documentary): https://youtu.be/XBJHYhkch9s Mystery School Virtual Magic School: https://youtu.be/IpkLrWkbY1Q “1917” Film Trailer: https://youtu.be/YqNYrYUiMfg Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 220: Dan Witkowski … and Chapters 20 and 21 of “The Bullet Catch” | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:57:09 | |
Dan Witkowski on creating cereal and Super Bowl magic … and then a reading of Chapters 20 and 21 of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twenty of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:28:24 Chapter Twenty-One of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:11 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD General Mills Presents The Magic Secrets Video!: https://youtu.be/8tPvPKNqAeE 80's Ads: Cheerios Cereal Magic: https://youtu.be/tTRDbXHsaRo MagicCom website: https://magiccomusa.com/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 219: John Lovick (Handsome Jack) … and then Chapter 19 of “The Bullet Catch” | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:58:57 | |
John Lovick (Handsome Jack) talks about creating a character and when it’s time to bring in a director … and then a reading of Chapter Nineteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Nineteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:34:33 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD BONUS VIDEO: John Lovick on Penn & Teller Fool Us: https://youtu.be/LAe2YqW2SAs (Very) Early John Lovick performance: https://youtu.be/ZfgtlJnEw68 John Lovick (Handsome Jack) on Penn & Teller: https://youtu.be/cGGcCgSmoO4 Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 218: Suzanne on learning and teaching magic … and Chapter Eighteen of “The Bullet Catch” | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:59:50 | |
Suzanne the Magician on the process of learning magic and then becoming a teacher of magic … and then a reading of Chapter Eighteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Eighteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:09 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Suzanne Website: https://www.suzmagic.com/ Suzanne YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuzanneTheMagician/videos Suzanne Fooling Penn & Teller: https://youtu.be/Oe3oMC9U2eY Suzanne performing card to pocket at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/2HIBewBuH8c Suzanne performing cups & balls at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/4H2yrkH6nRQ | |||
| Episode 217: Tyler Erickson on teaching magic … and Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch” | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:10:13 | |
Magician Tyler Erickson on his career as a magic teacher … and then a reading of Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Seventeen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:41:13
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Tyler Erickson’s Website (Stronger Magic): https://www.strongermagic.com/ Tyler Erickson Teaching Demo: https://youtu.be/R_XGBAzXs3U Tyler Erickson Bill Switch: https://youtu.be/DkREiKv9VA0 Steven Paul Carlson performs Dr. Daley’s Last Card Trick: https://youtu.be/_JCIyhxt0Vg The Long Goodbye (Trailer): https://youtu.be/fAYheZweypk The Long Goodbye (An Appreciation): https://youtu.be/3uLndYDVBXQ The Long Goodbye (Josh Olsen Trailers From Hell): https://youtu.be/eSF9d_dUb64 Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 | |||
| Episode 216: Author Nicholas Meyer on Sherlock Holmes … and Chapter Sixteen of “The Bullet Catch” | 22 Aug 2022 | 01:02:10 | |
Author Nicholas Meyer on writing Sherlock Holmes (and a little bit about Star Trek) … and then a reading of Chapter Sixteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Sixteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:59 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD The Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast Nicholas Meyer website: https://www.nicholas-meyer.com/ Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 | |||
| Episode 215: Author Nicholas Meyer on Houdini … and Chapter Fifteen of “The Bullet Catch” | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:52:12 | |
Author Nicholas Meyer on Houdini and the Houdini mini-series he wrote … and then a reading of Chapter Fifteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Fifteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:31:54
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD The Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast Nicholas Meyer website: https://www.nicholas-meyer.com/ Houdini series trailer #1: https://youtu.be/zaOPX2m9tTA Houdini series trailer #2: https://youtu.be/sC5B93_wHMc Adrian Brody talks about Houdini: https://youtu.be/Iv14JDzo-UQ “Time After Time” Hotel Scene: https://youtu.be/PvYoTPlTwpE Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 | |||
| Episode 214: Pat Hazell on life after magic … and Chapter Fourteen of “The Bullet Catch” | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:59:10 | |
Comedian, writer and occasional magician Pat Hazell on life after magic … and then a reading of Chapter Fourteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Fourteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:35
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD The Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast Pat Hazell podcast Creativity in Captivity: https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/ Pat Hazell website: http://sweetwoodiscreative.com/ Pat Hazell performs comedy/magic: https://youtu.be/l0tihoynRQw Pat Hazell: Clip from “The Wonderbread Years”: https://youtu.be/ZjVIpPrGbM0 David Mann: Clip from “The Wonderbread Years”: https://youtu.be/kq5lPMXcyHE Patton Oswald on Magicians: https://youtu.be/zWfqiCpscOE Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 | |||
| Episode 412: Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream” and A Few Minutes With… Morgan & West. | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:45:05 | |
Some thoughts about smart mentalism techniques from our favorite magic duo, Morgan & West. Some new recommendations in “I Love That!” Then Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream.”
A Few Minutes With… Morgan & West starts at 00:02:16 I Love That! starts at 00:10:14 Chapter Twelve of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:21:32
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Morgan & West Website: https://morganandwest.co.uk/ Morgan & West “Thought of Card Across” Routine: https://youtu.be/4dMDpubLmR8 Morgan & West (Complete Interview): https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/eli-marks-podcast/episode-4-morgan-amp-west-and-chapter-three-of-the-ambitious-card A Few Minutes With Morgan & West video: https://youtu.be/9oLEJifEMKI Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr Thunder Road: https://youtu.be/W2X0Gf9jfz8 Oh Babe, What Would You Say: https://youtu.be/wJdkCs5RdQg Masters of the Air: https://amblin.com/tv/masters-of-the-air/ Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 213: Magician and Podcaster Kayla Drescher … and Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch” | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:04:02 | |
Magician and Podcaster Kayla Drescher (“Shezam!”) talks about how magic and magicians are changing to better reflect the world we live in … and then a reading of Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Thirteen of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:35:57 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Bonus Video: Kayla Drescher Talks about being on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/ywlzF2TTIhs Kayla on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/xG_QLGXsDhw Shezam Podcast: https://shezampod.com/ Kayla Drescher Website: https://magicinheels.com/ Kayla promoting Champions of Magic: https://youtu.be/oi-J3I28c4k Dr. Daley’s Last Trick: https://youtu.be/5WhK_2kql1E 13 as a Lucky Number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13_(number) - Good Pat Hazell’s “Creativity in Captivity” Podcast: https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/ | |||
| Episode 212: Magician Ryan Kane … and Chapter Twelve of “The Bullet Catch” | 27 Jun 2022 | 01:04:27 | |
Magician Ryan Kane talks about his book “Out of Stock,” and how magicians can rid their act of stock lines… and then we’ve got a reading of Chapter Twelve of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Twelve of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:28:35 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Ryan Kane website: http://www.ryankanemagic.com/ Ryan Kane Book (“Out of Stock”): http://www.ryankanemagic.com/the-book/ Ryan Kane performance: https://youtu.be/SnGe5DZCU04 Link for Shezam podcast: https://shezampod.com/ | |||
| Episode 211: Harrison Greenbaum on why all magicians are terrible … and Chapter Eleven of “The Bullet Catch” | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:46:15 | |
Comedian and Magician Harrison Greenbaum talks about what magicians are doing wrong (and how to fix it) … and then a reading of Chapter Eleven of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Eleven of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:28:59
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Link to the Blog Post (Magicians, You Are All Terrible): https://harrisoncomedy-blog.tumblr.com/post/69014752998/magicians-you-are-all-terrible Bonus Video — Harrison Greenbaum on Magic Camp: https://youtu.be/veaYjT51f7k Link for Magic Camp Documentary: https://www.magiccampmovie.com/ Harrison on Conan: https://youtu.be/_c-4OVFHpaM Harrison on America’s Got Talent: https://youtu.be/jitOdaNZZVw | |||
| Episode 210: Magician Noah Sonie … and Chapter Ten of “The Bullet Catch” | 23 May 2022 | 01:08:05 | |
Noah Sonie discusses his well-planned path to becoming a professional magician … and then a reading of Chapter Ten of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Ten of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:31:13 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Bonus Video — Noah Sonie Talks about Fool Us: https://youtu.be/aP0H_PjT7Qk Noah Sonie’s Fool Us performance: https://youtu.be/1ds9xXmIog8 Noah Sonie performs at Sunday Night Magic: https://youtu.be/bkD1LNdm7Jo | |||
| Episode 209: Eagle Magic’s Larry Kahlow … and Chapter Nine of “The Bullet Catch” | 09 May 2022 | 00:58:41 | |
Eagle Magic store owner Larry Kahlow talks about the history of the store, and we learn about his key connection to the Eli Marks mystery series … and then a reading of Chapter Nine of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Nine of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:37:23
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Bonus Video — A Quick Tour of Eagle Magic: https://youtu.be/ZlSe6Rqo_MA Eagle magic in the News (1981): https://youtu.be/ApdKDEug8Wk Celebrating April Fools with Eagle Magic: https://youtu.be/Dqh_ON0BaKE Larry Kahlow — Twisting the Aces: https://youtu.be/zhp0nG4Pelg | |||
| Episode 208: Michael Close talks about his work on “Penn & Teller Fool Us” … and Chapter 8 of “The Bullet Catch” | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:12:26 | |
Magician Michael Close goes into depth about his work helping magicians do their best on “Penn & Teller Fool Us” … and then we jump into a reading of Chapter Eight of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Eight of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:39:33
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Bonus Video: Michael Close on Johnny Thompson, Penn & Teller, Eugene Burger, and Standing vs. Sitting While Performing Magic: https://youtu.be/MJDlRQz5dgw Michael Close - The Atheist Card Trick: https://youtu.be/UHHvSXOzOtg | |||
| Episode 207: Jon Armstrong on being a magic consultant … and Chapter Seven of “The Bullet Catch” | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:07:55 | |
Magician Jon Armstrong talks about his work as a magic consultant and the connection between magicians and superheroes … and then a reading of Chapter Seven of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Seven of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:28 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Bonus Video — Jon Armstrong Talks About Fool Us: https://youtu.be/6SOJ2RQiPG0 Jon Armstrong’s performance on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/56PpHctFbHA Jon Armstrong at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/n-fCrXIKW_Q Jon Armstrong on Masters of Illusion: https://youtu.be/vWe8FGyxg1E Magicians: Life in the Impossible (trailer): https://youtu.be/i-ASBwmb2NI Shut Eye (trailer): https://youtu.be/RO9pn4ITOh8 | |||
| Episode 206: Jonathan Levit on what it’s like to be a magic consultant … and Chapter Six of “The Bullet Catch” | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:57:58 | |
Magician Jonathan Levit offers some of his experiences as a magic consultant (“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” “Now You See Me,” “The X-Files”) … and then a reading of Chapter Six of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Six of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:38:48 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 X-Files Promo (with Jonathan Levit and Ricky Jay): https://youtu.be/pqr9Xh5JXHs Jonathan Levit Performs (at The Magic Castle): https://youtu.be/H81knq3MphI Celebracadabra Bloopers: https://youtu.be/9t09GH-U4Ic | |||
| Episode 205: David Parr on storytelling in magic … and Chapter Five of “The Bullet Catch” | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:57:58 | |
Magician David Parr on storytelling in magic … and then a reading of Chapter Five of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Five of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:40:45 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD David Parr on Scripting Magic: https://youtu.be/9OZEnfskKco David Parr Fools Penn & Teller: https://youtu.be/em7zoY7mMg8 David Parr Freaks Out Alyson Hannigan: https://youtu.be/j-5s-wsI7TE David Parr at The Magic Castle: https://youtu.be/e4EgL0kVKgo David Parr: Thirteen for Dinner: https://youtu.be/YuuFwJG9Wak Behind the Page YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 | |||
| Episode 204: Joshua Jay on Tragic Magic … and Chapter Four of “The Bullet Catch” | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:18:26 | |
In this episode, Joshua Jay recounts a handful of tragic stories about when magic goes wrong … David Regal on “The Puppy Trick” … and a reading of Chapter Four of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Four of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:29:08 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD David Regal performs The Puppy Trick: https://youtu.be/O13ZppCdPHs Joshua Jay “Tragic Magic” presentation: https://youtu.be/FJATpw6KrkM Joe Borrus – Magic Gone Wrong (not for the squeamish): https://youtu.be/eWFUF3VIm-4 Joshua Jay Website: https://www.siximpossiblethingsshow.com/ Vanishing Inc. Website: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/ Behind the Page YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JYsGoD_Yx_LWtg-gJqc9Q | |||
| Episode 411: Getting mysterious with playwright/screenwriter Jeffrey Hatcher … and then Chapter Eleven of “The Miser’s Dream.” | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:12:55 | |
Jeffrey Hatcher stops by to talk about writing an episode of “Columbo,” how to make new versions of Sherlock Holmes work, and what happens when Ian McKellan takes a nap right before shooting a scene from “Mr. Holmes.”
Jeffrey Hatcher Interview starts at 00:02:23 Chapter Eleven of “The Miser’s Dream” starts at 00:56:32 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Jeffrey Hatcher Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hatcher.3/ The Good Liar (Trailer): https://youtu.be/ljKzFGpPHhw Mr. Holmes (Trailer): https://youtu.be/0G1lIBgk4PA Stage Beauty (Trailer): https://youtu.be/-uc6xEBfdD0 Columbo Clips from “Ashes to Ashes” Clip One: https://youtu.be/OCKECiaFsMQ Clip Two: https://youtu.be/BbO9SDz9FEc Clip Three: https://youtu.be/GlNDAVAwMCI Jeffrey Hatcher on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0368774 Jeffrey Hatcher Plays on Audio: https://www.audio-visceral.com/purchase Check out the Occasional Film Podcast: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast | |||
| Episode 203: Stan Allen on The Masked Magician … and Chapter Three of “The Bullet Catch” | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:51:19 | |
Publisher, Magician and Convention Producer Stan Allen recounts the furor around the TV specials hosted by The Masked Magician and the reaction of the magic community to the trick-revealing programs… and then a reading of Chapter Three of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Three of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:34:31 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Hard Copy: Unmasking the Masked Magician: https://youtu.be/OD8n0ONBTls Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed—Beauty Cut to Bits: https://youtu.be/7z3UfscVfNU Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed—Chopping Block: https://youtu.be/jLOnbZgmgc4 The Masked Magician Revealed: https://youtu.be/n2zuxnEDyjM Penn Jillette on The Masked Magician: https://youtu.be/fwpzB_YQY_A | |||
| Episode 202: Steve Cohen on performing The Bullet Catch … and Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch” | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:51:19 | |
Magician Steve Cohen talks about the dangers inherent to performing The Bullet Catch … and then a reading of Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter Two of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:18:53 LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD David Blaine on the history of The Bullet Catch: https://youtu.be/X4M7aQDXTxI The Pendragons perform The Magic Bullet: https://youtu.be/yZMUoc4k_dU The Pendragons perform Metamorphosis: https://youtu.be/1TpvzJ6Zoz4 Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Find other useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast | |||
| Episode 201: Dennis Palumbo on panic attacks … and Chapter One of “The Bullet Catch” | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:43:29 | |
Mystery writer and psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo talks about the panic attacks Eli is experiencing throughout “The Bullet Catch” … and then a reading of Chapter One of “The Bullet Catch.” Chapter One of “The Bullet Catch” starts at 00:30:12
LINKS The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Listen to Dennis Palumbo’s short story, “A Theory of Murder”: https://youtu.be/667zrLHjk1M The first chapter of Dennis Palumbo’s “Panic Attack””. https://bit.ly/3uOEPDq Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Find other useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast | |||
| Episode 124: Mike Super on corporate magic … and then a special reading of “The Invisible Assistant.” | 27 Dec 2021 | 01:24:06 | |
Mike Super talks about the challenges of performing corporate events … and a special reading of “The Invisible Assistant.” The reading of the short story, “The Invisible Assistant,” starts at 00:37:33 LINKS Bonus video: Mike Super talks about doing magic on TV: https://youtu.be/pLwy76OzE8I The Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/ Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavj Listen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD Mike Super on America’s Got Talent: https://youtu.be/waLofpKowmU Mike Super on Fool Us: https://youtu.be/U3pJ5-bEKMA Mike Super on Phenomenon: https://youtu.be/XHnhYFwoIzs Mike Super Demo Reel: https://youtu.be/uBYk4B-tdDY Rate us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-page-the-eli-marks-podcast/id1547293027 Find other useful bonus material on the podcast’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast | |||